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RISD GRADUATE STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE
This guide is give you assistance for your move to Providence and provide
resources to you gathered by your fellow graduate students.
HOUSING
So now you need a place to live, huh?
Providence is a safe city; however, when choosing housing, it is your responsibility to check the area
thoroughly. This is only intended as a guide and in no way endorses any particular area of the city.
Currently, RISD does not have page advertising off campus housing. However, Brown University does, and this
can be found at: Http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Auxiliary_Housing/Listings/.
Providence although not a large city, has like all cities, areas that are not quite as desirable. It is advisable that
you do your own research before you arrive in Providence. As a general rule, the East Side is preferred
because of its proximity to the school; however, the East Side is a large area that encompasses Fox Point, and
Hope Street to Blackstone Boulevard. The East side has lots of great restaurants, quaint shops, movie theaters,
fitness centers as well as being a student area. Directly next to Fox Point, is the College Hill neighborhood.
There are apartments on the East Side/Downtown- known as Downcity (within walking distance) that come up
for rent. Downtown, there are more types of loft apartments, while on the East Side it is generally a more
shared housing situation.
The 4 closest cities to providence are Pawtucket, Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston.
All of these are accessible by RIPTA, Rhode Island’s public transit system (www.ripta.com).
How to find the right apartment:
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Craigslist- http://providence.craigslist.org/apa/
The Rhode guide- http://www.therhodeguide.com
Zillow- www.zillow.com/ri
For rent- www.forrent.com
Rentprov- www.rentprov.com/
Sampson Realty- www.samsonrealty.com/
Doyle realty- www.doylerealtors
Amory housing association- http://www.armoryrevival.com/browse/apartments
Providence rent- http://www.providencerent.com
Apartment complexes close to campus
$ 700.00-900.00
$$ 900.00-1100.00
$$$ 1100.00-1300.00
$$ University Heights- 99 Roger Williams Green, Providence (866) 847-4538
www.universityheights-apts.com
RISD GRAD SURVIVAL GUIDE: UPDATED AUGUST 2013
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$$ Governor Apartments- 125 Governor St., Providence (401) 272-3360
$$$ Wayland Manor- 500 Angell St., Providence (401) 751-7700
www.waylandmanor.com/
$$$ The Westminster LOFTS- 150 Union St., Providence (401) 276-1155
www.westminsterlofts.com/
$$$ The Promenade- 255 Promenade St., Providence (401) 944-2442
www.promenadeprov.com/
$$$ Regency Plaza Apartments- 1 Regency Plz # 2, Providence (401) 861-6900
http://www.chr-apartments.com/regency-plaza-apartments
$$$ Beneficent House- 1 Chestnut St., Providence (401) 331-4755
www.beneficenthouse.com/
$$$ The Avalon- 50 Park Row W., Providence (866) 430-0183
http://www.avaloncommunities.com/
WARNINGS:
DO NOT put down any money on an apartment site- unseen.
DO NOT send money to an individual landlord or renter that you do not know.
**A word of advice:
International students- N w ha y u’v b
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This process takes time and you want to have enough flexibility in case anything goes wrong.
PROVIDENCE NEIGHBORHOODS
Fox Point
Located east of downtown Providence, Fox Point is a tightly clustered residential neighborhood that remains
home to a large portion of Providence's Portuguese population. Fox Point's boundaries are the Providence and
Seekonk rivers to the east, west, and south; Interstate 195 to the south; and the College Hill neighborhood, to
the north. Fox Point, once the major seaport for the city, is now primarily a lower and middle income
neighborhood of two and three family homes. George M. Cohan Memorial Boulevard, located along Route
195, is named after the famous Broadway composer, who was born in 1878 at the present site of the Fox Point
Boys and Girls Club on Wickenden Street.
Downtown
Downtown apartments and loft apartments on the other side of the river are only a 7-10 minute walk from
campus. Downcity has become a trendy area, with good restaurants and entertainment. There are other loft
style apartments in the Olneyville section of the city but they are a little further out. Downtown Providence is
located at the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers and is made up of approximately
150 acres. The neighborhood is surrounded by College Hill, Smith Hill, Federal Hill and Upper South
Providence, and also faces the head of Narragansett Bay. Characterized by a concentration of mid-rise
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buildings, downtown Providence has a small area of light industry and sizable financial and retail districts.
Formerly known as "Weybosset Neck" or the "Weybosset Side" or more recently during the mid-twentieth
century as "Downcity," downtown Providence remained largely unsettled until the mid-eighteenth century.
The Rev. Joseph Snow, Jr. and his followers, religious dissenters from the First Congregational Society,
established downtown's first settlement in 1746 and marked the beginning of approximately 25 years of
development where Westminster Street exists today.
West End (Westside)
The West End is Providence's largest neighborhood and is located in the southwestern quadrant of the city. A
landlocked neighborhood, it is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Olneyville, Federal Hill, Upper
South Providence, Elmwood, and Reservoir. Historically, the section of the West End delineated by Union and
Elmwood Avenues, and Ford and Cromwell Streets was considered part of Elmwood. Furthermore, residents
recognized the region west of Dexter Street as West Elmwood. Today, the borders of the West End are
Westminster Street to the north, Elmwood Avenue to the east, Huntington Avenue to the south, and the
railroad to the west.
The West Side is an up and coming area, with many small coffee shops, amazing bistros, cool bars, and
hipsters. It is separated from the East Side by I-95. The West Side runs from Broadway with its many
wonderful turn of the century houses up the Armory. There are many housing opportunities in this diverse
community. If you choose to move to that section of Providence, it is advisable that you check out the area
thoroughly as all streets are not equal.
Federal Hill
The Federal Hill neighborhood is very significant in the history of Providence due to its central location within
the city. The gateway arch over Atwells Avenue near Downtown is one of the most recognizable landmarks in
Providence. Federal Hill is bounded by Westminster Street to the south, the Amtrak railroad tracks and Route
6 at the foot of the hill to the west and north, and Interstate 95 to the east. The area shares boundaries with
six other neighborhoods: Downtown to the east, Smith Hill and Valley to the north, Olneyville to the west, and
the West End and Upper South Providence to the south.
