|
|
|
Portfolio Reviews: Call for Submissions Chad-Michael
Simon, a Senior Concept Artist with Root ???
Part of Accenture will be conducting virtual portfolio reviews on Wednesday,
November 19th from 1:30 pm ??? 2:30 pm for
networking and receiving feedback from an industry professional. Submission
Deadline is Noon ET, Tuesday, November 18th **READ
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!** Link to Submit Portfolio: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefOjUQ1xensNy_F3LFc5Qe-lsyG1HZwoxXyszVJhl_WuCUZQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104371169583037066083 ELIGIBILTY:
Students with skills in Concept Art. Note:
Portfolio Reviews will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. Not
everyone will be selected for a Portfolio Review. Portfolio Reviews will be
held on Zoom and are expected to last twenty minutes. It is expected that you
will be excused to attend your portfolio review and you must make arrangements
with your instructor if you are selected. You must be available to attend at
any point during the scheduled portfolio review times. REVIEWS: Those
chosen for a portfolio review will be notified via an email from the Center for
Career Services by Tuesday, November 18th by the end of the business
day with your scheduled time and information to attend your meeting. We will
also alert those not selected. Presentation: A
presentation about Chad-Michael and his journey and background as an artist,
will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, November 19th at 11:30 am. This
presentation is open to all students. ABOUT Chad-Michael Simon: Chad-Michael is a Senior Concept Artist at Root ??? Part of Accenture.
He has been listening and drawing since he was a schoolboy; head
down and doodling while his teachers spoke, managing good marks on his report
card and on the page. As luck would have it, there was a young creative company
right in his hometown. Without going to far, he could segue this pursuit of
listening and drawing into a career, all without needing to rent a moving
truck. For almost two decades, his artwork has impacted client organizations. Website:
https://www.rootinc.com/author/csimon/
|
|
Stop by the Special Collections Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Goldstein Library, this Friday for free 35 mm slides! Slides feature famous artworks from a wide range of disciplines and mediums. Be sure to bring a bag for transport! What: 35mm Slide Giveaway Where: Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center, Goldstein Library When: Friday, Nov. 21, 9am to 3pm |
|
--- COMING SOON! The Office of Public Safety is excited to announce a new safety app, which will be available to the campus community in January 2026: Ringling Safe Downloading the Ringling Safe app will allow users to stay prepared with quick and easy access to safety resources. Through the app, users can report tips to Public Safety, request a transport, notify a friend to track their walk home, receive emergency alerts, and much more. More information on timing and where to download the Ringling Safe app will be available soon at ringling.edu/ringlingsafe. Stay connected, stay informed, stay safe! For questions or more information, contact the Office of Public Safety at 941-309-4121 or email publicsafety@ringling.edu. www.ringling.edu/public-safety |
|
Center for Career Services Employer
Presentation: Virtuos **In-Person** Thursday, November
20th, 2025 11:30am-12:15pm ET Location: Academic Center, Room 207 The Center for Career Services is
excited to invite you to join us for a Presentation with Matthew Schulz, Senior Account Manager for Virtuos Games, who will be giving an In-Person presentation on Thursday,
November 20th from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm in Academic Center, Room 207. Virtuos Games has
been bridging the future of game development by sourcing the brightest global
talent in art, engineering, and game design. Matthew will be sharing all his valuable insights working for the company and his unique perspective working in the game
industry. Come and join the Center for Career Services for this special presentation. All students and
alumni are welcome. Go to: https://www.virtuosgames.com/about-us/
|
|
The Spring 2026 schedule has been released and is ready for viewing. Online Pre-registration for Spring 2026 begins:
The Spring 2026 schedule can now be viewed in Self-Service. There may be changes over the next few weeks before registration opens. You can also review your electronic academic plan in Self-Service at any time. It will update automatically as you receive grades and register for courses. You should meet with your Academic Advisor to review your academic plan and potential schedule before you complete online pre-registration. Make an appointment using this link, up to two weeks in advance: Academic Advising Appointment Scheduling The attached PDF will give you step-by-step instructions on how to add and register for courses in Self-Service. Remember: Pre-registration is when you identify the required courses you need to take in your major for Spring 2026 plus choose the electives, Liberal Arts, or Art History courses that also meet your degree requirements. It may not be your final schedule or instructor preference as course offerings may change before the semester starts. Ringling College of Art and Design guarantees that students who complete the required coursework in the prescribed order listed on your audit sheet will be assured of enrollment in all required courses for your major within the timeframe proposed for graduation. Therefore, the Registrar's Office reserves the right to revise students' schedules after pre-registration to assure that all students are enrolled in the classes they need for their major. Please note, if you are given a pre-set schedule it cannot be changed. All freshman will be pre-registered in required studio/major courses. Check Self-Service to see if there is a STOP on your account. All STOPS must be cleared before you can register. Please check with the office that placed the STOP. Academic Advising will host a Townhall zoom on November 5th at 11:30am for freshman: FAQ on how to register for classes. https://ringling-edu.zoom.us/j/94820814857 *I understand that when I register for any class at Ringling College of Art & Design I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees and charges assessed. Financial Aid is initially calculated based upon full-time enrollment. If you register for less than full-time your Financial Aid will be prorated accordingly.
