RISD History and Tradition | RISD
A radical experiment. RISD was founded and nurtured by a small group of women well before any woman in America gained the right to vote. That year Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf urged 34 members of the Rhode Island Women’s Centennial Commission to invest their group’s surplus funding of $1,675—which they had raised for RI’s contribution to the Philadelphia Centennial …
About Rhode Island School of Design | RISD
About Rhode Island School of Design | RISD. Home. RISD is a college and museum founded in 1877 in Providence, RI. Today 2,518 students from 57 countries engage in 44 full-time bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, supported by a committed faculty and worldwide network of more than 33,000 alumni. By cultivating expansive and elastic ...
Access Canvas | RISD
Select the appropriate login option to access your RISD Canvas dashboard. *Anyone enrolled in a CE (Continuing Education) course—including RISD faculty, staff or degree program students—should select the CE Students option to access the CE Canvas dashboard. CE courses include Adult Extension and Youth Courses.
Industrial Design Bachelor’s Program - RISD
Bachelor’s Program. Through challenging studio projects and more, the four-year BFA in Industrial Design helps you become aware of materials and gain an in-depth understanding of visual and 3D vocabulary. Faculty emphasize the traditional values behind industrial design and current trends in the profession as you progress from creating ...
Graduate Admissions - RISD
Graduate Admissions. Our graduate programs let you investigate your creative process and develop a unique and sustaining studio practice. As part of a community of engaged makers, you’ll challenge your ideas and broaden your point of view. The Admissions team is ready to help you explore RISD.
Application Process for First-Year Admissions - RISD
You may opt into this process by selecting “test-optional” under the "Testing" portion of your RISD Common Application. For students who choose to submit test scores, we will superscore your results, looking at your highest outcome across multiple test dates. RISD’s institution code number for the SAT is 3726; for ACT the code number is ...
RISD First-Year Admissions | RISD
RISD’s Student Financial Services Office (SFS) works with students and parents 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 of attending RISD.
Architecture Bachelor’s Program - RISD
Bachelor’s Program. Nationally accredited (NAAB) and internationally recognized, our five-year undergraduate program in Architecture leads to a professional degree: the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch). The program prepares students to enter the profession by first addressing the knowledge required for making architecture and second, by ...
Graphic Design Department | RISD
Graphic Design graduates leave RISD prepared to work in many fields—from education to film, television, publishing, retail and more. They follow their own paths, including running design studios, working for large corporations, specializing in web and interactive media, and creating everything from package design to title sequences for film ...
Frequently Asked Questions | Graduate Admissions - RISD
If you are an international applicant, we offer specific support services and resources to help you navigate immigration, financing options and application guidance. Find answers to questions about RISD graduate degree programs and admission, including about eligibility, tuition and fees, international student-specific questions and more.