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Since 1917, PC has taken pride in being a Catholic and Dominican institution of higher education — one for those who seek truth, celebrate the relationship between faith and reason, and pursue these values in a loving, diverse, and inclusive community.

Biochemistry

The bachelor of science program in biochemistry combines the chemistry courses required for the bachelor of arts in chemistry program with selected courses in biology

Liturgical Music

The major in Liturgical Music at Providence College is inherently a portrayal of interdisciplinarity drawing from both theology and music.

Classical Languages

Students will take at least four courses in ancient Greek and/or Latin and two electives offered through the History and

Classical History and Cultures

As the original interdisciplinary field of study, students approach Classics through a range of courses and interests – archaeology, art,

Middle East Studies

The minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to questions related to the cultural, political, economic, and religious contexts of Middle Eastern

Data Science

This multidisciplinary field uses scientific inference and mathematical algorithms to extract meaningful knowledge and insights from a large amount of

Catholic Studies

The Catholic Studies major is a perfect choice for those seeking an interdisciplinary education animated by the Catholic intellectual tradition

Spanish Minor for the Health Professions

The Spanish Minor for the Health Professions consists of 18 credits, which include an internship that can be conducted locally

Individualized Studies

Students in good academic standing who wish to pursue a course of study not defined in any of the established

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The program combines the structure of a coordinated nucleus

Neuroscience

As a neuroscience major at PC, students use multiple approaches and perspectives to think critically, creatively, and flexibility about the

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will provide a rigorous academic curriculum that encompasses theoretical and clinical coursework

Interested in literature, poetry, or journalism? Then, our Writing minor is for you. The dynamic, 18-credit minor complements nearly every

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing major offers a rich mix of creative writing and literature courses that provides students the rare opportunity

Health Sciences

Health Sciences is a diverse area of study involving a variety of disciplines that contribute to the science and practice

Catholic Humanities

The minor in Catholic Humanities, administered by the Humanities Program, provides a strong foundation in the interdisciplinary study of the

Communication

The Communication minor will help prepare you to be successful in a wide range of careers, including graphic design, commercial

Music Technology and Production

Music Technology and Production is a specialized major where you will learn how to produce professional-quality music, as well as

Women’s and Gender Studies

The women’s and gender studies program is a rigorous and interdisciplinary program that places women’s lives, perspectives, and experiences at

The theology department at Providence College draws upon sacred scripture and the Church’s tradition in pursuing scholarly, theological inquiry “from

Musical Theatre

This concentration requires course work in music, acting, and dance combined with many performance opportunities.

For the theatre major, the core of the developmental process is a production-centered experience combined with an interdisciplinary classroom experience

Majoring in a foreign language is much more than just learning a foreign language. Our majors and minors become proficient

Anthropology

Using a broad approach, anthropological studies range from the local to the global, from everyday life, to special events—all aspects

Through active, engaged learning and student participation, sociology students are challenged to approach their world critically and to achieve a

Social Work

Our nationally accredited program offers a distinctly personal touch, with small class sizes, collaborative research, and individualized advising by the

Social Science

The social science major offers a highly interdisciplinary curriculum coupled with an incredible amount of flexibility — providing the opportunity

Secondary Education

We offer students interested in high school teaching careers a bachelor’s program that leads to certification in the areas of

Public and Community Service Studies

The Public and Community Service Studies (PSP) program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on solving real-world problems. PSP students work

Our program is designed to provide not only a thorough and sound foundation in the principles of the discipline, but

Political Science

Students who major in political science at Providence College examine politics in a variety of contexts and from a variety

The department offers a cross-disciplinary program in applied physics that combines the traditional physics program with courses in systems science.

Philosophy is about the big questions — questions about reality, the mind, and language; about knowledge, experience, and science; about

The Department of Music at Providence College boasts one of the most comprehensive training programs for singers and instrumentalists at

Mathematics

We offer two majors: a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Mathematics/Secondary Education. The mathematics/secondary education degree has all

Success in marketing requires quantitative and qualitative skills. Our program is designed to develop both through a broad-based business curriculum.

Business leaders are increasingly looking for college graduates not only with a background in core management courses but also with

Latin American and Latina/o Studies

The Latin American and Latina/o Studies minor at Providence College offers you an opportunity to select courses from a range

The Humanities Program offers a highly individualized interdisciplinary plan of study that is focused on the liberal arts. Emphasis is

History majors learn to analyze and assess evidence, raise important questions, communicate ideas clearly, and develop sound arguments with excellent

Health Policy and Management

We offer a unique training ground for those who will lead in the development of healthier communities through professional practice,

Global Studies

Global Studies combines many disciplines in support of a single goal: to make the world a better place. Our department was

Our finance degree program covers the traditional areas of finance — corporate financial management, investment analysis, and financial institutions and

Students in the program will study film history, theory, criticism, and filmmaking, through both academic and studio courses. 

The English major allows students to read, study, and write about literature written in English, from the Middle Ages to

Engineering (3+2)

The most popular program is the 3+2 plan in which a student spends three years in a pre-engineering curriculum at

Elementary/Special Education

Our program is one of the few in New England that provides dual certification in elementary (grades 1 – 6)

A successful and impactful career in economics today requires much more than knowledge of economics; it requires that we go

The Dance minor is designed to give students a foundation in dance technique, composition, history, and criticism.