|
|
Friday November 21, 2025 The Liberal Arts Lunch & Learn series concludes Friday, November 21 with the big scoop on entertainment journalism. Writer Donald Liebenson joins us for a conversation about interviewing stars, dishing on the movies, and whipping up a top-ten list. Donald Liebenson is a Chicago-based journalist who writes about film, comedy, and books for The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Vulture, Smithsonian, IndieWire and other outlets.
https://ringling-edu.zoom.us/j/94054248481?jst=2/
Questions? Contact Susan Doll at sdoll@c.ringling.edu or ipetkova@c.ringling.edu |
|
Hey everyone, We're creating a new campaign to help future students understand what truly makes Ringling "Ringling," and we'd love to hear your perspectives. We're gathering quick insights from current students about what inspired you to choose Ringling. Maybe it was your first campus visit, a class tour, or that moment when everything just clicked. Whatever it was, we want to hear about it. It's a super short survey (under 5 minutes): Take the Survey Your input will help us show future creatives that Ringling isn't just a college, it's a community where creativity comes to life. Thanks for your participation! Brallan Ramirez and the Visit Ringling Student Creative Team |
|
Emerging Service Leader- Preparing Your Application November 14th 11:30AM12:15PM Goldstein Library 113 Learn how to highlight your campus and community impact! Join us to strengthen your application, connect your service experiences to your leadership journey, and showcase your story on your resume and responses. Questions: kpriest1@ringling.edu Winter Bash November 15th 6PM-9PM Scotts Plaza Take a break from classes and get into the holiday spirit at Winter Bash! Enjoy cozy hot chocolate, holiday treats, and festive music, while making a difference in the community. Join in on hands-on service projects like painting ceramic bowls for local charities and decorating ornaments to spread a little cheer. Come relax, create, and celebrate the season of giving! Questions: kpriest1@ringling.edu https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11375605 Mural Painting at Aviva Senior Care Dates: November 16th 3-6:30pm AND November 22nd 3-6:30pm Location: Aviva Senior Care Memory Garden Join Lazarus Scholar Lucia Elizondo Collado for a fun afternoon of painting in a beautiful garden! Students can sign up for the variety of available times on Ringlink. Transportation is provided and students should meet at Greensboro gate at the designated time. Come paint and get some volunteer hours as we enjoy fun music and make art together in a comfortable garden! Questions? Contact Lucia Elizondo at lelizond@c.ringling.edu Big Cat Habitat Mural Painting Sundays -11/16 from 12-4 pm (11:30-4:30pm w/ transportation) Want to get off campus and see Big Cats? Come with RVO to paint murals on Sundays for Big Cat Habitat (BCH). Free entry to the cat sanctuary will be provided to painters. Students can RSVP to reserve their spot for transportation. Those utilizing transport should meet at Greensboro ln gate no later than 11:30 am, we will return to campus by 4:30 pm. OR students can drive themselves and meet at BCH (7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240). Don't forget to bring a water bottle and clothes you don't mind getting paint on. This project will take place outdoors on both paved and unpaved ground. Please bring sun protection and wear close-toed shoes. Questions? Contact Mads at mheflin@c.ringling.edu Projects for Peace info session November 21, 1130am-12:15pm Keating 140 As a student, you are invited to participate in submitting a Davis Project for Peace idea for possible selection! If selected, you would receive $10,000 in support of your project. This is a wonderful program made possible through the generosity of Kathryn Davis, an accomplished internationalist and philanthropist who is again committing $1 million to fund this program. This is the 17th year that Ringling College has been selected to participate. Please consider submitting a Project for consideration according to the their criteria- learn how at this presentation! Rsvp for lunch (provided) https://ringling.