Living On-Campus*
Graduate students are not required to live on campus at RISD, but there are housing options available should they desire to have the amenities and convenience of living on.
*Please note that space is extremely limited on campus and that graduate housing is not guaranteed for any graduate student for the academic year.
Application
All incoming graduate students will receive an email sent to their RISD email address at the end of April about the housing application being available and instructions on how to complete it via the Housing Portal.
Meal Plans
Graduate students are not required to have a meal plan while living on campus, and are also able to select the lowest meal plan, “Connect 3-25,” made available to only Senior undergraduate students and Graduate students. More information on meal plans and living options can be found on our website under the Housing Contract page.
Summer Residency
Graduate students have the potential opportunity to live on campus in the summer leading up to their first fall semester should they desire. Prices are outlined below, however more in-depth information and pricing can be found on our website on the Summer Housing page
Note: New, incoming graduate students in the Masters of Landscape Architecture (MLA) or Masters of Art & Teaching (MAT) programs who choose to reside on campus for the summer MUST reside on campus for the following academic year due to program requirements which necessitate students to be in class until the beginning of the fall term. **HOUSING FOR THESE PROGRAMS FOR BOTH THE SUMMER AND FALL IS NOT GUARANTEED**
| Program Name | Room Type | Fee | Meal Plan | Total Fee | Housing Dates | Notes: |
| MArch/MDes | Single room in shared apartment | $2,200 | $1,280 | $3,480 | June 13 – July 27, 2019 | 1. Guaranteed if requested by application date (summer only). 2. If allowed to live on campus for academic year, must move off between end of summer program and beginning of fall semester. |
| MAT | Shared/Private space | $2,200/$2,800 | See Portal | Variable | July 6 – August 18, 2019 | 1. Not guaranteed. 2. Must live on campus for academic year if provided housing. |
| MLA | Shared/Private space | $2,200/$2,800 | See Portal | Variable | July 28 – August 30, 2019 | 1. Not guaranteed. 2. Must live on campus for academic year if provided housing. |
Living Off-Campus
Graduate students wishing to live off-campus for the duration of any or all of their program must complete the Off-Campus Registration form annually via the Housing Portal by logging in and clicking on “Off-Campus Applications.”
Meal Plans
Graduate students who reside off-campus during the academic year are eligible to purchase a meal plan to aid in dining while on campus for classes. More information regarding options and pricing can be found on our website under the Dining-Only Contract page.
Off-Campus Housing in Providence
While RISD does not have active listings for students searching for housing in the Providence and surrounding area, we do supply information and searching tips on our website on the Apartment Hunt page.
Questions or Concerns?
Contact the Residence Life Office at housing@risd.edu or by calling 401-454-6650.