First-Year Student Next Steps
Find key dates and deadlines for what you need to do as an incoming RISD student, as well as info about course registration and transferring credits.
Dates and deadlines
Go here for a month-by-month view of important deadlines, to-dos and milestones as you make your way to RISD.
Dates and deadlines
Go here for a month-by-month view of important deadlines, to-dos and milestones as you make your way to RISD.
Dates and deadlines
Courses and credits
During your first year, you and your incoming peers will all take the three core studios in our Experimental and Foundation Studies (EFS) program. Learn more about EFS, as well as how to transfer any qualifying credits you received prior to RISD.
Courses and credits
During your first year, you and your incoming peers will all take the three core studios in our Experimental and Foundation Studies (EFS) program. Learn more about EFS, as well as how to transfer any qualifying credits you received prior to RISD.
Courses and credits