What
Global Exchange SchoolWhere
When
Final dates announced on school’s website.
Spring Semester
January — June
July — January
Who
Open to RISD studentsJuniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.
Universidad UNIACC (University for the Arts, Sciences, and Communication)
Global Exchange School
At-A-Glance
Links
Exchange Website
University Website
Exchange Courses
Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2025School Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Mar 1, 2025School Deadline: May 15, 2025
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalencyInstruction Language
No English instruction
About UNIACC
Academic Credits
UNIACC utilizes credit hours to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 1 credit hour is equivalent to 1.5 RISD credit.
Liberal Art courses are available at UNIACC.
Apply for Global Exchange
The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.
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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.
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