RISD Registrar

In managing enrollment, course registration, transcript requests and more, we serve students and faculty in order to foster student success. 

Maintain your student records

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Manage your enrollment

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Register for classes

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Registrar services

Our team is here to help you enroll as a new student, sign up for classes, access your official transcript and more. 

In addition to maintaining student account records, we administer academic policies and provide services and guidance for faculty and staff. Learn more about how we can support you through the links below. 

Student Records

Request a transcript or reissued diploma, and learn how to manage your student record information. 

Enrollment

Verify your enrollment and find out how to transfer credits, take a leave of absence, navigate veteran education benefits and more.

Registration

Search course offerings and understand the process for class enrollment, Brown–RISD cross-registration, fulfilling credit requirements and declaring your major.

Faculty Resources

Understand how to submit course proposals, assign grades, view your course roster and more.

Academic Calendar

Find key dates across and subscribe to the college’s academic calendar.

Contact Us

Meet our team and learn more about our services.

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Get to know RISD

Explore learning opportunities at RISD that fall outside of standard registration, including travel courses for current students and continuing education courses that are open admission.

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Continuing Education

Continuing Education at RISD offers hundreds of open admission non-credit courses in all aspects of art and design for adults, teens and children.

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RISD Global

In promoting global discourse and cross-cultural literacy, RISD Global spearheads a range of learning opportunities on campus and abroad including exchange programs and travel courses.

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Summer programs

Whether you are a current RISD student looking to expand your creative practice or a K-12 student wanting to stretch your talents, find classes and programs that inspire curiosity.