Transfer Student Dates and Deadlines
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We will update this space 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 review our deferral policy.
Required tasks (marked with an R) need to be completed in the incoming student portal.
April 2025
Apr 10
Housing accommodations priority deadline
Please note accommodations requests are reviewed on a rolling basis, but we suggest completing your housing accommodations request by April 10.
May 2025
Early May
Transfer student notification
May 7
Housing applications open
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.
Mid May
Deadline for submitting your $500 enrollment deposit (non-refundable)
May 31
Submit health forms
Submit all required health forms and vaccination information to your online patient portal.
May 22
Medical accommodation and residence waiver submission deadline
June 2025
Jun 1
Start looking for "Countdown to RISD" emails
Jun 9
Housing applications due
July 2025
Jul 8
Transfer transcripts due
Jul 14
Incoming student and health forms due
August 2025
Aug 1
Fall tuition bill (R) and option insurance waiver due
Aug 8
ID Photos due for students starting Fall 2025 (R)
September 2025
Sep 3
First day of classes for all students
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