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 31
RISD 101: Experimental and Foundation Studies
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life. This session will include a special focus on RISD's first-year EFS program.
AUG 7
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
AUG 28
RISD 101
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 11
RISD 101
7:30–8:30 am EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 18
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 25
RISD 101
6–7 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.
AUG 8
Portfolio Tips: What's a well-rounded portfolio?
7:30–8:30 am 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.
AUG 13
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.
SEP 5
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 start making and curating work for applications.
SEP 10
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
6–7 pm EDT
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, Recruitment, to hear advice that comes from 20 years of reading college essays.
SEP 19
Portfolio Tips
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.
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.
SEP 17
Application prep for parents
6–7 pm EDT
Parents, guardians, instructors—are you wondering how you can support your child as they work on their application to RISD? In this webinar, we'll go over the RISD first-year application and share tips on guiding your child through the process.
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 2024.
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, Recruitment, to hear advice that comes from 16 years of reading college essays.