Academic advising at RISD is conducted by members of the full-time faculty, with support from Academic Affairs and the Office of the Registrar. Over the course of their degree program, undergraduate students will be assigned three faculty advisors. Over the course of their degree program, undergraduate students will be assigned three faculty advisors. During the first year, students are assigned a faculty advisor from the Division of Experimental and Foundation Studies. In the spring semester of the first year, students are also assigned a faculty advisor from the Division of Liberal Arts and will continue to work with that advisor through the following academic year. The major department advisor, assigned during the sophomore year, will serve as the student's primary academic advisor for the remainder of the degree program. These advisors work cooperatively to facilitate each student’s academic experience at RISD. Ensuring that a student is on track for graduation is the advisor’s basic responsibility, but the relationship is likely to be more expansive. Broader developmental advising and mentorship might include advice about internships, study abroad, and career opportunities. The names of advisors for each student may be found in Workday.

Students pursuing a concentration will receive additional advising by their Concentration Coordinator. Brown | RISD Dual-Degree Students (BRDD) also have a BRDD Program Advisor. Graduate Students are advised by the Graduate Program Director and their thesis advisor.

Assistance with procedural matters relating to registration and degree audits is available from the Registrar’s Office.

Additional information about academic advising is available here.