Make your deposit
Making your deposit is the first step in reserving your space at RISD. Once that’s complete you’ll need to remember to send in a copy of your transcript to finalize your enrollment. Beyond these steps, be sure to check out the full schedule for a detailed look at additional upcoming events and deadlines.
Enrollment deadlines
Enrollment deposit due
Submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $500 (which is applied to your first tuition bill) to reserve your space. To pay your deposit by credit card or debit card, please use the link below to go to our secure online site. You’ll need to log into your applicant status portal in order to access the deposit link.
Transcript due (for summer program participants)
If you are participating in one of our summer programs, you must confirm satisfactory completion of your undergraduate education by arranging for your final, official transcript to be sent to Admissions by June 1.
Transcript due (for all students)
You must confirm that you have satisfactorily completed your undergraduate education by arranging for your final, official transcript to be sent to Admissions by July 1. Students participating in summer programs must fulfill this requirement by June 1 (see above).
Change of address
Please notify the Admissions team of your new address should you happen to move. Keeping your records up to date will ensure that you receive all mailed information.