Campus Life

Explore 100,000 works of art and design, expand your creative practice and connect with local communities.

Enjoy access to 150,000-plus art books, periodicals and other specialized resources for art and design research.

Investigate relationships between art, design and science through a vast specimen collection, imaging equipment and biodesign resources.

Experiment with advanced tools and interdisciplinary techniques through peer tutoring, sponsored studios and cross-departmental collaboration.

Gain experience preparing, mounting and publicly sharing work in our primary venue for undergraduate exhibitions.

See student-proposed, student-curated group shows, or propose your own group exhibition for this vibrant gallery, located at the entrance to the RISD Museum.

Get a closer look at the creative output of RISD’s advanced degree candidates and recent alums, in our downtown venue for showcasing graduate student work.

Find study abroad opportunities and programs that connect students with artists, scholars and institutions from all around the world.

Access a hub that brings students, faculty, staff, and external partners together to take part in community-engaged work.

Connect with RISD’s multiliteracy center to develop your skills and voice in writing, crit presentations, thesis book design and more.

Contact DSS to request academic accommodations and learn about other opportunities for self-advocacy.

Explore RISD's sports teams and fitness facilities to be well and find social outlets.

Discover and join any of our many student organizations or attend campus-wide events to learn more about life and learning at RISD.

Engage with programs for first-generation college students and in conversations around cultural dialogue and diversity.

Learn about US immigration and work authorization, cultural transition and other resources to support international students.

Find on and off campus jobs while in school with help from the Student Employment team.

Discover internships, jobs, freelance and exhibition opportunities, and learn how to refine your resume and portfolio.

Get assistance from our SFS team with financing your education and managing your RISD expenses.