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MENTEE MANUAL
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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GOALS
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FAQ
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ACADEMIC & PROGRAM CALENDER
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FUN
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
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CAMPUS MAP
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STAFF
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INDEX
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NOTES
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HE OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (ISE)
IS EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU AS A
PARTICIPANT TO PROJECT THRIVE:
CLASS III!
Starting in late August, freshman will be paired with a mentor.
Mentors can be RISD faculty, staff and alumni. Mentors help
incoming students transition from high school to college and
assist them in the navigation of services and life at RISD. The
overall objective of the mentoring program is to positively
impact the academic transition and cultural success of firstyear students at RISD. Ultimately, we hope to make your time
at RISD a positive and transformative one, improving your
quality of life as a new RISD student. Additionally, the program
will help new students get better connected to campus, be
more successful, and get the most out of their time here, while
increasing student retention. The mentoring program, in its
simplest form is an extended orientation to all aspects of RISD
both academically and culturally. The program will commence
each year during new student orientation at the Mentoring
Program Welcome Reception and conclude at the close of
winter session.
You and your mentor will sign an agreement, formalizing
your understanding of your relationship and commitment
to meeting. Additionally, ISE offers a programming series
throughout the program. Attendance at these programs
and events is expected. Should you become dissatisfied
with your mentor, you are welcome to contact ISE mentoring
program staff to discuss the situation and learn more about
possible options available to you.
At the end of winter session in February, you and your mentor
will reach the end of your formal, structured mentoring
experience. You may still continue to meet on an informal
basis through the rest of your time at RISD; however, this
arrangement is to be made between you and your mentor,
based on availability.
Mentors are willing
to share a part
of themselves,
so that another
person might grow
closer to what they
are capable of
becoming.
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WHAT A MENTOR DOES FOR A MENTEE
HOW THE RELATIONSHIP WORKS
The mentor’s responsibility is to help
the mentee take responsibility for their
skills, behavior, and the successful
completion of their foundation year
and beyond. This type of individualized,
one-on-one assistance should guide
the mentee to academic and social
integration, increased self-esteem,
higher grades, and great self-perceived
intellection growth. It should also
instill upon the student a sense of
pride in one’s cultural background
and self-efficacy. To ensure that they
are adequately prepared, the mentor
has already undergone an orientation
training program prior to your arrival
to campus. ISE is confident that the
mentor is equipped to handle and
respond appropriately to your needs.
Both the mentor and mentee attend
a welcome reception which will most
likely be the first time you meet with
your new mentor. It will also give you an
opportunity to meet the ISE mentoring
staff and for our office to hand out
pertinent materials. Beyond this
reception and the programming series
that is offered throughout the duration
of the program, it will be up to you and
your mentor to schedule meeting. ISE
recommends bi-weekly (every other
week) meetings.
From August until February, mentors
and mentees will be required to meet
on a regular basis. The mentor will
initially reach out to the mentee to
arrange the first mentoring meeting.
However, mentees should realize that
all relationships are a two-way street
and they should feel comfortable
in communicating their needs to
the mentor and ensuring that they
are taking responsibility for their
experience by informing the mentor of
the struggles they are facing. Mentors
are not mind readers – and mentees
should feel comfortable in being
honest with their progress, feelings
and other first-year experiences
without fear of judgment. ISE will offer
frequent programs, events and special
opportunities to attend cultural events
in the Providence community. Mentee’s
are expected to attend all programs
that are part of the Project Thrive
programming series. For mentors,
attendance to these programs are
optional. You and your mentor will
discuss your individual communication
objects when you meet during your
scheduled sessions.
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1. To assist first-year students in their academic transition and cultural success at RISD.
2. To provide students with a continuing orientation to
RISD and community life, both on-campus and in
the local Providence community.
3. To help students connect with other students on
campus, along with RISD faculty, staff and alumni.
4. To offer students engaging and enriching programs to
foster a sense of community and skill development.
YOUR MENTOR SERVES TO HELP YOU IN A
VARIETY OF WAYS. THEY PROVIDE YOU WITH:
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH YOUR
MENTOR HELP:
A successful, professional role model who
will provide a lasting relationship with
you while at RISD.
Monitor current progress of your
course work.
Tools to maximize your comfort during the
transitional period.
Information about university procedures
and academic probationary regulations,
consequences, causes, and resolutions.
Opportunities to get off-campus and
explore some of the many things
Providence has to offer such as great
dining, live theater, and other seasonal
recreational activities.
Refer you for recommendation of academic
problems if needed.
Develop personal responsibility and
problem-solving skills.
BENEFITS OF BEING A MENTEE
WHO IS A MENTEE?
A MENTEE IS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT WHO IDENTIFIED AS FIRST-GENERATION OR
PART OF AN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITY WHO DESIRES TO EASILY MEET
OTHER PEOPLE AND CONNECT TO THE RISD COMMUNITY.
Additionally, this is a person who wants to ensure the successful completion of their
first year foundational studies program and set themselves up for success for the
remainder of their time at RISD. The program is also for someone who might like
to explore multicultural and diversity issues along with the intersections of various
identities. A mentee is a new student to RISD who is responsibly taking control of
their academic success, personal-social skills, and general, overall growth and
development. A mentee is a student determined to define and achieve appropriate
academic and career goals, while expressing themselves as not just an artist, but a
unique person that brings many different and wonderful things to RISD community.
What benefits will
I experience as a
result of enrolling
in the program?
• The joy of a special friendship with a RISD faculty, staff, or alumni.
• Someone to help me learn the academic, college culture.
• Someone who can help me clarify personal and professional goals.
• Someone who can share my challenges and successes in my first year.
• Someone who can help me develop personal and academic skills.
• Someone to help me develop networks as I pursue career interest in
the field of art and design.
• The opportunity to participate in activities that broaden my
educational and cultural experience.
• A sense of comfort that there is someone in the RISD community
who relates to my experience and background whom specifically
cares about my progress, well-being and success as an individual.
• The support of ISE.
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EXPECTATIONS OF MENTEES
YOUR MENTOR WILL DO ALL THEY CAN DO TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE THERE
FOR YOU, OFFERING SUPPORT IN ANY WAY THEY CAN – BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO
REMEMBER THAT A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP IS A TWO-WAY STREET.
You are responsible as the mentee for half of the relationship! Actively seeking the
wisdom and help your mentor can impart, setting aside time to spend with your
mentor, responding to your mentor when he or she contacts you – these are all
things that you can and need to do as a mentee.
ISE requires active participation in the program, in order to ensure that you get
everything you can from the experience. Remember – you only get out of something
what you put in – an important lesson for college in general. The program will give
you the opportunity to begin to live this philosophy, which you can translate into
your newly begun journey here at RISD!
As a mentee,
you agree:
• To make a commitment to being a serious student.
• To make a commitment to actively participate in the mentoring program.
• To accept the guidance and support of your mentor.
• To participate in one-on-one meetings with your mentor.
• To discuss your class schedule and progress with your mentor, when necessary.
• To regularly attend all your classes.
• To contact your mentor prior to withdrawing from a class or changing your program of study.
• To be punctual in meeting with your mentor – their time is valuable.
• To notify the mentor ahead of time if you are unable to meet with him/her –
rescheduling is a last resort.
• To be open to concerning course work, study habits, academic progress, cultural struggles, etc.
• To take advantage of support services within RISD recommended by your mentor.
Note: missing appointments with other offices on campus or failing to follow through upon the
recommendation of your mentor reflects poorly on not just yourself, but also your mentor who
made the initial contact with the office for referral.
• To learn how to use available resources both at RISD and in the local Providence community.
• To strive to become an integral part of the RISD community.
• To participate in periodic evaluations of the mentoring program.
• To attend all programming events offered through the program series for mentees.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• If your mentor has to cancel a meeting, it’s okay to schedule it for another time.
• If you need to cancel, call early. Should you suddenly be unable to keep your meeting,
call your mentor. NOT SHOWING UP WOULD BE UNPROFESSIONAL AND DISRESPECTFUL.
• BE ON TIME FOR YOUR MEETINGS.
• Besides meeting with you personally, your mentor may call to see how you’re doing or
send you a birthday card. Feel free to do small things to show your appreciation for your
mentor. Expensive gifts would not be expected, nor be appropriate.
• Your relationship with your mentor is confidential.
You are more than welcome to engage in communication when you run into your
mentor around campus or in the community; however, the discussions that you have
between you and your mentor should not be discussed openly. Therefore, you
should feel comfortable in being honest with your mentor and your mentor should
feel comfortable in sharing their own personal experiences as they relate and are appropriate to the current topic.
MENTEE OUTCOMES
• Self-motivation, self-discipline, goal setting
• Increased interpersonal skills
• Greater awareness of the necessity of a value system
• Critical evaluation of what works and what does not work as you adjust to college life
• Acquisition and implementation of new knowledge
• Greater awareness of trust
• Appropriate professional behavior and socially acceptable etiquette
• Increased decision-making skills
• Enhanced leadership skills
• Successful transition in completion of educational goals
• Enhanced atmosphere of trust and respect
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Whatever you do, put your whole soul,
mind and body into it.
Work for maximum performance. Don’t
settle for “C”; work for an “A”. Don’t
accept what is given to you; work hard
so that you have the right to demand.
Believe in yourself and your abilities;
substantiate yourself by developing the
necessary skills.
Be consistent: develop personality and
identity; then project it!
Be confident in who you are and what you
are doing by thinking positive, looking
positive, and acting positive.
Be strong and persistent. Delight
in your efforts; be tolerant of the
intolerable (sore losers, etc.).
Remember, “Experience is not what
happens to you, it is what you do with
what happens to you.”
Decide what to do, when to do it, want
to do it, then DO IT! You are your own
greatest resource for yourself to do what
you need to; when you need to do it, is
the greatest challenge. Only you can truly
make things happen for you!
Strive to learn as much as possible, for
that is the one thing no one can take
from you. In order to study successfully,
you must have a system of study specified for you. Identify your strengths and
weaknesses and proceed to make your
strengths work for you and help dissolve
your weaknesses.
HOW DO YOU
SPELL SUCCESS?
WRITTEN BY DR. DAVID P. JAMES,
PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL
MENTORING ASSOCIATION
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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Woods-Gerry House, 62 Prospect St
www.risd.edu/admissions
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6300
I KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY BE
INTERESTED IN RISD.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If you have a friend or family member
who is considering applying to RISD as
a freshman or transfer student, please
provide the Office of Admissions with
his/her basic information. We will
be sure to send him/her information
regarding an application. You can
send the information via email to
[email protected]. Also, encourage
them to get in touch with us directly.
If they live out of state or out of New
England, encourage them to attend a
National Portfolio Day. The complete
list of events can be found at www.
portfolioday.net.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED
IN ADMISSIONS?
Admissions depends heavily on students
for many jobs in our office. The jobs
range from tour guides, office clerical,
front desk, phone callers, open house
panelists and more. Students interested
in working for our office should email
[email protected] or stop by the
office during regular office hours.
I’M GOING TO BE VISITING MY HIGH
SCHOOL WHEN I GO HOME FOR
THE HOLIDAYS. CAN I TAKE SOME
ADMISSIONS MATERIALS?
Yes. Feel free to stop by our office and
pick up some brochures to give to your
high school art teacher.
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OFFICE OF ALUMNI
RELATIONS
& SPECIAL EVENTS
Prov-Wash Building,
20 Washington Place
alumni.risd.edu/s/1363/start.aspx
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6379
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
RISD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?
Upon graduation, you are automatically
a life member of the alumni community
and entitled to a host of valuable
programs and services, including a
free subscription to RISD XYZ Magazine
and XYZmail, the alumni monthly
e-newsletter. All graduates are given a
free RISD Alumni Association Card that
provides access to the Fleet Library,
10% off all purchases at the risd:store
and risd|works, a free RISD Museum
membership for 10 years, along with
other benefits posted online.
HOW CAN I KEEP RISD UPDATED ON
NEWS ABOUT MY LIFE AND CAREER?
After graduation, you will be able to
update your information with the Alumni
Relations office or by visiting the website
for additional ways to connect and share
with fellow RISD alumni through various
forms of social media.
HOW CAN I FIND AND CONNECT WITH
ALUMNI IN MY AREA? AND HOW DO
I GO ABOUT STARTING AN ALUMNI
CLUB IF THERE AREN’T ANY NEAR ME?
The best way to get in touch with alums
in your area is to: 1) make sure your
contact information is up-to-date with
Alumni Relations, so that you’ll receive
notices about events in your area, and 2)
check in with the club leader or contact
in your area so that you’re aware of any
events or activities already planned. The
best way to update your information is
by updating your Account information
online. You may also search the online
alumni directory. Currently you are now
part of a network of more than 26,000
alumni in 90 countries around the
world. If you are interested in starting
a club, contact the Alumni Relations
office.
WHERE ARE RISD ALUMNI
CLUBS LOCATED?
Currently alumni clubs are located in
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Colorado,
Connecticut, Dubai, Florida, Hawaii,
Hong Kong, Houston, Korea, Los
Angeles, New Mexico, New York,
Philadelphia, Rhode Island, San
Francisco/Northern California, Seattle,
and Washington, D.C. If you don’t see
a club listed in a area close to you, you
may also connect with a list of regional
contacts, which is posted on the
website.
