Program Schedule
See below for important dates for Pre-College’s 2026 on-campus program, including check-in, final critiques, and move-out dates.
2026 academic calendar
JUN 27
Check-in Day & Student Orientation day 1
JUN 28
Student Orientation day 2
JUN 29
Classes begin
JUL 3
Independence Day (observed) — no classes
JUL 9–21
RISD Summer Instructor Exhibition
Opening reception: July 9, 5–7 pm
Gallery hours: Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 2–5 pm
JUL 27–31
Final critiques
JUL 30
Exhibition opening receptions
5–8 pm: Majors Exhibition opening reception
5–8 pm: Foundations Exhibition opening reception
5:30 pm: Film and Animation Screening (limited seating)
6 pm: Fashion Show
JUL 31
Final day of classes (attendance mandatory)
9 am–2:30 pm: Exhibition hours
10 am–5 pm: Film and Animation Screening (open seating)
2:30–5:30 pm: Exhibition artwork pickup
AUG 1
Residential move-out by 12 pm
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