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.
SEP 3
RISD 101
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
OCT 1
RISD 101: Experimental and Foundations Studies
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
NOV 5
RISD 101
6–7 pm EST
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
DEC 3
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 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.
SEP 16
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
6–7 pm EDT
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Admissions to hear advice on what make for a dynamic writing sample.
SEP 18
Portfolio Tips: Technical and experimental expression
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.
OCT 14
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 23
Portfolio Tips: Interdisciplinary exploration
6–7 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.
DEC 9
Application Prep 5: Curating and presenting your portfolio
6–7 pm EST
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.
DEC 18
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.
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 2
Application Prep for parents
6–7 pm EDT
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.
OCT 16
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.
NOV 4
How to support your child putting finishing touches on their art school application
6–7 pm EST
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
The RISD Application has launched for 2025–2026! Learn more about and hear updates on the first-year application.