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RISD:STORE
Design Center,
30 North Main St
www.risdstore.com
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10:00a to
5:00p
401.454.6464
bookstore.brown.edu/textbooks_
reservation_program.html
Bookstore website (bookstore.brown.
edu).
The Brown Bookstore is located at: 244
Thayer St – just a quick walk up the hill
from RISD’s main campus!
WHERE ELSE CAN I GET MATERIALS AND
ART SUPPLIES?
WHAT CAN I BUY AT THE
RISD:STORE?
The risd:store features all sorts of products that are available for you
to purchase from RISD clothing and apparel to show your school pride
to every art supply you could possibly ever need for all your courses
and projects. All this – right on campus! Also inside the risd:store – be
sure to enjoy some fresh food and beverage after a big shopping trip
at the Watermark Café, located right inside the store! Don’t forget to
show your RISD ID to receive a 10% discount on supplies and to be
exempt from paying the 7% RI sales tax.
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CAN I GET MY TEXTBOOKS FROM
THE RISD:STORE?
The risd:store has a partnership with
the Brown University Bookstore. All
RISD students are able to purchase
their textbooks at the Brown
University Bookstore. Additionally,
a pre-order option is now available
where RISD students may pre-order
their textbooks online and have
them delivered right to their RISD
Box or saved for you to pick-up at
the Brown Bookstore. In addition,
RISD students will now benefit from
Brown Bookstore’s flexible textbook
returns policy and broader buy back
program. For your entire selection of
course book needs, access the Brown
University Bookstore link at:
There are several other resources
for students to obtain materials in
Providence, such as Home Depot at
387 Charles St, Adlers Hardware at 173
Wickenden St, or Utrecht Art Supplies
at 200 Wickenden St. However, closer
to campus is RISD’s own 2nd Life, a
student- managed materials upcycling
center located at 204 Westminster
Street, two blocks down from the
Fleet Library. Like a thrift store for art
supplies, 2nd Life sells inexpensive
recycled materials and accepts
donations for store credit. Feel free to
contact at [email protected].
CAN I RENT MY TEXTBOOKS?
Yes, Brown Bookstore offers textbook
rental to students 18 years of age or
older.
WHAT IF I DROP A COURSE? CAN
I RETURN MY TEXTBOOK TO THE
BROWN BOOKSTORE?
In order to return a textbook to the
Brown Bookstore, you must always
have your original purchase receipt.
Generally, students have a maximum
of three days to return any textbook
for a course in which they dropped
as long as it is within the first four
weeks of classes. A drop/add form
is required for this transaction
to occur, along with the original
purchase receipt. For the complete
return policy, please visit the Brown
CENTER FOR STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT
Carr House, 2nd Floor ,
210 Benefit St
csi.risd.edu
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6602
WHAT DOES THE CENTER FOR
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT DO?
The Center for Student Involvement
provides RISD students with cocurricular programs, leadership
opportunities and key campus resources
that bridge the RISD experience
with real-world connections by
cultivating collaborative learning,
social engagement, and personal and
professional development.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE
ABOUT A STUDENT GROUP BEFORE
ATTENDING A MEETING?
There are many ways to learn more
about student organizations at RISD.
A good place to start is at OrgSync.
com. Log in with your RISD email and
password, and browse the complete
listing of student groups. You can
also stop in the office to talk with a
CSI staff member about which club
or organization is right for you. Many
student club/organizations host events
that are open to the entire campus
community. Try attending one to meet
people in a non-committal and relaxed
setting. Also, be sure to attend the Block
Party hosted during Orientation – many
student clubs/organization are present
to answer questions and showcase some
of the activities they have done.
WILL MY GRADES SUFFER IF I JOIN A
STUDENT ORGANIZATION?
How you manage your time with
academic work and campus involvement
is entirely up to you. Studies show
that students who are involved in an
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extracurricular activity actually do
better scholastically because they’re
more connected to the college, have
the support of peers, and are exposed
to encouraging staff people. There are
many staff members on campus (talk
with your mentor too!) who are willing to
meet with you and come up with a plan
on how best to manage your time so that
you can be involved in an organization
and do well academically. In a nutshell,
here’s how you can benefit by getting
connected to some kind of student
organization:
• You’ll make lifelong friends.
• You’ll be more integrated into
college life.
•You’ll learn new skills like leadership,
communication and a host of others.
•You’ll have fun!
HOW MANY STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS CAN I GET
INVOLVED IN?
You are not limited in the number of
organizations you can join, but you
should consider the following things
when deciding:
• Your first priority is academic (classes,
projects and assignments).
• Your activities should complement
what you do in the classroom, not
compete
with them.
• You should have fun.
• You should learn. If you aren’t having
fun and learning, you might want to
reconsider your commitments.
• Don’t commit, unless you’re sure you
have the time to follow through.
• Take your time and be choosy about
how you want to commit your time
and energy.
• Be honest about how much you
can reasonably balance in your day-today life.
WHO DECIDES WHAT EVENTS ARE
BROUGHT TO CAMPUS?
Many campus offices/departments bring
in artists and coordinate other exciting
programs/events for you. Additionally,
other student club/organizations do just
the same. Becoming involved in various
offices, departments, and student clubs/
organizations allow you to have some
influence and express your ideas about
programs and events on campus. Also,
all student suggestions and concerns
can be addressed by contacting the
Student Alliance (alliance@risd.
edu). Finally, the Programming Board
is a group of ten RISD students who
sponsor, plan, and promote activities
for and with the RISD community. The
board generates programs, and seeks
proposals from the RISD community.
Have an idea for a program? Send your
ideas to
[email protected].
DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING FOR
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, OR
TRANSGENDER STUDENTS?
Yes, Queer Student Association (QSA)
is dedicated to educating the RISD
community on topics and issues relating
to sexuality and gender. The group hosts
programs and events throughout the
year in partnerships with other campus
offices and groups. Past events include
the Queer Life @ RISD Orientation
Dinner, Gay Welcome BBQ and Gay
Pride @ The MET. Also, the office of
Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE)
supports many of the QSA initiatives
and also creates many LGBTQ focused
programs.
The Assistant Director of Diversity
Program’s office located in Carr House,
Rm. 207, is also a designated safe space
for LGBTQ students complete with a
comfy couch and a selection of reading
materials, videos and other library items
available!
This year ISE will be an active
participant in the Transgender day of
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Rememberance. As well as continuing
to support the National Coming Out Day
ceremony.
ARE THERE ANY CLUBS THAT FOCUS
ON DIFFERENT CULTURES?
Yes! Visit the CSI website to view a list
of student-run cultural organizations
on campus, known as the “Cultural
Collective”.
IS THERE ANYTHING FOR ATHLETIC,
OUTDOORSY-TYPE STUDENTS?
Through CSI, RISD has many intramural
athletic teams and activities. Overall,
there are over a dozen athletic clubs
and teams on campus, including yoga,
skiing, and basketball. To join an
existing sport, visit the CSI website to
contact members of the group you are
interested in. More outdoorsy groups
include the Wilderness and Rock
Climbing Club. Don’t see what you’re
looking for? Suggest a new club!
ARE THERE ANY COOL ANNUAL
EVENTS OR TRADITIONS?
Of course! You can look forward to
Artist’s Ball, RISD/Brown Drag Show,
Block Party, Lantern Lighting, Lawn Party
and more!
HOW DO I START A STUDENT
ORGANIZATION?
We are always excited to welcome new
student clubs to campus. Visit the CSI
office or make an appointment at
[email protected].
DINING AT RISD
Metcalf Refectory,
55 Angell St
www. risd.edu/Students/Dining/
401.454.6360
WHERE DO I EAT AT RISD?
You have many options regarding where
you choose to eat at RISD; however, as
a first-year student, generally all your
regular meals will be enjoyed in the
Metcalf Refectory (the MET). The MET is
located right in the heart of the quad – a
convenient location to many first-year
residence halls. All of RISD’s dining
options are operated in-house, meaning
that RISD does not contract out its food
services – so you get the freshest and
most personal experience possible.
The MET may be considered RISD’s main
dining hall. In addition to the MET, you
also have the option of eating at:
Portfolio Café – a full-service eatery,
located on the ground floor of 15 West.
The menu features entrees and lighter
faire – either to enjoy on site or graband-go.
Jolly Roger Café – serving up delicious
artisan sandwiches, chips, fruit and
baked goods; the café is located at
257 South Main St. Stop in to escape
from the regular bustle of campus
and enjoy a cup of organic fair trade
coffee. Be sure to try the famous
homemade peanut butter too!
Watermark Café – the Watermark
offers healthy choices made-to-order
with organic products and locally
grown produce. Enjoy a freshly
brewed coffee or espresso paired
with a unique dessert to cap off your
meal, or as an afternoon treat with
friends. With a riverfront location
on the second floor of the risd:store,
the Watermark is a popular campus
destination.
Carr Haus Coffee Shop – a student-run
shop, perfect for a quick fix, the shop
features economically priced coffees
and teas, juices, smoothies, baked
goods and sandwich fixings. Located
on the ground floor of Carr Haus.
HOW DO I GET A MEAL PLAN?
All first-year students are automatically
placed on the Foundation Plan. This
program allows unlimited access to the
MET with additional RISDbucks: ($200
per semester) to purchase food from
other dining facilities on campus. All
students who reside on-campus are
required to be enrolled in a particular
meal plan as part of their residential
life experience.
DO YOU HAVE VEGETARIAN AND
VEGAN OPTIONS?
Yes! All meals served in the MET,
feature a vegetarian and/or vegan
option. Also, the Watermark Café
specializes in many options that are
suitable for vegetarian and vegan
guests. If you have a food allergy, first
please register the information with
Health Services. If the allergy requires
special dining services, please contact
the Associate Director, Pierre StGermain at ([email protected]).
WHERE CAN I EAT LATE AT NIGHT?
The Carr Haus Coffee Shop is open most
nights of the week until midnight, the
Jolly Roger is open most nights until
9pm and Portfolio Café is open 7 days/
week until 8:30pm.
The MET’s Hours are as follows:
Mon - Thu: 07:00am - 01:00am
Fri: 07:00am -09:00pm
Sat: 08:00am - 09:00pm
Sun: 08:00am - 01:00am
CAN I BRING GUESTS TO A MEAL?
Yes! Guest meals may be paid for with
your Dining Points. Your guests may also
pay with cash. Your RISD ID card and the
accounts on it are for your use only; no
one may use another person’s ID card.
WHAT HAPPENS TO FUNDS LEFT ON
MY DINING PLAN AT THE END OF
THE ACADEMIC YEAR? DO I GET A
REFUND?
Any remaining fall semester funds are
carried over to the spring semester in the
same academic year. At the end of the
academic year, any remaining balance
will be forfeited. Your meal plan will end
when housing closes.
COMMUTER STUDENT
SERVICES
Various campus offices.
I DON’T LIVE ON CAMPUS – I’M A
COMMUTER STUDENT. CAN I STILL
PURCHASE A MEAL PLAN?
Off-campus residents and commuter
students may choose to purchase the
Local Meal Plan for $400 per year
($200/semester) that will be billed
to their account.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
Students may rent parking spaces at
Charles Landing Apartments by the
semester, or on a short-term basis, if
needed. Anyone parking in the lots at
Charles Landing is required to display
a valid parking permit in the lower left
corner of the rear window of the vehicle.
Permits may be purchased at the
Residence Life office or at the Charles
Landing Leasing Office. Rates are
published with the Room Rate Summary.
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HOW MUCH IS A PARKING PERMIT?
Residents of Charles Landing receive a
preferential rate. Rates are subject to
change. Currently the rate for the 201415 academic year is $600 per semester
for students not residing at Charles
Landing.
WHERE ON CAMPS CAN I HANG OUT
BETWEEN CLASSES?
There are many great places to hang
out around campus in between
classes. Commuter students may
find a comforting setting to meet
with friends in many of the campus
eateries. For more of a quiet and
relaxing environment, try the Fleet
Library and the main lounge in the
Ewing Multicultural Center. Note:
occasionally the Ewing Lounge may
be reserved for select functions.
Another popular place on campus for
commuter students is the lounge in
Carr Haus located on the first floor
– the space is open early and closes
late too! Conveniently located next to
the café, complete with a computer
station and plenty of magazines,
books and other reading materials.
CAN I PARK ON THE STREET?
Yes, you may park on city streets;
however, you must pay attention to the
strictly enforced city parking regulations
to avoid receiving a summons. Many
street parking spaces located by the
college are designated as a maximum of
2-hr parking. Note: if moving your car
after two hours, you must move your
vehicle to a different block in order to
avoid a ticket. Parking in a different
spot on the same street block will not
satisfy this parking regulation. There is
no overnight street parking permitted in
the entire City of Providence without a
resident permit. Be smart about parking
on the street – especially late at night.
Note: RISD reserved parking spaces on
the street are for staff use. You are liable
to have your car towed here, esspecially
during regular working hours.
IS THERE A STUDENT SHUTTLE?
