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Providence, Rhode Island

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1917🔗 www.providence.edu

Providence College, the only college in North America run by Dominican Friars, centers on Harkins Hall, its original 1917 building whose stained glass window appears on the college's own logo, with Aquinas Hall - the oldest residential dorm on campus, co-ed since becoming the college's first women's housing in 1971 - anchoring the residential quad.

Enrollment

4,363

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,091

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 26, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

49%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Students with a permanent address considered an extreme distance (defined as greater than 250 miles away) can request to move in one day early, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend the annual Welcome Mass for new students and families; Fall Orientation officially begins afterward and does not include programming for parents. You do not need to register in advance for Fall Orientation.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Your specific move-in window (7am-2pm on Aug. 26) is staggered by room and floor number - even rooms on even floors 7-9am, even rooms on odd floors 8:30-10:30am, odd rooms on even floors 10:15am-12:15pm, and odd rooms on odd floors plus all transfer students 12-2pm. Students living more than 250 miles away can request an early move-in day (Aug. 25); everyone can also opt for an early belongings-only drop-off on Sunday, Aug. 23, 8am-1pm.
Check-in location
Enter campus through the gate assigned to your residence hall: the Eaton Street Gate (Aquinas, Bedford, Davis, Koffler, McDermott, McVinney, Meagher, Raymond, St. Joseph, and Sullivan Halls), the Huxley Gate (Cunningham, DiTraglia, Guzman, and Mal Brown Halls), or the Shanley Parking Lot (McCarthy and Shanley Halls).
Parking
Download and print your move-in day parking pass in advance; entrance and parking are organized by gate according to your assigned residence hall (see checkInLocation).

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (4)

Reserved for first-year students

  • McDermott Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • McVinney Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Meagher Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Raymond Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

Residence halls (7)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Aquinas Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Guzman Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Koffler Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • McCarthy Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

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  • Shanley Hall

    Semi-suite · Coed

  • St. Joseph Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Sullivan Hall

    Traditional · Coed

Apartments (5)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Bedford Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Cunningham Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Davis Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • DiTraglia Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Mal Brown Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Fall Orientation (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 26 - August 29, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$15,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Providence College's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.3 miles
  • Walmart0.9 miles
  • Walgreens2.8 miles
  • Target4.9 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.