New and incoming student events and webinars
Offering an even closer look at RISD, our info session library features faculty, staff and current students sharing information about research support, professional development and career preparation, and other valuable insights into the RISD graduate experience.
New and incoming student webinars
Landscape Architecture | Admitted Student Webinar
Meet Landscape Architecture faculty online to get a closer look at your program and curriculum.
MArch Architecture In-Person Open House | Admitted Student Event
Join the Architecture Department for Open Studio Day. Admitted students and their guests can sit in on current studio work and experience the culture of RISD Architecture firsthand. Lunch will be served, followed by a reception at the end of the event.
Master of Industrial Design | Admitted Student Webinar
Join Industrial Design Graduate Program Director Ayako Takase, along with current first- and second-year MID students for a casual meeting and Q&A session to learn more about the program and student experiences.
MArch Architecture In-Person Departmental Tour | Admitted Student Event
For admitted students and their guests unable to attend the Architecture Open House on March 21, sign up here for a personal tour of the department with the Architecture graduate program director.
International Q&A | Admitted Student Webinar
We invite newly admitted international students to join us for a webinar led by Kate Sacco, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs.
Career Center | Admitted Student Webinar
International Q&A | Admitted Student Webinar
We invite newly admitted international students to join us for a webinar led by Kate Sacco, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs.
Housing | Admitted Student Webinar
Creative practice is thrilling and intense. It's important to recharge—to feel at home while getting the most out of your time outside the studio. Learn more about your on- and off-campus housing options from our Residence Life team. We'll go over the many ways to discover your campus and community, as well as housing support, resources for international students and more.
Financial Aid | Admitted Student Webinar
Have questions about financial aid? Join Student Financial Services and Admissions for a session about the financing of a RISD degree, we will go over important dates, payment plan information, loan details and other important information to consider.
MArch Architecture Online Open House | Admitted Student Webinar
Interested in getting a feel of RISD Architecture? Graduate Program Director Debbie Chen will take you on a virtual tour of RISD Architecture to showcase our vibrant studio culture and current course offerings. The tour will be followed by a student-only Q&A session.
Interior Architecture Welcome Session | Admitted Student Webinar
Meet Interior Architecture faculty online on Friday, April 5 from 9–10 am EDT for a closer look at the department's three degrees, information about the department's facilities, and a quick survey of some Interior Architecture alumni and student work.
Grad Studies Experience | Admitted Student Webinar
In this one-hour session RISD’s Admissions and Graduate Studies offices will answer questions about academic programs, RISD’s studio culture and more.
Student Panel Discussion | Admitted Student Webinar
Please join a panel of current students to learn more about graduate study at RISD from the perspective of current students. Our graduate programs offer the opportunity to investigate your creative process and develop a unique and sustaining studio practice. As part of a community deeply committed to exploration and making, you’ll challenge your ideas and broaden your perspectives.
Academic resource webinars
Center for Arts & Language: Graduate Student Info Session
The Center for Arts & Language is a college-wide resource offering academic support and advocacy for effective and expressive communication at the many intersections of arts and language. Hear A&L Director Jen Liese share information about the important resources and services the center offers for grad students, including tutoring in writing, public speaking and visual communication, as well as English language support for multilingual students.
CoWorks: Introduction for Graduate Students
Meet CoWorks Director David Kim and learn about the tools, training and interdisciplinary skill-building opportunities that CoWorks provides for both remote and on-campus graduate students.
Fleet Library: Orientation for Graduate Students
Learn about the many resources the Fleet Library has to offer both remote and on-campus graduate students. The presentation reviews how to access the library's collections and find the support you need for your research.
Intro to RISD Global for Graduate Students
In this session, new and returning graduate students will learn about the many opportunities for global engagement available through RISD Global, the college’s hub for global learning and academic engagement in art and design education. The RISD Global team will share information about off-campus programs, partnerships, initiatives, research assistantships and off-campus co-teaching opportunities, and guide you in exploring all available resources to grad students both on campus and remotely.
Nature Lab: Info Session for Graduate Students
Join the Nature Lab team to learn how graduate students can access this campus resource this semester, whether you are on campus or remote. The session will cover the Nature Lab’s online and in-person services, including an extensive natural history collection, biomaterials advice, sustainability tools, 3D scanning, GIS and photography.
Office of International Student Services (OISS): Employment for International Graduate Students
Join OISS to learn about the important requirements and process for international graduate students to secure legal employment while studying at RISD.
RISD Careers: Info Session for Graduate Students
Meet the RISD Careers team and learn how graduate students can benefit from our services from the start of your time here. This webinar introduces you to the resources and events RISD’s career center offers graduate students, both on-campus and remote.
RISD Museum: Graduate Student Resource Orientation
Explore digital and gallery resources, along with graduate student opportunities, with Public and Academic Program staff members Alexandra Poterack and Deb Clemons. The presentation covers research basics, professional options and opportunities for students to share creative practices.