Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design requires a minimum of 126 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Rhode Island School of Design, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Rhode Island School of Design accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Rhode Island School of Design does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at Rhode Island School of Design finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Rhode Island School of Design true.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Rhode Island School of Design may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Rhode Island School of Design?

Rhode Island School of Design has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rhode Island School of Design directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rhode Island School of Design

When choosing a major, Rhode Island School of Design students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rhode Island School of Design. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Rhode Island School of Design offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island School of Design

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Does Rhode Island School of Design Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Rhode Island School of Design directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Rhode Island School of Design Have An Online Program?

❌ Rhode Island School of Design false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Rhode Island School of Design Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rhode Island School of Design true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rhode Island School of Design Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Rhode Island School of Design, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Rhode Island School of Design.

Does Rhode Island School of Design Require Internships?

🟨 Rhode Island School of Design does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Rhode Island School of Design

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Rhode Island School of Design Library

The main library on campus is the Fleet Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Rhode Island School of Design

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Rhode Island School of Design does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Rhode Island School of Design have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rhode Island School of Design does not have any ROTC programs.

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