New and Incoming Students
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Next Steps
Plan for your first year
Learn what you and your family need to know as you prepare to join our community.
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Life at RISD
Get a sense of campus life
Find out more about where you’ll live, where you’ll eat, and some of the things you need to do to access specific services on campus.
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