Federal Hill is the restaurant capital of the city, with many great restaurants, nightlife and older housing. This
area is historically Italian and you can still find people speaking the language. Here you can shop for fresh
handmade pasta, imported cheeses, olives and meats, and chillax in one of several hookah bars.
Wayland
Wayland is a residential neighborhood located on the Providence's East Side. Most of its development took
place during the early and mid- 20th century. The houses are architecturally and functionally similar to those
constructed on College Hill during the 18th and 19th centuries. Wayland also contains the city's most
significant concentration of elegant apartment buildings, which were all built shortly after 1900, and also is
home to the Red Bridge, the first bridge over the Seekonk River linking Providence with East Providence.
Wayland is home to Blackstone Park, one of the larger parks on the East Side, and which will be linked with the
surrounding area through the development of a bicycle path along the Seekonk River.
Blackstone
The Blackstone neighborhood is located in the northeast corner of Providence's East Side. Most of its
development occurred during the early and mid 20th century. The houses, mostly medium to large singlefamily dwellings, were architecturally and functionally similar to those built in College Hill during the 18th and
19th centuries. Blackstone is one of only a few neighborhoods in the city where considerable development
occurred during the 20th century.
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College Hill
The community we know today as College Hill was the site of the first permanent colonial settlement in Rhode
Island. The area currently contains one of the Providence's most extensive and distinguished collections of
historic architecture. Located on a steep hill generated from the east bank of the Providence River, the area
has always been primarily residential in nature. In fact, Benefit Street, Providence's own "Mile of History," was
established in 1756 and became home to many wealthy Providence businessmen. The neighborhood
boundaries include Fox Point to the south at Williams Street, Wayland and Blackstone to the east at Arlington
Avenue and at Governor Street, Downtown to the west at North and South Main Street, and Mount Hope to
the north at Olney Street.
Hope
Located in the northeast section of Providence, the Hope neighborhood is roughly bounded by the border
between Providence and Pawtucket to the North, Hope Street to the East, Rochambeau Avenue to the South,
and North Main Street and Interstate 95 and the North Burial Ground to the West. Although principally a
residential neighborhood, Hope has two commercial corridors, Hope Street and North Main Street.
Mount Hope
The Mount Hope neighborhood is located in the northeast quadrant of the city of Providence, and is roughly
bordered by Olney Street to the south, Hope Street to the east, Rochambeau Avenue to the north, and the
New York-New Hampshire railroad to the west. Mostly a residential neighborhood, Mount Hope includes both
working class and middle class sections. In addition to its residential areas, the neighborhood contains the
North Burial Ground, a view of the Moshassuck Valley from many streets, a busy commercial district along
North Main Street, and an industrial and commercial area to the immediate west of North Main Street.
Elmhurst
The Elmhurst neighborhood, located in Providence's northwest quadrant, is bounded by the neighborhoods of
Wanskuck to the east and northeast, Smith Hill to the east, Valley to the south, Mount Pleasant to the west
and northwest, and the town of North Providence to the north. The major street boundaries that delineate
Elmhurst include Admiral Street to the northeast, Smith Street and Academy Avenue to the west, and
Chalkstone Avenue to the south. Elmhurst, like Mount Pleasant, was one of the last areas of the city to be
developed. Most of the houses are medium sized, single-family homes located on well landscaped lots and
tree lined streets. Although some houses were built in the 19th century, most were built in the 20th century.
Elmwood
Elmwood is located in the southwest quadrant of Providence. It is bounded by the neighborhoods of Upper
and Lower South Providence to its east, the West End and Reservoir to the west, and South Elmwood to its
south. The Elmwood neighborhood is roughly triangular in shape, with Trinity Square at the intersection of
Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue forming its apex at Trinity Square and interstate highway 95 forming its
base.
Smith Hill
Smith Hill was part of Roger Williams' original package land deal from Narragansett Sachems Canonicus and
Miantonomi in 1636. The area west of the Moshassuck River, which includes Smith Hill, was used as common
land for farming and grazing livestock when settlers came with Roger Williams shortly after the purchase.
Historically, Smith Hill is defined as the area bounded by the Woonasquatucket River to the south near
Promenade Street and the Chad Brown public housing complex on the north, and includes the area
surrounding the State Capitol between Route 44 (Smith Street), the railroad downtown, the West River, and
Interstate 95.
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Olneyville
Olneyville, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Providence, is located in the central western section of the city.
The topography of Olneyville, typified by the spectacular view across the city from Bowdoin Street, is one of
the most diverse and engaging of any neighborhood in Providence. Its boundaries are Atwells Avenue to the
north, the AMTRAK railway line and Route 10 to the east, the Woonasquatucket River and Interstate 195 to
the south, and Glenbridge Avenue to the west. Olneyville is the core of a larger historically and geographically
defined area called the Woonasquatucket River Valley. Olneyville Square, where Broadway, Westminster
Street, Harris Avenue, Hartford Avenue, Plainfield Street, Manton Avenue, Valley Street, and Dike Street all
meet, has long been the industrial, commercial, cultural, and transportation hub of the entire west side of
Providence. Providence also contains a large parcel of open land which will soon become home to the
Mandela-Woods housing complex.
Valley
Valley is a small neighborhood located west of downtown Providence. The neighborhood's borders are
Olneyville and Federal Hill to the south, Mount Pleasant to the west, Elmhurst to the north, and Smith Hill to
the east. Valley Street, the neighborhood's major thoroughfare, roughly divides the neighborhood into
northern and southern sections. The neighborhood was built on a large slope rising from the
Woonasquatucket River. This slope provides many area residents with a remarkable view across the city
towards the skyline of downtown.
Upper South Providence
The Upper South Providence neighborhood is located on the west side of the Providence River, immediately
south of Downtown Providence. It is bounded by Interstates 95 and 195 to the north, the Providence River to
the east, Public Street to the south, and Broad Street to the west. While much of the neighborhood is
residential, Upper South Providence also includes the Jewelry District near downtown, which was once the site
of heavy industry and manufacturing but which is now being touted as part of the new arts and entertainment
district of the city.