Yes. There is a free late night shuttle
service provided for RISD students,
staff and faculty called RISD Rides. All
questions, complaints and concerns
about RISD Rides are handled by the
RISD Department of Public Safety. The
service consists of two fixed route
shuttles running daily (when RISD is
in session) from 7p to midnight. From
midnight to 3:30a, RISD Rides provides
“to-your-door” service”; however,
service is restricted to a designated
area. For more information, visit the
Public Safety website at (http://www.
risd.edu/Students/Public_Safety/RISD_
Rides/).
WHAT IS THIS FREE RIPTA PASS THAT I
KEEP HEARING ABOUT?
As a RISD student, you are entitled to
free access to the Rhode Island Public
Transportation Authority (RIPTA)
services. Therefore, in order to ride on
RIPTA buses, simply scan your RISD ID
upon entering the service.
CAN I GET A MEAL PLAN?
Yes! Off-campus residents and
commuter students may choose to
purchase the Flex points plan or the
All Points plan. http://www.risd.edu/
Students/Dining/Meal_Plan/
COUNSELING &
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
(CAPS)
Thompson House, 63 Angell St
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risd.edu/counselingservices
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6637
HOW CAN COUNSELING HELP ME?
Students have told us that counseling
has enhanced their college experience
by helping them feel better and function
more effectively. Counseling can help
you:
• Improve your self confidence and
self esteem
• Organize your time and life better
• Cope with challenging experiences
• Overcome self-defeating behaviors
• Manage depression and anxiety
• Learn to reduce your stress and relax
• Enhance your potential
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE
COUNSELING PROCESS?
An initial appointment can be scheduled
by calling 401.454.6637 or through
stopping by the office. Most students
will meet with a counselor soon after
they call the counseling center. At your
first meeting, the counselor will talk
with you about what has been troubling
you. Additionally the counselor will
want to get to know you and answer
any questions you have. Sessions last
approximately 50 minutes.
WILL WHAT I SAY BE KEPT
CONFIDENTIAL? HOW MUCH WILL A
VISIT COST ME?
Counseling services are private,
confidential and of no additional cost
to students. All meetings are strictly
confidential, unless the situation is life
threatening. Your meeting is not part of
your medical or academic record.
DO YOU PRESCRIBE MEDICATION?
There is very limited presence of a
psychiatric prescriber at CAPS for one
day a week. Subsequently, we will
triage each situation on a case-by-
case basis, and provide appropriate
recommendations, which may or may
not include a referral to local doctors
in the Providence area. Medication is
not provided in isolation at CAPS, and
students followed for medication at
CAPS will also need to be seen regularly
by a counselor. Medication is not
available over the summer and this is
another reason a student might elect to
see a local prescriber for continuity of
care. The office is happy to provide you
with a list of doctors or specialists in the
area.
WILL ANYONE THINK I AM “CRAZY”
IF I COME TO COUNSELING?
No, counseling is a healthy and
responsible way to address personal
issues and not a sign of serious
mental illness. Many students come
to counseling because they are
experiencing difficulty and seeking
professional help can prevent a
problem from getting worse.
WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM IN A CRISIS
AND NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE?
For emergencies, counselors and
assistance can be reached afterhours through Public Safety at
401.454.6666. Crises during business
hours are handled by the counseling
center, call us at extension 6637 or
stop by the office for assistance. When
in doubt, call!
WHAT IF I AM REALLY CONCERNED
ABOUT A FRIEND WHO REFUSED TO
SEEK HELP?
If you are concerned about a friend’s
well being, we are available to talk
to you about the situation. It can be
helpful to talk to a professional and
get their perspective. All meetings are
confidential unless there are safety
concerns to self or others.
WHAT IF I SIMPLY
WANT INFORMATION?
If you are in need of self-help
information or information regarding a
counseling-related topic, we encourage
you to schedule an appointment with
a member of the counseling staff for a
consultation. In addition, the Counseling
Center website is a valuable resource for
self-help information, online screenings,
as well as more information for
students, parents, faculty and staff.
DOES THE CAPS PROMOTE MY
WELLNESS AND SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT?
Yes! CAPS often hosts many wellness
programs and guided group meditations
both in Thompson House and the
Ewing Multicultural Center. For more
information about these programs,
visit the office website or contact a
member of the staff. Additionally, you’ll
find more resources on wellness and
mindfulness on the website under the
“Mindfulness Corner” tab.
FINANCIAL AID
Providence-Washing Building ,
20 Washington Place, 1st Floor
http://www.risd.edu/Financial_Aid/
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
401.454.6661
WHAT KINDS OF AID
DOES RISD OFFER?
The Financial Aid Office helps families in
need of financial assistance to find the
necessary combination of aid. An award
of financial aid may include several
different types of aid: RISD scholarships
and grants, Federal and/or State grants,
loans, work-study and also outside
scholarships. For more information
on these various types of aid, visit the
financial aid website.
IS IT TOO LATE TO APPLY FOR
FINANCIAL AID?
Although our institutional priority
deadline has passed for 2014-2015, we
recommend all students interested
in financial aid complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility
for other types of financial aid.
HOW DO I COMPLETE MY FAFSA?
The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.
gov. You must first obtain a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) for the
student and one for the parent. You may
apply for the PIN at the same website.
You will need to file your FAFSA each
year you are enrolled at RISD in order
for the financial aid office to be able to
review your file for aid.
HOW DO I VIEW MY FINANCIAL AID
INFORMATION AND AWARDS?
Paper award letters are mailed to a
student’s preferred mailing address.
Financial aid is awarded for the entire
academic year. When you receive your
tuition bill each semester, it will include
half of the total financial aid you have
been awarded. Once you have been
billed, you may log into your at https://
risd.afford.com to view pending or
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disbursed aid and make arrangements
to pay.
HOW DO I FIND A WORK/STUDY JOB?
Work study jobs are offered to
undergraduate and graduate
students through the Financial Aid
office, and posted on RISD’s work
study website at http://apps.risd.
edu/workstudy/. Note: students
must have been awarded work
study in their financial aid package
to apply for these jobs and proper
identification documentation will
need to be provided before you can
begin working. If there are some
positions that have not been filled by
students with work study there may
be opportunities students without
work study to fill some positions.
CAN I WORK MORE HOURS THAN MY
WORKSTUDY ALLOWS? DO I STILL
RECEIVE ALL OF THE MONEY I WAS
OFFERED IF I DON’T WORK THE TOTAL
HOURS I WAS OFFERED?
Your Federal Work Study or RISD
Employment amounts were determined
based upon your financial needs and
other laws governing the program.
Therefore, generally you can only
earn what you have been offered
and no more. However, some special
circumstances and situations can occur,
especially if employment is off-campus.
Remember that Federal Work Study and
RISD Employment are still employment
opportunities, so if you don’t work the
hours, you don’t get paid for them.
IF I DON’T HAVE FEDERAL WORK
STUDY, ARE THERE OTHER JOBS ON
CAMPUS FOR WHICH I CAN APPLY?
While RISD is committed to ensuring
that Work Study students have a priority
for employment on campus, there may
be instances when a department cannot
find a Work Study student to hire. In
those cases, they would see a student
without Work Study so it never hurts to
ask!
IF I WANT TO STUDY ABROAD, WILL
FINANCIAL AID STILL APPLY?
Financial aid is available to students
studying abroad. The Office of
International Programs and the Financial
Aid Office will assist you in determining
the costs and available aid for your
selected program.
GLOBAL PARTNERS &
PROGRAMS (GPP)
Carr House, 210 Benefit St
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Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6754
CAN I STUDY ABROAD
AS A FRESHMAN?
No, students may study abroad during
their first-year.
WHERE CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
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GPP offers two main programs and
coordinates all faculty led courses. The
two programs include the Exchange
Program and the European Honors
Program. Destinations abroad vary
from year to year, especially within the
faculty led courses. Generally, travel
dates occur during Winter session for
the faculty led courses. To learn more
about the various programs, visit the
GPP website.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
TO STUDY ABROAD?
Costs vary depending on the program,
varying travel fares, etc. An itemized list
of all costs will be available to you upon
your consideration of participation.
Also note, for some programs you are
responsible for arranging a place to live
while abroad. GPP and the Financial
Aid Office will assist you in funding your
study abroad program according to your
program selection.
DO I HAVE TO FLUENTLY SPEAK THE
LANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY IN
WHICH I STUDY ABROAD?
Not necessarily. The country you
plan to visit and the program you are
participating in, will largely determine
this factor.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (OIT)
Providence-Washington Building
20 Washington Place, 1st Floor
Accessible via RISD Intranet
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6767
SHOULD I BUY A COMPUTER?
Owning a personal computer is not
required during your first-year, but is
highly recommended. During the end
of the semester when students are
diligently working on final projects,
many students find owning their own
computer helpful.
However, many departments do require
that students own a personal computer
beginning with their second year. Many
departments have specific requirments
for computer models and required
software. OIT publishes information
regarding the laptop program as well
as the requirements by department.
Visit their website for more information.
The OIT website can be accessed by
logging into the RISD Intranet (Google:
RISD Intranet) with your student login
information and click the tab labeled
“Computing” up at the top of the screen.
DO YOU HAVE WIRELESS
INTERNET CONNECTIONS?
Yes, 100 percent of the campus is
wireless. Look for “RISD Wi-fi” under
available networks. Always choose to
connect via this network using your
student login information to increase
your web security. Avoid using the RISD
Guest Network when possible.
ARE THERE COMPUTER LABS ON
CAMPUS THAT I CAN USE?
WHERE ARE THEY?
Yes. A list of the computer labs and
hours can be found at the OIT website
under “Academic Resources”.
CAN I PRINT TO ON-CAMPUS
PRINTERS FROM MY OWN LAPTOP?
The short answer is yes; however, some
restrictions apply. Detailed installation
instructions are available at the
OITS website. Note: risdPrints is not
compatable with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion).
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN
PAPER TO PRINT ITEMS IN THE
COMPUTER LAB?
No, the paper is provided for you.
However, you must bring your RISD ID
card in order to release print jobs in most
locations. Visit the OIT website for a
complete list of locations where you may
add printing money to your ID.
IS THERE A LIMIT OF HOW MANY
PAGES THAT I CAN PRINT IN THE
COMPUTER?
There is no limit; however, you are
charged for all prints. There is a $0.10
cent fee for black and white prints (8.5
x 11) and a $0.75 cent fee for color prints
(8.5 x 11). For a detailed list of prices for
additional sized prints, visit the
OIT website.
HOW DO I CHECK MY EMAIL?
Go to mail.risd.edu and enter your
student login information. RISD
utilizes Gmail for students, faculty
and staff. Additionally, many Google
Apps for Education are available
for use such as Google Docs, Google
Calendar, etc. Friends and family
can address your email to
[email protected].
CAN I STILL USE MY YAHOO, HOTMAIL,
AOL, ETC. EMAIL ACCOUNT?
Yes, but you also need to be sure to
check your RISD Gmail. Your RISD Gmail
is your official line of communication
with the college. Professors and other
staff members at RISD are expected to
contact you via your RISD Email only and
not required to contact you with another
email while you are an active student.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY USER NAME
AND PASSWORD?
Your email account will be
created within 2 weeks after your
matriculation and deposit are received
by the Admissions Office. Your user
name and temporary password will
be mailed to you. Keep in mind that
the temporary password does expire
within 2 weeks so log on as soon as
possible. Should you have difficulty
logging into your account, contact the
help desk at [email protected].
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET MY
LOGIN AND PASSWORD?
Contact the Help Desk.
IS CABLE TV AVAILABLE IN THE
RESIDENCE HALLS?
Cable service is provided to the living
units of 15 West and Charles Landing.
Colonial and Dwight residents may
contract with the local provider for
cable services, if desired. Hill Houses
and the Quad have cable provided only
in the
TV lounges.
reference department or make an
appointment to meet with a librarian.
During the academic year, reference
librarians are available M-Th 8:30a to
9:30p.
HOW DO I CHECK OUT BOOKS
AND OTHER MATERIALS?
All new students must activate
their library account by
presenting their RISD ID at the
Circulation Desk the first time
they use the library. Your valid
RISD ID acts as your Library
card.
HOW DO I GET JOURNAL ARTICLES?
You can find articles using the databases
through a tool called Gold Rush. You
can access Gold Rush on the Library’s
website.
CAN I RENEW BOOKS?
Yes, you can renew books online or by
calling the Circulation Desk.
FLEET LIBRARY
The Mandle Building , 15 Westminster St
library.risd.edu
Monday – Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Varies for holidays: Check website.
401.709.5900
HOW DO I GET HELP WITH RESEARCH?
Librarians are available to answer your
questions, assist with your research
needs, and guide you in finding and
using library resources. Contact the
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MY PROFESSOR PLACED THINGS ON
RESERVE. HOW DO I FIND THOSE
MATERIALS?
You may locate materials on reserve by
searching the catalog online by course
or by the instructor.
WHAT IF THE RISD LIBRARY DOESN’T
HAVE A BOOK OR JOURNAL ARTICLE
I NEED?
No problem. You can check to see if the
books you want are available through
the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) System. This is
a borrowing program that allows you to
check out books from other libraries.
For assistance, please contact the
Reference Desk.
MAILROOM
Design Center, 30 North Main St
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
401.454.6319
HOW SHOULD MY MAIL BE
ADDRESSED?