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10848738 Questions? Email Rachel Levey-Baker rlevey@ringling.edu Mural Painting at Aviva Senior Care November 22nd 4-7:30pm Location: Aviva Senior Care Memory Garden Join Lazarus Scholar Lucia Elizondo Collado for a fun afternoon of painting in a beautiful garden! Students can sign up for the variety of available times on Ringlink. Transportation is provided and students should meet at Greensboro gate at the designated time. Come paint and get some volunteer hours as we enjoy fun music and make art together in a comfortable garden! Questions? Contact Lucia Elizondo at lelizond@c.ringling.edu Sticker Making for Charity Art Auction November 23rd, 10-11:30 am Location: CJ Lawn RVO is partner with the SGA Sustainability Committee for the Charity Art Auction. Join us for a creative morning at the CJ Lawn as we make stickers for RVO???s Charity Art Auction, focusing on sustainability and supporting local charities! All traditional art supplies will be provided; just bring your device if you???d like to work digitally. Enjoy a cozy picnic atmosphere with friends, hot chocolate, and donuts while creating art for a good cause! Questions? Contact Ice Tarazi at itarazi@c.ringling.edu or Grace Johnson at gjohnso1@c.ringling.edu Charity Art Auction TBD - Spring Semester Donate your art to RVO???s Charity Auction to support local charities. This includes fan art or original artwork of all mediums, physical and digital. This year's theme is the Ocean. Submissions can fit this theme, but it is not required. The Art Auction will take place in the spring semester: Date TBD. You can submit your artwork here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsi8s-5yaGg0NHAzJfKb9Vv2powjbU8yiCYJSNDGuxl5sZ6g/viewform?usp=dialog Questions? Contact Ice Tarazi at itarazi@c.ringling.edu or Grace Johnson at gjohnso1@c.ringling.edu
|
|
Registration is upon us! Are you interested in earning the Author/Illustrator Certificate and developing a ready-to-pitch or launchable book project by the time you graduate? Complete the three courses listed below to earn the certificate: Illustration Electives
Creative Writing Classes
Plus:
Total Credits: 9 Already taken one or two of these courses? You can finish your certificate by enrolling in Publishing Strategies???a course that teaches you how to create a compelling book pitch and crowdfund your project. Not pursuing the certificate? No problem! You can still take Publishing Strategies on its own to learn how to crowdsource funding and develop a professional pitch package for any creative project. *IMPORTANT - You can take either writing course or either Illustration elective course. You do not need to take all graphic novel courses or all children's book courses. They can be mixed up!
Shameless Author/Illustrator Certificate Pitch Below About the Certificate This certificate is designed to help you craft and publish your comic, graphic novel, or children's book by strategically selecting Creative Writing courses and Illustration Elective courses to strengthen both your writing and illustration skills.
A brand-new third course focuses on pitching to publishers, self-publishing, self promotion, and marketing your book???giving you the tools to get your work into the world.
