HOW TO APPLY

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OPENS: Tuesday, 3/3/2026 at 9:00AM ET

CLOSES: Wednesday, 3/4/2026​ at 5:00PM ET

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NEW: OCI* Application Lottery
(*OCI = On Campus Interviews / Portfolio Reviews)

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LEARN HOW TO APPLY WITH THE OCI APPLICATION GUIDE > > 

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Application Overview

1. Apply to the OCIs for Companies you are interested in.  

   • The Career Center strongly encourages a minimum of 3 applications. ​

2. Rank your OCI applications.

3. Go to My Interview Availability calendar in ArtWorks​

   • Schedule any schedule conflicts on 3/11 only.

   • Always ask Faculty for permission to miss class.​

4. The Lottery​ will be published and you will be notified on March 6th by 9am.

   • Companies will receive your resume & portfolio. ​

   • IMPORTANT: Do not skip a portfolio review!

   • NEED HELP? Contact the Career Center.

5. Following the event, your application materials will be sent to companies you applied to but did not meet, on March 12th. 

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Eligible Students: RISD Juniors, Seniors, 5th Year and All Graduate Students. ALL RISD MAJORS welcome.

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