CAMPUS HOUSING | DINING SERVICES | ART SUPPLY STORES | AUTOMOBILES

CAMPUS HOUSING
Living and dining together in campus facilities provides an important aspect of the complete Pre-College experience. Much learning and socialization occur outside the classroom, in the less formal atmosphere of the residence halls, and Pre-College staff members work to make this an equally valuable part of each student’s summer experience.

Residence halls, situated on Providence’s historic East Side, are equipped with lounges, work areas, and shared kitchens. Rooms in some of the residence halls are not air-conditioned. Card or coin-operated washing machines are available in the residence halls. A professional linen and laundry service is available at additional cost; information is included in the confirmation materials.

All residence halls are supervised by resident assistants assigned to each floor, as well as by RISD’s year-round professional Residence Life staff.

Students apply for single or double rooms. Single rooms are limited and are assigned as applications are received. Specific roommate requests must come from both parties, with parent/guardian approval. Room requests based on medical/psychological needs must be accompanied by a letter from the attending physician that details the specific room-related need. Students who are eligible may select the Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds, which places them with older students participating in other summer programs at RISD. Information on specific housing and roommate assignments is not available prior to Check-In. For housing costs, please see Program Expenses + Fees.

VERY IMPORTANT: Smoking is not permitted in any RISD housing or in any building on the RISD campus.

Applications for campus housing are included with the confirmation materials. If you have questions regarding summer housing that are not covered in this catalog, please contact RISD’s Residence Life office at rlo@risd.edu or 401 454-6650 between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

DINING SERVICES

The RISD Dining Services staff is sensitive to the dietary needs and preferences of a student body representing cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The Metcalf Dining Center, known as The Met, is centrally located in the Residence Life Quad. The Met features a build-your-own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian, vegan and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven. The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of the Mandle Building, serves continental breakfast and an eclectic lunch menu Monday through Friday.

Pre-College boarding students automatically receive a full dining contract, and may dine at either The Met or the Portfolio Café. Payment for the dining plan is nonrefundable.

Commuting students may elect to purchase a commuter dining plan, which covers 30 meals (based on five meals per week for six weeks). Contact the Dining Account Manager, at 401 454-6642 or iferreir@risd.edu for sign-up and payment arrangements for the commuter plan.

If you have further questions about dining plans or special dietary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.

ART SUPPLY STORES
TThe RISD Store, located on the main floor of the Design Center, in the heart of the campus, carries a wide range of art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and photographic items. The Metcalf Supply Store is in the Bank Building, across the street from the Design Center. Supplies include stained glass, lumber, ceramics supplies, sculpting tools and other materials primarily aimed toward meeting the needs of 3D courses.

Parents may choose to establish a charge account with the RISD and/or Metcalf Supply stores. Information and a sign-up form are included in the confirmation materials.

AUTOMOBILES
Pre-College students living in RISD residence halls may not operate motor vehicles (including scooters and motorcycles) while in residence on campus. Commuters are advised that parking is severely limited in the campus area. They may park in garages or municipal lots nearby, or on the street. RISD parking stickers are not available to Pre-College students.