??? Open to ALL majors
More questions? Contact Christina Hess at chess@c.ringling.edu or your academic advisor for more info. Open to all majors....spread the word!
|
|
Center for Career Services Employer
Presentation: Root, part of Accenture **Virtual** Wednesday,
November 19th, 2025 11:30am-12:15pm ET Virtual Presentation Zoom Link:http://www.example.com/Link0
The Center for Career Services
proudly invites you to join us for a Virtual Presentation with Accenture???s Chad-Michael
Simon, Senior Concept Artist and Young Adult Novel Author, on Wednesday,
November 19th at 11:30am - 12:15pm ET. Come meet Chad-Michael Simon and listen to him share a visual chronicle of his career at
Root, part of Accenture, where strategic storytelling meets organizational
complexity. The presentation traces decades of creative evolution-from early
influences to collaborative design practices-showcasing how narrative,
metaphor, and iteration create transformative client experiences. It highlights
a culture of co-creation with a focus on the artistic mindset that sustains
such work. Along the way, Simon reflects on the importance of preserving space
for personal work-and how it nourishes the professional. Simon is also the
author of Young Adult crossover novel, Yellowstone: The Bears of
Caldera (2019) and the voice behind The Spider Who Couldn???t Hide. About Root-Part of Accenture: Root, a part of Accenture, engages, motivates, and inspires people to drive transformations and accelerate strategy activation through a combination of unique methods, storytelling, and interactive experiences. Root guides both leaders and the organization as a whole to better understand why, what, and how of business change and how each person contributes to the wider strategy. Website: www.rootinc.com
|
|
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) is thrilled to announce submissions for our first ever gallery exhibition, Under One Tree: Branching Our Paths, opening Spring 2026! This project has been a long time in the making. Under One Tree: Branching Our Paths is an homage to the Asian and Asian American experience - one rooted in hope, growth, and the stories we carry through generations. Together we ask: How do we create new pathways for generations to come? At ASA, our mission is to cultivate opportunities for connection, creativity, and community among Asian students on campus. This exhibition invites students, faculty, staff with faculty status, and alumni to share their personal journeys of growth and identity through art and storytelling - across all mediums. Selected artists will be celebrated with a special luncheon under the oak tree on the CJ Lawn, featuring cuisines from across Asia; a table full of conversation and celebration. The exhibition reception will also include a guest speaker event honoring the power of shared experience and creative expression. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
|
|
Learn about how to apply for the Projects for Peace 2026!
Friday, November 21
11:30am; Keating 140
DAVIS PROJECTS FOR PEACE - $10,000 AWARD IF SELECTED
Deadline for Submissions: January 23, 2026 INFORMATION As a student, you are invited to participate in submitting a Davis Project for Peace idea for possible selection! If selected, you would receive $10,000 in support of your project. This is a wonderful program made possible through the generosity of Kathryn Davis, an accomplished internationalist and philanthropist who is again committing $1 million to fund this program. This is the 16th year that Ringling College has been selected to participate. Please consider submitting a Project for consideration according to the following criteria. DAVIS PROJECTS FOR PEACE
https://www.middlebury.edu/projects-for-peace/summer-grants/guidance
Campus contact for More Information:
|
|
Hello Illustrators! Illustration and CDI are excited to welcome Nasrin Sheykhi to campus next week! ???? Thursday, November 20 Later that evening, join her at CDI???s Community Connections event from 6:30???8:00 PM. Nasrin is an Iranian artist whose work spans painting, cartoon, and illustration???rich with symbolism, movement, and cultural commentary. Her art explores politics, literature, music, and psychology, earning her over 40 international awards and features in major outlets, including The New York Times. the New York Times Her illustrated stories reflect her immigration journey and advocate for women???s rights in Iran???deeply personal, powerful, and beautifully told. Explore one of her Substack posts ahead of her visit: Starbucks Revolution Don???t miss this inspiring talk! - CDI and Illustration
|
|
Hello Everyone, Get ready for International Education Week (IEW) 2025! It is a week-long celebration of global culture, connection, and creativity! Join the Intercultural Club (ICC) and our amazing partners for exciting events filled with games, films, prizes, and more. Full Schedule: Saturday, Nov 15: VIP Night Club: All Around the World Monday, Nov 17: Lip Sync Battle Tuesday, Nov 18: SARAFINA! Movie Discussion Wednesday, Nov 19: Trivia Night Thursday, Nov 20: Raising Awareness! Friday, Nov 21: Project for Peace Presentation Don't miss this unforgettable week of culture, community, and celebration! Questions? See
you there,
|
|
Hello Everyone, Get ready for International Education Week (IEW) 2025! It is a week-long celebration of global culture, connection, and creativity! Join the Intercultural Club (ICC) and our amazing partners for exciting events filled with games, films, prizes, and more. Full Schedule: Saturday, Nov 15: VIP Night
Club: All Around the World Monday, Nov 17: Lip Sync
Battle Tuesday, Nov 18: SARAFINA!
