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.
DEC 4
RISD 101
7:30–8:30 am EST
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
DEC 11
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EST
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
DEC 18
RISD 101: Experimental and Foundation Studies in Florence
6–7 pm EST
Learn all about RISD's new opportunity to spend a semester in Florence, Italy for Experimental and Foundation Studies (EFS)!
DEC 19
RISD 101: Introducing our new majors, Art & Computation and Sound
6–7 pm EST
We're excited to announce two new undergraduate majors, Art & Computation and Sound! Admissions will be joined by core faculty members to share both BFA programs.
JAN 30
RISD 101: Pre-Collegiate programs
6–7 pm EST
Learn about RISD Pre-Collegiate summer programs in this online Q&A session!
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.
FEB 12
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EST
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
FEB 26
RISD 101
6–7 pm EST
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.
DEC 3
Application Prep 6: Curating and presenting your portfolio
DEC 12
Portfolio Tips
7:30–8:30 am EST
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.
JAN 7
Application Prep 7: Checklist + final touches for regular decision applicants
6–7 pm EST
Join this webinar to ensure you're on track to complete the strongest RD application for RISD.
FEB 6
Portfolio Tips
6–7 pm EST
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.
FEB 20
Portfolio Tips: Documenting your portfolio
3:30–4:30 pm EST
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to document and showcase your work.
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.
JAN 15
RISD Chats: Show & Tell
7–8 pm EST
Meet a group of current students as they share their work, the spaces they make in, shows they’ve attended and more. Ask questions and learn more about our campus community.
JAN 22
RISD Chats: The studio experience
7–8 pm EST
Meet a group of current students as they talk about their RISD experiences. The differences and similarities between fine arts and design. Ask questions and learn more about our campus community.
JAN 29
RISD Chats: Beyond the studio
7–8 pm EST
Meet a group of current students as they talk about what it's like at RISD outside of the studio and classes. Ask questions and learn more about our campus community.
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.