Computer Science

The computer science major at PC provides students with the knowledge of networks, databases, operating and numerical methods of solving

Studying the wellspring of Western thinking gives them a wider perspective and deeper understanding of the problems and opportunities that

Chemistry is the “central science” — it’s the air, the oceans, the earth. Chemistry is a foundational scientific discipline that

Business Innovation

The Business and Innovation minor at Providence College combines the best of a liberal arts education with contemporary courses in

Black Studies

Our program offers a strong grounding in the African-American community’s past and present. We study the unique cultures, collective experiences,

The goal of the biology curriculum is to make students aware of the structure, function, and evolution of life as

Asian and Asian American Studies

Asian and Asian American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor program, offering students the opportunity to pursue special topics within the

Art History

The program in art history emphasizes the historical, cultural, and formal contexts of art and visual culture, preparing students for graduate study

The studio art program stresses a strong foundation in the fine arts, as well as the liberal arts, on which to build

American Studies

Our American Studies Program allows you to learn about and examine the American experience through many lenses — art, literature,

Accountancy

Our nationally recognized accountancy program teaches more than just “the math.” Our program provides a strong foundation in accountancy knowledge,

Happy, Happy Graduation

Author and happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., will address the Class of 2024 at Commencement on May 19.

Life in black and white

Experience the sights and sounds of Providence College as students walk you through a day on campus.

Every major, every career

Award-winning Chirico Career Center helps students prepare for meaningful careers years before graduation.

At the Center

PC’s Personal Counseling Center supports student wellness with licensed clinical support at no additional cost.

Rev. Simon Teller, O.P.

Praise, bless, post.

Meet Father Simon, a viral Instagrammer who will be PC’s new chaplain.

Program Builder

Attendance at women’s home basketball games has doubled under head coach Erin Batth.

Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D.

Analytics ace.

Finance professor Jonathan Jackson directs PC’s graduate program in business analytics.

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Office of Admission Phone: 401.865.2535 Toll-Free: 800.721.6444 Location: Harkins Hall 103

The admission requirements and procedures are designed to help the College select those applicants best qualified to benefit from the educational opportunities at Providence College. The College welcomes applicants who evidence thorough scholastic preparation, good character, intellectual curiosity, and motivational purpose both in and outside of school. Submission of standardized test scores is optional for students applying for admission.

Admission to Providence College is competitive. Entering classes consist of approximately 1,125 students selected from a pool that averages over 11,000 applicants. In general, all applicants are encouraged to broaden their reading outside of class and to take every opportunity to develop their competence in writing. Applicants who cannot demonstrate competence in written English will be at a distinct disadvantage in the competition for admission.

First-Year Admission Requirements

1. Application and Notification Applicants to Providence College must complete the Common Application and forms, and submit the $65 application fee. Students have the option of paying the application fee by credit card or by e-check. Applicants who require an application fee waiver may petition for one through their college advisor. The application deadlines for enrollment in the fall semester are as follows:

Applicants must submit a non-refundable commitment deposit before the designated deadline to confirm enrollment. Late applicants for any deadline will be considered on the basis of availability of classroom and residence hall space.

Providence College provides updates during the course of the admission process to applicants via e-mail. Therefore, it is important that applicants provide the College with an e-mail address that will be active throughout the application process.

2. Secondary School Report The college advisor’s assessment of the applicant’s character and accomplishments, and an official transcript of the secondary school record, should be forwarded to the College by the appropriate date indicated above; the secondary school transcript should consist of courses of a substantive college-preparatory nature. Individual cases may vary, but it is highly recommended that at a minimum an applicant complete four years of English, four years of mathematics, three years of social studies, three years of one world language, and three years of science, with at least two laboratory courses. Students who are most successful have completed four years of the five core subjects (English, mathematics, science, history, and world language), and have challenged themselves by selecting and completing honors and advanced placement courses offered at their high school. Applicants planning to major in the disciplines of science or mathematics will be at a distinct disadvantage if they have not taken four years of math and science during their high school studies. Students considering a major in the sciences should complete at least pre-calculus, and preferably calculus, at an advanced level along with four years of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics, and another upper-level lab science. Students who declare a major in the School of Business must complete pre-calculus as a prerequisite to enter as a business major.

3. Recommendations Applicants may send additional optional letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, or someone who knows them well.

4. SAT or ACT Examinations Submission of standardized test scores is optional. The review for admission at Providence College focuses on the applicant’s high-school performance, involvement, recommendations, and other application materials, rather than standardized test results. The applicant, therefore, may decide whether or not to submit standardized test results with other application materials. Applicants who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores will not be penalized in the review for admission. While submission of SAT or ACT test scores are not required for admission to the College, students who declare teacher education majors are required by the state of Rhode Island to pass the SAT or ACT at a specific level in order to be eligible for state certification upon completion of their degree. For additional information and test requirements please visit Education Programs   . For additional details about the test-optional policy please visit  https://admission.providence.edu/apply/standardized-testing/ .

