First Year Parent & Family Resources

Welcome to Providence College and the Friar Family! Whether this is your first child to attend college, or your fourth, you and your family will experience amazing transitions in the coming year as you take on the role of a parent of a first-year college student. To help assist our first year families with this transition, we’ve gathered some of our most commonly requested resources and information below. Clearly, the more information you have the better equipped you will be to support your students as they navigate their new campus landscape. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, check out this listing of campus resources , our Parent & Family FAQ page or submit your question through our Ask A Question form and we’ll get back to you with the information you need.

Orientation Programs

• June First Day in Friartown Program – Required for all new incoming students
• Fall Orientation – Required for all new incoming students
• Parents as Partners: Talk They Listen! – Resources to support your family in having proactive conversations with students about the college experience

Academics

• Course Registration
• Academic Disability Accommodations
• Access to Students’ Grades
• Student Success Center
• Academic Calendar

Bursar’s Office (Student Bills)

• Paying Your Bill – First semester bills due August 15th, Second semester bills due December 15th
• Payment Plans

Financial Aid

• Federal Direct Parent Plus Loans
• Student Employment/Work Study

Health Center

• Health Form/Immunization Record – Due by July 15th
• Health Insurance – Waivers due by July 1st
• Dietary/Dining Service Accommodations

Residence Life & Housing

• Housing & Roommate Assignments
• Fall Move-In
• Living on Campus FAQs
• What to Bring Checklist
• Residential Living Disability Accommodations
• Housing Calendar

Additional Information

• Campus Resources Directory
• Parent & Family FAQ page
• Ask a Question