For all students, except those living in
Charles Landing:
Joe Student
RISD Box #______
2 College St
Providence, RI 02903
For students living in Charles Landing
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Apartments, each apartment has
apartment specific addresses with
mailboxes located on-site. Residents
may arrange packages to be received
there by contacting the Leasing Office
at 401.272.5580.
WHERE DO I RECEIVE MAIL?
All student mailboxes for those
not residing at Charles Landing are
located in the Design Center in the
mailroom. Mail is delivered Monday –
Friday only. No Saturday Delivery.
WHERE DO I GET MY MAILBOX KEY?
RISD’s campus mailboxes use
combinations, instead of mailbox
keys. You should have received your
mailbox number and combination. If
you are unsure, visit the mailroom and
they will be happy to assist you and
provide you with that information.
delivered to the mailroom.
You are not able to deliver any
packages directly to studios
or residence halls. When the
package is delivered, the
mailroom will place a slip in
your mailbox alerting you that
a package has arrived for you.
Depending on the size of the
package you will be directed
where to pick it up. Follow the
instructions on the slip.
Your RISD ID serves as your bus pass.
Simply scan your ID upon entry onto the
bus. That’s it!
ARE THERE CERTAIN BUS ROUTES
THAT I MUST STICK TO IN ORDER TO
USE MY RISD ID?
Nope! You are free as a bird – you’re
RISD ID gets you free access to anywhere
the RIPTA goes! Unlike most public
transportation, the RIPTA is run by the
state, not the city – so you are able to
travel all around Rhode Island.
Feel free to take a weekend day trip to
Newport – another great place with a
thriving artist community.
WHERE DO I PURCHASE POSTAGE?
The mailroom sells postage as a
convenience to the RISD community.
Inquire at the window.
HOW DO I SEND A PACKAGE?
The mailroom also offers to accept
your package for collection to be
shipped. Please make sure that your
package is sealed, addressed, and
ready to be mailed. The mailroom
is not responsible for providing you
with boxes, tape or other shipping
supplies.
HOW DO I RECEIVE A
PACKAGE?
Packages can be mailed to you
at your RISD address. There
is no alternate address for
packages and all packages are
RIPTA PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION PASS
IS IT TRUE THAT RISD STUDENTS GET
TO RIDE THE RIPTA FOR FREE?
Yes! All RISD students, faculty and
staff are eligible to ride RIPTA public
transportation at no cost. RIPTA is the
Rhode Island Public Transportation
Authority, which operates all of the
public transportation busses you see
around town.
HOW DO I RIDE THE RIPTA?
PUBLIC SAFETY
Student Center (Quad), 30 Waterman St
http://www.risd.edu/Students/Public_
Safety/Overview/
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
401.454.6376
WHAT DOES PUBLIC SAFETY DO?
Working closely with both the
Providence Police and Brown
University Police departments, the
Department of Public Safety shares
in the responsibility for maintaining
a safe community and a quality of life
that supports the educational mission
of the college. Patrolling the campus
on foot, bicycle and in distinctively
marked cruisers, the department
operates around the clock to provide
service to the RISD community.
The department is responsible for
campus safety, security, parking,
shuttle and escort.
the RISD community safe and respond
quickly to incidents. If you are involved in
an incident or need to have Public Safety
respond to your location immediately –
please use the nearest blue light system
to you and Public Safety will respond
immediately by dispatching an officer to
the location.
WHAT DO PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICERS DO?
RISD Public Safety officers are diverse,
well-educated and a number have
substantial prior law enforcement and
military experience. All officers receive
annual re-certification in first aid and
CPR to provide emergency medical care
until an ambulance arrives, and many
officers are certified Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs).
CAN I PARK ON CAMPUS?
Student parking is available on-campus
in the Charles Landing Apartment
Complex parking lot only. Permits may
be purchased by semester and rates
vary. Currently, parking permits for
the Fall 2015 semester are $600. Note:
preference given to residents of Charles
Landing. Students are not permitted to
park in any other campus lots and if they
do so, risk ticketing or towing.
HOW DO I REPORT A CRIME?
Should a member of the RISD
community observe or suspect criminal
or suspicious activity, the department
asks that this information be promptly
reported to RISD’s Department of Public
Safety. The Public Safety Quad Station at
30 Waterman St serves as the dispatch
center for the department. The dispatch
center/office is open 24-hours a day
and can be reached at 401.454.6376 for
routine, non-emergency reporting and/
or information. Officers accept reports
in person or by telephone.
IS THERE A SHUTTLE SERVICE
ON CAMPUS?
Yes. There is a free late night shuttle
service provided for RISD students,
staff and faculty called RISD Rides. All
questions, complaints and concerns
about RISD Rides are handled by the
RISD Department of Public Safety. The
service consists of two fixed route
shuttles running daily (when RISD is
in session) from 7p to midnight. From
midnight to 3:30a, RISD Rides provides
“to-your-door” service”; however,
service is restricted to a designated
area. For more information, visit the
Public Safety website at (http://www.
risd.edu/Students/Public_Safety/
RISD_Rides/).
WHAT IF I’M INVOLVED IN OR NEED TO
REPORT A CAMPUS EMERGENCY?
The emergency phone number for
the Department of Public Safety is
401.454.6666, or simply ext. 6666 from
any campus telephone.
WHAT ARE ALL THESE FUNKY BLUE
LIGHTS AROUND CAMPUS?
RISD utilizes the blue-light campus
safety alert system to keep members of
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WHAT IS THE PUBLIC SAFETY
ESCORT SERVICE?
Your safety is our number one priority
and concern. If at anytime you feel
unsafe on campus, especially late at
night, please call Public Safety for an
escort to your destination. Public Safety
Officers are happy to walk with you to
your destination so that you feel safe at
all times while on the RISD campus.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Main Office: 30 Waterman St
Office: 15 Westminster St
http://www.risd.edu/Students/
Residence_Life/
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6650
CAN I PARK MY CAR ON CAMPUS?
We strongly encourage that you do not
bring your car to campus. Parking is
extremely limited not just on campus,
but also in the City of Providence.
Furthermore, there is no overnight
street parking permitted in the City of
Providence. There are a limited number
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of parking spots available in the Charles
Landing Apartment Complex. Students
wishing to park in this lot must purchase
a parking permit from the Office of
Residence Life or the Charles Landing
Leasing Office.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE MY ROOMMATE?
At the start of the year, we impose a
three-week freeze on room changes.
After that time, if you think you need
to change you should contact the Area
Coordinator for your housing area to
speak about the process and review
options. Units are offered based on
availability; if there’s not a space for
you currently, we’ll put you on a waiting
list for that type of space. ResLife also
has many resources and staff members
to assist you in resolving roommate
conflicts and generally – help with
communication solves many problems!
ARE THE FLOOR MEETINGS
MANDATORY?
Yes. Whenever floor meetings are called,
your attendance is expected. Hall
meetings are only called when vitally
important information comes available
for residents. Please see your RA if you
have specific questions regarding floor
meetings.
HOW DO I GET SOMETHING IN MY
ROOM FIXED?
Work requests may be submitted
to the RISD Facilities Department at
workorders.risd.edu. For emergencies,
contact Public Safety at 401.454.6666.
Generally, there is no charge to have
items in the room fixed, unless it is
determined that there was abuse by
the resident. You may also submit work
orders for expired light bulbs to be
replaced.
MAY I HAVE CANDLES, INCENSE OR
ANY OTHER OPEN FLAME DEVICE?
Sorry, but no. This prohibition also
includes hotplates and candle warmers.
Try diffusers and air fresheners – they
work wonders!
DO I HAVE A MEAL PLAN?
Yes – all first-year students
are required to have a meal
plan if they are residing in
on-campus housing. You were
automatically enrolled in a
meal plan. For more detailed
information regarding your
meal plan, visit: www.risd.edu/
Students/Dining/Meal_Plan/
ARE FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES
REQUIRED TO LIVE ON CAMPUS?
Generally, yes. We expect all first and
second year students at RISD to live
on campus. Those students who are
married, will turn 21 years of age before
September 1st, or plan to live at home
locally with their parents, may request a
waiver of this requirement.
We define “home” as the parent(s)’ place
of legal domicile.
CAN I PAINT OR WALLPAPER
MY ROOM?
Nope! One person’s warm, soothing
red is another person’s blood curdling,
depression inducing puce. It’s also a pain
to scrape off the hello kitty border you
put up so no wallpaper either!
HOW MUCH “STUFF” CAN I PUT
ON MY WALLS?
For fire safety reasons, all students
should keep at least 70% of their walls
clear and free, that way, in the event of a
fire, it will not travel from one side of the
room to the other rapidly. And absolutely
nothing can be applied or affixed to the
ceiling or to any sprinkler pipes.
DO WE HAVE INTERNET AND PHONE
SERVICE IN OUR ROOMS?
Yes, all of our facilities provide highspeed internet. The internet service at
Charles Landing is provided through a
local carrier. Though it is not part of the
RISD network, it is high-speed service.
All buildings offer telephone service to
the room with the exception of Charles
Landing, where service is available
through the local carrier. In other areas,
local calls are free. If you’d like to set up
a long distance plan, contact OIT at 401
454-6106.
DO YOU OFFER A LAUNDRY SERVICE?
Yes, a laundry service is available
through E & R Laundry. For more info,
please visit their website at www.
thecampuslaundry.com.
IS THERE A PLACE FOR ME TO DO
MESSY WORK IN MY RESIDENCE HALL?
15 West (Apartment and Alcove Floors),
Hill Houses, Colonial Apartments and the
First Year Quad all have work rooms for
those “messy” assignments. These are
not studio spaces and work SHOULD NOT
be left in the workroom unattended.
WHAT CLEANING SERVICES
SHOULD I EXPECT?
Our Facilities staff maintain all of the
common, public areas in our buildings
such as corridors, stairwells and
community lounges.
In the Quad and Hill Houses, RISD staff
also maintains the shared bathroom
and kitchens. Students living in 15 West,
Benefit street Apartments or Charles
Landing clean their own apartment
living areas. We DO NOT supply toilet
paper or any other cleaning supplies to
students
in apartments, lofts or alcove suites.
We expect ALL students to bring their
personal trash and recycling to the
designated rooms in their respective
building.
DO RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE DURING
SCHOOL BREAKS?
Thanksgiving Break –
All resident halls remain open during
Thanksgiving break.
December Break All housing except Charles Landing
closes for the break at the end of
the fall semester. All students in
these residence halls must vacate
the premises by Noon on Saturday,
December 13, 2014. The residence halls
re-open on Sunday Jan. 4 2015, the day
before Wintersession begins. Residents
of Charles Landing Apartments may
be able to remain on campus during
the break but must register with the
Residence Life Office to do so.
Wintersession break –
All residence halls remain open
between the end of Wintersession
and the beginning of the spring term.
Spring Break –
All residence halls remain open
during spring break.
MAY I HAVE GUESTS?
Yes, as long as they are not under 16
years of age. All guests must be signed
in at a public safety office, and can
only stay for three nights in a seven
day period. You MUST OK this with your
roommate(s) prior to them arriving!
WHAT ARE QUIET HOURS?
Quiet hours are 11pm - 9am Sunday
through Thursday, midnight - 10am on
Friday and Saturday.
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WHAT ARE THE POLICIES ON
ALCOHOL AND SMOKING?
No alcohol or alcohol containers
are allowed in ANY of the
first-year areas regardless of
a student’s age. Students who
are of legal age may possess
or consume alcohol in the
upperclass buildings with
certain restrictions. Please
consult the Student Handbook
for more information. No one
is permitted to smoke or burn
tobacco in any RISD building.
WHAT’S AN RA?
An RA, or Resident Assistant, is a
student who lives in a residential facility
and acts as a resource for the students
on their floor, or in their area of the
building. While they have some policy
enforcement responsibility, they play a
key role in creating an environment for
students that is conducive to academic,
personal
and social growth.
HOW DO I BECOME AN RA?
Academic Year RA
At the beginning of each Wintersession,
we provide information to all RISD
students on our selection process
and encourage applications. The RA
interview process typically begins
the last weekend in January/first
week of February. We make offers of
employment BEFORE room selection
begins so that students can make
appropriate housing plans for
the next year.
Summer RA
This application process follows the
academic year RA interviews. Academic
Year RAs generally have the option of
working during the summer as well.
WRITING CENTER
College Building, Rm. 240 , 2 College St
Monday – Thurs, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
& 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
risdwritingcenter.com
401.454.6486
WHAT IS THE RISD
WRITING CENTER?
The RISD Writing Center
provides free peer tutoring
in writing in a supportive
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environment of mutual respect
to RISD undergraduate and
graduate students. Tutoring is a
collaborative effort designed to
help students become actively
engaged in developing their
writing skills. Trained student
tutors advise on everything
from grammar and mechanics
to organization and clarity of
argument—or just serve as a
sounding board. All stages and
all kinds of writing are welcome
at the Writing Center.
Please visit us to learn more.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR SERVICES?
You may schedule an appointment
with a tutor online by visiting
the Writing Center website. Most tutors
are fellow RISD students, so you
should feel very comfortable in setting
up an appointment!
I HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY,
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
It is suggested that prospective students
make an appointment with the Disability
Support Services Coordinator through
the Counseling & Psycological Services
Office at 401.454.6637. During this
appointment, the coordinator can
determine academic and non-academic
accommodations and services upon
enrollment. Students must self-disclose
and provide current documentation of
their disability. Accommodations are
based on the documentation provided,
on a case-by-case basis.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE WRITING
CENTER OFFER?
The mission of the RISD Writing Center
is to support RISD’s under graduate
and graduate students in the process
of writing through one-to-one peer
tutoring, to provide resources for
students and faculty on learning and
teaching writing, and to advocate for
writing as a method and record of critical
thinking and expression in all disciplines,
including art and design. Tutoring is
a collaborative process focused on
clarifying intent, activating strategies,
and building confidence. Tutors—RISD
students who are trained in writing
center theory and practice—consult on
any topic, from sentence structure to
strength of argument, and on any kind of
writing, from academic papers to grant
applications. While an individual piece of
writing is generally the focus of a tutoring
session, our ultimate goal is to help
students become actively engaged in
developing writing skills over time.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO A
TUTORING SESSION?
The more you bring with you, the
better. If you are coming to discuss a
paper, you should bring that paper, the
assignment sheet for the paper, and any
resources you may have used to write
the paper (a textbook, journal articles,
etc). Additionally, any notes you have
on the course material, handouts
from the professor, and a review sheet
(if provided) would be beneficial.
Remember, the tutor is not in the class
with you – they only know what you
tell them or show them! The more they
know, the better they can assist you!
WHO ARE THE WRITING
CENTER TUTORS?
Tutors are your peers—graduate and
undergraduate students with both
strong writing skills and an ability
to read closely, listen carefully, and
question effectively. All participate
in ongoing training in writing center
practice. We are a community of writers
who encourage meaningful expression
and appreciate its importance in the
context of art and design.
WHO USES THE WRITING CENTER?
Writers of all abilities and intentions
find the tutoring process to be helpful
in clarifying both their writing and
their thinking. We work with first-year
students seeking to improve their
college-level writing in the liberal arts,
non-native speakers wishing to fine-tune
English expression, students articulating
a context for their work in the graduate
written thesis or an artist statement—
and with anyone who appreciates the
insight that can come from talking with
a responsive reader.
WHAT WILL THE WRITING CENTER
TUTORS HELP ME WITH?
You can bring any sort of writing to
the Writing Center, course-related or
not (essays, research papers, theses,
artist statements, cover letters, grant
proposals, etc.). Tutors will help you
with organization, thesis statements,
transitions, cohesiveness, logic,
grammar, proper use of documentation
to avoid plagiarism, and all aspects of
writing, at any stage—from an initial
idea to outline, on a draft or final
revision. We will not comprehensively
correct your papers for you. We will help
you learn to develop and revise your
own writing.
HOW CAN I MAKE
THE MOST OF A WRITING
CENTER TUTORING SESSION?
It’s helpful if you have a sense of what
you would like to accomplish during
a session. Are you seeking assistance
with your introduction, with grammar,
organization? We can’t do everything
in a typical one-hour session, so we try
to hone in on what you feel you need.
For a class assignment, please bring
the course syllabus, the assignment
sheet, and any comments you may
have received from your instructor on
your writing. For research papers, you
should also know what documentation
style your instructor prefers. Follow-up
visits, during which tutors review your
revisions, are encouraged. It’s always
best to plan ahead; coming in one hour
before a paper is due is not ideal, as you
will likely want to take time after the
session for revision.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Providence-Washington Building
20 Washington Place
http://www.risd.edu/About/Offices/
Student_Accounts/
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.454.6442
CAN I VIEW AND PAY
MY TUITION BILL ONLINE?
Yes, visit the Online Student
Accounts Page by logging on at
https://risd.afford.com/.
WILL I RECEIVE A
PAPER BILL IN THE MAIL?
Yes, tuition invoices are mailed to
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your home address each July and
December. Monthly statements will be
sent electronically through the Student
Accounts Center the first of each month.
The first semester bill must be paid
by August 15 and the second semester
bill by January 15. If you do not pay
your tuition bill or make alternative
arrangements by the due dates, you may
be subject to a late payment fine.
WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT PLANS
DO YOU OFFER AND WHEN DO
I NEED ONE?
Monthly payment plans enable families
to spread payment of each term over
5 months in equal installments. The
first payment for the fall semester is
due August 1st. The first payment for
the spring semester is due January 1st
Tuition Management Systems manages
the payment plan on behalf of RISD. For
more information or to enroll, visit risd.
afford.com
HEALTH SERVICES
Homer Hall
55 Angell St
http://www.risd.edu/Students/
Wellness/Health_Services/
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Holidays, call for hours of operation
401.454.6625
DO I REALLY NEED ALL THOSE
VACCINES AND A PHYSICAL? WHAT
HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET THEM?
The State of Rhode Island requires that
all students complete a Health Form and
receive all required immunizations prior
to the first day of classes. The 2014-15
Health Form is available for download
on the Health Services website. The
form also details all of the required
immunizations. Failure to complete
these health requirements could result
in holds placed on your account that
block you from registering for classes
for the Spring Term and/or removal from
on-campus housing.
WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED
BY HEALTH SERVICES?
Health Services provides students
with primary and clinical care and
has information available on health
promotion, protection, education and
disease prevention. The Health Educator
is available for counseling and education
regarding substance use and abuse
issues. The office also offers referral to
area medical facilities.
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN
APPOINTMENT IF I AM SICK?
To schedule an appointment, please
call the office or email health@risd.
edu. Note: unless in the event of
emergency, visits are by appointment
only. Generally, the earlier in the day
that calls are received, the better the
likelihood of receiving a same-day
appointment.
IS THERE A DOCTOR ON STAFF
IN HEALTH SERVICES?
Yes, there are doctors that are
available to see you. You must have an
appointment to see one of the health
care professionals in Health Services.
WHAT IF I AM SICK AND THE HEALTH
SERVICES OFFICE IS CLOSED?
If there is a health emergency when
Health Services is closed, call Public
Safety at 401.454.6666 and an officer
that is an Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) will respond and, if necessary,
arrange transportation to an appropriate
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medical facility. Also, available on the
Health Services website is a list of local
urgent care providers and pharmacies
in Providence. If the facility is not within
walking distance, remember that your
RISD ID provides you access to the RIPTA.
However, if you are really ill, seek other
assistance from Public Safety.
WHERE IS THE NEAREST HOSPITAL?
RISD is located near several hospitals.
The nearest hospital to the RISD campus
is Butler Hospital (401.455.2500)
located on 164 Summer Avenue. Other
area hospitals include Miriam Hospital,
Rhode Island Hospital (State’s Largest
Medical Facility), Roger Williams
Medical Center, Women & Infants
Hospital (OB-GYN services for victims
of sexual assault) and East Side Urgent
Care.
WILL IT COST ME ANYTHING TO SEE A
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF I AM SICK?
Visits to the Health Services Office is
free to see a nurse. Students wishing to
see a doctor do incur a charge, but it is
billable through your insurance.
CAN I GET OVER-THE-COUNTER
MEDICATIONS AT HEALTH SERVICES?
Yes, the health center carries some
common over-the-counter medicines
such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
cough medicine, decongestants and
throat lozenges. Many of these are
offered free of charge.
WILL THE HEALTH CENTER STAFF
WRITE A PRESCRIPTION FOR
MEDICATION?
Yes and no. Health Services will not write
you a prescription for refills. Health
Services recommends that you bring
enough medication prescribed by your
physician to campus to cover you until
your next visit home. It is important that
the physician who wrote the prescription
monitor you and your medication.
However, if you see a doctor, he/she may
write you a prescription for medication
at their discretion.
WHERE DO I GO TO FILL
A PRESCRIPTION?
There are many pharmacies located
within walking distance of campus. For
a complete list, visit the Health Services
website. Also, the CVS on Thayer St
will deliver prescription medications to
Health Services where you will be able
to pick them up on campus. For more
information about this service, contact
Health Services and/or the Thayer
Street CVS.
IF I HAVE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE
HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE FROM
CAMPUS, WILL I BE CHARGED, AND
HOW MUCH?
Yes, there is a charge for ambulance
transportation. The amount you are
responsible to pay will depend on your
health insurance. Please check with your
insurance company to find out what
your financial responsibility will be for
ambulance transportation.
IF I DON’T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE,
DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER A PLAN?
RISD requires that all enrolled students
have health insurance coverage. If you
do not have insurance, the college
offers a plan provided by University
Health Plans. To learn more information
about the plan, the cost, benefits, and
enrollment, please visit health services.
Note: Domestic students are not
required to purchase the college plan if
they have their own coverage; however,
all International Students are required
to purchase the college’s plan as a
condition of their enrollment, regardless
of other insurance coverage. Waivers are
possible in these cases.
WILL I BE SEEN IN HEALTH SERVICES
IF I DON’T HAVE MY INSURANCE CARD
WITH ME?
Your immediate health is most
important to us. Health Services will
see you regardless of health insurance
status or proof of insurance. Students
are strongly encouraged to carry a copy
of their health insurance card with
them when they are on campus. At the
time of visit to Health Services, you
will be asked for a current copy of your
insurance to see a doctor – but don’t
let this prevent you from setting up an
appointment if you are ill and don’t have
your card.
REGISTRARS’ OFFICE
Providence – Washington Building
20 Washington St
http://risdregistrar.wordpress.com/
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
401.454.6151
HOW DO I OBTAIN A COPY OF MY FALL
COURSE SCHEDULE?
You may print your schedule online by
logging into Web Advisor and following
the instructions for viewing/printing
your course schedule online. Note:
course schedules are not posted online
until at least one-week prior to the first
day of classes.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASSES?
As first-year students, you are
automatically enrolled in the
foundational year studies program. You
do not choose courses for your first
semester at RISD. For future information
on how to register for classes, please
visit the Registrar’s website. You will
also find a YouTube tutorial on how to
complete this online.
HOW DO I READ MY SCHEDULE?
Should you need assistance reading your
schedule, please talk with your assigned
mentor, a member of ISE staff, or stop
by the registrar’s office.
WHEN IS THE LAST DAY I CAN MAKE
CHANGES TO MY FALL SCHEDULE?
Generally, changes are not permitted to
your first-year, fall semester schedule
as your courses have been assigned
to you based on the foundational
year program requirements and other
academic factors. Any changes, in
special circumstances must have prior
approval. To learn more about this
process, please visit the office of the
registrar. In the future, you may make
changes prior to the add/drop deadline
each semester. Consult the academic
calendar for these deadlines each
semester.
IS THERE ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS
THAT I CAN GO FOR HELP WITH MY
CLASSES?
The Writing Center is a free service
available to you and peer-tutors are
ready and willing to help you. The
Writing Center is located in the College
Building at 2 College street. Call
401.277.4829 to make an appointment.
HOW LONG CAN I CONTINUE
AT RISD BEFORE I DECLARE/COMMIT
TO A MAJOR?
Due to the rigor of all RISD programs,
there is no room for you to begin a
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program and then switch without
extending your time at RISD. During
winter session of your first year, you
have the option of taking courses that
you are interested in regardless of the
major you listed when you applied
for admission. Any changes in major/
program are recommended to occur
by the start of your second year. Any
students who wish to change a major/
program beyond this time, will need to
arrange various meetings with faculty/
staff to discuss their options.
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH
TEXTBOOKS I WILL NEED?
Your course schedule will dictate the
textbooks that are required. Be sure
to take your schedule with you if you
are going to purchase your books at
the Brown Bookstore. This will ensure
accuracy and ease of shopping.
WHAT IS AN “ELECTIVE”?
An elective is a course that does not
fulfill major, or core curriculum credit
but counts as total credits earned
towards graduation requirements. At
RISD, students are able to choose their
elective courses in two ways. The first
is the choice of electives to fulfill their
liberal arts studies after they complete
the required core courses. The second is
the choice of four studios that must be
outside of your major.
INTERCULTURAL STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT (ISE)
Carr House, 2nd Floor
210 Benefit St
ise.risd.edu
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
401.277.4957
WHAT DOES THE OFFICE OF
INTERCULTURAL STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT DO?
ISE is committed to fostering
a multicultural understanding
and personalized support at
RISD by engaging its community
through programming,
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advocacy and specialized
services. Our office is joined
with the Office of International
Student Services (OISS) to also
provide immigration services
and cultural transition support
to all of RISD’s international
student population.
We sponsor a wide variety
of cultural programs and
events on campus and provide
additional support to many of
the student clubs that are part
of the “cultural collective”.
OISS is also responsible for
offering International Student
Orientation-a 3-day program
offered before the general,
new student orientation
program begins.
I AM A LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, OR QUESTIONING/
QUEER STUDENT (LGBTQ). WHAT
DOES ISE PROVIDE FOR ME?
First and foremost, all of our staff offices
serve as a safe zone, free from bullying
and judgment. All of our staff members
are allies to the LGBTQ community.
Our office works closely with the Queer
Student Association to bring engaging,
meaningful and informative artists and
programs that address LGBTQ issues.
Additionally, ISE also maintains an
LGBTQ resource website where students
can learn more about resources
that specifically support them both
on-campus and in the Providence
Community. ISE will soon be offering
LGBTQ Sensitivity and Safe Zone
Training with the launch of the new
RISD Allies Program. ISE is an advocate
for you and the rest of the LGBTQ
community on campus and you are
always welcome to meet or talk with us
whenever you wish.
