Finding Community

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In addition to where they live, study and work, RISD students find community in many ways—from campus-wide events to student-led clubs. And the tight-knit student culture that forms here is all supported by a strong commitment to social equity and inclusion. Below you’ll find resources and pathways to community and campus involvement.

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Clubs and Activities

Discover our 50-plus student clubs and organizations on campus, plus a wide range of events that run throughout the school year.

Athletics and Fitness

Explore RISD's sports teams and fitness facilities to be well and find social outlets.

Center for Student Involvement

Find information about student organizations, job and leadership opportunities and the student events and traditions RISD hosts each year.

Intercultural Student Engagement

Learn more about opportunities and activities for first-generation and underrepresented students, including FGC POP and Project Thrive.

Social Equity and Inclusion

Find resources for self-advocacy, building inclusive communities on campus and RISD's commitments to social equity.

Quick links

The Center for Student Involvement
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Social Equity and Inclusion (SEI)
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Search events

Find a wide range of happenings on campus, from student work exhibitions and public artist talks to social gatherings for students only.

Campus Activities Board

Connect with RISD’s student-run event planning group and help create an engaged, lively and active student community on campus.

Community-based volunteer opportunities

Students can use GivePulse to find and recruit for volunteer opportunities, service projects, community-based internships, and other community events posted by RISD’s affiliate organizations.