Providence College Admissions 2022

  • Programs: Providence College offers numerous programs in its four schools. There are 48 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs including MBA, that are taught in this college.
  • Application Deadline: The institute opens its doors for students in the Fall and Spring Semesters. The upcoming UG deadline is marked for January 15 for regular decision. 
  • Application Process: The application process begins with an online application and students willing to enroll in undergraduate programs at Providence College are required to submit a fee of 65 USD. Students willing to pursue a graduate degrees must submit a fee of 55 USD.

Highlights

Application Portal Online Portal
Application Fees UG: 65
Graduate: 55
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Seasons Fall and Spring
Mode of Payment Master Card
Financial Aid Scholarships, Loans available.
SAT Score (average) 1243 (optional)
ACT Score (average) 28 (optional)

Providence College Admission Deadlines

Given below is a table highlighting the deadlines for admission in different sessions in the Providence College for the First-Year Applicants-

Session Name Application Deadline Notification Date
Early Action November 1 Late December
Early Decision I November 1 December 1
Regular Decision January 15 April 1
Early Decision II January 15 February 15

Providence College International Student Admissions

The following is the information for international students to get admission in the college.
Admission Portal: Common Application
Admission Fee: UG: 65 USD; Graduate: 55 USD
Academic Requirements:

  • High School Transcripts/Reports/Certificates.
  • Recommendations
  • Application Essay
  • Standardized Test Scores in US
  • English Proficiency Test- 
  • Financial Documentation-
  • Current Bank Statements
  • International Student Certification of Finances (only if not intending to apply for need-based Financial Aid)
  • CSS/Financial Aid Profile (to request for Financial Aid)
  • A passport photo / biographical page must be provided.

English Language Proficiency Tests

Given below are the test scores accepted for the English proficiency test

Test Minimum scores required
TOEFL (PBT) 577
TOEFL (IBT) 90
IELTS 7 bands
Duolingo 120

US Visa for International Students

  • International students can apply for a US Student visa at Providence College only after receiving an official acceptance letter.
  • Form I-20 will be given to students whose applications have been accepted.
  • If the admission process is done, the I-20 form can be obtained via FedEx.
  • DS- 2019 or certificate of eligibility is given to those applicants whose applications are already approved and the DS-2019 form can be obtained by the designated sponsor whose name or phone number is given on the form.
  • Students should review the admissions procedure for international students and submit the required forms in iStart to obtain documents.
  • Submit the SEVIS I-901 Charge-Three payment choices are available, pick the better one.

Providence College Undergraduate Admissions

Before taking admission to Providence College there are some facts that the students must know.
Admission Portal- Common application
Admission Fee- UG: 65 USD
Undergraduate Academic Requirements-

  • Secondary School Report, Transcripts
  • Two letters of Recommendation
  • Common App Essay is written
  • Standardized Test Scores (optional) – SAT/ ACT.

Providence College Graduate Admissions

Some of the basic admission requirements for graduate admissions includes the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate from a recognized College.
  • Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts
  • Two written letters of recommendation from two people/professors who are well acquainted with the academic qualification of the student.
  • Approval by the committee on admissions.
  • GMAT or GRE exams are optional
  • After completing the graduation admission form, fill up the International Graduate Student Supplement Form.
  • All documents must be submitted along with a copy of a letter of academic admission.

Below is a table highlighting few program-specific requirements for getting admission in the Graduation department of Providence College:

Requirements M.A History M.A.T Mathematics M.A/M.T.S Theology M.A Global Education M. Ed Urban Teaching
Personal Statement Required Required Required Required Not Required
GMAT/ GRE Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
UG/PG Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
Letters of Reference 2 Required 2 Required 2 Required 2 Required 2 Required
Number of Credits reqd. 24 Credits 24 Credits 18 Credits Not Required Not Required

Applicants have to apply online through the Common Application. International applicants must send in their documents several weeks before the deadline to avoid any last-minute problems. All documents must be kept ready before applying for admission to college. English Language Proficiency test scores are mandatory for International students applying to PC for undergraduate or graduate courses. The seats are very limited in Providence College; thus the applicants are advised to not delay the admission process, or they might lose the opportunity of studying here.

FAQs

Ques. Where can I get the information regarding my admission decision?

Ans. Admission decisions are released online through the Admission Portal.

Ques. After being denied admission, can a student reapply for admission?

Ans. In that case, the applicant must join another institution for a year and only then apply to PC as a Transfer Student.

Ques. How can the applicants apply for a merit-based scholarship?

Ans. Review for the merit-based scholarship is done automatically, there isn’t any separate form for that

Ques. Do Early Action applications mean higher chances of acceptance at Providence College?

Ans. Providence College selects students with stronger academic and personal traits regardless of Early Action or Regular Decision.

Ques. What should be done if a part of a specific piece of our application goes missing?

Ans. It is very common for such a thing to happen since applications with all required documents are mailed and can get misplaced. Please resend your application, attaching all the required documents if you receive such a notification.

Ques. If an applicant is denied admission in the Early Action, can he/she reapply during the Regular decision?

Ans. No, once an applicant is denied admission, he/she can’t reapply during the Regular Decision.

Ques. Do I need to submit more than 1 Letters of Recommendation?

Ans. The college requires only 1 recommendation from your counselor/advisor. However, additional recommendations can be submitted if you think they add some valuable and different knowledge about you.