Residence Life

four students stand inside a college dorm room, in front of two closets with many clothing items visibly hanging

Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm (main office)

Contact

South Hall, 1st floor

30 Waterman Street

Providence, RI 02903

401 454-6650

housing@risd.edu

Housing portal

What we do

Composed of full-time professional staff and student leaders, the Residence Life team creates and fosters inclusive residential spaces that support personal growth, as well as learning away from the studio and classroom. We emphasize knowledge of and care for self, and encourage active community engagement and a social justice mindset, making on-campus living an essential part of your development as a responsible creative individual. 

Whether you’re locked out of your hall, not feeling well late at night or are looking for guidance about interpersonal issues, we’re here to provide a support system you can count on, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Meet our team

Quick links

Housing forms
Explore the hub
Campus resources
Res Life on the web

Watch our tour videos for campus life up close

Whether you’re in your first year or finishing up at RISD, we offer a variety of housing options for you to get the most from your on-campus experience. Follow the link below for tour videos as well as info about housing amenities, dining packages and more.

Take a video tour

Find out more

What We Do

Get to know our team of professional staff and what we do to support your residential and overall RISD experience.

Residence Halls

Learn about residence hall features and take a video tour of your future home on campus.

Housing rates

Compare room prices for our wide variety of first-year, sophomore and upperclass residential experiences.

Housing selection and application process

Find out how to apply for housing and select your room, review general residence policies and learn about our online housing portal.

Roommate Guide

Find information about selecting a roommate and creating a mutually positive living environment.

Laundry

Learn about doing laundry on campus, including how to use our laundry app, making payments, operating our machines and more.

Off-campus living

Take time to read our guidance so you can make informed decisions about moving off-campus.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your questions about all things housing, from preparing to move in to joining the Residence Life team.

Resources and forms

Download Residence Life forms and learn how to connect with our campus partners and other useful resources.

Residence Life policies

Get familiar with RISD’s rules, guidelines and expectations for living in RISD’s residence halls.

Pre-College Housing

Find housing information for our Pre-College program including key dates, roommate assignments, motor vehicle policies and more.