RISD!ALERT
The RISD!ALERT emergency notification system uses broadcast telephone, e-mail and text messaging for quick distribution of time-sensitive information to students, faculty, staff and family members. Students, faculty and staff members may also designate a limited number of additional e-mail, land-line, cell phone and text/SMS contacts, for themselves or for parents, spouses, domestic partners or others to be notified in the event of a campus emergency. Up to nine contacts may be included each individual's Web Advisor account.

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This section of the website provides parents of RISD students with answers to frequently asked questions and links to information about the RISD experience. We encourage all parents to participate in the life of the college and to share their talents and expertise to ensure that RISD maintains excellence for aspiring artists and designers.

To get involved, please consider joining the RISD Parents’ Council. This group of concerned parents meets on campus twice each academic year to discuss important campus issues and initiatives with representatives from various offices. For more information about the RISD Parents’ Council, e-mail Cameron Jones or call 401 454-6790.

Follow the links to the left to find out answers to questions commonly asked by parents, as well as important information about orientation for new students, RISD Commencement, parents’ weekend and more.