5. Academic and Disciplinary Standing Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at their current institution. Providence College reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if we learn of behavior that brings into question an admitted student’s honesty, maturity, or good moral character, or that would otherwise have caused us to not have extended an offer of admission.

6. Campus Visits Applicants are encouraged to visit Providence College for a personal interview, an individual day visit, Information Session, and/or a student-guided tour before or after they apply for admission. Please contact the Office of Admission at 401.865.2535 or click here for further information or to register for a campus visit.

Early Decision

Students who have identified Providence College as their first choice may apply at our Early Decision deadlines of November 1 (Early Decision I) or January 15 (Early Decision II). Early Decision is a binding agreement, which means that students who are admitted to the College through this program are expected to withdraw their applications to all other colleges and attend Providence College. Students who have previously applied Early Action and are still being considered for admission have the option to change to Early Decision II by January 15.

Early Decision I applicants will receive one of three decisions: they may be admitted to PC, or they may be deferred, or they may be denied admission. Students who are deferred will be released from the Early Decision agreement and will be reconsidered in March. A deny at the Early Decision stage is a final decision, and students who are denied are not eligible to reapply at the Regular Decision deadline.

Early Decision II applicants may be admitted, they may be placed on the waitlist or they may be denied admission. All students who are placed on the waitlist are released from the Early Decision agreement. Those who opt to remain on the waitlist will receive regular waitlist updates via email as the admission office assesses enrollment goals. A deny at the Early Decision II stage is a final decision.

Early Action

Well-qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as Early Action candidates in order to receive notification of a decision by early January. To be considered under this program, applications must be received by November 1. Early Action decisions are based on school records at the end of the junior year, senior-year course schedule, and SAT or ACT test results if submitted, in addition to the other pieces of the Common Application.

The Committee on Admission will respond to applicants not accepted under the Early Action Program in the following manner:

• Those for whom a favorable decision may still be possible will be deferred to the regular applicant group to be reconsidered in March. If Providence College emerges as a top choice, students who are deferred in the Early Action pool may change to Early Decision II by January 15.
• Remaining applicants will be notified of a final negative decision immediately, an approach which benefits those applicants who might wish to pursue alternative application plans. Applicants who are denied admission at the Early Action stage may not reapply at Regular Decision or change to Early Decision II.

Regular Decision

Applying at the Regular Decision deadline is an opportunity for students to present a more complete application to the Committee on Admission. Students who would like the Committee to consider their first semester or trimester in the senior year as part of the application, or test scores taken after the early deadlines, are encouraged to apply at the Regular Decision deadline. Regular Decision applicants will receive one of three decisions; they may be admitted, placed on the waitlist, or they may be denied admission. Students who opt to remain on the waitlist will receive regular waitlist updates via e-mail as the admission office assesses enrollment goals.

For information about merit scholarships, financial aid, and need-based scholarships please reference the Financial Aid and Scholarships    section of the catalog.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have earned at least 9 transferable credits after graduating from high school may apply for admission as a transfer student. Students who earned an associate’s degree in a dual enrollment program while simultaneously earning a high school diploma must apply as first-year students. Transfer applicants are encouraged to achieve a B average in their prior college work. Transfer credit toward undergraduate degrees will be granted for approved academic work with a grade of C or better at a fully accredited institution. Providence College does not enroll under any status a student who is not in good academic and disciplinary standing at a previous institution. Students seeking admission from two-year colleges and who have graduated from high school are normally encouraged to complete requirements for the associate degree prior to transfer but are not required to do so. All students who have earned a GED are required to complete an associate degree to be eligible to apply for transfer. Applicants who had applied to Providence College as a first-year student, but were not granted admission, are required to complete one full year of college course work in a full-time status before reapplying as a transfer student.

1. Application Students who wish to apply for transfer to Providence College must complete the Common Application and forms for Transfer Students, and submit the $65 application fee. The transfer application fee will be waived for transfer applicants who applied to the College in the past. Students have the option of paying the application fee by credit card or by e-check. Applicants who require an application fee waiver may petition for one through their guidance or college counselor.

The transfer application deadlines are April 1 for candidates seeking admission to the fall semester and December 1 for candidates seeking admission to the spring semester. Adherence to these deadlines allows full consideration by the Committee on Admission, evaluation of course work for transfer credit, and a review for campus housing and financial aid. Late applications for any deadline will be considered on the basis of availability of classroom and residence hall space.

2. College Report The College Report may be found at  www.commonapp.org . Transfer applicants must print the form and submit it to the college official who has access to academic and disciplinary records at the current or most recently attended college. The completed form should then be sent to Providence College. Providence College will not review an application without this report.

Transfer applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at their current institution. Providence College reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if we learn of behavior that brings into question an admitted student’s honesty, maturity, or good moral character, or that would otherwise have caused us to not have extended an offer of admission.

3. Official Transcripts Transfer applicants must request that the final official high school transcript and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended be sent to Providence College. If transfer applicants have course work in progress at the time of application, a transcript that documents all course work completed to date should be sent.

4. Personal Statement The essay will be used to evaluate writing skills and to learn student intentions for entering the transfer process.

5. Recommendations Transfer applicants are welcome to submit letters of recommendation; however, they are optional.

6. Syllabi Students are required to send class syllabi to [email protected] for transfer credit evaluation. The evaluation must be completed before an admission decision.

