International Applicants
Deadlines
NOV 1
Early decision application deadline
Decisions are released in mid December. Please note that applying for early decision indicates a commitment to attend if admitted.
JAN 16
Regular decision application deadline
Decisions are released in mid March.
Application requirements
All undergraduate application requirements are the same for international and domestic students. Some things to keep in mind:
- If your academic credentials are not written in English, they must be translated into English by an approved translator prior to submission.
- SAT or ACT results are not required for admission. You may still send us your results.
- All applicants who speak English as a second language, including US citizens, must submit results from any one of these three options: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or Duolingo (an online English test).
F-1 Visa and I-20 information
Admitted international students who plan to enroll at RISD will be asked to complete and submit an I-20 application via the RISD applicant status portal. Once submitted and the application reviewed, an I-20 will be created and sent to the student.
After receiving the I-20 form, students pay a SEVIS I-901 fee and schedule a visa interview at their nearest US embassy or consulate. You may contact International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) for more information on this process.
International students should not send I-20 application materials until they are admitted to RISD.