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 ÌÇÐÄvlog 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 2025 Semester

Courses are offered online via Zoom, on campus, and at offsite locations in five-week and 10-week terms.Classes meet on Monday holidays.

  • TERM 1: September 8 – October 10
  • TERM 2: October 13 – November 14

Information Session

The Fall 2025 Drop In Information Session will take place on Friday, August 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the Dion Center Reception Room (16 Clement Street, Nashua).

Course Registration

Registration for the Fall 2025 semester opens on Friday, August 15 at 11 a.m. and closes on Tuesday, September 2 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 2025 course schedule, course descriptions, and facilitator biographies will be posted online on Monday, August 11.

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

RISE Fall 2025 Calendar

View theÌýRISE Fall 2025 Calendar.

Become a RISE Member

Courses are offered in fall and spring semesters. Access the RISE Membership Portal to create your RISE membership and register for courses.

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.

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Rivier Institute for Senior Education