Become a RISE Member
Courses are offered in fall and spring semesters. Access the RISE Membership Portal to create your RISE account and register for courses.
Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE)
The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) offers a vibrant and collaborative learning environment for adults 55 years of age and older who share a belief that curiosity never retires.
Join our community of learners
RISE incorporates active participation and fellowship for older adults both online and in-person at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and other locations in Nashua. An affiliate of theÌý, RISE offers a diverse curriculum with courses in history, literature, writing, music, religion, current events, art history, technology, physical fitness, and much more. There are no grades, no tests, and no credit. Our members thrive in an environment with no pressure and lots of encouragement, social interaction, and engagement.
Fall 2026 Semester
Courses are offered online via Zoom, on campus, and at off-site locations in five-week and 10-week terms. Classes meet on Monday holidays.
- TERM 1: September 14 – October 16
- TERM 2: October 19 – November 20
Course Registration
Registration for the Fall 2026 semester opens on Monday, August 17 at 10 a.m. and closes on Friday, August 20 at 5 p.m.
- The Semester Membership Fee is $115 for an unlimited number of courses.
- You do not need to pay your membership fee until after you register for classes.
- The Fall 2026 course schedule, course descriptions, and facilitator biographies are available.
RISE Membership Portal
The Ìýallows you to create your RISE account and register for courses. The portal contains the course schedule, course descriptions, and facilitator biographies. You can register to become a RISE member, renew your membership, and register for courses through this portal. Learn more about RISE Membership.
Here areÌýstep-by-step instructionsÌýfor becoming a RISE member, logging in to your Membership Portal Account, and registering for RISE classes.Ìý
Meet Our Facilitators / Become a Facilitator
Our courses are led by experts and enthusiasts. RISE relies on volunteers to serve on committees and perform other tasks.
RISE Events
RISE hosts special events for both members and volunteers.
RISE Calendars
The semester calendars outline key dates, meetings, registration deadlines, facilitator milestones, and other events.
RISE Leadership
Learn more about RISE's founder, Rose H. Arthur, Th.D., and meet the current Executive Committee and Council.
Make a Difference
Support Rivier students with a gift to the RISE Memorial Scholarship or the Rose Arthur Scholarship.
RISE is aptly named. It gets me up in the morning to savor the day.
Contact
Rivier Institute for Senior Education
- Telephone (603) 897-8623
- Email rise@rivier.edu
- Location Memorial Hall, Room 126