I CONSIDER MYSELF A RELIGIOUS/
SPIRITUAL PERSON. HOW CAN I
PRACTICE MY FAITH TRADITION ON
CAMPUS?
ISE is always willing to work with you
and other departments and people on
campus to ensure that you can maintain
your religious/spiritual observance
while studying at RISD. Students are
generally expected to contact their
professors directly when religious
obligations affect class attendance.
Should students ever encounter a less
than understanding faculty or staff
member, they are welcome to contact
our office for further assistance.
ISE and CAPS also support spirituality
and mental wellness by offering periodic
guided group-meditation. These
sessions are held in both Thompson
House and the Ewing Multicultural
Center. Prayer and other types of
reflection may occur in the Reflection
Room, located in the Ewing Multicultural
Center (EW-05).
WHAT IS THIS REFLECTION ROOM
I KEEP HEARING PEOPLE TALK ABOUT?
ISE maintains the RISD Reflection Room
located in the Ewing Multicultural Center
(41 Waterman St). The Reflection Room
is a quiet space where students, faculty
and staff may visit for quiet reflection,
prayer, and meditation. Additionally,
some religious student groups
occasionally reserve the space to hold
religious services. The Reflection Room is
open daily, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Be sure to have your RISD ID to access
the room.
I BELONG TO A SPECIFIC FAITH/
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY. HOW
CAN I SEE IF THERE IS A PARISH/
CONGREGATION IN PROVIDENCE?
ISE maintains a list of faith communities
and local churches on our website under
the “Spirituality” tab. If the particular
faith community you are looking for is
not listed, please contact our office so
that we may assist you!
I AM A STUDENT OF COLOR,
WHAT DOES ISE DO FOR ME?
ISE has a long history in supporting
students of color at RISD. ISE features
many different types of cultural
programs that speak to many diverse
types of communities. During
orientation, the office sponsors many
multicultural programs in which
you and your family are welcome to
attend. We are always happy to answer
any questions you might have about
the campus climate. Look for many
orientation programs where you can
meet new people and get connected to
your community at RISD.
What is the Project thrive
Program?
Mentoring is for first-year students
that assists them with their academic
transition and cultural success at RISD.
This year, we have had an overwhelming
response
and many students have enrolled. The
program pairs each student with a
mentor who is a member of the RISD
faculty, staff or alumni. There is also a
programming series that focuses on skill
development and many exciting cultural
offerings around the city of Providence.
For more information regarding the
program, please visit
our website.
breaches and trespassers on campus.
I LOST MY RISD ID CARD AND THE
OFFICE IS CLOSED. WHAT DO I DO?
Students who are missing or lost
their RISD ID card after hours, should
contact Public Safety for assistance.
Students may also report an ID lost
through the risdbucks.
I HAVE THIS COOL IDEA TO ATTACH
MY ID CARD TO MY KEYCHAIN! CAN
I PUNCH HOLES IN MY ID CARD SO I
CAN DO THIS?
Absolutely not. Your RISD ID contains
a microchip that allows it to work with
the proximity card readers attached to
virtually all campus buildings. Punching
holes in the card or any other type of
alterations can damage this microchip,
rendering your ID card useless.
Consider purchasing an appropriate
cardholder keychain if you wish to
attach your ID Card to your keyset.
CAMPUS ID CARD SERVICES
Student Center Building
48 Waterman St
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
http://www.risd.edu/About/Offices/
Card_Services/
401.454.6664
I LOST MY RISD ID CARD.
WHAT DO I DO?
Students who lost their ID card or
find that their card is not working
properly, must go to the Campus ID
Card Services in person to replace
a lost or stolen ID . Students should
report missing or stolen ID cards
immediately to Card Services, via
risdbucks.risd.edu, or contacting
RISD Public Safety, to request the card
be deactivated to prevent security
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WHAT DOES MY RISD ID CARD DO
BESIDES TELLING PEOPLE WHO I AM?
Your RISD ID Card serves many
purposes. Aside from serving as your
official school ID in which you must
carry on you at all times – your card
provides you access to almost all
campus buildings, serves as your
library card, printing card, laundry
account card, RIPTA Pass, and Dining
swipe card.
CONCEPT LINK
CE Building
355 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[email protected]
401.273.0535
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE
COPY CENTER OFFER?
The Concept Link offers three Toshiba
B&W copiers and a Toshiba B&W
business color copier. There is also a
fax machine that remains on 24/7 to
send and receive faxes throughout the
continental US.
HOW MUCH DO THE SERVICES IN
THE CONCEPT LINK COST?
For faxes within the continental US, the
cost is $1.00 per page to send and $0.50
per page to receive. For international
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fax, the RISD Mailroom will be able
to assist you. Copy costs vary, but for
standard 8.5 x 11 copies, cost is $0.10
per sheet in black and white and $0.75
per sheet in color. RISDbucks are
an accepted form of payment at this
institution.
engage with our biological realm.
The Nature Lab provides a forum,
sustained by resources and guidance,
for the exploration of connections
among art, design, and nature. In
addition, we have the Arthur Loeb
Design Science Collection (located
in Carr Haus) for students who are
interested in Design Science. We
are also the home for live animals,
including amphibians, reptiles, fishes,
and small mammals.
images and video at our micro-imaging
workstations. Scanners and digital
cameras expand the possibilities for
image-capture of any specimen in the
Lab. Computers with Internet access
support these resources.
DO I HAVE TO SCHEDULE
APPOINTMENTS TO ENTER THE
NATURE LAB?
No. You are welcome to explore
the Nature Lab during the hours of
operation. Come by for a few minutes
to browse, or spend hours in deep
exploration! If you would like to learn
how to use our microscopes or visit the
Loeb Collection, please contact us for
an appointment.
NATURE LAB
Waterman Building
13 Waterman St
http://naturelab.risd.edu/
Monday, Wednesday, Thurday, 7:45 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
401.454.6451
WHAT IS THE NATURE LAB?
The Nature Lab’s collection of over
100,000 natural science objects opens
students’ eyes to the limitless visual
patterns, structures, and processes
in the natural world. By supporting
hands-on creative investigation
and research into the relationships
inherent in the dynamic living world,
the Nature Lab inspires students to
CAN I BORROW MATERIALS FROM
THE NATURE LAB?
Yes. The Nature Lab also serves as
a lending library of natural objects.
Students may borrow certain items for
one week.
WHAT OTHER TOOLS DOES THE
NATURE LAB HAVE TO ASSIST ME IN
MY RESEARCH?
The lower floor houses dissecting and
compound microscopes for general
use, two research grade microscopes,
a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM),
hand-held digital ProScopes, a natural
science reference library, a glass slide
mount collection, x-ray photos, Edna
Lawrence’s student drawings, an antique
herbarium, and Tiny Town with hundreds
of specimens perfect for viewing under a
stereoscope. Students can capture still
RISD MUSEUM OF ART
224 Benefit St
risdmuseum.org
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a. m. to 9:00 p.m.
401.454.6500
WHAT TYPE OF COLLECTIONS DOES
THE MUSEUM HAVE?
The RISD Museum of Art possesses
an impressive amount of art. All of
the articles on display throughout
the museum is only 10% of total
amount of work the museum owns.
Collections include ancient art, Asian
art, contemporary art, costume/textiles,
decorative arts, painting/sculpture and
prints, drawings, and photographs.
I’M INTERESTED IN A PARTICULAR
ARTIST, PIECE OR STYLE OF WORK BUT
DON’T SEE IT ON DISPLAY?
If you don’t see what you are looking for
or wish to inquire about artwork, please
contact museum staff and they will be
able to assist you. If the museum has
in it’s collection what you are looking
for, museum staff are happy to retrieve
an item for you to view from museum
storage, even if it is not currently display.
HOW MUCH DOES ADMISSION
TO THE MUSEUM COST?
Admission to the museum is always free
with your active RISD ID.
RISDWORKS
Chace Center,
20 North Main St
risdworks.com
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
401.277.4949
WHAT IS RISDWORKS?
risdworks features items available
for sale that have all been designed
and made by RISD alumni and faculty.
risdworks encourages you to look at
familiar things in a new way: behind
every item featured – from massproduced objects to fine art – is the
mind and hand of a RISD artist. All
profits from sales are returned to RISD
for use in furthering its mission.
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DO I GET A DISCOUNT IF I DECIDE
TO PURCHASE ITEMS?
Yes. RISD students receive a 10%
discount on all items. Be sure to do all
your holiday shopping there to utilize
your discount and for gifts that are sure
to impress and awe all your family
and friends!
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ACADEMIC & MENTORING PROGRAM CALENDAR
AUG 1, 2014
Fri
AUG 2, 2014
Residence halls close for Summer
Foundation Studies Program
AUG 9, 2014
Fri
Residence halls close for CE Summer
Studies and Pre-College programs
Nature Lab Close (through Sept 7)
AUG 11 , 2014
Mon
AUG 18, 2014
Mon
AUG 21, 2014
Thu
AUG 23, 2014
Sat
AUG 28, 2014
Thu
AUG 30, 2014
Sat
Sept 1, 2014
Mon
Sept 2, 2014
Tues
Sept 3, 2014
Wed
9:00am
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Landscape Architecture Design
Foundations/ Field Ecology class for
incoming grad students begins
Deadline to request housing early arrival
for students attending Brown classes
Victory Day: Offices open Library Open
(8:30am-4:30pm through Aug 15th)
Library Closed (through Sept 1)
Masters of Arts Teaching classes ends
Residence Halls close for summer
housing; students move to fall housing
assignment. Residence halls open for
Resident Assistants
Landscape Architecture Design
Foundations/ Field Ecology class for
incoming grad studentsvends
Residence Halls open for Brown/RISD
Dual Degree Program
Labor Day: offices and Library closed
Students arrive in Rome for EHP.
RISD’s pre-orientation Service
Experience Begins (through Sept 5)
Library Opens (8:30-4:30 through Sept
5)
Brown University classes begin; RISD
students may register for Brown classes
Residence Halls open for new
international undergraduate and
graduate students..
Orientation for new undergraduate
+ graduate international students
(through the Sept. 5)
WebAdvisor waitlists close at midnight
Sept 5, 2014 -Students who receive a notice that a
Fri space has opened from the waitlist must
add the course on WebAdvisor (by Sept
7)
Residence Halls open for new students
Sept 6, 2014 New student orientation (through
Sat Sept.8)
Residence Halls open for returning
Sept 7, 2014 students. Fall 2014 Registration
Sun suspended - WebAdvisor closes for
course adds at midnight; Registration
reopens for the add/drop period (on
Sept 10)
Graduate student welcome week
(through Sept 12)
Meet n’ Greet 12:00-1:00
Academic Advising for new transfer and
Sept 8, 2014 graduate students 8:30 am-11am
Mon Convocation 11am-12pm
Classes begin for EHP. CE fall classes
begin. Library resumes academic year
hours.
In-person Degree Program Registration
Sept 9, 2014 for Readmits, Mobility, Exchange,
Tue Visiting and new Admissions who did
not register using WebAdvisor. Student
Organization Block Party.
