Enrollment

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

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Degree and enrollment verification

Enrollment and/or degree verification is sometimes required for scholarship or employment eligibility, or other purposes. Follow this link to learn how to submit a verification request.

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Transfer and test credits

We accept transfer credits for specific courses at accredited institutions and from select exams. Find the full list of eligible credits, and learn how to transfer yours to RISD.

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Leaves of absences and reinstatement

Here you’ll learn how to request a leave of absence if you need to take a temporary break from your studies, how to apply for reinstatement, or how to withdraw permanently.

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Veterans Benefits

Find information about benefits for US military veterans, and how to use your benefits in order to attend RISD.

Continuing Education (CE)

RISD’s CE programs offer hundreds of open admission non-credit courses in all aspects of art and design for adults, teens and children. Explore available courses and learn how to enroll through the link below.

Enroll for a CE course