The RISD community has reached over 96 percent vaccination. Campus will reopen with reduced health and safety protocol for fall 2021.
Latest updates
Vaccination Status: 96% of the RISD community is now fully vaccinated
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Testing Results: RISD had a total of 19 positive results out of 4,685 tests since August 16, 2021
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Campus Access: Individuals must participate in Surveillance Testing when called upon in order to maintain campus access
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Open Testing: RISD offers weekly Open Testing appointments. Sign up links are posted on Fridays
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Change in Isolation Protocol: Per a recent RI executive order, anyone who tests positive must quarantine for ten full days, regardless of vaccination status
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
What you need to know
Vaccination
- vaccination is required for students, highly encouraged for employees
- more than 95 percent of RISD community are vaccinated
Protocol
- masks continue to be required
- physical distancing is no longer required
Testing
- RISD is testing 20 percent of its population every week
- COVID-19 evaluation is available for students.
Questions
- comprehensive FAQ for fall reopening
- email COVIDUpdates@risd.edu