7. Notification Transfer applicants for the spring semester receive notification on a rolling basis two to four weeks after receipt of the completed application beginning November 1. Candidates for the fall semester receive notification beginning mid to late April. After that, notification will be sent four weeks after all application materials are received.

8. SAT or ACT Examinations Submission of standardized test scores is optional. The academic review for transfer admission at Providence College focuses on the applicant’s high school and college-level performance, essay, disciplinary standing, and recommendations, if submitted, rather than standardized test results. The applicant, therefore, may decide whether or not to submit standardized test results with other application materials. Students who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores will not be penalized in the review for admission. While submission of SAT or ACT test scores are not required for admission to the College, students who declare teacher education majors are required by the state of Rhode Island to pass the SAT or ACT at a specific level in order to be eligible for state certification upon completion of their degree. For additional information and test requirements please visit Education Programs   . For additional details about the test-optional policy please visit  https://admission.providence.edu/apply/standardized-testing/ .

Transfer Credit

Students who have earned at least 9 transferrable credits after graduating from high school may apply for admission as a transfer student. Students who earned an associate’s degree in a dual enrollment program while simultaneously earning a high school diploma must apply as first-year students.

A maximum of 60 hours of transfer credit may be accepted toward the undergraduate degree. Students who have earned 60 credits through transfer course work may enroll in additional transfer courses (e.g. a summer course) only with approval from the Associate Provost for Academic Policy and Mission Support. To be eligible for a degree, transfer students must complete the final two years in full-time attendance at Providence College and earn at least 50 percent of their major credits with Providence College course work.

Ordinarily, the College accepts transfer credits for courses taken at another accredited institution in which students have earned grades of “C” or better; however, grades received in course work completed at other institutions are not computed in a student’s grade point average at Providence College. Only grades earned at Providence College (including the School of Continuing Education) or through its approved affiliate semester programs are computed in the student’s grade point average.

Relevant information regarding course work from other institutions (e.g., course descriptions and/or syllabi) is reviewed by the appropriate academic department or program to determine existing Providence College course equivalents if any. Approved transfer courses are identified on the College’s transcripts with the Providence College course equivalent. In the event that an exact match in the College’s curriculum does not exist, the College may award elective credit.

Applicants accepted as transfer students are responsible for understanding how their transfer credits fit into their academic program requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or the Student Success Center if they have questions regarding the applicability of transfer course work toward their degree.

After initial matriculation at Providence College, students may seek permission to enroll in courses at other institutions in fulfillment of their major, minor, or certificate program requirements. Written authorization from the Student Success Center is required in advance of any such enrollment. Credits earned at other institutions through summer school or intersession courses may be approved only for the purpose of rectifying deficiencies in credit hours earned or fulfilling specific program requirements as authorized, not for the purpose of accelerating the advancement of graduation class year status.

Students who have earned transfer credits with specific Providence College equivalencies may not enroll in the same course and receive additional credit. In adherence to the College’s course-repeat policy (see Office of the Registrar   ), credits may only be earned for the most recent course attempt. Thus, the original transfer credit will remain on the official transcript, but may not be counted toward the student’s earned credit hours or grade point average.

Official transcripts listing all transfer coursework from the accredited institutions must be forwarded to the Office of Admission.

College credits earned through advanced placement or dual enrollment while in high school will be noted as such on the academic record following appropriate approval by the Associate Provost for Academic Policy and Mission Support.

Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/High School-College Dual Enrollment/A-Levels: Cambridge International Exams

The College participates in the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who demonstrate superior performance in the Advanced Placement Examination (a score of 4 or 5) will be awarded Advanced Placement credit. See the Advanced Placement (AP) Equivalency Chart    for more specific information concerning the placement of AP courses within the academic program.

Providence College recognizes credit earned through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Chart   , an internationally recognized curriculum and examination program. Of the two IB examination levels (Higher Level and Standard Level), the College recognizes the Higher Level examinations where a score of 5, 6, or 7 has been achieved. Each successfully passed examination in the Higher Level of the IB program will earn three credits. Official documentation of each successfully completed examination with the conditions noted must be submitted to the Office of Admission prior to a student’s matriculation at the College.

Students who successfully complete dual enrollment courses at accredited institutions should submit an official college transcript to the Office of Admission by August 1. Credit for dual enrollment courses is ordinarily not awarded for courses required for high school graduation. Students taught college-level courses by high school faculty are not eligible for credit in those courses, but are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examinations in order to be considered for credit. To be eligible for dual-enrolled credit, courses must be taken on the college campus and/or taught by a college or university faculty member of record. The Office of the Provost reserves the right to determine whether courses are taken from a college or university by incoming students while in high school may be accepted as transfer credits. Final approval of dual enrollment course credits will be made by the associate provost for academic policy and mission support. Students who wish to obtain academic credit for dual enrollment courses should plan to meet with the associate provost during their first semester at Providence College.

Providence College accepts select University of Cambridge International Advanced Level examinations. Students earning grades of A, B, or C on the A-Level exams may be eligible to earn transfer credit. A-Level exams will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic department or designee. Providence College will not award transfer credit for AS or O-level exams. An official transcript with the course syllabi should be sent to the Office of Admission for review.

