Emergency Information | Rhode Island School of Design

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Dear RISD Community:
RISD will resume normal operations tomorrow, Friday, January 5, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. and will be ready for folks to return to work.
Due to the wide variation in where individuals live, work and the commuting distance, some employees may prefer to alter their work schedules due to the weather. Please be in touch with your supervisor. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible with...

UPDATE 1/4/18 8:00 p.m.:
RISD Rides will be have one vehicle running this evening.  If you are in need of ride somewhere, please be patient as you wait for them to arrive; the roads are still challenging and travel time will be a bit longer.
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Dear RISD Community:
We have been watching the forecast and, out of concern for the safety of our campus community, we will close tomorrow, Thursday, January 4, 2018, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and will re-open on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.
All classes are canceled. Academic buildings will be open and, if technical support is available, shops will be open. Other campus services may alter their operations depending on the conditions. We will share updates via email as decisions are made...