Location
Commencement takes place outdoors, rain or shine, on South Water Street at Power Street, just south of the Bayard Ewing Building (BEB). Click here to view a 3D map of the RISD campus. (BEB is the orange building in the lower left corner.) Click here for a .pdf map of the RISD campus (BEB is #9). For driving directions to the Commencement site, click on the Mapquest link below:

Lodging
Follow this link to a list of hotels and motels. When reserving a room, special rates may be available if you mention that you are attending RISD Commencement.

Parking
Limited on-street parking is available in the area. Parking for the disabled is available by emailing or calling the Office of Student Affairs at 401 454-6600.

Special Seating
If your guest list includes an individual who is elderly, disabled or requires special accommodations, please email or call the Office of Student Affairs at 401 454-6600 in advance for information on special entry and seating arrangements.

Shopping at RISD
risd:store and risd|works are excellent sources for RISD-related gifts, apparel and art work. Shop both to find the perfect gift for your RISD graduate.

Campus Contacts

Main Switchboard | 401 454-6100
to connect with specific individuals or departments

Office of Student Affairs | for general questions on Commencement
Sarah Spencer: 401 454-6600 / stuaff@risd.edu

Registrar's Office | for transcripts/academic status
Steve Berenback: 401 454-6151 / registrar@risd.edu

Student Accounts | for billing questions/financial matters
Vanessa Beaudoin: 401 454-6445 / vbeaudoi@risd.edu

Career Services | for career-related questions
Kevin Jankowski (career counseling): 401 454-6619 / kjankows@risd.edu

Caps & Gowns | for students' questions about ordering/pick up
Alan Tracy: 401 454-6618 / atracy@risd.edu