About GSA
Academic Credits
GSA utilizes the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 2ECTS is equivalent to 1 RISD credit.
Department Availability
Exchange is available in the following GSA academic departments:
- Fine Art Photography
- Painting & Printmaking (Fall only)
- Sculpture & Environmental Art
- Communication Design
- Product Design
- Interior Design
- Silversmithing & Jewellery
- Textile Design
Semester Availability
Differently from most other partner schools, the deadline for admission to the GSA Exchange Program for incoming students for either semester (Fall/Spring) in the upcoming academic year is May 1st. This will be strictly adhered to due to the large number of applicants received each year.
Note: the GSA Painting and Printmaking department can only accept students in Fall semester.