Graduate Student Events

Offering an even closer look at RISD, our on-campus and online info sessions feature faculty, staff and current students sharing information about research support, professional development and career preparation, and other valuable insights into the RISD graduate experience.

Summer events and programs

Each year, admitted graduate students will be invited to attend and participate in virtual summer events and information sessions. Programming provides general information about the RISD community, and an overview of available resources, department-based meetings and opportunities to connect with your incoming classmates. In-person orientation events are offered in September to welcome you to campus. Check back in the spring for our summer 2025 schedule.

Additionally, the following departments run summer programs that incoming students may be required to attend:

  • Architecture | 3-year MArch
  • Interior Architecture | MDes (both programs) and MA
  • Landscape Architecture | 2- and 3-year MLA
  • Teaching + Learning in Art + Design | MAT

Contact Graduate Studies

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Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Contact

20 Washington Place
Fourth floor
Providence, RI 02903

401 709-8451

gradstudies@risd.edu