Transfer Student Next Steps

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Find key dates and deadlines for what you need to do as an incoming transfer student, as well as info about course registration and transferring credits. 

Upcoming webinar — Welcome, Transfers!

May 6, 2025
6–7 pm

During this transfer student-focused event, we will cover the summer Experimental and Foundation Studies program, provide transfer credit information, and host an open discussion with current transfer students.

Register today

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

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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

Go here for info about course registration and transferring eligible college credits to RISD. We’ll also point you to people who can assist you in the process.

Courses and credits

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Courses and credits

Go here for info about course registration and transferring eligible college credits to RISD. We’ll also point you to people who can assist you in the process.

Courses and credits

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