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.
JUL 31
RISD 101: Experimental and Foundation Studies
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life. This session will include a special focus on RISD's first-year EFS program.
AUG 7
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
AUG 28
RISD 101
6–7 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 11
RISD 101
7:30–8:30 am EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 18
RISD 101
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn all about RISD! Topics include application requirements, academic programs and student life.
SEP 25
RISD 101
6–7 pm EDT
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 RISD application to developing and refining your creative work.
JUN 27
Portfolio Tips: Technical and experimental expression
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
This session will talk about the various use of materials and ideas through technical and experimental expression.
JUL 18
Portfolio Tips
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.
AUG 8
Portfolio Tips: What's a well-rounded portfolio?
7:30–8:30 am EDT
What's in a portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about what makes a well-rounded portfolio.
AUG 27
Application Prep 2: The transfer application
6–7 pm EDT
Interested in transferring to RISD? Get a look into our transfer process, including an overview of the new application and more.
SEP 5
Portfolio Tips: How to prepare for portfolio day
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.
SEP 10
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
6–7 pm EDT
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, Recruitment, to hear advice that comes from 20 years of reading college essays.
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 17
Application prep for parents
6–7 pm EDT
Parents, guardians, instructors—are you wondering how you can support your child as they work on their application to RISD? In this webinar, we'll go over the RISD first-year application and share tips on guiding your child through the process.
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 2: The transfer application
The Admissions team shares the new RISD application details for those applying to be undergraduate transfer students in 2024.
Application Prep 3: Writing your college essay
Looking for guidance on writing your college essay? Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, Recruitment, to hear advice that comes from nearly 20 years of reading college essays.