Events and Webinars for Incoming First-Year Students
For a closer look at RISD, join us for any of our in-person or online events, through which you’ll learn about our academics, our campus, and our community. These events are great opportunities to hear from us—and to ask us your questions.
Upcoming events
MAR 19
RISD Chats: Welcome to RISD! (online)
7–8 PM EDT
Welcome to RISD! We’re hosting an admitted student edition of RISD Chats. Meet a group of current students as they share their work, the spaces they make in, shows they’ve attended and more. Ask questions and learn more about our campus community.
MAR 24
Crafting a RISD financial plan - Domestic students (online)
6–7 PM EDT
Join us for an informative session designed specifically for domestic admitted undergraduate students.
This webinar will cover understanding RISD aid/resources and key strategies for financing your education; including navigating changes to federal aid programs, understanding private loan options, and searching for outside resources to help build a complete RISD financing plan.
MAR 31
International student experience (online)
7:30–8:30 AM EDT
Join Admissions and International Student and Scholar Affairs to learn all the ways RISD supports our international students from the visa process to your time on campus.
MAR 31
Life on Campus (online)
6–7 PM EDT
Meet RISD Residence Life and Center for Student Involvement! Learn all about student life on campus, from housing to clubs and activities outside the studio.
APR 10
Admitted Students Day
Time TBD
We invite you to attend Admitted Students Day—an opportunity to visit our campus in person to learn more about RISD. The day’s agenda offers a broad look at our institution, including studio events, tours of living spaces, student panel discussion, opportunities to explore our resources and more.
Registration available soon.
APR 14
Parent-to-parent panel (online)
6–7 PM EDT
Connect with parents of current RISD students to find out what RISD is like from the parent perspective!
APR 17
Admitted Students Day
Time TBD
We invite you to attend Admitted Students Day—an opportunity to visit our campus in person to learn more about RISD. The day’s agenda offers a broad look at our institution, including studio events, tours of living spaces, student panel discussion, opportunities to explore our resources and more.
Registration available soon.
APR 21
AI in art and design education | A conversation
6–7 PM EDT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a big part of our ever-changing world, but it isn't going to replace artists or designers. Join us as we talk to RISD Professor Clement Valla about how AI can be a useful tool that will enable image-making and storytelling, how the critical thinking skills that RISD students cultivate will always be relevant, and what our new Computation, Technology and Culture department is bringing to our creative community and beyond.
APR 23
The RISD Career Center (online)
6–7 PM EDT
Join Kevin Jankowski for an info-packed session about how The Career Center prepares you for internships and careers. Learn about our global network of industry leaders and the programs that directly connect you as a RISD student.
MAY 6
RISD Chats: Clubs on campus (online)
7–8 PM EDT
Meet a group of current students and learn about their RISD clubs! Ask questions and learn more about our extracurriculars on campus.