Providence College

Providence College requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Providence College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Providence College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Providence College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 89% of students who start college at Providence College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Providence College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Providence College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Providence College?

Providence College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Providence College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Providence College

When choosing a major, Providence College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Providence College.

Student Designed Majors

Providence College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Providence College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Providence College

Providence College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Providence College

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Does Providence College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Providence College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Providence College Have An Online Program?

✅ Providence College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Providence College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Providence College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Providence College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Providence College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Providence College.

Does Providence College Require Internships?

❌ Providence College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Providence College

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Providence College Library

The main library on campus is the Phillips Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Providence College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Providence College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis

•Biology/optometry with New England School of Optometry

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Providence College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Providence College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Providence College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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