RISD is currently following summer protocols. Updated protocols for the Fall 2022 semester will be published in August.
Latest updates
Return to Mask Optional—Mask Friendly: Mask wearing is again optional both indoors and outdoors on the RISD campus, except Student Health Services. JUNE 21, 2022
Open Testing Discontinued for Summer: Open asymptomatic PCR testing will be discontinued during the summer. Testing remains available for symptomatic Pre-College students or any RISD student. JUNE 14, 2022
What you need to know
Vaccination
- vaccination—including booster—is required for students, highly encouraged for employees
- more than 95 percent of RISD community are vaccinated and more than 85 percent are boosted
Protocol
- indoor mask wearing is now optional in most settings on campus
- physical distancing is no longer required
- individuals who test positive with a PRC test must isolate for five (5) days.
- close contacts who are asymptomatic, vaccinated and boosted do NOT need to isolate.
Testing
- Open testing is discontinued for the summer but testing remains available for Pre-College students or any RISD student on-campus.
- If you are a student and are experiencing Covid-like symptoms, please contact Student Health Services to determine what type of visit or testing is recommended.
Questions
- email COVIDUpdates@risd.edu
Contingency Planning
While we hope that the measures outlined will mitigate any widespread outbreak of COVID-19, we are prepared for various scenarios in which an outbreak might occur and have planned how we should respond, including circumstances that might warrant moving to remote learning.
Public health triggers and scenario planning
RISD will monitor infection levels in Rhode Island and the surrounding area. As part of this oversight we will pay attention to hospitalization levels, conditions on neighboring campuses and availability of resources. In case of an outbreak on campus (10+ cases in one week) RISD may need to tighten restrictions on a temporary basis to assess an imminent threat to public health. This may include:
- increasing surveillance testing.
- limiting gatherings and student activities.
- moving to remote learning for a specific length of time.
