Latest updates
Vaccination Status: 95% of the RISD community is now fully vaccinated
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Testing Results: RISD had a total of 12 positive results out of 3,972 tests since August 16, 2021
SEPTEMBER 14, 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
WS Travel Courses Canceled: Due to global conditions—including variable international vaccination rates and shifting travel mandates—RISD has decided to cancel all Wintersession travel courses
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
What you need to know
Vaccination
- vaccination is required for students, highly encouraged for employees
- more than 85 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
