Latest updates
Governor Raimondo announced new restrictions for Rhode Island colleges and universities and we have confirmed with the Governor’s office what this means for RISD.
- RISD can continue to keep academic shops and studios, and the associated instructional activities, functioning as currently through the end of the fall semester.
- Residence halls will remain open as planned through the end of the fall semester.
- The Executive Order has not yet been posted. As soon as it is, further details about the the impact of the State’s restrictions on RISD will be communicated.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Testing results: We now have 22 cumulative positive results out of 13,963 cases
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
New limit on social gatherings: RI Executive Order limits the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings to 10 people
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Avoid travel for Thanksgiving: Students will need to quarantine if traveling out of state for Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The Met open for indoor dining: The Met is now offering a limited number of tables for indoor dining
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Elections Monitoring Group: This new group has been formed to assess increased risks to public safety due to the election
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
New CDC definition: The CDC has updated their definition of a close contact
OCTOBER 27, 2020
New testing location: Surveillance testing has moved to 224 Benefit Street
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Outdoor classrooms: All tents will be removed November 9
OCTOBER 20, 2020
What you need to know
Wear a face covering
- face coverings are required on campus
- community members are expected to provide their own coverings
De-densified campus
- campus spaces support physical distancing
- staff are working remotely wherever possible
Testing and care
- RISD is testing 50 percent of its on-campus population every week
- COVID-19 evaluation is available to students at Thompson House respiratory clinic staff
- Learn more about testing
Tracking COVID-19 at RISD
- the COVID-19 dashboard provides up-to-date statistics from ongoing campus testing
- data is updated daily Monday—Friday with laboratory-verified results
Seek support
- Health Services and CAPS are available for students in distress
- students with financial concerns can reach out to Student Financial Services for guidance
- Employee Assistance Program
Keep informed
- go to the Rhode Island Department of Health website for local guidance
- see the CDC COVID-19 page for latest updates
Supporting and promoting good mental health at RISD.
Announcements and Events
Sometimes we’re all affected by a health condition — from cold and flu season to more serious issues. Check here for important, timely news on events or services to help you stay healthy — and to get the latest updates on any campus-wide health alerts.
