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
August 26 - August 26, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
49%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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.
August 26 - August 26, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Aquinas Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Providence College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Providence College.
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