Graduate Admissions Events
Hosted each fall by the Admissions team, our in-person and online events give you an excellent intro to RISD graduate programs, life in Providence, how to apply and more.
Check back soon for this year's events and info sessions, which we'll post here as soon as they are available.
Upcoming events
AUG 13
Intro to Grad Study (online)
10–11 am EDT
Join our Admissions team for an intro to RISD’s graduate programs, learning resources, community and campus. During this online session we will also describe the steps for applying for admission and financial aid.
AUG 15
Graduate Campus Tour (in-person)
1–2 pm EDT
Join us to see Graduate student resources across campus, like our Nature Lab, Fleet Library, galleries and other central campus locations. The entire visit typically takes about sixty minutes and you are always welcome to revisit any galleries or places of interest.
Webinar archive
Intro to grad studies
Join our Admissions team for an intro to RISD’s graduate programs, learning resources, community and campus. During this online session we will also describe the steps for applying for admission and financial aid in this online session.
Graduate Architecture and Design portfolio tips
This online session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement. Join the Admissions team and RISD faculty members, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.
Graduate Liberal Arts
Join this online session for a peek into the graduate student experience from the perspective of faculty in RISD’s Liberal Arts division.
Get to know RISD
Find answers to common questions about graduate degree programs and admission, including about eligibility, tuition and fees, international student-specific questions and more.
If you’re a prospective student interested in visiting RISD, we have options available for you to come to campus to learn more about our programs, studios and student life.
Graduate study at RISD brings together artists, designers and thinkers from around the world to research, experiment, create and push the possibilities of practice.