Fall Semester 2014 degree program
Sept 10, 2014 classes begin, add drop period (through
Wed Sept 17)
Sept 11, 2014
Thu
RISD Staff Council Meeting10am
RMCC Block Party (RISD farm)
Sept, 13 2014
th Final day for adding courses and final
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Sept 17, 2014
Wed
Sept 18, 2014
Thu
Sept 19, 2014
Fri
Sept 20, 2014
Sat
Sept 24, 2014
Wed
OCT 1, 2014
Wed
OCT 3, 2014
Fri
OCT 4, 2014
Sat
OCT 6, 2014
Mon
OCT 7, 2014
Wed
OCT 9, 2014
Thu
OCT 10, 2014
Fri
OCT 13, 2014
Mon
day to drop a course without “W”
transcript notation for Fall 2014
Final day to submit forms for ISP, CSP
and internships for Fall 2014
Welcome Dinner
No CE classes held
OCT 15, 2014
Wed
Course withdrawal period “W” grade
begins (through Nov 3)
Better World By Design Conference at
RISD
OCT 17, 2014
Fri
Better World By Design Conference at
Brown (through Sept 21)
Waterfire & Tour of Providence
OCT 21, 2014
Tue
Rosh Hashanah (begins evening of Sept
24 ends evening Sept 26)
OCT 23, 2014
Thu
Application deadline for re-admission
for Wintersession for spring 2015 for
undergraduate and graduate students
Faculty Meeting 4:30 -6:30
Study group : Starting College
Yom Kippur (holiday begins evening of
Oct 3 ends evening Oct 4)
Project Thrive Retreat (RISD farm)
RISD/Brown National Coming Out Week
(through Oct 10)
Time Management (RISD 360)
RISD staff Council meeting 10am
RISD by Design parents and Alumni
weekend (though Oct 12)
Columbus Day Holiday
Degree program classes held
Offices and library open,
OCT 24, 2014
Fri
OCT 28, 2014
Tues
OCT 31, 2014
Fri
NOV 1, 2014
Sat
NOV 3, 2014
Mon
NOV 5, 2014
Wed
NOV 11, 2014
Tue
Study Group: Cultural Adjustment
Deadline for completion of work to
replace incomplete grades awarded in
previous spring semester
Student Alliance Meeting 6-7pm
RISD:store Sidewalk Sale
Mid-Semester 6:30-7:30p
Take The Cake Budgeting and Financial
Aid (RISD 360)
Diwali
Mid-Semester warning reports due
Artist Ball
Class Registration Party (RISD 360)
Wintersession supply requests due to
risd:store and 3d store
Wintersession 2015 course selection
begins
Final date to withdraw from a course,
“W” Grade
Vacation week for European Honors
Program (through Nov 9)
Study Group: Social Pressure & Work Life
Balance
Faculty Meeting 4:30-6:30pm
Veteran’s Day Observed
Offices and Library open
Degree program classes held
Spring ‘14 Registration advising (through
Nov 24)
NOV 12, 2014
Wed
NOV 13, 2014
Thu
NOV 19, 2014
Wed
NOV 20, 2014
Thu
NOV 21, 2014
Fri
NOV 25, 2014
Tue
NOV 26, 2014
Wed
NOV 27, 2013
Thu
NOV 29, 2014
Sat
DEC 1, 2014
Mon
DEC 2, 2014
Tues
DEC 3, 2014
Wed
DEC 5, 2014
Fri
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Student Alliance meeting 6-7pm
RISD Staff Council meeting 10am
Study Group: Ettiquette
Transgender Rememberance Day
4th Annual [re]Design Thanksgiving
CE Thanksgiving break begins (through
Nov 30) Nature Lab closed (through Nov
30)
Degree program Thanksgiving recess
begins (through Nov 30)
No classes held Offices open and Library
open 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thanksgiving
Offices closed (through Nov 30)
Library Closed (through Nov 28)
Library resumes regular hours
DEC 6, 2014
Sat
DEC 7, 2014
Sun
DEC 8, 2014
Mon
DEC 9, 2014
Tue
DEC 10, 2014
Wed
DEC 11, 2014
Thu
DEC 12, 2014
Fri
DEC 13, 2014
Sat
CE Fall classes end
Studio Review Days begin (through Dec.
12 except Dec. 10)
Study Group: Finals Preparation
Student Alliance meeting 6-7pm
Liberal Arts and Graduate studies exams
Brown University Fall semester classes
end
RISD staff Council meeting 10am
Final day of Fall term
WebAdvisor waitlists close at midnight Students who receive a notice today that
a space has opened from the waitlist
must add the course on WebAdvisor (by
12/14)
Student vacation (through Jan. 4)
12pm Housing closes for December
break. Charles Landing remains open
Nature Lab Closed (through Jan 4)
Library Closed
Degree Program classes resume, CE
classes resume.
DEC 14, 2014
Sun
Course Selection via WebAdvisor begins
for Spring ‘15 for grads & seniors. Spring
reply requests due to risd:store and 3d
store
DEC 15, 2014
Mon
Study Group::Home for the Holidays
Course Selection via WebAdvisor for
Spring ‘15 by juniors & sophomores
DEC 16, 2014
Tue
Faculty Meeting 4:30-6:30pm
DEC 18, 2014
Thu
Last day of Fall Semester degree
program classes Final exams and studio
reviews (Crits) are next week
DEC 19, 2014
Fri
Library open 8:30am - 4:30pm (through
Dec 23)
Final grades due in Registrar’s Office
Final grades due in registrars office
(narratives of student progress due Jan
5)
End of EHP semester
EHP Campus/Pallazzetto Cenci closes
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DEC 20, 2014
Sat
DEC 22, 2014
Mon
DEC 24, 2014
Wed
DEC 25, 2014
Thu
DEC 26, 2014
Fri
JAN 1, 2015
Thu
JAN 2, 2015
Fri
JAN 3, 2015
Sat
JAN 4, 2015
Sun
JAN 5, 2015
Mon
JAN 7, 2015
Wed
JAN 8, 2015
JAN 11, 2015
Sun
JAN 12, 2015
Mon
for Fall term. Library closed through
(Dec 21)
Library open 8:30am - 4:30pm (through
Dec 23)
Offices & Library closed (through Jan. 1)
Christmas
JAN 13, 2015
Tue
JAN 14, 2015
Wed
Kwanza through Jan 1
JAN 15, 2015
Thu
New Years Day, Offices & Library closed
JAN 19, 2015
Mon
Library open 8:30am - 4:30pm
Library open 10am - 6pm
9am All resident halls open
Library open 12 - 8pm
Wintersession 2015 classes begin
Wintersession 2015 add/drop period
begins (through Jan. 12) Adds must be
done on thepaper form; drops can be
done on WebAdvisor. Library resumes
regular hours.
CE winter classes start
RISD staff Council meeting 10am
JAN 21, 2015
Wed
JAN 28, 2015
Wed
FEB 1, 2015
Sun
Wintersession 2015 Course Withdrawal
Student Alliance meeting 6-7pm
Study Group: Making the Most out of
Wintersession
Application Deadline for graduate
students for readmission for fall 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(observed)
Offices closed; Library open
No degree program classes held
EHP classes begin
CE classes held
Brown University classes begin
RISD students may register for Brown
classes
Ice Skating! College Night!
Final date to withdraw from a course,
“W” grade for Wintersession
Study Group: Love & Relationships
Deadline for compleation of work to
replace incomplete grades awarded
in the previous fall semester (unless
instructor has set an earlier date)
FEB 4, 2015
Wed
WebAdvisor waitlists close at midnight Students who receive a notice today that
a space has opened from the waitlist
must add the course on WebAdvisor by
2/6
11:30am- 1:30pm Faculty meeting
FEB 6, 2015
Fri
Wintersession classes end
Spring 2015 Registration suspended
- WebAdvisor closes for course adds
at midnight;Spring 2015 Registration
reopens for the add/drop period on
2/13/14
Students depart for European Honors
Program in Rome (classes begin Jan. 19)
Wintersession ISP, CSP and internship
forms due. Final day to submit forms
for ISP, CSP and internships for
Wintersession 2015. Final day for adding
courses and final day to drop a course
without “W” transcript notation for
Wintersession 2015
period begins, “W” grade
FEB 7, 2014
Wintersession break begins (through
Feb. 11) 12pm RISD Housing closes
for students not registered for Spring
FEB 10, 2015
Tue
9am Residence halls open for new,
visiting, exchange, or returning students
MAR 4, 2015
Wed
4:30-6:30pm Faculty meeting
FEB 11, 2015
Wed
until 12pm In person degree program
registration for re-admits, mobility,
exchange, visiting and new admissions
who do not register using WebAdvisor
MAR 6, 2015
Fri
Holi
Pre-College Preview
FEB 12, 2015
Thu
FEB 16, 2015
Mon
FEB 17, 2015
Tue
FEB 18, 2015
Wed
FEB 19, 2015
Thu
FEB 20, 2015
Fri
FEB 23, 2015
Mon
FEB 27, 2015
Fri
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Degree program classes resume Spring
2015 add/drop period begins (through
Feb 19) 12pm Winterssesion 2015 grades
due in the registrars office (narratives of
student progress due Feb 26)
10am Faculty meeting
Presidents Day: Offices and Library are
open
MAR 12, 2015
Thu
10am RISD Staff Council meeting
MAR 15, 2015
Sun
Deadline for completion of work to
replace incomplete grades awarded in
previous Wintersession
MAR 18, 2015
Wed
6-7pm Student Alliance meeting.
MAR 21, 2015
Sat
Spring recess begins for Degree Program
students (through Mar 29)
Library Open 10am-6pm
Nature Lab closed (through Mar 29)
RISD Alternative spring break (through
Mar 29)
MAR 22, 2015
Sun
Library Closed
CE Winter Classes End
LENT (ash Wednesday) CE winter break
begins (through Feb 22)
6-7pm Student Alliance meeting.
Final day for adding courses and final
day to drop a course without “W”
transcript notation for Spring 2015
Final day to submit forms for ISP, CSP
and internships for Spring 2015
CLOSING CELEBRATION!!!
MAR 23, 2015
Mon
Library Open 8:30am to 4:30pm
(through Mar 27)
MAR 28, 2015
Sat
Library Closed
Course withdrawal period “W” grade
begins (through April 8)
MAR 29, 2015
Sun
Library regular hours resume
CE spring classes begin
MAR 30, 2015
Mon
Degree Program classes resume
Freshmen Major Declaration deadline
via webadvisor. -Freshmen meet with
their newly declared department head
between Mar 9 and Apr 3 to change their
origionally declared major)
April 1, 2015
Wed
Mid-semester, Undergraduate
application deadline for readmission for
Fall 2015. Faculty Meeting 4:30-6:30pm
April 3, 2015
Fri
Good Friday, Passover (Apr 3 to Apr 11)
Mid Semester warning reports due.
April 5, 2015
Sun
Easter Sunday
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APR 8, 2015
Wed
Final Date for course withdrawal, with a
“w” Grade
May 15, 2015
Fri
APR 9, 2015
Thur
10am RISD Staff Council meeting
May 18, 2015
Mon
APR 11, 2015
Sat
Student Art Sale
May 22, 2015
Fri
APR 13, 2015
Mon
Vacation week for EHP (through Apr 19)
May 23, 2015
Sat
APR 15, 2015
Wed
6-7pm Student Alliance meeting.
APR 20, 2015
Mon
CE spring break begins (through Apr 26)
APR 27, 2015
Mon
May 1, 2015
Fri
May 5, 2015
Tues
May 6, 2015
Wed
May 7, 2015
Thu
May 9, 2015
Sat
May 13, 2015
Wed
May 14, 2015
Thu
Fall 2014 Registration advising (through
May 4) CE spring classes resume
May 24, 2015
Sun
May 25, 2015
Mon
risd:store Sidewalk sale
May 26, 2015
Tues
Course Selection via WebAdvisor begins
for Fall 2015 for grads, next year’s
seniors; Brown University classes end.
May 29, 2015
Fri
Brown University final exams (through
May 16) 6-7pm Student Alliance meeting.
Faculty Meeting 4:30-6:30pm
May 30, 2015
Sat
10am RISD Staff Council meeting
May 31, 2015
Sun
Course Selection via WebAdvisor
for Fall 2015 by next year’s Juniors &
Sophomores
JUN 1, 2015
Mon
Last day of Spring Semester degree
program classes. Final exams and studio
reviews (Crits) to follow this week and
next
JUN 2, 2015
Tue
Reading/Preparation Day
Deadline for Summer Internship
Applications
Liberal Arts exams, Graduate studies
eams.
JUN 8, 2015
Mon
Studio Review Days (through May 22)
Last day - Spring Term. Fall semester
supply requests due, risd:store 3d store
2pm Residence halls close (Graduating
students may remain by reservation)
Nature lab closed through June 14
Library Closed, spring CE classes end
Memorial Day (Offices & Library closed)
Graduating student grades due in the
Registrar’s Office. Library open 8:30am6pm. RISD senior week (through May 28)
End of EHP semester; Library open
8:30am-4pm
EHP Campus/Pallazzetto Cenci
closes for Spring term. 10:30am RISD
Commencement 2015
12pm Graduating student housing
closes. Residence halls open for
students wth summer housing.
Non-Graduating student grades due
in the Registrar’s Office (narratives for
student progress due June 15) Library
open 8:30am- 6pm.
5:30pm CE certification program
commencement
CE summer Extension Prgram begins.
Library open 8:30am- 9pm M-Th
8:30am- 4:30pm F through Aug 7.
COFFEE EXCHANGE
207 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-1198
BRICKWAY ON
WICKENDEN
234 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-2477
COLLEGE HILL AND THAYER STREET
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FOX POINT AND WICKENDEN STREET
FUN THINGS
TO DO/EAT IN
PROVIDENCE.
