New Student Orientation

The New Student Checklist is a comprehensive guide for incoming students. It provides a list of all tasks that must be completed by an incoming student before their first day of classes. Under each task, you will find a detailed explanation of how to complete each requirement and a point of contact to reach out to if you have any challenges while completing it.

Pre-Orientation programs allow new students to make connections and gain familiarity with campus resources. We offer 5 Pre-Orientation themes, each allow you to make friends and engage with a shared interest in a small cohort.

Fall Orientation begins directly following move-in. Students meet new friends, experience signature social programming, participate in educational workshops, connect with faculty, and learn about Providence College traditions.

Orientation Leader Applications and Interview Information

Orientation Leaders serve incoming new students and families during the First Day in Friartown program (June Orientation) and Fall Orientation. OLs provide an energic and welcoming first experience for freshman and transfer students by leading small groups, providing insight into the academic experience and registration process, and developing impactful connections.

Transfer, freshmen and Verto students starting at Providence College for the Spring 2026 semester participate in our First Day in Friartown program. The New Student Checklist for Students Starting Spring 2026 is a comprehensive guide for incoming students. It provides a list of all tasks that must be completed by an incoming student before their first day of classes. Under each task, you will find a detailed explanation of how to complete each requirement and a point of contact to reach out to if you have any challenges while completing it.