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
6:00-7:00 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
6:00-7:00 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 RISD application to developing and refining your creative work.
JUN 27
Portfolio Tips: Technical and experimental expression
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
This session will talk about the various use of materials and ideas through technical and experimental expression.
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 27
Application Prep 2: The transfer application
6–7 pm EDT
Interested in transferring to RISD? Get a look into our transfer process, including an overview of the new application and more.
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 2: The transfer application
The Admissions team shares the new RISD application details for those applying to be undergraduate transfer students 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 nearly 20 years of reading college essays.