Students who are granted Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual enrollment, or A-Levels: Cambridge International Exams credit are still required to complete the College’s full-time, eight-semester requirement. (See Academic Policies   , General Degree Requirements, Number 6.)

International Students & Scholars

Applications from international students are considered for full-time degree programs beginning in the fall semester. International students must take necessary steps to assure that a complete application including official transcripts, official test scores, letters of recommendation, certificate of finances, and the PC supplement are forwarded to the Office of Admission by the designated deadlines. Transcripts from non-English-speaking countries must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

While individual circumstances may vary, international students whose native language is not English are normally expected to present results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). For information regarding administration of these exams, please contact the coordinator of international admission in the Office of Admission.

Providence College provides academic merit-based, athletic scholarships, and a limited amount of need-based financial assistance to international students each year. Merit-based scholarships are awarded by the Committee on Scholarships to students whose application for admission displays outstanding academic credentials. 

Students seeking consideration for need-based financial assistance are required to submit the CSS Profile along with all supporting bank statements (no more than 3 months old) at the time they apply for admission. Candidates will be considered for admission and institutional need-based financial assistance based upon a review of the academic qualifications, financial need, and availability of student aid resources.

Please note that international students who do not plan to apply for need-based financial assistance are still required to submit the International Student Certification of Finances form and supporting bank statements with their application for admission. Providence College utilizes a need-aware admission policy for international students. Those students who demonstrate that they can afford the cost of attendance will be given preference in the evaluation process.

Providence College is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State to enroll non-immigrant students. Admitted undergraduate international applicants are issued an F-1 student visa for study at the College. In order to be issued an F-1 visa, admitted international applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: letter of admission to the College, evidence of financial funds to support all educational and living expenses in the U.S., payment of the I-901 SEVIS fee, evidence of English proficiency, and possession of the Form I-20. The Form I-20 is issued by Providence College and mailed to the student once Providence College receives the Enrollment Reservation Form and other necessary financial documentation. The student must have the Form I-20 prior to making the consular appointment to receive the visa stamp.

International students are required to have obtained appropriate immigration status from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services prior to the start of school.

The Director of International Student Success in the Center for Global Education, and the Student Success Center provide advising services to international students and visiting scholars with respect to immigration and visa matters, work permission, orientation, cultural adjustment, and personal concerns. The Directors serve as a liaison for international students with other campus offices, faculty, and administrative staff, and sponsors various social and cultural activities throughout the year. A mandatory Welcome Program is held prior to the start of the Fall semester to help new incoming international students with cultural and social integration to the U.S. and to the academic expectations of Providence College.

Admission for Home-Schooled Students

Providence College welcomes applications from individuals who have proof of graduation from a home-schooled program. As with the requirements for applicants from public or private schools, the submission of standardized test scores is optional.

If home-schooled applicants follow a prescribed curriculum, evidence of course work completed will need to be submitted. If not associated with a particular program or institution, the applicant is encouraged to submit a descriptive résumé that outlines the student’s high school work, level of challenge, and depth and breadth of curriculum.

Please note that all home-schooled students are required to have an interview either in person, via phone, or skype. For additional information please visit https://admission.providence.edu/apply/home-schooled-students/ .

Early Admission

Although the College believes that most students benefit from four years of secondary education, early admission may be approved for outstanding candidates who have completed less than the traditional sequence of requirements. Students who will have demonstrated superior achievement upon completion of three years of secondary education and who have exhausted the advanced courses in their secondary school program may apply for early admission in the same manner as those students who will have completed four years of secondary education before enrolling at Providence College. In addition, early admission applicants must be recommended by their high school principal or guidance counselor on the basis of academic potential and emotional maturity. An admission interview is required.

Deferred Enrollment

It is possible for admitted students to defer enrollment for up to one year. Students wishing to defer admission should contact the Office of Admission before August 1. Students whose requests are approved will be informed that they may not enroll in a post-graduate program or as a matriculated student at another institution. During the deferral year, however, students may earn a maximum of eight college credits. For purposes of determining whether credits taken during the deferral year may be counted among the credits required to graduate from Providence College, our Transfer Credit Policy  will apply. 

Students granted a deferral still are expected to submit the non-refundable enrollment fee by the appropriate deadline to secure their place in the class, and (if applicable) their merit scholarship, for the following academic year. It is important to note that financial aid packages may also be modified for the following academic year. Students must re-apply each year for need-based financial aid and submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA by the deadlines published on our website.

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Students who voluntarily withdraw from the College and who wish to reapply for admission should begin the process by contacting the Student Success Center. For additional information, please refer to the Academic Policies    section of this catalog. Students who are dismissed for academic reasons may petition the Committee on Academic Status for reinstatement to the College as outlined in the Academic Policies    section of this catalog.

Non-Degree/Special Student Status

Special student status is reserved for those persons who are not baccalaureate degree candidates at the College but who wish to select one or more courses for academic credit for which they are qualified and can demonstrate special need. One must have held a high school diploma for at least two years to be eligible to apply. Applicants from other colleges and universities must present evidence of good academic and disciplinary standing. Attendance at Providence College as a special student is on a non-degree, non-matriculated status only. Special students are not eligible for campus housing or financial aid. Enrollment is normally for one semester only. A maximum of 12 credits earned in special student status may be applied toward degree requirements.