Lower South Providence
Lower South Providence is located along the west side of the Providence River, south of Downtown
Providence with Broad Street to the west, Public Street and Upper South Providence to the north, and
Interstate 95 to the south. While many feel that "South Providence" is a cohesive whole made up of Upper
and Lower South Providence, Lower South Providence is markedly different in that it does not have nearly as
many institutional buildings and spaces as Upper South Providence. Lower South
South Elmwood
The community of South Elmwood is located at the southern most tip of Providence and consists of the few,
primarily residential, blocks surrounding Roger Williams Park. It is also bounded by the Cranston city line on
the west and south and Interstate 95 on the north. Roger Williams Park is the centerpiece of South Elmwood
and consumes the majority of the neighborhood's land area. The park, which consists of 432 acres, including
140 acres of water, was bequeathed to the city by Betsy Williams in 1871, after the area was annexed back to
Providence.
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**FYI
RISD does provide a guide to the Landlord/Tennant relationship that can be found on the Policies and
Disclosure page at http://www.risd.edu/Policies/Student_Life/ . It is advisable when living off campus to
regularly check to see if there are any new policies passed for housing in Rhode Island.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
For those living on Campus, the Office of Residence Life will assign housing through an online housing system
(referred to as a Housing Portal.)
You are assigned to rooms based on room type and lifestyle preferences. All incoming graduate students will
need to fill out the housing application through the Housing Portal. There is an opportunity through the
Housing Portal for you to indicate lifestyle preferences and for you to search for roommates based on lifestyle
preferences. You can select a roommate and a room type but you cannot select a specific building.
Once all incoming graduate student have filled out their housing applications, the Office of Residence Life sets
the computer system to automatically create housing assignments based on the various lifestyle preferences,
roommate requests, and room type preferences. It is completely random and specific requests for buildings
cannot be considered.
Once RISD has received your enrollment deposit, you will receive a RISD e-mail account and password from
the Office of Information Technology (these will be going out shortly and you will be informed of deadlines at
that time.) Your email address and password is also your log in for the Housing Portal. When you have
received your email address/password, log into the Housing Portal to fill out the application and search for
roommates.
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If you have specific questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 401-454-6650 or via email at
rlo@risd.edu.
“Off Campus” Campus Housing
Charles Landing- Graduate and upper-class students seeking a more independent style of living choose Charles
Landing, a leased property for RISD's exclusive use. A ten-minute walk from RISD, it is targeted to meet the
specific needs of graduate and advanced undergraduate students. The complex offers housing options in
studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Along with parking, two laundry facilities, a fitness center and pool
use during the summer months, it is also close to shopping and downtown. Although it is a leased property,
RISD provides live-in staff and operational oversight at the complex. http://www.moshassucksquare.com
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RISD MEAL PLANS
RISD meal plans are designed to offer the best combination of value, service, planning and flexibility.
Available plans:
Declining Balance Plans
The Declining Balance Plans are all-points plans that allow students a flexible alternative: to eat on an à la
carte basis in various RISD dining facilities.
These plans work like a debit card. Any balance of Dining Points remaining at the end of the fall semester
carries forward to spring semester in the same academic year. However, any balances remaining at the end of
the academic year are forfeited.
2013-14 pricing
Declining Balance Option I: $2,215 per semester
This plan is for students who expect to use funds for all meals and snacks.
Declining Balance Option II: $1,953 per semester
This plan provides a good balance for students with busy schedules who do not traditionally eat three meals a
day.
Declining Balance Option III: $990 per semester
This is a good choice for students who regularly supplement their on-campus dining with off-campus options.
Studio Plan: $50 per semester
The Studio option is for seniors, 5th years and graduate students living on campus and looking to have the
convenience of a dining plan but with limited financial impact.
Local Plan: $200 per semester
Students living in non-RISD housing have the option of purchasing the Local Plan. This option allows for
enough points to enjoy a few meals or snacks per week on campus throughout the semester.
If there are any questions about meal plans, contact Isabel Ferreira, Dining Account Manager at (401) 4546642 or iferreir@risd.edu for more information.
Who needs to be on a plan?
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All students are eligible to purchase meal plans.
Graduate students may choose from any meal plan option or none at all.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Located at 30 Waterman Street, the Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year. Public Safety conducts patrols, utilizing distinctively marked cruisers and uniformed officers, along
with walking patrols of campus facilities and on contiguous roadways. Services also include: Emergency
Medical Services, parking management, crime prevention programs, and safety education. Should a member
of the RISD community observe or suspect criminal or suspicious activity we ask that this information be
promptly reported to the Public Safety Office, located at 30 Waterman Street. The Public Safety Quad Station
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phone number for emergency calls is (401) 454-6666, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our officers can
accept reports in person or by telephone. There is also a Public Safety Office located at 15 Westminster.
Website: www.risd.edu/Students/Public_Safety/Overview
GENERAL COUNSEL (IE. RISD LAWYER)
The General Counsel is available to provide legal advice and representation to Rhode Island School of Design
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the General Counsel include advice and counsel on all matters having legal significance for the College,
coordination of outside counsel handling lawsuits and specialized matters, assistance with policy
development, review of major contracts, and preventive law workshops and educational programs.
20 Washington Place, 4th Floor Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (401) 454-6467
fax: (401) 454-6765
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA
You do not need a car in Providence. As Providence is a small city, you can easily get around on foot or bike.
With your RISD ID, you have free transportation on all the RIPTA bus and trolley service throughout Rhode
Island. For routes and schedules, check out www.ripta.com.
Rental Cars
You can also enroll in the www.zipcar.com which conveniently has cars on campus and all over town. There
are also other car rental agencies in the area such as Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz.
Buses
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f Providence, you can use Megabus and Peterpan which has bus service to New
Trains
Amtrak provides regional train travel and the MBTA is the commuter rail to Boston. Providence to NYC on the
bus is approximately 3.5 hours and the Providence to Boston rail commute is just over 1 hour.
www.mbta.com
www.amtrak.com
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RISD Rides
RISD Rides is a late night shuttle service provided for RISD students, staff, and faculty for free.
All RISD Rides drivers are professionally licensed chauffeurs who have had their backgrounds checked by
Professional Security Services, Inc. RISD Rides drivers wear a Professional Security Services uniform and a
photo badge which you may ask to see at any time. Please remember that RISD Rides is not a free taxi service.
