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 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 1
Student Financial Services resources: Domestic and International
6–7 PM EDT
RISD’s Student Financial Services Office (SFS) works with students and families to reach the shared goal of preparing and educating creative individuals who aspire to make a meaningful contribution to our world. Our staff is here to help you seek, obtain and make the best use of all resources available to help finance the costs associated with attending RISD. Join representatives from Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Student Employment to learn about their resources and answer your questions as you finalize your RISD financing plan.
APR 10
Admitted Students Day
9–4 PM EDT
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.
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
9–4 PM EDT
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.
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.