Summer orientation events
Before classes start, incoming RISD graduate students enjoy opportunities to connect with peers and learn more about resources on campus.
Our summer slate of virtual events includes student Q&A sessions, alumni panels, thesis talks and presentations about various opportunities open to RISD grad students. These optional events show you how to make the most of your graduate experience and help you meet fellow grad students. Recordings of past events can be found here.
When you arrive in Providence you can learn your way around campus by joining a grad-specific campus tour or attending Graduate Studies-hosted social events during the first few weeks of the semester.
All event times eastern. Keep an eye on your RISD email for details and updates!
Resource webinars and welcome events
In-person grad campus tour
Explore campus with incoming and returning graduate students as our graduate orientation guides tell you more about RISD.
For tour details and to register, follow the link below to access the registration form.
In-person grad campus tour
Explore campus with incoming and returning graduate students as our graduate orientation guides tell you more about RISD.
For tour details and to register, follow the link below to access the registration form.
Grad welcome beach picnic at Tillinghast Place
Join fellow graduate students for a picnic lunch and some beach time before classes begin. This event takes place on our Tillinghast Place Beach campus in Barrington, RI, which offers a beautiful view of Narragansett Bay and surrounding salt marshes. Event runs from 12:30-3:00pm (bus pick up at 12 noon to depart, and 3pm to return to campus by 3:45pm)
For food and transportation, register by August 22. (Spaces are limited for bus transportation.) Follow the link below and sign in with your RISD login to access the registration form and see more details.
Grad Social Hour at Moore Terrace
Join the graduate community for light food and drinks after the first week of classes on Moore Terrace (behind the RISD Museum). Grad students and faculty welcome.
In-person grad campus tour
Explore campus with incoming and returning graduate students as our graduate orientation guides tell you more about RISD.
For tour details and to register, follow the link below to access the registration form.
In-person grad campus tour
Explore campus with incoming and returning graduate students as our graduate orientation guides tell you more about RISD.
For tour details and to register, follow the link below to access the registration form.
Fall Grad Exchange event
event details coming soon