Apply for Global Partnered Semester Studies
The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.
The RISD Global Partnered Semester Studies Fall 2024 application open on January 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM and close on April 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM. To be considered for the RISD Global Travel Scholarship you must submit your application by March 1, 2024
Partner school application deadlines differ from RISD's deadlines. Both application must be submitted by their respective deadlines in order to be considered.


How to Apply
The entire application process is completed using an online application portal. You will upload, request and submit all required documents there.
Infosessions & Advising
Prior to applying we require that you attend a 1:1 advising session with the RISD Global Program Advisor. We also recommend that you attend an information session.
You must also consult your Academic Advisor and Department Head to ensure that all required credits will be met prior to graduation. Approval from both faculty is required in order for the application to go forward.
Rolling deadlines for our Global Partners occur throughout the semester before you plan to do your semester abroad and can be found on each partner's page.
The RISD Global Partnered Semester Studies Fall 2024 application open on January 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM and close on April 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
To be considered for the RISD Global Travel Scholarship you must submit your application by March 1, 2024
Eligibility
Application Steps
Application Materials
Deadline
The RISD Global Partnered Semester Studies Spring 2024 application is now closed.
Selection Process

1:1 Advising Session
Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.
Schedule an AppointmentNext Steps for Accepted Students
Once you confirm your acceptance of a Global Partnered Semester Studies, RISD Global will guide you through the pre-departure processes. These processes include:
Confirming Passport Validity
Participation in a Global Partnered Semester requires a valid passport and, in most cases, a Study Abroad Visa. Get a jump start on this process by ensuring that your passport expiration date falls at least 6 months after your return from your semester abroad.
Visa Application
A visa is an official stamp issued by a foreign government granting permission to enter, study, or live in that particular country.
Learning Agreement
Upon your acceptance to the partner school, RISD Global will guide you in completing the mandatory Learning Agreement Form for credit transfer.
Application Portal Checklist Items
You will continue to utilize the status page of your online application portal to complete tasks and uploads relevant to your participation in a Global Partnered Semester Studies, such as important visa and health and safety processes.
Scholarships
Increasing financial aid is a central pillar of RISD’s equity, inclusion and diversity commitment. Through partnership with other campus offices, we are working to provide greater support and access to students interested in pursuing global learning experiences at RISD.
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