Rhode Island School of Design

The University has its own transportation system in collaboration with Nelson/Nygaard, the leaders in sustainable transportation. 

Additionally, the students can use RSD Rides that run from 5pm to 3am daily. 

Students can also rent private cars and taxis to commute within the campus and outside the campus. The University has a collaboration with E1I Cooperative Services that provides lower rates to RISD Students. 

Additionally, the students can use their RISD ID Card to commute with the public transport in the city.

• CARE Network Referral Program provides early intervention and resources for preventative support. 
• The Health and Wellness Center provides personal, confidential and quality services on an urgent basis in the campus. 
• The Students also have access to private counseling and psychological support on campus. 
• The Center for Social Equity and Inclusion ensures the true equality of access, opportunity and representation for all community members. 
• The Institutional Discrimination and Title Office protects the university members from various discrimination. 
• The International Student and Scholar Affairs supports the international students with work authorization and with life as an international student. 
• Disability Support Services are also present on campus. 

• The students have an intercultural student engagement community that promotes intercultural living at the university. 
• The university has around 50 student clubs and organizations for the students to take part in.

Yes, the university does provide various on campus housing facilities with the help of The Residence Life Program at RISD. Students can choose from various residence halls depending on their profiles. 

• The First Year Students have access to the East Hall, Homer Hall, Nickerson Hall and North Hall. The average indicative rental prices are $7500 (5,98,000 INR) per year. 
• The Sophomore Students have Hill Houses, South Hall, 15 West Alcove Suites.  The average indicative rental prices are $8000 (6,37,000 INR) per year. 
• Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students have Colonial APartments, Dwight Apartments, 15 West Apartments, and more. The average indicative rental prices are $8500 (6,80,000 INR) per year.