




Coming to RISD
How to Apply
First-year, Transfer and Graduate students- Admissions Office
Pre-College Program- Continuing Education
This program is managed by the Office of Continuing Education. The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is unable to provide advice with regard to visa applications. This program does not qualify for the F-1 visa.
Summer Studies- Continuing Education
This program is managed by the Office of Continuing Education. This program does not qualify for the F-1 visa.
Exchange Students- RISD Global
This program is managed by the RISD Global office. The Office of International Student Services (OISS) issues the forms DS-2019 to allow students participating in the exchange program to obtain their J-1 visas

Visa
Non-U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents wishing to study at RISD require an F-1 or other type of visa status. Click here for How to Get an F-1 Visa