EAST SIDE POCKETS
278 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 453-1100
NICE SLICE
267 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 453-6423
KABOB AND CURRY
261 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-8844
DOLCE GELATERIA
270 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 944-0707
FROYOWORLD
219 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 865-6055
FELLINI PIZZERIA
166 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-6737
CHIPOTLE
178 Angell St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 621-2503
SAKURA RESTAURANT
231 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-6861
MAMA KIM’S KOREAN BBQ
Food Truck
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 787-8977
THE DUCK & BUNNY
312 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 270-3300
TEALUXE
231 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 453-4832
TASTE OF INDIA
230 Wickenden St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-4355
BLUE STATE COFFEE
300 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 383-8393
DOWNTOWN
POINT STREET DUELING
PIANOS
3 Davol Sq
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-7828
PROVIDENCE MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL VENUES
ENTERTAINMENT
CABLE CAR CINEMA
204 S Main St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-3970
WATERFIRE
Downtown
Memorial Blvd
Providence, RI 02903
NICK’S ON
BROADWAY
500 Broadway
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-0286
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AVON CINEMA
260 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-3315
RISD MUSEUM OF ART
20 North Main Street
Chace Center
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 454-6500
GOVERNOR HENRY LIPPITT
HOUSE MUSEUM
199 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 272-5101
JOHN BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM
52 Power Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 273-7507 x62
SURA
212 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 277-9088
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING
ARTS
220 Weybosset St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-2787
FLAN Y AJO
225 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-6656
AS220
115 Empire St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-9190
PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM
251 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 421-6970
SMALL POINT CAFÉ
230 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 228-6999
TRINITY REP
201 Washington St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 351-4242
JOHN HAY LIBRARY
20 Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 863-2167
FOOD AT AS220
115 Empire St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-3663
VETERANS MEMORIAL
AUDITORIUM
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-4862
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
110 Benevolent Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 331-8575
LUPOS
79 Washington St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-5876
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 785-3510
RHODE ISLAND
PHILHARMONIC
667 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
BANK OF AMERICA CITY
CENTER
Two Kennedy Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 331-5544
LUXE BURGER
5 Memorial Blvd
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 621-5893
TRINITY
BREWHOUSE
186 Fountain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 453-2337
HARRY’S BAR &
BURGER
121 N Main St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 228-7437
FESTIVAL BALLET
PROVIDENCE
825 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 353-1129
PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM
100 South Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 273-5437
WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE
101 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 273-1155
NOTABLE
RISD ALUMNI
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CERAMICS
JUNGIL HONG
jungilhong.com/
MICHAEL BORONIEC
FILM ANIMATION VIDEO
SETH MACFARLANE
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_MacFarlane
JAMES FRANCO
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Franco
GUS VAN SANT
gusvansant.com/
RYAN TRECARTIN
vimeo.com/trecartin
FURNITURE
ELLEN KLEIN
www.ellenkleindesign.com/70182/home
MATTHIAS PLIESSNIG
www.matthias-studio.com/
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
ARCHIITECTURE
MICHAEL MALTZAN
www.mmaltzan.com/
DEBORAH BERKE
www.dberke.com/index.htm
ILLUSTRATION
APPAREL
NICOLE MILLER
www.nicolemiller.com/
KATIE GALLAGHER
www.katiegallagher.com/
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GRACE LIN
www.gracelinblog.com/
JULIE MEHRETU
www.pbs.org/art21/artists/julie-mehretu
JULIA ROTHMAN
www.juliarothman.com/#1
KURT WENNER
kurtwenner.com
ANDREA VALENTINI
andreavalentini.com
ALINA VADERA
www.alinavadera.com/terra_obscura.html
www.mboroniec.com/
HANNAH ANTALEK
hannahantalek.com
HAAVARD HOMSTVEDT
www.haavardhomstvedt.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
JILL GREENBERG
www.jillgreenberg.com/
HENRY HORENSTEIN
www.horenstein.com/
FRANCESCA WOODMAN
www.guggenheim.org/new-york/exhibitions/past/
exhibit/4432
SCULPTURE
TEXTILES
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
SOAIB GREWAL
www.waterwalla.org
WILL HARRIS
www.designthatmatters.org
PAINTING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
TOBIAS FRERE-JONES
www.typography.com/about/
JESSICA WALSH
www.sagmeisterwalsh.com/
TOM GEISMAR
cgstudionyc.com/about-us/tom-geismar
JEWLERY & METAL
GLASS
DALE CHIHULY
www.chihuly.com/
JOSIAH MCELHENY
www.pbs.org/art21/artists/josiah-mcelheny
TOOTS ZYNSKY
tootszinsky.org
KAREN LAMONTE
www.karenlamonte.com
TZU-JU CHEN
www.tzujuchen.com/index.html
JULIA MIN
juliamin.us/courtship.html
JANINE ANTONI
www.pbs.org/art21/artists/janine-antoni
JENNY HOLZER
projects.jennyholzer.com/
KRISTIN JONES
www.kristinandreajones.com
RACHEL DORISS
www.pollackassociates.com/about-pollack/ourdesigners.php
LINDSEY DEGEN
degen-nyc.com
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1 Woods-Gerry House
Admissions Office
Campus Design + Exhibitions
Woods Gerry Gallery
20 41 Meeting Street
2 Nightingale House
Residence
Facilities
Foundation Studies Studios
Painting Studios
3 Larned House
22 Ewing Center
Residence
4 Barstow House
Residence
Student Counseling Services
7
9
12
11
10
24 Carr House
44
15
6 East Hall
19
Campus ID Center
Residence
14
7 Nickerson Hall
Residence
25 Museum of Art
8 Alumni House
9 Pardon Miller
8
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23 Benson Hall
Printmaking
5 Thompson House
Career Services
5
Foundation Studies Studios
21 What Cheer Studios
16
18
20
17
21
House
Residence
24
10 Carpenter
House
Residence
11 Homer Hall
31
Health Services
Residence
12 Winston
Clock Tower
13 Metcalf Refectory Building
Catanzaro Student Center
Culinary Arts Studio Kitchen
Seminar Rooms
"The Met" Dining Hall
14 South Hall
Public Safety Office
Residence
Residence Life and
Housing Office
Residence Quadrangle
Security Office
Environmental Health and
Safety Office
Foundation Studies Studio
Liberal Arts Office
Sheridan Center for
Design and Innovation
Textiles Studio Space
Tutoring Center
Writing Center
28 Bank Building
16 Dunnell House
29 Chace Center
Residence
17 Dwight House
Apartments
18 Dexter House
Residence
19 Colonial Apartments
Apartments
30
27 College Building
15 Congdon House
Residence
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26 Memorial Hall
Painting
Printmaking Studios
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Furniture Design Studio
Supply Store
Foundation Studies Studio
Metcalf Auditorium
Museum Galleries
RISD Works
The Gelman Student Gallery
30 Metcalf Building
Ceramics
Foundry
Furniture Design
Glass
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Sculpture
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Continuing Education
Classrooms and Computer Labs
Digital + Media
Graduate Studies Office
Graduate Studios
Glass
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Textiles
Interior Architecture
Rhode Island Campus Compact
Sol Koffler Graduate Gallery
Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
Apparel Design
Auditorium
Film/Animation/Video
Media Resource Center
Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies Office
Nature Lab
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31 Waterman Building
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Film /Animation/Video Office
Fine Arts Office
Fine Arts / Foundation Studies
Computer Lab
Accounts Payable
Administration and Finance Office
Apparel Design Studio
Budget Office
Campus Purchasing/
Support Services
Continuing Education
Computer Center
Continuing Education Office
Controller
Financial Aid Office
Foundation Studies Studios
Furniture Design Studios
General Counsel
Human Resources
Illustration Studio
Institutional Engagement
MAC Computer Center
Media + Partners
Office of Information Technology
Payroll
President’s Office
Registrar’s Office
Student Accounts
37 South Main Street
Artisans Café, #349
Jolly Roger Café, #257
38 Bayard Ewing Building
Architectural Studies Office
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
42 Woods-Gerry
Sculpture Garden
39 161 S. Main Street
43 Nickerson Green
44 Homer Terrace
45 Frazier Terrace
Industrial Design
40 The Mandle Center
Fleet Library
Residence
The Portfolio Café
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Illustration
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Advanced Media Center
Copy Center
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Gallery
Mail Room /Receiving
Photography
Red Eye Gallery
RISD Store
Typeshop
Watermark Café
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Tony Johnson is the Director of Intercultural
Student Engagement at Rhode Island School of
Design. In this role, he participates in constructing
and implementing the college’s efforts toward
a multicultural and philosophically diverse
environment that is respectful of all its members;
Tony works to ensure a college campus that is
enriched through experiencing and understanding
society through strategic use of the range of
cultures the college represents and building strong
bridges to Rhode Island’s greater community.
Tony Johnson,
DIRECTOR
Tony is a 1993 RISD Sculpture alumnus. Prior to his current
role, he held a variety of positions including co-founding an arts
consultant business, conducting art design and professional
development training for MetLife Insurance, and serving as
RISD’s first admissions officer dedicated to diversity enrollment.
In addition to his work with art institutions, he is a former board
member of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, a juror on
The Rhode Island Foundations’ First Generation Scholarship
Committee, and a member of the Multicultural Affairs Think
Tank through the New England Resource Center for Higher
Education (UMass/Boston).
Christopher Lauth is the Assistant Director of
Diversity Programs for the Office of Intercultural
Student Engagement. In this role, he seeks to
facilitate student success by providing support and
outreach to RISD community members.
Christopher R. Lauth
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Open Position
ADMINISTRATIVE
COORDINATOR
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An integral part of facilitating this success is working to provide
a supportive, safe, welcoming and affirming environment of
equal treatment and access for various communities including:
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ);
racial/ethnic minority; religious; and first-to-college. Through
support, advocacy and educational opportunities, Chris
seeks to increase the college’s awareness, understanding and
competency among important multi-cultural issues.
Chris has received his Bachelor’s Degree from Flagler College
(2009) in U.S. Southern Cultural History and his Master’s
from Canisius College (2012) in College Student Personnel
Administration. Prior to his current role, he served as the
GLBTQ Leadership Development Coordinator at Canisius
College as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Club
UNITY, Flagler College’s Gay/Straight Alliance from 2007-2009.
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Michael Cooley is currently a senior in Industrial Design.
He is originally from Philadelphia. He is looking forward
to working with Project Thrive and is always available as a
resource for mentees!
He is a familiar face around the RISD campus, not only working as a
techers assistant, but also as a Lab monitor for the Bank building’s 3D
printing facilities.
You can find Michael’s online portfolio through this link below.
http://portfolios.risd.edu/Mcooley
Michael Cooley
PROJECT THRIVE ASSISTANT
COORDINATOR
In the words of RISD ex-President John Maeda…
“All I want to be is someone that makes new things and thinks about
them.”
Alison Sherman
Yuriko Saito
Kate Sacco
Dean Abanilla
Sydney Lake
Jennifer Liese
Anthony Johnson
Mara Hermano
Greg Victory
Dan Murphy
Hansy Better
Chris Lauth
Karren Harris
Damion Vania
Don Morton
Jan Howard
James Nelson
Blair Schaeffer
Rachel Mollicone
McDonald Wright
Leslie Grant
Sue Rappaneau
Mark Pompelia
Mark Guarraia
Gwen Farrelly
Lindsay French
Bonnie MacInnes
Khipra Nichols
Max Kaplan
Wini Lambrecht
Ingrid Neuman
Jess Raffaele
Brian Janes
Jennifer Prewitt-Freilino
Phil Oliveira
Joanne Stryker
Ginnie Dunleavy
Annie Newman
Andy Jacques
Bill Cline
Peter Carney
Denise Siomkin
Kelley Mills
Shauna Summers
Mika Kanazawa
Shannon Gallagher
Gina Borromeo
Kate Irvin
Associate Registrar - Student Information Systems
Professor, History, Philosophy & and The Social Sciences
Associate Director, International Student Services
Computer Laboratory Technician, Continuing Ed
Area Coordinator, 15 West
Director, Writing Center
Director, ISE
Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Academic Initiatives
Director, Career Center
Area Coordinator, Hill House & Apartments
Associate Professor, Architecture
Assistant Director, Diversity Programs
Internship Coordinator, Career Center
Counselor, SDCS
Director, CSI
Curatorial Chair and Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs
Food Service Coordinator
Residence Director, ResLife
Operations Manager, CSI
Technical Assistant III
Alumna
Nurse, Health Services
Visual Resources Librarian
Alumni
Director, Global Partners & Programs
Department Coordinator, CSI
Associate Professor, Industrial Design
Administrative Coordinator, ISE
Associate Professor, History, Philosophy & The Social Sciences
Senior Lecturer, History, Philosophy & The Social Sciences
Conservator, History of Art & Visual Culture
Assistant Director for NSO & New Student Programs
Director, ResLife
Associate Professor, History, Philosophy & The Social Sciences
Assistant Director, ResLife
Dean of Foundation Studies
Director, Dining & Retail
Director, Campus Planning
Assistant Director for Leadership Programs
Computer Technician, Foundation Studies
ESL Writing Specialist, Writing Center
Executive Assistant, Finance & Administration
Trustee Relations Secretary
Counselor, SDCS
International Advisor, OISS
Associate Director, Financial Aid
Curator, Ancient Art
Curator, Costumes & Textiles
THANK YOU, TO ALL PAST AND PRESENT MENTORS.
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Academic
Calender
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Admissions
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Alumni
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Art Supplies
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Breaks
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Bus
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Campus ID
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Card Services
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Campus Map
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Center for Student
Involvment, CSI
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Computer Lab
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Concept Link
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Counseling Services
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Courses
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Dining
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FAQ
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Financial Aid
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Fleet Library
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Goals
Health Services
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Holidays
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Information Technology
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Intercultural Student
Engagement
Global Partners + Programs
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Jolly Roger Café
LGBTQ
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Mailroom
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Meal Plan
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Nautre Lab
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Office of Admissions
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Office of Alumni Relations and
Special Events
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Packages
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Parking
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Portfolio Café
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Post Office
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Printing
Program Overview
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Public Safety
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Public Transportation
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RA
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Registrar’s Office
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Religion
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Residence Life
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Ripta
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RISD Mesuem of Art
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RISD Rides
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RISD Store
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RISDWORKS
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Staff
Student Accounts
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Student Development
and Counseling Services
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Study Abroad
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The Met
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The Watermark
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Waterman Café
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Work Study
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Writing Center
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Designed by Jon Key
Type family: National
Printed by Alphagraphics
Size: 7.5in x 9.75in
2013
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