Admissions First-Year

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Hosted by members of the Admissions team, our in-person and online programs give an excellent introduction to life and learning at RISD, how to apply and develop your portfolio and more. You can browse by theme and sign up for events below (all times eastern):

RISD 101

Learn all about RISD, from our academics and student life to the application process.

Jul 6

Jul 20

Jul 22

Ask Admissions Anything

Join a one-hour session to ask an admissions officer your questions in real time.

Jul 5

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 6

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 7

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 12

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 13

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 14

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 19

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 20

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 21

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 26

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 27

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Jul 28

12:30–1:00 pm

Join us for an in-person version of our Ask Admissions Anything sessions! Ask anything on your mind about what it’s like to attend or apply to RISD.

Bonus: If you would like to join us in-person for a student-led campus tour prior to the start of your AAA session, you will need to register for that here. Registration for all events on campus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact us at admissions@risd.edu with any questions about the program or registration.

Campus tours and student life

Join an admissions officer for a detailed perspective of our campus, facilities and resources and learn more about student life outside the studio and classroom.

Looking for in-person campus tours? You can register for a walking tour of campus here.

Application prep and portfolio tips

Get advice directly from reviewers about everything from navigating the Common Application to developing and refining your creative work.

Jul 21

Jul 28

Archived info sessions

Application Prep 1: RISD Assignment - announcement and tips

The Admissions team shares the new RISD Assignment for those applying to be undergraduates in 2022.

Facilities and resources on campus

Admissions Officers Antonio Peters and Melanie Patterson give an inside look at the tools, resources and spaces on campus, from major-specific workspaces to first-year dorms.

Student studio visit: Eli Kauffman, Painting

Meet Eli Kauffman, a fourth-year Painting student, as they share how their work has changed during their time at RISD.