Center for Arts & Language

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Offering academic support and advocacy for communication in academic, professional and creative contexts, the Center for Arts & Language (A&L) provides peer tutoring and staff advising in three areas: written, spoken and visual communication; multilingual learning; and student publications.

A&L also offers workshops, online and print resources, and a community where all forms of language are welcome.

More about A&L

Engaged communication support

The Center for Arts & Language's exceptional team of staff and tutors provides individualized guidance for all RISD students, who may seek support on anything from an academic research paper to an artist’s talk, from the mechanics of a single sentence to the design of a whole graduate thesis book. RISD takes pride in its commitment to language as a vital tool for artists and designers, and A&L dedicates itself to helping students become more confident and proficient communicators.

Academic support and more

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Fleet Library at RISD

Our library offers more than 150,000 and other resources geared toward art and design students.

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Academic Advising

Get thoughtful advice from full-time faculty who help you cultivate innovative practices and a drive for personal growth.

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Student Hub

Find resources on our digital destination to help you thrive throughout your experience at RISD.