The RISD community has reached over 97 percent vaccination. Campus will reopen with reduced health and safety protocol for fall 2021.
Latest updates
Vaccination Status: 97% of the RISD community is now fully vaccinated
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Testing Results: RISD has had a total of 39 positive results out of 11,778 tests since August 16, 2021
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Increased Open Testing: All faculty, staff and students strongly encouraged to test 5–7 days after gathering or traveling
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Booster Vaccine: All RI residents, education workers and residential students are eligible for the booster vaccine
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
New Protocol for Wintersession and Spring: RISD has announced the revised protocols for Wintersession and Spring 2022
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
What you need to know
Vaccination
- vaccination is required for students, highly encouraged for employees
- more than 96 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
