Info Sessions
Hosted by members of the Admissions team, our online programs give an excellent introduction to life and learning at RISD, how to apply and develop your portfolio and more.
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RISD 101
Learn all about RISD, from our academics and student life to the application process.
JUL 10
RISD 101
7:30–8:30 am EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
JUL 17
RISD 101: Campus resources
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn about the resources on campus for RISD students! We'll talk about incredible offices like our Career Center, Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE), Center for Student Involvement (CSI); we'll show you some spaces like our RISD Museum, The Nature Lab, the Fleet Library, and more!
JUL 31
RISD 101: Experimental and Foundation Studies
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life. This session will include a special focus on RISD's first-year EFS program.
AUG 7
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
AUG 28
RISD 101
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
Application prep and portfolio tips
Get advice directly from reviewers about everything from navigating the Common Application to developing and refining your creative work.
JUL 18
Portfolio Tips
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to start making and curating work for applications.
AUG 8
Portfolio Tips: What's a well-rounded portfolio?
7:30–8:30 am EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about what makes a well-rounded portfolio.
AUG 13
Application Prep 1: The first-year application
6–7 pm EDT
Join us for an overview of the first-year application. We’ll be discussing all of its sections and will give suggestions on how to approach them. While transfers have a different application process (and a dedicated webinar), they’ll still find the information in here helpful, too.
For families and applicants
We offer educational resources on understanding what it means to receive an art and design education. Join us for these events that are tailored to prospective students and their families.
Want to take a campus tour?
If you’re interested in RISD, join us for an in-person info session and student-led tour. You’ll learn more about our community and campus, and get answers to your questions along the way.
Archived info sessions
Application Prep 1: The first-year application
The Admissions team shares application details for those applying for undergraduate admission in 2024.
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, Recruitment, to hear advice that comes from 16 years of reading college essays.