Fall Orientation & New Student Move-In
Fall Orientation & New Student Move-In
During Fall Orientation, students will engage with fellow new students, experience signature social programming, participate in educational workshops, meet with faculty, and learn about Providence College traditions. Fall Orientation features such signature Providence College traditions as the Fall Involvement Festival, Class trip to Newport, Welcome Mass, Introduction to the Development of Western Civilization Program, Welcome to the Friar Family, Class photo, and more.
Parents and family members are encouraged to support their students during move-in and attend the annual Welcome Mass for new students and families. Following Mass, Fall Orientation officially begins and does not include programming for parents and family members.
You do not need to register for Fall Orientation.
New Student Move-in
Freshmen in the Class of 2030 and transfer students starting Fall 2026 will move into their fall housing assignment on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
For more information about the residence hall move-in process, new students and family members should refer to the New Student Move-In information from the Office of Residence Life & Housing.
Fall Orientation Dates and Schedule
Fall Orientation will begin directly following New Student Move-In on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Fall Orientation will continue through Sunday, August 30.
The Fall Orientation schedule will be available in early August.
The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
401.865.2211
activities@providence.edu