It is provided free at considerable expense in order to ensure your safety. All riders are urged to use the
service appropriately. To-Your-D
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within the To-Your-Door coverage area between the hours of Midnight and 3:30AM.
RISD community members who reside beyond the designated service boundaries are not eligible to use ToYour-Door and will not be dropped off at the boundary. For more information on times and route maps, these
may be found at http://www.risd.edu/Students/Public_Safety/RISD_Rides/
SafeRide (Brown)
Brown University Shuttle is a cooperative safety-oriented transportation service offered to the Brown
community – students, faculty and staff of Brown and hospital affiliates who have a Brown ID.
All Brown University Shuttle drivers are professionally licensed drivers employed by First Transit and have
passed extensive background checks along with additional to driver training. B.U.S drivers are uniformed and
wear a B.U.S photo badge, which you may ask to see at any time.
Policies
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You MUST present your ID card when boarding the vehicles. This is to ensure the safety of both our
drivers and our riders.
You are required by Rhode Island law to wear a seat belt when the shuttle vehicle is in motion.
If you damage the shuttle vehicle, you will be billed for the repairs.
No pets.
No smoking.
No alcohol (in open or closed containers)
You have the right to be driven in a safe manner and to be treated with courtesy and respect.
You have the obligation to treat First Transit employees with courtesy and respect.
First Transit reserves the right to deny transport to any passenger if, in the judgment of the driver, the
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By entering the shuttle vehicle, you agree to abide by these policies. Those who violate them will be denied
service.
PARKING
Parking here is limited and free parking can be hard to find. When looking for an apartment, make sure to ask
if it comes with a parking space. If not, make sure to ask it there are spaces or a lot in your neighborhood that
has spaces for rent.
Around campus you will find a lot of 2 hour parking. And not only do you have to move your car every 2
hours, but you have to move it to a different block.
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**Here are a few Dos and Don’ts:
 Do not block any drive ways.
 Do not park on the curb.
 If you have tandem parking, DO NOT have the rear of you car sticking out over the side walk.
 DO NOT park within 5 feet of a fire hydrant.
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Graduate residences at Charles Landing have 122 parking spaces. The cost of a parking permit, per semester,
is $300. Non-residents may purchase a permit for $450 per semester. For more parking around campus
information you can go to http://www.risd.edu/Students/Public_Safety/Parking/.
PARKING METERS
3 kinds. Coin only, credit card and coin, and multi space coin operated meters. Besides being confusing in
general, depending where you are, a quarter will get you 10 min or 15 min. With the multi-space meters, you
park, and go up to the machine to pay. After you pay, y u’ll b issu d a i k ha y u’ll
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FREE PARKING DURING CLASS
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TRAFFIC
Traffic can be heavy in and around Providence. Use the crosswalks to cross the street, but still take caution. By
law, a driver has to yield or stop if you are already crossing the street, but if you step off of the curb and just
start walking when the car is already coming toward you, then if there is an accident, it is considered your
fault.
BIKING
Providence is great for biking! And if you like hills, even better! It seems like every year, Providence is adding
more bike lanes and bike racks to make it easier for commuting. But beware of drivers! While the city has
caught up to better accommodating riders, not all drivers have gotten the memo. So BEWARE and be
CAUTIOUS!
BIKE STORES
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REI- 22 Chapel View Blvd., C a s
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AIRPORTS
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To get to campus from TF Green, (PVD):
 Head northeast on T.F. Green Airport Connector Rd
 Take the ramp onto T.F. Green Airport Connector Rd
 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-95 N/Providence and merge onto I-95 N
 Take the US-6 W/RI-10 W exit toward Downtown/Hartford Connecticut
 Take exit 22A to merge onto Memorial Blvd toward Downtown
 Turn left onto College St
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To get to campus from Logan International Airport (BOS):
 Head southeast
 Slight left
 Slight right
 Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-90 W
 Take exit 24-25 for I-93 toward S Boston
 Take exit 24 on the left for I-93
 Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-93 S
 Take exit 1 to merge onto I-95 S toward Providence Ri
 Take exit 22A-22B-22C for RI-10 W/Providence Pl toward US-6 W
 Take exit 22A to merge onto Memorial Blvd toward Downtown
 Turn left onto College St
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VISITING ACCOMMODATIONS
The Rhode Island School of Design has special relationships with hotels around the city. The Biltmore and the
Hotel Providence have reduced RISD rates. Cheaper hotels are located outside of the city, like in Seekonk
(approx. 4 miles,) however, you will need a car to visit campus. In town, most hotels are approximately a 5minute walk from campus. If you are a little more adventurous, try www.airbnb.com or
www.couchsurfer.com to book houses, apartments, rooms, couches and shared accommodations at very
reasonable rates for as little as a day at a time.
FEELING RELIGIOUS?
If Providence is known for anything, it is known for its div si y a d his y f f d
sampling a gathering spots and communities for whatever God (or not) you worship.
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Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence
541 Pawtucket Ave. Fl 2, Pawtucket
Buddhist
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The Providence Branch of Serlingpa Meditation Center
339 Ives St. Providence
(508) 979-8277
Buddhist
Society of the Evening Star
PO Box 29182, Providence
(401) 273-1176
Website: http://www.sotes.org
Paganism
Roger Williams National Memorial
282 North Main Street, Providence
(401) 521-7266
Website: http://www.nps.gov/rowi/
Interfaith
Brown University Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life
288 Faunce House, 75 Waterman Street, Providence
(401) 863-2344
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Chaplains
Interfaith
First Baptist Church in America
75 North Main Street, Providence
(401) 454-3418
Website: http://www.fbcia.org
Christianity
Zumratul Jannat Mosque
801 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
(401) 461-8452
Islam
Masjid Al-Karim, Islamic Center of Rhode Island
39 Haskins St., Providence
(401) 274-3986
Website: http://www.islamiccenterofri.org/
Islam
Vedanta Society of Providence
227 Angell Street, Providence
(401) 421-3960
Website: http://www.vedantaprov.org
Hinduism
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Providence Friends Meeting House
99 Morris Avenue, Providence
Website: http://providencefriends.org/
Quaker
PLACES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR RISD ID
There are always places to take advantage of your RISD ID, besides on campus.
