First-Year Applicants:

Early Action

Application Due – November 1
Notification – By January 1

Early Decision I

Application Due – November 1
Notification – Early December

Regular Decision

Application Due – January 15
Notification – By April 1

Early Decision II

Application Due – January 15
Notification – Late February

Transfer Deadlines:

Fall Transfer

Application Due – June 1 (Priority Deadline: April 1)

Spring Transfer

Application Due – December 1
Notification – 2 to 4 weeks after application completed

Supporting credentials (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) are not due until at least ten days after each application deadline.

A student’s high school academic performance, including curriculum, grades, and progression, are the core of the academic review in our admission process. Standardized testing, when submitted, can play a supplementary role, however.

For 15+ years, Providence

College has been proudly test-optional meaning we do not require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission application. Prospective students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will receive full consideration, without penalty, for admission.

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• The Common Application
• Application Fee ($65): Waivers are granted to those for whom the application fee poses a financial burden.
• Secondary School Report / High School Transcript(s)
• Letter of Recommendation: We require one from your high school counselor or college advisor and invite you to submit additional letters from teachers, coaches, employers, or others who may want to advocate on your behalf.
• Personal Statement / Common App Essay
• Standardized Test Scores (Optional): Submission of standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) is optional for all students applying for admission. Additional details about the policy can be found here: Standardized Testing.
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