Apply to Providence
Apply to Providence
Take the First Step
You’re ready to take the next step, and Providence College is ready for you. We use the Common App and an optional supplemental essay to get to know you, your achievements, and your aspirations. Your application should be a reflection of your most authentic self. More students are applying to PC than ever before — there’s never been a more exciting time to be a Friar.
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Deadlines
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First-Year Applicants:
Application Due – November 1
Notification – By January 1
Application Due – November 1
Notification – By December 1
Application Due – January 15
Notification – By April 1
Application Due – January 15
Notification – Late February
Transfer Deadlines:
Application Due – May 15 (Priority Deadline: April 1)
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.
Standardized Testing
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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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Application Requirements
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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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Your completed application is the best representation of who you are and what makes you a great candidate for admission. The admission review process at Providence College is holistic and considers all that an individual may bring to our community.
As the college admission process can at times be complex, we hope to provide answers to all the questions you may have. If one of your questions is not answered in this FAQ, please feel free to contact a member of our staff.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We are committed to improving access and rewarding excellence. Financial aid and scholarships place the value of a Providence College education within reach of admitted students.