Best deal: Providence Place Cinema and other theatres (even in Seekonk). Also, try your local coffee shop,
eatery, or even your grocery store. We know for a fact that Eastside Market Place gives students a 5% when
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The 2 main bars on campus for grad students are:

The Grad Bar, B w ’s Ca pus
(always bring your ID)- subterranean, dark, and divey. A perfect place for a meet up and cheap drink
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40 Charlesfield St Brown University, Providence

The Wild Colonial Tavern , next to Architecture
Great beers, darts and pool, and the best vegetarian nachos in town.
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250 South Water Street, Providence 401) 621-5644
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Off campus
Hot Club (Eastside on the water)- bring cash!
Just go. One of the best views in town, great drinks, outside seating, free popcorn, and live music. They also
have chartered rides of the Providence Harbor. Do it.
575 S Water St., Providence
Whiskey Republic (Eastside on the water)
Opened by front ma f h D pki k Mu phy’s, his is wh
view of the water.
15 S Water St., Providence
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The Avery (Westside)
18 Luongo Square, Providence
*Lily Marlenes (Westside)
If you want a great burger, the best f i s, a d h
ly Sh i p P ’b y i
w , his is h pla .
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422 Atwells Ave., Providence
*Lois Fuller (Westside)
W g f Muss ls M day $ a pla
1455 Westminster St., Providence
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*Julians (Westside)
Hands down, the best place for brunch on the weekend. Get there early for Da Bucheneer, or Jedi Mind Trick.
Have a tasty adult beverage and watch as moustached hipsters make art out of your meal. Vegan Friendly.
318 Broadway, Providence 0
0
*FOO(D) @As220 (Downcity)
They offer comforting and tasty dishes for the vegetarian, carnivore and the vegan. The restaurant is no frills,
with self-service ordering at the bar. FOO(d) is part of AS220, a non-profit community arts space in
Providence. They work with 44 local farmers & vendors to bring you the freshest and tastiest meals on the
planet. They are committed to bringing you food that is affordable, seasonal & simple.
115 Empire St., Providence (401) 831-9327
PLACES TO LISTEN TO MUSIC
Roots (Downcity)
This is where you go for fun live music any day of the week. From the open Sunday Blues Jam to Jazz on
Tu sdays, y u’ll i l h gl b wi h da i ’ usi f
Af i a, I la d, B azil, DR a d v ywh
i
between.
276 Westminster St., Providence (401) 272-7422
Nick-A-Nees (Jewelry District)
This place has been around about as anyone can remember. Gritty and grimy, i ’s a pla
beer, play shuffleboard, and bring your dog. Not a bad combo.
75 South St., Providence (401) 861-7290
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y u a g
a
Dueling Piano Bar (Jewelry District)
Just go! 2 pianos, you write down a song request, 1 player starts, you sing, the other player joins in, then
everyone battles it out for greatness. Yes, this is real.
3 Davol Square, Providence (401) 270-7828
Lupos (Downcity)
This is a beautiful old theatre. Big names, little names, old names, and new names roll through here on a
weekly basic. Beware though. This is a popular spot for the younger crowd.
79 Washington St., Providence (401) 272-5876
Dorrance (Downcity)
Come here for an expertly crafted handmade drink. This use to be the Federal Reserve Bank and swanky is the
word I would use. Sit upstairs in the balcony overlooking the first floor or actually inside the decommissioned
vault. 60 Dorrance St Providence
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Fete (Olneyville)
Venture into the belly of providence to this BEAUTIFUL music venue and bar. Big names roll through here, but
you also get the chance to get intimate with your local favorites.
103 Dike St., Providence (401) 383-1112
Bovi’s Tavern (East Providence)
Uh oh! Venture out of Providence and across the bridge to experience the legendary John Allmark 16 piece
Jazz ba d v y M day a p
A azi g d s ’ b gi
xplai i
287 Taunton Ave., East Providence (401) 434-9670
FOOD TRUCKS
Spot them around town and declare your favorite. Some offer a student discounts or RISD mealplans. Check
them out on Thay S
a d RISD’s a pus du i g lu h, G a s Squa i D w i y on Tuesdays, and in
K
dy Plaza
h daily Ou fav i , Ma a Ki ’s K a BBQ* *
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They are just that delicious).
OTHER COOL STUFF AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Burnside Park Beer Garden
Relax with this after- work music series. The popular beer garden runs from 4:30-7:00 pm with performances
from 5:30-6:30 pm. Check out a neat selection of bands from all over, play games, sip a refreshing Trinity beer,
and enjoy the heart of downtown Providence. Then head to diner and outdoor movies on Westminster Street!
Free!
Free Movies On The Block
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f l lik y u’
ally apa f h
ighb h d? C
G a ’s Squa
Thu sday Nigh s a
sundown in the summer to watch the outdoor movies put on by Tazza café. Bring a chair, and bring some
snacks. On the corner of Westminster and Union in Downcity.
Providence Flea
Inspired by the insanely popular, fun and funky Brooklyn Flea in New York, we had the idea to recreate this
urban hotspot of cool right here in our own capital city. Located on the Providence River Greenway--and now
we're creating that space for treasure hunters and vintage lovers, upcyclers and retro seekers, and anyone
else who appreciates that which is or can be recycled, reused or re-purposed. Held every Sunday through
September 25th, rain or shine, from 10 am - 4 pm with unusual finds, art, fashion, local crafts, curiosities,
furniture and more. http://www.providenceflea.com/
SHOPPING
Providence Place Mall
Providence Place Mall is an urban shopping mall in the central part of Providence, Rhode Island. It is located
near the Rhode Island State House and Providence Station and also has dining, an IMAX movie theatre. You
a ’ iss i F g a sh ppi g, di i g, walki g, a d d als,
h
ul i s i d all ha adl s h
Providence River. Open daily: 10 am -9pm, Sunday 12 pm- 6pm 1 Providence Pl., Providence
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Wickenden Street
The street is named after a rebellious British minister, William Wickenden, who had a farm on the original strip
of land comprising modern day Wickenden Street. The area was home to a large Portuguese-American
community starting in the 19th century. A popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools,
Wickenden Street has numerous independent shops, art galleries, a farmer's market, and restaurants that are
popular among local artists, professors and students. For the best coffee, we life Coffee Exchange, pancakes
at the Brickway (be prepared to wait) and for fun gifts and conversation pieces, go to the Curatorium (run by
alumni Matt Bird).