Movie Discussion Wednesday, Nov 19: Trivia
Night Thursday, Nov 20: Raising
Awareness! Friday, Nov 21: Project for
Peace Presentation Don't miss this unforgettable week of culture, community, and celebration! Questions? See
you there, |
|
Fall 2025 The Student Health Center periodically asks students to complete a satisfaction survey regarding the services we provide. If you have interacted with medical services or the counseling center this fall semester, please take a few minutes to provide feedback via this anonymous survey.
*If a particular section does not apply to your experiences, please skip it.*
To open the survey, please click on the link below:
The survey will close on Monday, December 15th.
Thank you for your feedback; it is greatly appreciated! |
|
November 8, 2025
Dear Student,
This
notice is to inform you that your tuition and fees statement for the spring
semester of the 2025-2026 academic year is now available to view on the student
portal. A statement will not be mailed to your permanent
address.
This bill is based on the
assumption you will be enrolled full time. If you register as a part-time student (less than 12 credit hours) your
bill and anticipated financial aid will be adjusted.
Payment:
Online payment: Credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) and electronic
check (ACH). Please note that as of the Spring of 2026
semester, a service fee will be assessed on all credit card transactions paid
through the portal. (2.95% domestic and 4.25% international) To make your payment
online or access your student statement, log in to Self-Service at http://my.ringling.edu. Any adjustments to your account (changes
to anticipated financial aid, fees, room assignment) will be reflected on
Self-Service. Please view your student
statement frequently throughout the semester.
Checks: Personal or bank checks. Checks
should be made payable to Ringling College of Art and Design and must reflect
the student identification number to ensure proper posting.
Payment
is due by December 5, 2025. If payment
is not received by December 5, 2025, the College will assume you are not
enrolling and will cancel your
registration. If you have decided not to
enroll, please contact the Office of Advising, Records and Registration
Services.
A
late fee of 10% of the balance due or $100, whichever is greater, will be
assessed and charged to all accounts not paid by December 5, 2025.
Full
Service Payment Plan (administered by Transact/Cashnet). The Full Service Payment Plan (FSPP) provides you
the ability to finance the balance due for the semester, interest-free. Books and supplies may not be included in the FSPP contract. For more information, visit Transact
FSPP- Ringling.
Flywire Services (For International Students Only) With Flywire, you can pay online from accounts in your home country
and currency, for most of the world. Use Flywire to: ??? Pay from your home country in your home
currency for most countries. Flywire is secure, safe, and fully trusted by
Ringling College. ??? Use payment methods like bank transfer, credit
card, and e-wallet (Alipay, PayPal), all available online from your home. ??? Competitive foreign exchange rates and no
hidden fees with a Best Price Guarantee for bank transfers in your currency. ??? Track your payment anytime via the web,
Flywire mobile app, or by contacting Flywire directly. Flywire multilingual
customer support is available around the clock by phone, live chat, email, and
more. To make your payment, go to https://payment.flywire.com/pay/payment. Financial
Aid
Anticipated Financial
Aid has been deducted from your Spring charges. If you have applied for aid and it does not appear on your statement
please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@ringling.edu.
Payment is
due December 5, 2025. A stop will be placed on your student account if payment is not received by
this date. A stop may prevent you from attending classes. Please
contact the Office of Student Accounts/Bursar at billing@ringling.edu or call (941)
309-0199 if you have questions concerning your bill. The
College offices will close Friday December 19, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. for the winter
break. We will return on Monday, January
5, 2026.
Best wishes,
Office of Student Accounts/Bursar (941) 309-0199
|
|
Contribute to the
#ResilientYOU Zine! Help us Combat ???Crunch Culture??? and Highlight all of the Ways that You Can ???Care for Your Creative???
