Campus Life

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. The Student Life Portal will help you with housing and other basics so you can get to know the campus and community.
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Connect with your community by getting involved in a wide range of organizations and activities on campus.
Select housing on campus, access important resources and feel at home with support from Residence Life.
Get medical care and mental health services provided on campus by professional staff.
Learn about US immigration, work authorization and coming to RISD as an international student.
Find out about traveling and shipping items to RISD, as well as useful info and resources for living in Providence.
Search "RISD" on the FD MealPlanner app for daily specials and meal service hours for on-campus dining venues.
Search to find RISD buildings, offices, studios and outdoor spaces on campus.
Deposit funds and manage your risdbucks account, with additional support available from Card Services.
Be informed of official RISD policies about conduct, health and safety, campus security and much more.