Thayer Street
Located in the College Hill neighborhood on the East Side of Providence, Thayer Street hosts independent
shops and restaurants that serve as a communal center for students and locals. Many businesses on Thayer
remain independent, such as Avon Cinema, Blue State Coffee, Rockstar Body Piercing, East Side Pockets, and
NAVA- New And Vintage Apparel with certain notable exceptions such as Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, Au Bon
Pain, Urban Outfitters, Chipotle, and CVS Pharmacy. If you want to stay up late, this is the place to be.
Wayland Square
The square and Wayland Avenue are named after Francis Wayland, a Baptist pastor and president of Brown
University. Today, the square features numerous businesses, houses of worship, and restaurants. It is also
home to the Blackstone Park and the Red Bridge, which crosses the Seekonk River. If you are looking for highend clothes, gourmet food, home décor, artisanal cheeses, salts, and oils then this is the place to be. Low on
riff raff, this is a great place for people watching at an outdoor café its very animal and family friendly. Not to
mention that this is where the Laundry Club (the only Laundromat on the Eastside) is.
Hope Street
A collection of small, locally-owned family businesses doing our thing on the beautiful East Side of Providence,
Rhode Island. If you like having leisurely mornings over fresh baked goods and chai lattes while watching
young parents push smiling babies in strollers, this is your street. Take a stroll on Hope Street to visit specialty
toy shops, find the perfect present of a locally made Rhode Island novelty, or have an unforgettable Indian
meal.
Garden City
Purchasing 500 acres, including the former Cranston Coal mine, in 1948 Italian immigrant Nazarene Melocarro
developed what became one of the first planned communities in the country.
What became the state's first suburban shopping center, this outdoor Shopping Center has been a shopping
destination of choice for five generations of Rhode Island residents. From visits with Santa to wedding photos
at the gazebo, everyone has fond memories of their trips to the shopping center.
Open daily: 10 am -8 pm, Sunday 12 pm- 6 pm 100 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Feel like venturing out a little further? Try shopping in:
 Seekonk, MM up on 195 E off exit 4
 Smithfield Crossing in North Smithfield, RI on 295 N
 Garden City in Cranston, RI off Rt. 37
 Wrentham Outlets in Wrentham, MA off 495 N
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SO YOU NEED SOME ART SUPPLIES
RISD Store
Located in the first floor of the Design Center at 30 North Main Street, the risd:store carries a wide variety of
Art Supplies, Silk Screening, Print Making Supplies, Etching Supplies, Decorative Papers, Drawing Papers,
Printing Papers Supplies, Mounting Boards, Booking Binding Supplies, etc. They also carry Office Supplies,
Digital Supplies, Film and Video, Photography, Office Supplies, Text and Trade Books, Fans, Convenience Items
etc. In addition, they have a large selection of RISD-imprinted clothing and gifts.
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-7 pm Sat & Sun, 10 am-5 pm North Main St., Providence (401) 454-6460
RISD Store 3D
The risd:store 3D stocks a wide variety of sculpture supplies as well as general hardware store items. Our
knowledgeable and dedicated staff offers a wealth of expertise to help you find what you need, or to offer
suggestions on projects. We sell sterling silver in various forms along with other jewelry supplies. Plywood,
hardwood, plexiglass, glass, and metal rod can be cut to size for next day pickup. At the risd:store 3D we do
our best to provide quality products at fair and competitive prices.
Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm Bank Building- 27 North Main Street, Providence (401) 454-6354
RISD 2ndLife
2ndlife is a non-profit student run up-cycling materials center that promotes sustainability and creativity
through the collection and redistribution of art supplies and materials back into the local Providence and RISD
community. It is sponsored by the RISD Center for Student Involvement (CSI).
Opening September 3rd: Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 6:30
204 Westminster Street, Providence. http://risdsecondlife.com/
Utrecht
Best quality discount art supplies & craft store trusted since '49 by professionals - kids. Buy your favorite
brands: Sharpie Crayola Speedball Prismacolor & more.
200 Wickenden St., Providence (401) 331-3780
Jerry’s Art o Rama
If you want mad discounts, this is the place to go. Their huge inventory of discount art supplies online and
materials up to 70% Off from the top names in the industry:
Mon- Fri: 9am- 7 pm, Sat 10 am- 6 pm, Sun 12 pm- 4 pm 14 Imperial Pl., Providence (401) 276-7007
RRIE Resources (Recycling) for RI Education
Check this place out. Go with no expectations and know that it is hit or miss. This is an organization that
gathers materials from companies that have clean fall-off, overruns, outdated stock, or seconds crowding from
warehouses or overflowing waste streams. You might find a whole barrel of aluminum plated shampoo bottle
ps, a pall
f ¼” hi k f l
a b x full f j w l y fl k d j w l y b x s Ev ything is $.40 a pound unless
otherwise marked. Always bring your ID. Wed 10-5 pm, Thurs 10-4 pm, Fri 9-1 pm , Sat 9-2 pm
Spooner Street at 95 Hathaway Center Suite 3, Providence (401)781-1521
Gladu Salvage
Gladu Wrecking and Recycling is a very unique and diverse business consisting of waste disposal, dumpsters,
salvage, and recycling. But the reason you are going is because they have over an acre filled with treasures of
all ki ds Half Sa f d a d S , a d half d fu
ha dwa s
, y u’ll fi d s
hing amazing- street signs,
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windows, furniture, millwork, bottle caps, tools, buckets of bottle caps, caskets and more! And yes, we said
caskets. 165 Poplar Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 (401) 769-9125
New England Demolition and Salvage
New England Demolition and Salvage buys and sells existing architectural building materials.