Applications for consideration as a special student are available from the Office of Admission. Applications and supporting credentials should be submitted by August 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.

Veterans’ Deployment and Readmission Policy

Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, a student who is called to active duty in the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard or Reserve for a period of more than 30 days is entitled to re-enroll in the same program, with the same enrollment status, number of credits, and academic standing as when they were last in attendance at Providence College.

Readmission is allowed provided the student meets the following requirements:

• the cumulative length of the student’s absences from the college because of service on active duty does not exceed five years (which period may be extended in certain cases, as provided by statute);
• the student notifies the college upon completion of service that they intend to re-enroll at the college; and
• the student has not been discharged from the Armed Forces with a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge.

Providence College Galleries is free & open to the public.

212 Huxley Avenue Providence, RI 02918

Providence College Galleries has two locations to visit: Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery at Hunt-Cavanagh Hall Reilly Gallery at the Smith Center for the Arts

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Reilly Gallery at the Smith Center for the Arts

Monday–Saturday 11:00am–6:00pm

Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery at Hunt-Cavanagh Hall

Monday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm

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PCG’s Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery at Hunt-Cavanagh Hall and Reilly Gallery at the Smith Center for the Arts are both located on the East side of Providence College’s campus. Please find a campus map here , and note that public safety officers at the Huxley Avenue Gate can guide visitors to the galleries upon entry into campus.

Accessible parking is to the East of each building. Additional parking near the buildings is limited; however, unlimited parking is available in the Anderson Stadium Parking Garage located to the West of the Huxley Avenue Gate entrance. Walking between parking and the galleries takes approximately 5-7 minutes.

Providence College Galleries’ collection is open to the public by appointment only. To schedule a guided tour of select collection artworks or an appointment to see specific artwork(s), please email [email protected] .

Accessibility

Providence College Galleries is a place for all visitors to enjoy, learn, and be inspired. We strive to provide services and accommodations for anyone who needs assistance. The galleries are accessible by wheelchair; however, the doors and elevator in Hunt-Cavanagh Hall are cumbersome. We encourage visitors with wheelchairs to call or email ahead so that we may assist with door and elevator operation. If you have any particular concerns or would like to inquire about accommodations, please call 401.865.2400 or email [email protected] .

• Visitors may not touch the artworks.
• Visitors age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Note that the galleries and collection sometimes display artwork with adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Contact [email protected] in advance with any concerns.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries.
• Backpacks may not be worn in the galleries. We request you leave them at the galleries entrances
• Photos are allowed in the galleries (no flash photography, please—it’s damaging to the art) for your personal, non-commercial use. Want to share your visit? Tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @pcgalleries #pcgalleries. Occasionally, photography will not be allowed and a notice will be posted.
• Video cameras and tripods require advanced permission. Contact [email protected] if you would like to record video in the galleries or have other special photography requests.

For information concerning permission to publish or to request photographing works in the galleries and collection, contact  [email protected] .

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Having attended other MBA info sessions in the past,  I was very impressed with the information covered, the materials/brochures, and overall format/structure of the event. I also really enjoyed the information about the design of the new building.  The facility will be a great asset to the business school and its students. The best part was networking and meeting prospective students and alumni of the program.

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Directions to Campus From Fall River, New Bedford, and Cape Cod

​Take I-195 West to I-95 North, to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Immediately keep right toward Route 44/State Offices. At the traffic light, turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, bear right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The main gate of the campus will be on your right.​

From Boston and Points North

Follow I-95 South to Rhode Island Exit 23 (Charles Street). Proceed right onto Charles Street and go 0.2 miles to the first light at Admiral Street. Take a left onto Admiral Street and proceed approximately 1.2 miles to the third light at River Avenue. Take a left onto River Avenue to the next light (0.4 miles) at Eaton Street. The main gate of the campus will be on your left.

From T.F. Green Airport (PVD), Southern Connecticut, New York City & Points South

Take I-95 North to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Immediately keep right toward Route 44/State Offices. At the traffic light, turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, bear right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The main gate of the campus will be on your right.

From Albany and Western Massachusetts using I-90

Take I-90 East to Exit 10A (Worcester / Providence, Routes 146/20) which will lead you to Route 146 South (Providence). For almost an hour, follow Route 146 South into Providence, RI, to the Admiral Street exit. Take a right onto Admiral Street and proceed approximately 1.1 miles to the second light at River Avenue. Take a left onto River Avenue to the next light (0.4 miles) at Eaton Street. The main gate of the campus will be on your left.

From Hartford and Central Connecticut

Take I-84 to Route 2 East. Follow Route 2 East to Norwich, CT and then take I-395 North. Proceed along I-395 North to Route 6 East. Take Route 6 East into Johnston, RI. Proceed along Route 6 East to Route 10 North. Take I-95 North to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Immediately keep right toward Route 44/State Offices. At the traffic light, turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, bear right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The main gate of the campus will be on your right.

