First-Year Student Dates and Deadlines

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We will update this page over the coming months with additional deadlines and tasks. If you are an international student please make sure to refer to our international student support content. If you are considering deferring your admission, please refer to our deferral policy.

Required tasks (marked with an R) need to be completed in the incoming student portal.

December 2024

January 2025

March 2025

April 2025

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

May 2025

July 2025

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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.

August 2025

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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