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Fall/Spring, 1 weekGlobal Field Trips usually take place during the week of Thanksgiving (Fall) or March break (Spring).
RISD Global Field Trips are short-term global learning experiences embedded within on-campus studios, courses and seminars. Typically, Field Trips take place during school breaks in November or March, as part of Fall or Spring semester courses.
Global Field Trips are led by RISD faculty and promoted through the department leading the course. If registered for the class, you are required to participate in the travel component. Additional costs covering all travel expenses will be required at the moment of registration for the studio, seminar, or course. Courses with Global Field Trip components have an earlier registration timelines to allow students who are not selected to pursue regular on-campus courses if not selected.
Global Field Trips usually take place during the week of Thanksgiving (Fall) or March break (Spring).
Global Field Trips are usually part of an advanced studio which are generally 6 studio credits.
All Global Field Trip students must remain in good standing at RISD, in terms of conduct and finances, up until and throughout your time on the travel component.
Enrollment processes vary by department.
All course tuition collected at the time of registration typically includes shared accommodation, studio space, local transportation, field trips, tours, guides and lectures, museums and/or site visits fees, some group lunch/dinners, and International Travel Health Insurance.
All participants must have a valid passport expiring at least six months after the final day of the travel component.
RISD reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment.
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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