Interested in contributing? A live info session will be held Monday,
November 10, 2025 from 11:30 am -12:00 pm on Zoom: https://zoom.us/my/laurendennis
**If you are not able to attend the info session, a recording will be emailed to you if you fill out the form below.** Fill out THIS FORM to sign up for the live info session or to receive a recording!
What is the #ResilientYou Zine? A collaborative project between the Peterson
Counseling Center staff and students across campus to present creative ways
students can ???Care for Their Creative.??? The goal of this Zine is to highlight
ways students make space to care for themselves, and to combat the idea of
???crunch culture??? that occurs across campus and in the industry. Who can contribute?
Production Info:
Contributor Perks:
Questions? Email counseling@ringling.edu
|
|
Ringling Illustration Class of 2026 Illustration Gift Competition! Create an illustration for the senior class gift to celebrate your graduation year! *This is NOT the senior poster! ENTRY GUIDELINES File Specs:
Color Requirements:
Required Text Elements:
Theme:
Submission Specs:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QYtULXLdEysZ2VzBboCjHwnJD3Ylsn3A?usp=sharing
**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 VOTING DETAILS
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT & AWARD
Need inspiration? Check out attached examples from the past two years. These two designs were created under a three day deadline but YOU have sooooooo much more time! :) Good luck! Christina
|
|
Dear Ringling College Community, It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you to join me in congratulating Nathan Skiles as the incoming Inaugural Director of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. Nathan will begin this important role on January 1, 2026; he will lead our institution's efforts to expand educational access and opportunity beyond our traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs. A proud alumnus, Nathan brings nearly two decades of dedicated service to Ringling College. His journey began in Fall 2006 as the Fine Arts Technician/Faculty. His diverse institutional experience includes time in our IT department from Spring 2007 to Fall 2010, before returning to Fine Arts faculty in Fall 2010-a transition that also marked the beginning of his transformative work with our PreCollege program. For the past 15 years, Nathan has been instrumental in shaping PreCollege programming alongside his co-coordinator, Marty Murphy. Together, they re-envisioned the summer program to align with the institution's first-year redesign, delivering foundational skill building through the unique lens of diverse departmental perspectives. Nathan's particular passion lies in the mini-workshops-flexible, cross-disciplinary experiences that enable prospective student artists and designers to explore their creativity with enthusiasm and ambition. His dedication to fostering that exploratory spirit has made these workshops a standout feature of our summer programming. Nathan's commitment to education is rooted in three guiding principles: providing students with access to tools and techniques, exposure to diverse ideas and perspectives, and opportunity to share their work with the world. As he eloquently expresses, "The importance of these guiding principles is just as relevant to prospective and continuing students as they are to our four-year degree students and is essential to growing and maintaining our creative community." This philosophy will serve as a cornerstone for his leadership in Continuing and Professional Studies. Nathan's connection to Ringling runs remarkably deep. As a young child visiting Disney World, he approached an artist giving a tour of their animation studio seeking career advice. The artist handed him a business card with one word written on the back: "Ringling." Though his artistic interests evolved over the years, Nathan never forgot that moment. He made the choice to attend Ringling at a very young age-a choice he has never regretted and celebrates today. On a personal note, Nathan embodies the creative life he champions for his students. From his personal studio practice to the custom-designed furniture and handmade objects throughout his home, he believes in living creatively in all facets of life. His mantra is simple yet powerful: "Make, make, make!" This commitment to craft has been an enabling force throughout his journey, inspiring both his work and the students he mentors. As Nathan steps into this expanded leadership role, he brings not only his extensive institutional knowledge and educational vision but also his unwavering belief in the power of creative community. His work will ensure that Ringling continues to serve as a beacon of artistic excellence and accessibility for learners at every stage of their creative journey. We thank Jeff Schwartz, our AVPAA and Dean of Undergraduate Studies for providing leadership this fall for Continuing Studies as we work through the restructuring of this important area. Please join me in welcoming Nathan to this vital role as he opens new pathways for lifelong learning and professional development at Ringling College! Sincerely, Tiffany HolmesVice President for Academic Affairs she/her/hers |