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Take a right from the main gate at River Avenue and proceed to Admiral Street. Take a right at the first traffic light until you reach Huxley Avenue. Take a right onto Huxley Avenue and proceed to the campus gate. Use ​212 Huxley Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 for GPS or online map programs.

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Take a left from the main gate at River Avenue onto Eaton Street and proceed east. The campus is on your left. Continue straight through the traffic light at Huxley Avenue. The Eaton Street Gate is a short distance ahead on your left, just beyond the Smith Center for the Arts. Use 63 Eaton Street, Providence, RI 02908, for GPS or online map programs.​​

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2024/25 Academic Year

The Housing Selection process takes place in the spring for the upcoming academic year. In order to participate in Housing Selection, students must submit a Housing Application, and, if desired, form Roommate Groups. Please see below for more details about this year’s process.

All Class of 2027 students must reside on campus or be approved for Commuter Status (commuting from the home of a parent or guardian).

Class of 2026 students must reside on campus or be approved for Commuter Status (commuting from the home of a parent or guardian) unless they have received permission from the Office of Residence Life to reside off campus. Students should not sign leases unless they have been approved by the Office of Residence Life & Housing to live off campus.

Students who have been approved for Fall or Spring Study Abroad do take part in Housing Selection in different processes. Only Abroad Spring students are to fill out an application for Housing Selection. Abroad Fall students contact Kevin Hillery at [email protected] for spring semester placement and group matching.  Click here for more information about Study Abroad .

Requests for Residential Accommodations​ should be submitted on time for full consideration. More information is available on the  Residential Accommodations  page.

Housing deposits are no longer required for returning students.

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Vector student life online education courses: february 4.

Class of 2026 and 2027 students must have completed all assigned Student Life Vector Education online courses by February 4th in order to participate in Housing Selection. Students received emails about these programs in January. Students can check their  Vector Education Online Dashboard  to see the status of their assigned courses. Questions about the Vector Education assignments can be sent to  [email protected] .

Housing Applications: Due by April 2

Housing Applications are currently available on  eRezlife  for those who are living on campus next year. Students living on campus for the Fall semester are to fill out the Fall 2024 On Campus application through their  eRezlife  account. Study Abroad Fall students do not fill out the housing application or take part in the Fall semester housing selection as they are living on campus during the spring semester.

Students taking part in the Fall Semester Housing Selection process must compete the application by  April 2 nd .  Use these links for more information about the  Housing Application  process and forming  Roommate Groups .

Housing Selection (by class year, April 4 – April 23)

• Senior Housing Selection Day is on Thursday,  April 4th . Senior selection times will be emailed on Tuesday, April 2nd .
• Junior Housing Selection Day is on Tuesday, April 9th . Junior selection times will be emailed on Friday, April 5th .
• Sophomore Housing Selection Day is on Tuesday, April 23rd . Sophomore selection times will be emailed on Friday, April 19th .

Please contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing at 401.865.2392 or  [email protected]  for general questions. 

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Providence Friars basketball gets commitment from 6-6 Chicago State guard. Who is it?

Wesley Cardet Jr. needed a lone visit to decide on his next college basketball stop.

Providence secured a commitment from the Chicago State wing Sunday evening. Cardet made his announcement on a live stream with The Field of 68.

Cardet is the fourth transfer pledge for head coach Kim English and the Friars since the portal opened in mid-March. The strong, 6-foot-6-inch perimeter player joins Miami guard Bensley Joseph , Saint Joseph’s big man Christ Essandoko and Georgia wing Jabri Abdur-Rahim in selecting Providence for the 2024-25 season. Cardet and Abdur-Rahim were on campus this weekend and were spotted dining at an upscale downtown restaurant late Saturday.

“I feel like we shared a vision for how he sees me in the future,” Cardet said. “I’m going to rock with Coach English. He showed me everything I needed to see.

“He showed me he’s going to push me to be the best player I can be, and that’s all I needed.”

More: Providence basketball lands another transfer recruit; who is he?

More: 7-foot center Christ Essandoko commits to Providence basketball for a second time.

Cardet was a double-figure scorer in each of his two seasons with the Cougars, including 18.7 points per game in 2023-24. He added 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists for Chicago State, a school without a conference home that cobbled together an independent schedule. Cardet and his teammates were tabbed to play in the postseason College Basketball Invitational, and he totaled 55 points in two games against UC-San Diego and Fairfield.

“We don’t get as many resources as some of these other colleges are getting,” Cardet said. “During that process as a team, you’ve really got to ignore all of that and just stick together.”

The Cougars stunned city rival Northwestern and beat a Stetson team that eventually won its conference tournament to reach March Madness. Cardet hit for 30 points against the Wildcats, who had cracked the national polls by the time that game tipped in mid-December. It was one of 12 times Cardet collected at least 20 points against Division I foes last season.

“I’m most successful at the lead guard — the one or two position,” Cardet said. “Someone who can control the offense, make plays for my teammates. I can get in the paint very easily and make great decisions.”

The Friars had an obvious need on the perimeter with Devin Carter declaring for the NBA Draft and Ticket Gaines exhausting his college eligibility. Carter was the Big East Player of the Year largely thanks to his overall impact on league games, a two-way menace both scoring and defending. Cardet said he hopes to improve his outside shooting and show off more of a skillset stopping opposing guards and wings.

