Welcome to Open Enrollment 2026 – the time period where you may adjust certain benefits for January 1, 2026. This year open enrollment will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025 and end on Friday, November 14, 2025. All Open Enrollment elections and/or changes must be confirmed and submitted via Workday by Friday, November 14, 2025 and will take effect on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
View the job aid, Navigating Open Enrollment in Workday, to help you with our open enrollment process. This job is also available in Portuguese and Spanish.
Below is a schedule of events that provide opportunities for you to learn more about the 2026 benefits being offered by RISD.
Employees who would like to schedule a private consultation with Melanie Gomes, Benefits Partner, may do so using this link.
If you have any questions please contact benefits@risd.edu.