Check-In Procedures
Note: Students should check the latest check-in procedures sent by RISD via e-mail.

Initial Check-In is Sunday, June 14, 9am-2:30pm. All residential and commuting students are required to attend Check-In if attending courses that begin on June 15. Students in courses beginning thereafter are encouraged to arrive at least 24 hours before the course begins. At Check-In, temporary identification cards are issued to each enrolled student, residence hall rooms are assigned, course schedules are distributed and prepaid charge accounts may be established at the RISD stores. Residential services (linens, telephone, etc.) may also be arranged.

Later Arrivals
If you expect to arrive after Initial Check-in, please notify both RISD/CE at 401 454-6215 and the Residence Life office at rlo@risd.edu or 401 454-6650 of your plans. If you miss Initial Check-In hours on June 14, go to the Public Safety office at 15 Westminster Street to obtain access to housing and keys.

You must then obtain class schedules and other important information at the Summer Sessions office.

Check-Out
Students must be completely checked out before noon on the Saturday following their last day of class (or by noon on the Saturday of their last class). Unless enrolled in Design Foundations + Field Ecology, all students must be completely checked out before noon on Saturday, July 25.

Study Abroad Programs
Students attending a Study Abroad program should contact their respective program coordinator about program matters and last-minute details. Contact information is provided with individual program descriptions.

Parking for Commuting Students
Automobiles pose a significant problem on the RISD campus, which is situated in a heavily trafficked area. Parking on the RISD campus is NOT available to any summer students, and public parking options are severely limited in the immediate area. Public transportation by bus or train, on the other hand, is readily available and relatively inexpensive. Discounted parking during class time is available for commuting students at nearby MetroPark locations (see map). Students wishing to utilize discounted MetroPark parking must present a copy of their course schedule to the MetroPark attendant each time they arrive to park.

Art Supplies
Art supplies are available at two stores on the RISD campus. The RISD Store is located on the main floor of the Design Center, 30 North Main Street. It carries a wide range of art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and photographic items, and will order special items on request. MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Students may choose to establish a charge account with the RISD Store, information about which is included in confirmation materials and is also available at Check-In. The Metcalf Supply Store is in the Bank Building, across from the Design Center. This store specializes in supplies such as stained glass, lumber, ceramic supplies, sculpting tools and other materials. The Metcalf Store also offers special-order service and accepts MasterCard and VISA. Charge accounts for this store can be set up through the RISD Store.