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.
OCT 16
RISD 101: Campus resources
3:30–4:30 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!
OCT 30
RISD 101: Student Financial Services
6–7 pm EDT
Hear from Student Financial Services about financial aid at RISD. Learn about FAFSA and the RISD Institutional Financial Aide Form requirements and how to plan accordingly. Followed by a Q&A session.
NOV 6
RISD 101
7:30–8:30 am DST
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
NOV 13
RISD 101: Pre-Collegiate programs
6–7 pm DST
Learn about RISD Pre-Collegiate summer programs and how to apply for them!
RISD Pre-College is an immersive on-campus summer program that gives students an insight into the RISD experience and helps them strengthen their portfolios.
NOV 20
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm DST
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.
OCT 8
Application Prep 4: Checklist + final touches for early decision applicants
6–7 pm EDT
Join this webinar to ensure you're on track to complete the strongest ED application for RISD. Regular Decision students are welcome to join too.
OCT 10
Portfolio Tips: Interdisciplinary exploration
7:30–8:30 am EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to start making and curating work for applications.
OCT 24
Portfolio Tips
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 start making and curating work for applications.
NOV 12
Application Prep 5: The lifecycle of the RISD application
6–7 pm DST
Curious what's happening behind the scenes? Join this webinar to learn about the lifecycle of a RISD application, how to update or modify your application, and how to use the RISD applicant portal.
NOV 21
Portfolio Tips
3:30–4:30 pm DST
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to start making and curating work for applications.
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.
OCT 15
How to support your child applying to art school
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.
OCT 23
Brown|RISD Dual Degree Q&A
6–7 pm EDT
Still have questions about the Brown|RISD Dual Degree Program (BRDD)? Join RISD Admissions, Brown Admissions, and current BRDD students for an open discussion guided by your questions.
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
Application Prep 1: The first-year application
The Admissions team shares application details for those applying for undergraduate admission in 2025.