Reinstatement
Reinstatement to RISD after a leave of absence requires completion of the ‘Reinstatement Application’.
For information on returning to RISD after a leave of absence, students should contact the Registrar’s Office (registrar@risd.edu // (401)-454-6151).
Note: students returning from a medical leave of absence, should contact Student Affairs (studentaffairs@risd.edu // (401)-454-6600).
The Reinstatement Application and any required accompanying documents, as described in the sections below, should be submitted by the deadline dates for application.
Reinstatement Application Deadlines
Undergraduate Students: | Graduate Students: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall Semester entry | April 1 | Fall Semester entry | February 15 | |
Winter/Spring entry | October 1 | Winter/Spring entry | October 1 | |
Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to speak with their Department Head, and graduate students are encouraged to speak with their Graduate Program Director in advance of the reinstatement deadline date. Reinstatement decisions are made on an individual basis and are subject to availability of space in the student’s designated program and in accordance with curricular sequencing considerations.
Students seeking reinstatement after separation from RISD for four or more years may be subject to review and required to seek reinstatement through the Admissions office. RISD may not approve a return after a student’s leave of absence has expired. A student who is granted reinstatement after being away from RISD for four years or more is required to satisfy the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return.
Further considerations:
International students must obtain a new I-20 to apply for an F-1 Visa.
Students intending to apply for financial aid should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 prior to the academic year they plan to return. For further information, contact Student Financial Services.
Students wishing to live on campus must submit a completed housing contract with Residence Life. First-year and sophomore undergraduate students are required to live on campus. The deadline to enter the housing lottery is prior to the deadline for the reinstatement application. For further information contact Residence Life.
A complete and updated Health Form must be on file in Health Services.