Info Sessions
Hosted by members of the Admissions team, our online programs give an excellent introduction to life and learning at RISD, how to apply and develop your portfolio and more.
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RISD 101
Learn all about RISD, from our academics and student life to the application process.
JUL 2
RISD 101: Campus resources
6–7 pm EDT
Learn about the resources on campus for RISD students! We'll talk about incredible offices like our Career Center, Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE), Center for Student Involvement (CSI); we'll show you some spaces like our RISD Museum, The Nature Lab, the Fleet Library, and more!
AUG 6
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
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 17
Portfolio Tips: How to prepare for portfolio day
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to prepare for portfolio day.
AUG 12
Application Prep 1: The first-year application
6–7 pm EDT
Join us for an overview of the first-year application. We’ll be discussing all of its sections and will give suggestions on how to approach them. While transfers have a different application process (and a dedicated webinar), they’ll still find the information in here helpful, too.
AUG 28
Portfolio Tips: What's a well-rounded portfolio?
6–7 pm EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about what makes a well-rounded portfolio.
For families and applicants
We offer educational resources on understanding what it means to receive an art and design education. Join us for these events that are tailored to prospective students and their families.
JUL 29
How to support your child building a portfolio
6–7 pm EDT
Parents, guardians, instructors—are you wondering how you can support your child as they create a portfolio for art school? In this webinar, we'll chat about all things art school curriculum, school resources, building a portfolio, and more. This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD Admissions.
Want to take a campus tour?
If you’re interested in RISD, join us for an in-person info session and student-led tour. You’ll learn more about our community and campus, and get answers to your questions along the way.
Archived info sessions
New 2025–2026 recordings are coming soon.