First-Year Student Dates and Deadlines

Please note accommodations requests are reviewed on a rolling basis, but we suggest completing your housing accommodations request by April 10. 

If you are a student in need of an accommodation or believe you are eligible to waive the residency requirement, visit Residence Life for the Medical Housing Accommodation Request and Residency Waiver.

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.

Please note, if you need a change or an accommodation for your housing on campus due to a medical reason, please review the medical accommodation guidelines and timeline. Contact Disability Support Services with questions.

Submit all health forms and vaccine information to us through your online patient portal. If you are unable to get the COVID-19 booster in your country of origin, contact Health Services for help with COVID-19 vaccination upon your arrival on campus.

Also known as FGC POP, our summer program for first-gen students lays the foundation for what to expect academically and socially during your first year at RISD. 

Learn more about FGC POP