Next Steps for Mid-Year Arrivals
Find important dates, as well as information to set you up for success for your time at RISD.
2025–2026 Dates and deadlines
NOV 11, 2025
Pre-arrival emails begin
Check your RISD email for pre-arrival messages beginning on November 11, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns contact welcome@risd.edu for assistance.
NOV 17, 2025
Housing accommodation requests due (optional)
If you are a student in need of a housing accommodation, visit Residence Life for deadlines and more information related to the Housing Accommodation Request.
DEC 1, 2025
Housing application deadline
The housing portal is your one stop location for accessing a wide variety of forms, applications and information related to housing and dining at RISD. This is where you will create your housing profile, let us know your residence hall preference and create a resident profile to help match you with potential roommates.
Learn more about Residence Life to find answers to your questions about applying for housing, selecting your room, general residence policies and more, as well as how to use our online housing portal.
DEC 3, 2025
Housing selection timeslots assigned
Learn more about Residence Life to find answers to your questions about applying for housing, selecting your room, general residence policies and more, as well as how to use our online housing portal.
DEC 5, 2025
Housing selections due
Learn more about Residence Life to find answers to your questions about applying for housing, selecting your room, general residence policies and more, as well as how to use our online housing portal.
DEC 5, 2025
Health forms due for graduate students
RISD Health Services requires all new students to submit health forms. Your registration is not considered complete until we receive your completed and signed health forms.
DEC 5, 2025
RISD ID photos due
Complete in the incoming student portal.
JAN 15, 2026
Tuition due
Complete in the incoming student portal.
JAN 15, 2026
Financial aid acceptance due
Review your financial aid package and accept or decline in Workday.
OPTIONAL
Submit health insurance waiver
Visit University Health Plans to review your coverage plan or to opt-out of health insurance.
OPTIONAL
Complete online orientation
Use your RISD credentials to sign into RISD Blueprint to complete your online orientation.
Find your community
At RISD we offer many opportunities for you to meet other students and get involved on campus. Whether you want to join a club or athletic team, or connect with others through a shared experience or interest, we have options for everyone.