With Lots to choose from, y u’ll
away wi h s
asu s Y u’ su
fi d wha y u’ l ki g f
with hundreds of Clawfoot Bathtubs, Sinks of all kinds, Doors and Windows, Millwork, Columns, Fireplace
Mantles, Hardware, Radiators, Ironwork and many unique vintage materials
Thurs - Mon 9- 5pm or call 73 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 (508) 992-1099
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Finding the time to unwind for a RISD student is a must, and can take many forms. If you're looking for some
options outside of the usual walk or bike ride, visit the Catanzaro Student Fitness Center for dance, Pilates,
spinning, tai-chi, and yoga; or head over to the nearby Brown athletic complex where you also have access to
a swimming pool, ice skating rink, indoor and outdoor tracks and courts for tennis, squash, racquetball and
basketball. Catanzaro Student Fitness Center (RISD Gym) 30 Waterman Street (401) 454-6610
fitness@risd.edu . For hours and more information, visit csi.risd.edu/athletics/fitness-center
B w gy s i lud s: h OMAC, N ls Fi ss C
, C l a Aqua i s C
, Big l w, B a ’s Lia , a d
Emery.
You can also participate in organized sports. Student athletics groups in basketball, soccer and hockey often
compete against other art schools and highlight students' creative exuberance. For more information about
club sports and intramurals, visit: http://csi.risd.edu/athletics/sports/
Boston Sports Club
(Downcity)10 Dorrance St., Providence (401) 278-4950
(Eastside) 97 E George St., Providence (401) 351-2449
YMCA
Th y ff s ud
a s a a dis u
G a if y u’ l
and community. Bonus: Day Care while you work out.
438 Hope St., Providence (401) 521-0155
ki g f
a gy , bask ball, pi g-pong, classes, pool,
RISD HEALTH COVERAGE
All students attending RISD must have mandatory health insurance. Your insurance through RISD will be with
www.gallagherkoster.com/RISD. Students from abroad and their accompanying dependent (spouse and/or
children) must show that their health insurance coverage is the equivalent of what RISD offers in order to
wave the mandatory coverage.
Health Services provides direct care and education regarding health prevention and disease prevention.
Referrals are given to specialists in the community as needed. It does not matter what insurance you have in
order to seen in our office. We do not bill for routine sick appointments with a nurse, nurse practitioner or
doctor in our office. For up to date office hours and more information go to
http://www.risd.edu/Students/Wellness/Health_Services/
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Any student who keeps the school plan, please do the following:
Go to www.gallagherkoster.com/RISD and do the following (each school year)
1. Print your insurance card.
2. Set up a user name and password
3. Go to MY ACCOUNT and follow the directions
Insurance cards may be printed out any time you need one (you should receive one in your RISD mailbox
during the first few weeks of school in the Fall). Keep it on you at all times.
Print out the FAQ document published by Gallagher Koster. Before calling Health Services, review this
document for answers to commonly asked questions.
Print out the Insurance Plan Accident and Sickness Brochure (you will not receive a hard copy in the mail).
Refer to it often for coverage information.
If you need to see a specialist or go to the hospital or an urgent care center, you must get a written referral
from our office in order for Gallagher Koster to be able to process your claim. Even if it is after the fact, please
call us to let us know what happened so that we can write the referral for you.
Public Safety should be utilized whenever possible for emergency situations. They can be reached at
(401) 454-6666.
RI State Law requires health care workers to keep student health information confidential and can release
information with student’s signed consent only.
The major hospitals in the Providence area are linked through Lifespan. The hospitals and health centers can
be found at http://www.lifespan.org/
Th s i lud : RI H spi al, Mi ia , a d Hasb Child ’s H spi al
HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Health Services
Health Services is an ambulatory care setting and NOT primary care (i.e., we will see students for sick visits and
injuries). Students are seen on an appointment only basis. To schedule an appointment call (401) 454-6625.
Same day appointments are usually available. We suggest you program our number into your cell phone so
that you will have it when needed. If we do not answer the telephone, please leave a message and someone
will return your call to schedule an appointment. Health Services provides students clinical care and has
information available on health promotion, protection, education and disease prevention. The office also
offers referral to area medical facilities.
If you have special health needs such as monthly blood tests, allergy shots, or any injuries that limit your
mobility, discuss these with the Health Services staff. Services offered through this office are confidential and
include:


laboratory services by Roger Williams Medical Center
medical library
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




equipment for treatment
some immunizations
nutritional information
STI and HIV counseling and testing
referrals to specialists in the area
Per Rhode Island State Law, students are required to complete a Health Form and all required immunizations
prior to the first day of classes. Download the 2013-14 Health Form at:
http://www.risd.edu/Students/Wellness/Health_Services/ for details of all required immunizations. For more
information on Rhode Island State Law vaccination requirements, visit http://www.nvic.org/VaccineLaws/state-vaccine-requirements/rhodeisland.aspx
More information can be obtained from:
Department email: health@risd.edu
Website: http://risdhealthservices.wordpress.com
Tel: (401) 454-6625
Fax: (401) 454-6628
MENTAL HEALTH
FYI. Grad school at RISD is hard. And it might take a toll on your physically and mentally. While you are
encouraged to analyze, qu s i a d xa i
v y hi g, d ’ g s s u k i sid y u h ad ha i ’s ha d
come out of it. If you start feeling anxious, depressed, suicidal, sick, or manic, there is help for you. Emotional
well-b i g is ss ial p s al d v l p
a d i g al
h
a iv p
ss RISD’s Offi
f S ud
Development and Counseling Services (SDCS) provides a range of mental health services to help students
improve emotional, interpersonal, and academic functioning. SDCS provides individual and group counseling
to any matriculated undergraduate or graduate student, free of charge. Referrals to outside providers are
available when indicated.
For more detailed information regarding their services, please visit our risd.edu/counselingservices
Phone: (401) 454-6637
Fax: (401) 454-6660 Email: counserv@risd.edu
Location & Hours
Thompson House, 63 Angell Street Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
After Hours Emergencies: If there is a psychological emergency after office hours and you would like to speak
with a counselor, please call Public Safety at (401) 454-6666. Public Safety will notify the RISD on-call
counselor who will call you back.
**For immediate safety concerns for yourself or for another person, please call 911 or Public Safety at 401
454-6666.
NEED TO GO OFF CAMPUS TO DEAL WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SITUATION?
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Butler Hospital
Founded in 1844, Butler Hospital is the state's only non-profit, free-standing psychiatric hospital providing
adults, seniors and adolescents specialized assessment and treatment for all major psychiatric illnesses and
substance abuse.
