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.

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Learn about the RISD Master of Landscape Architecture + University of Rhode Island Master of Marine Affairs Dual Degree Program.

Join RISD and URI faculty for an overview of the joint MMA + MLA program, developed in partnership with the University of Rhode Island to address urgent coastal and marine challenges through cross-disciplinary design, policy, and planning. This session will introduce the dual-degree curriculum and highlight how students prepare to tackle complex issues like climate change, ecosystem management, and coastal resilience.

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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.

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Join members of the RISD Admissions team for an introduction to our graduate programs, learning resources, community and campus. We'll also describe the steps to apply for admission and financial aid. This session will provide tips specifically for the portfolio.

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Join us for a peek into the student experience from the perspective of current students directly. This webinar allows you to ask your questions directly to current students providing a deeper dive into the RISD graduate community.

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This session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement. Join the Admissions team and RISD faculty members members, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.

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This session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement for Architecture programs. Join the Admissions team and RISD faculty members, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.

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This session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement. Join the Admissions team and RISD faculty members members from Ceramics, Glass and Painting, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.

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This session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement. Join the Admissions team and RISD faculty members members from Furniture Design and Photography, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.

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This session focuses on the graduate application’s portfolio requirement. Join the Admissions team and RISD Graphic Design faculty members, who will offer tips and guidance for submitting your portfolio.

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Join us for a peek into the graduate student experience from the perspective of faculty in RISD’s Global Arts and Cultures and Teaching + Learning in Art + Design programs.

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RISD Graduate Portfolio Days

RISD-hosted online portfolio day events are an opportunity for prospective graduate students to show your portfolio to a RISD representative and get a review from us before applying.

We look forward to connecting with you to critique your work and provide information about the school. Please note, we do not make admissions decisions or accept portfolios during RISD Graduate Portfolio Day events, nor do we require you to participate in one of these events or connect with anyone from the Admissions Office as part of the application process. Participation does not eliminate the need to submit your portfolio as part of our application requirements.

To register for one of our online events, click the link below and choose from the listed dates. Register early in the application process so that you have time to apply the feedback to your portfolio for application submission. We connect with as many attendees as the schedule of each event permits, but slots fill up quickly.

Fall 2025 portfolio days

We've wrapped up the 2025–2026 cycle. Please check back summer 2026 for fall dates.

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National Portfolio Days

RISD participates in Portfolio Day events sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA). These events let prospective students present their portfolios to representatives from art and design colleges and university art departments. Artists and designers can gather a wide range of opinions and advice about their portfolios, which may help you strengthen your work and prepare their college applications.

We look forward to connecting with you to critique your work and provide information about RISD. Please note, however, that we do not make admissions decisions or accept portfolios during National Portfolio Day events, nor do we require you to participate in one of these events or connect with anyone from the Admissions Office as part of the application process. Participation does not eliminate the need to submit your portfolio as part of our application requirements.

Portfolio Day events, even online, can get very busy. We encourage you to prioritize RISD early on in your itinerary to increase the likelihood that we will be able to speak with you before the end of the event. We connect with as many visitors as the schedule of each event permits.

Fall 2025 RISD Graduate National Portfolio Day events

We've wrapped up the 2025–2026 cycle. Please check back summer 2026 for fall dates.

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