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.
FEB 24
RISD 101: Art and Computation & Sound
6–7 pm EST
Learn about our two new undergraduate majors (Art and Computation & Sound) within our new undergraduate department (Computation, Technology and Culture). Admissions will be joined by core faculty members to share both BFA programs.
MAR 11
RISD 101: A to Z
APR 15
RISD 101: RISD Global
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Interested in studying abroad while you are in college? Join us to learn about RISD Global and all their opportunities to travel internationally!
MAY 13
RISD 101: Campus Resources
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Learn about the resources on campus for RISD students! We'll talk about incredible offices like our Career Center, Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE), Center for Student Involvement (CSI); we'll show you some spaces like our RISD Museum, The Nature Lab, the Fleet Library, and more!
Application prep and portfolio tips
Get advice directly from reviewers about everything from navigating the RISD application to developing and refining your creative work.
FEB 17
Application Prep 7: Transfer application checklist
6–7 pm EST
Join this webinar to ensure you're on track to complete the strongest transfer application for RISD.
FEB 19
Portfolio Tips: Documenting your portfolio
6–7 pm EST
What to know the best practices for showcasing your portfolio? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to document your work.
MAR 26
Portfolio Tips: Tools for creative coding
3:30–4:30 pm EDT
Interested in how coding can be applied to art and design? Have you wanted to create audiovisual installations or kinetic sculptures, but didn’t know where to start? Come learn about the best resources to dive into creative coding!
APR 30
Portfolio Tips: How to begin your portfolio
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.
MAY 21
Portfolio Tips: How to prepare for portfolio day
6–7 pm EDT
Want to know the best practices for getting your work ready for feedback? This is a great opportunity to get advice directly from RISD reviewers about how to prepare for portfolio day.
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.
FEB 25
RISD Chats: The transfer student experience
7–8 pm EST
Meet a group of current transfer students and learn about their transition to RISD--either directly into their chosen major or after RISD's Summer Experimental and Foundation Studies program. Ask questions and learn more about our campus community!
MAY 19
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.
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
Interested in transferring to RISD? Get a look into our transfer process, including an overview of the new application and more.