345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906 (401) 455-6200
Emergencies:(401) 455-6214
RISD MAIL ROOM
Student mail boxes/service window is located in the Design Center, located at 30 North Main Street.
Package Pickup is located in the basement of the Design Center.
Hours for window service and package pickup are Monday – Friday from 11 am – 3:30 pm (hours are for
academic year, closed Saturday, Sunday and RISD holidays)
Contact Information:
Peter McMaster, Mail Services Supervisor
Tel: (401) 454-6319
Fax: (401) 454-6300
http://www.risd.edu/about/Offices/General-Offices/Mail-Services/.
Incoming Student Mail should be addressed:
Student’s Name
Rhode Island School of Design
2 College Street, Box #______
Providence, RI 02903
**Please do not ship boxes until after August 4th
Make sure that all boxes are shipped to the UPS Store. Due to limited storage facilities and volume at the start
of school if you ship directly to RISD, your boxes may be turned away.
Packages can be sent directly to students at their RISD mailbox after September 8 th.
Where are these going to be picked-up or are they delivered?
Are they sent shipping labels and instructions on how to ship?
There are 2 other small USPS branches located at 53 Broad St. in Providence (close to CIT) and at 306 Thayer St
Providence (up on the hill). These close at 5 pm during the week. However, the main USPS branch at 24
Corliss St in Providence (near Home Depot) stays open until 9 pm during the week.
STORAGE
Through our partnership with uhaul.com and movinghelp.com students can secure moving and storage
services online at the local U-Haul facility near Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Choose the services you need
Rent a self-storage unit - U-Haul is your storage place with clean, dry and secure locations, they offer the most
coverage in North America. Reserve your self storage unit near Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) today.
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Recommended U-Haul Store near Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
U-Haul Moving and Storage at North Broadway
740 N Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 434-8470
Rent a U-Haul rental truck or trailer - U-Haul is moving made easy, they have the right equipment at the
lowest cost. Your equipment reservation is guaranteed. Reserve your U-Haul rental truck or trailer at the same
location you plan to store.
Purchase boxes and packing supplies - Order online and get free shipping on orders over $25 (not available in
AK or HI) or get free in store pickup at a U-Haul location near you.
Find and hire moving labor help - Move easy. Move smart. Move now. Find safe, affordable and reliable local
moving labor services. You provide the U-Haul rental truck, we'll help you find the muscle. Hire moving labor
to load your belongings, drive your rental truck, and unload everything in to your self storage unit.
Rent a U-Box pod for moving and storage - U-Haul brings the U-Box right to you, you fill it up and we store in
our secure facility or ship your U-Box anywhere, world-wide! Use a U-Box as an alternative to renting a truck
and storage unit.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUTH + ARTS?
New Urban Arts
Founded in 1997, New Urban Arts is a nationally-recognized community arts studio for high school students
and emerging artists in Providence, Rhode Island. Our mission is to build a vital community that empowers
young people as artists and leaders to develop a creative practice they can sustain throughout their lives.
Our free, year-round out-of-school programs promote sustained mentoring relationships between urban high
school students and trained artist mentors—who, together, engage in youth leadership, risk taking,
collaboration, and self-directed learning. We are grounded in the belief that in order to fulfill the promise of
our democracy, all young people, no matter their place in society, should have the opportunity to become
more creative and independent thinkers.
705 Westminster St., Providence (401) 751-4556
City Arts
Our work is inspired by the creative process of art-making and the exploration of ideas and concepts that
shape our communities and everyday lives. As such, ¡CityArts! fosters creative thinking and expression,
promotes positive social development, engages youth in public service and community, and provides sources
of hope and inspiration—particularly for those youth who have little or no opportunity for consistent and
affordable access to quality out-of-school time programs and are limited in their exposure beyond their own
neighborhoods. At ¡CityArts!, youth are encouraged to express, create, and grow!
¡CityArts! provides classes that serve students from several Providence Public Middle Schools through the
Providence After School Alliance (PASA). Some PASA classes are offered afterschool on-site at ¡CityArts!, while
others take place in the AfterZones at each school. Students sign up for these classes through PASA, at their
school.
891 Broad Street, Providence (401) 941-0795
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As220
We, the citizens of Rhode Island, associate ourselves for the purpose of providing a local forum and home for
the arts, through the maintenance of residential and work studios, galleries, performance and educational
spaces. Exhibitions and performances in the forum will be unjuried, uncensored and open to the general
public. Our facilities and services are made available to all artists who need a place to exhibit, perform, or
create their original artwork, especially those who cannot obtain space to exhibit or perform from traditional
sources because of financial or other limitations. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (401) 831-9327
Empire Street Complex, 95-115
Empire St The Dreyfus, 93-95 Mathewson St
The Mercantile Block, 131 Washington St
PASA
PASA's mission is to expand and improve quality after-school, summer, and other expanded learning
opportunities for the youth of Providence by organizing a sustainable, public/private system that contributes
to student success and serves as a national model.
PASA has two initiatives that it collaborates with the City of Providence and the local community to build,
operate, and support: the AfterZone for middle school youth, and the Hub for high school youth. The
AfterZone and Hub are citywide systems — networks — of hands-on, community-based after-school and
expanded learning programs that reach over 1,600 young people. By working together to build a robust
network of fun learning opportunities for middle and high school youth, we can realize better academic
outcomes, healthier and happier young people, and a bright future for our city and state.
140 Broadway, Providence (401) 490-9599
MUSEUMS
 RISD Museum of Art
 Providence Children’s Mus um
 Museum in Industry, North Attleboro, MA
 Roger Williams Planetarium
 Isabella Gardner Museum
 Design Museum Boston
PARKS
 Roger Williams Park (downtown College Hill)
 Roger Williams Park (Cranston/Providence)
 Roger Williams Park (Eastside)
 Burnside Park (Downtown)
 Park (Olneyville)
 Lippet Park (Eastside)
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CHILDCARE
If you have small kids and need a place to have them cared for, Care.com is an online community connecting
families to babysitters, nannies, au pairs special needs caregivers, tutors, senior care providers, pet sitters, dog
walkers, and housekeepers.
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