“People don’t realize my defensive level is pretty high,” Cardet said. “I feel like I’m one of the best two-way guards in the country. I feel like people see my offense a lot, but I take pride in my defense as well.”

Cardet followed his family through the majority of his basketball journey to date. He’s played for his uncles at his last three stops — head coach Kenny Gillion at West Oaks Academy in Orlando, assistant coach Zach Gillion at Samford and head coach Gerald Gillion at Chicago State. His mother, Tiffany Gillion, is a doctor who practices family medicine in Tallahassee.

More: The local college transfer portal was buzzing last week; who's coming and going.

“I feel like [Gerald Gillion] definitely worked on my game,” Cardet said of his last two seasons. “He got me better every day, He pushed me to be the best player I could be.”

Cardet was a four-star recruit who held offers from a host of power schools before committing to the Bulldogs — Auburn, Illinois, Rutgers, Kansas State, Maryland, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Miami, USC and Florida were among the programs vying for his services. He played in 27 games as a freshman before a transfer to Chicago State. That pedigree and his production has earned Cardet some buzz toward the back end of the upcoming NBA Draft, and he’s entered his name while retaining his final season of eligibility.

“I’m still definitely fully committed to the NBA Draft,” Cardet said. “Right now, that’s what I’m working toward and that’s what I’m focused on.”

Providence has one open scholarship remaining and seems unlikely to fill it with any of its 2023-24 roster members in the transfer portal. Rafael Castro committed to George Washington while Garwey Dual and Donovan Santoro are both sorting through their recruiting process. The Friars could attempt to persuade 2025 big man Oswin Erhunmwunse to reclassify and enroll early, but nothing is definite on that front as of now.

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Fall Open House

Except for crisp apples and the changing of the leaves, nothing marks the turn of the season and arrival of fall quite like a college open house! Our Fall Open House programs will allow you to meet our faculty, learn about student life, explore our beautiful campus, and more.

Thank you to all who joined us! The date for Fall 2024 will be announced in July 2024.

Travel with us.

To provide access to students and families who may not otherwise be able to travel to Providence, we are pleased to offer motorcoach transportation to Fall Open House.

• Bus 1 – Departs New York City, Stops in New Haven, Arrives in Providence
• Bus 2 – Departs Methuen (MA), Stops in Boston/Dorchester, Arrives in Providence

Students are invited to bring 1 adult guest with them if they would like.

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Brown students start encampment on campus to protest violence in Gaza

by NBC 10 NEWS

(WJAR) — As nationwide protests against the violence in Gaza continue to spread on college campuses, students at Brown University have created a similar encampment in Providence.

On Wednesday a was observed on the main green area of the campus.

At least 25 tents were set up on Wednesday morning.

Brown University students joined schools like Columbia, Emerson, Tufts, and others calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Brown University said in a statement that about 90 students were observed establishing an encampment and protest around 6:00 a.m.

In a statement released just before 11:00 a.m., the university said that the encampment is in violation of its policy and that students have been informed.

“Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and all of the students participating have been informed they will face conduct proceedings,” the university said in a statement.

"We're ready to face that. There's no business as usual during genocide," said Rafi Ash, a Sophomore at Brown University.

Other students like Dan Solomon, who helps lead Brown's Student organizing committee on Antisemitism, says all of these demonstrations are just a way to disrupt campus life.

"We are trying to get people to think critically about antisemitism which is why recent demonstrations have been so counteractive to what we're trying to accomplish," said Solomon.

NBC 10 him if he and his fellow Jewish students feel safe on campus

"I can say with affirmation that the Jewish community is strong, it's perhaps stronger than it's ever been," he said.

• MORE COVERAGE: Pro-Palestinian student protests target colleges' financial ties with Israel

Students across the nation, and some in Massachusetts, have been protesting the violence in Gaza which has claimed the lives of more than 34,000 Palestinians.

Many students nationwide have asked for their institutions to renounce the violence and to stop financially supporting the war indirectly.

Members of the Brown Divest Coalition tell me they have two reasons for setting up the encampment on campus.

One is to call on the university to divest from weapons manufacturers and companies affiliated with Israel.

The other is to drop the charges against the 41 students arrested in December for sitting in at University Hall.

"Everything students have gotten arrested for so far is not for Brown to divest, its for the corporations to simply hear us out and hear a resolution on divestment," said Adit Sabnis a labor leader at Brown.

Some arrests have occurred in connection to these demonstrations.

"University administrators and the Department of Public Safety will continually monitor the situation and act as necessary. We have been troubled by reports of violence, harassment and intimidation at some encampments on other campuses, but we have not seen that kind of behavior at Brown. Any such behavior would not be tolerated," Brown University said in its statement.

The war started after Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on October 7, which claimed the life of 1,200 people, and resulted in 250 hostages being taken by the militants.

Since then, Israel has led a massive and deadly response.

Editors note: An earlier version of this story noted that Brown University did not allow the media to cover the protest on the university's property, while at the same time asking the media to cover an event with high school students. A spokesperson from the university reached out to NBC 10 to clarify that access was denied in error before senior management was able to communicate to staff their policy towards this demonstration.