Students applying to Brown should not submit the Common Application Arts Supplement. Information about submitting a portfolio as a supplement to your application to Brown can be found on the Undergraduate Admission website. Portfolios will be reviewed as part of the admissions process. Our faculty are not able to meet individually with prospective students for portfolio reviews.

Portfolios should include recent work and each piece should be clearly labeled with your name and the title, medium, dimensions, and date of the work. Include work that indicates your skill level in a variety of media. Remember that this is not a requirement for your admissions application; it is a supplement.

A strong foundation in high school art will help you with any class you take at Brown. AP credits may not take the place of the VISA0100 course requirement. This foundation level course is required for students wishing to take a class at RISD as well as for many other VISA courses.

Additionally, the Visual Art Department does not grant credit for advanced placement Art History taken in high school. However, it is possible to take another History of Art and Architecture course in lieu of this requirement with your VA Concentration Advisor's approval.

Brown|RISD Dual Degree Program
Brown and RISD offer a dual degree program that draws on the complementary strengths of two world-class institutions and offers students the opportunity to develop and integrate diverse spheres of academic and artistic interests by pursuing degrees at both schools in five years. Learn about the Brown|RISD Dual Degree program at the BRDD website.

Taking RISD courses (cross-registration)
Brown students have the option of taking courses at RISD toward graduation requirements at Brown. Learn about cross-registration.