The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is here to offer support to all international students at RISD.  The office provides resources on matters concerning immigration, employment, living in the United States, and the Providence area.  We also coordinate and provide information about the international student orientation held in the fall and assist students in finding the campus resources they need.  OISS strives to help international students become integrated into the RISD community and make the most of their experiences here.

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Meeting with the Office of International Student Services

Walk-In Advising Hours:
Student are welcome to drop by during these times to speak with the International Student Advisor or the Associate Director of International Student Services on a first-come, first served basis.  No appointment is required.
Monday- Friday from 1:30pm- 4:30pm

Appointments:
Schedule a 30-minute appointment with the International Student Advisor or the Associate Director of International Student Services (at least one day in advance) in person, by phone: 401-277-4957 or by email: oiss@risd.edu.
Undergraduate Students- Your appointments will be scheduled with Mika Kanazawa, International Student Advisor
Graduate Students- Your appointments will be scheduled with Catherine (Kate) Sacco, Associate Director of International Student Services

Location:

Office of International Student Services
2rd Floor Carr Haus
210 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

Mailing Address

Office of International Student Services
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903

Contact Us:

Catherine (Kate) Sacco
Associate Director of International Student Services
(Tel) 401-709-8474
(Fax) 401-454-6605
csacco@risd.edu

Mika Kanazawa
International Student Advisor
(Tel) 401-277-4834
(Fax) 401-454-6605
mkanazaw@risd.edu

General Inquiries
oiss@risd.edu