Transfer Admissions

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Transfer students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences are warmly welcomed into RISD’s creative community. If you’re ready for a change and are looking to deepen your studio experience, cultivate fresh approaches and expand your cultural awareness, we can help you take the next step.

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We will not be accepting transfer applications for Spring 2026 entry.

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Decisions are released late April or early May.

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Tours, info sessions, and portfolio reviews

If you’re thinking of applying to RISD, come see us in Providence for a campus tour, join one of our online info sessions, or attend a portfolio review event to show us your work.

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Questions about financial aid?

RISD’s Student Financial Services Office (SFS) works with students and parents to reach the shared goal of preparing and educating creative individuals who aspire to make a meaningful contribution to our world. Our staff is here to help you seek, obtain and make the best use of all resources available to help finance the costs of attending RISD.

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