Academic Support

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At RISD, each semester, class and project is different from the next, for every student in their own way. Here you will discover a range of resources that will inspire you, help refine your work and ensure equitable learning spaces for all students.

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Explore Academic Support

Extrademic Services

Access a range of welcoming academic spaces across campus and the support, research opportunities and sense of community they provide.

Disability Support Services

Learn how we support students with disabilities in and outside the classroom—and how faculty, staff and families can help us create accessible, equitable spaces.

Graduate Studies

Discover our information hub dedicated to all aspects of the graduate student experience at RISD.

Career Center

Discover internships, jobs, freelance work and other opportunities to set you on your professional path after RISD.

Programs of study

Graduate study at RISD

Go to our online destination for all things advanced study, including research support opportunities.

Courses and curriculum

Class schedule

Access your registration, class schedule, academic advisor info, and other important information.

Search course listings

Plan your academic year and check out class offerings across all departments and degree programs.

Degree Requirements

Access curriculum tables for all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, concentration and post-baccalaureate programs.

Meet with the student success project manager

Among many forms of support, a student success project manager is available to help build learning plans and connect you with resources that ensure academic success.

Make an appointment

Technology, supplies and equipment

Media Resources

Sign out cameras, projectors and audio equipment for developing and presenting work.

Software and Platforms

Find information and guides at the ITS site for using Workday, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canvas, Zoom, Google Apps for Education and other critical software and platforms.

2nd Life Exchange

Find up-cycled art and design materials to reuse or repurpose — and save money. You may also donate to the Exchange.