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 begins on August 26 and continues through August 30.

Parents and families are encouraged to participate in New Student Move-In, Lunch, Welcome Mass, and the New Student Send Off on August 26. Starting at 5:00, we transition to student-only programming. Parents and families should plan to depart campus at this time.

The schedule provided below is a general overview of the impactful weekend new Friars will experience. Students will receive a detailed, personalized schedule with additional information on sessions, times, and social activities during their first small group session. Students are required to participate in all sessions, except socials.

You can use the navigation on the bottom right of the table to view each day of Fall Orientation.

This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

DateStart TimeEnd TimeSessionLocation
Wednesday, August 267:00 AM2:00 PMNew Student Move-InResidence Halls
Wednesday, August 2610:30 AM2:30 PMWelcome Tent, Sponsored by the National Alumni AssociationSlavin Lawn
Wednesday, August 2611:00 AM2:00 PMLunch – Open to AllRaymond Dining
Wednesday, August 262:00 PM3:00 PMCommuter ReceptionMcPhails – Slavin Center, Lower Level
Wednesday, August 263:00 PM4:15 PMMass of Welcome for New Students and FamiliesPeterson Gymnasium
Wednesday, August 264:15 PM5:00 PMNew Student Send OffSlavin Lawn
Wednesday, August 265:15 PM6:00 PMOrientation Begins – First Small Group SessionHendricken Field
Wednesday, August 266:00 PM8:00 PMDinner
Small Group Session
Large Group Session
Wednesday, August 268:15 PM9:00 PMResidence Hall MeetingsResidence Halls
Wednesday, August 269:30 PM11:00 PMTrivia Night in AQ Lounge – Food and Prizes
Thursday, August 277:00 AM9:00 AMBreakfastRaymond Dining
Thursday, August 279:00 AM9:30 AMSmall Group Session
Thursday, August 279:45 AM10:30 AMPresentation: What it Means to be a FriarPeterson Gymnasium
Thursday, August 2711:00 AM5:00 PMEducational Session: You’re Never Alone in Friartown
Educational Session: What is Your Wellness Walk
Educational Session: Community Begins Here: Title VI & Title IX at PC
Thursday, August 2711:00 AM3:00 PMMini Golf, Lawn Games, DIY Planting & Painting
Les Mills SHAPES class on Slavin Lawn at 11 AM
Les Mills BODYPUMP class on Slavin Lawn at 2 PM
Fitness Center tours at 11 AM, 11:30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 2:30 PM		Slavin Lawn
Thursday, August 275:00 PM8:00 PMDinner
Academic Building & Library Tour
Thursday, August 276:30 PMWomen’s Soccer vs StonehillChapey Field at Anderson Stadium
Thursday, August 278:30 PM11:30 PMCasino Night – Games, Food & PrizesSlavin Center
Friday, August 287:00 AM9:00 AMBreakfastRaymond Dining
Friday, August 289:00 AM9:30 AMLarge Group Session
Friday, August 2810:00 AM11:15 AMNew Student ConvocationPeterson Gymnasium
Friday, August 2811:45 AM2:20 PMIntroduction to DWC
Honors Welcome Session
Lunch
Friday, August 282:30 PM4:30 PMAcademic Welcome Sessions
Friday, August 285:00 PM8:00 PMDinner
Small Group Session
Class Photo T-Shirt Pick-Up (Outside Raymond Dining)
Friday, August 287:00 PMMen’s Soccer vs LIUChapey Field at Anderson Stadium
Friday, August 288:00 PM11:00 PMThe PC Carnival -Rides, Stuff-a-Hux, Games & FoodSlavin Lawn
Saturday, August 297:00 AM9:00 AMBreakfastRaymond Dining
Saturday, August 299:00 AM9:15 AMSmall Group SessionHendricken Field
Saturday, August 299:15 AM9:45 AMClass of 2030 PhotoHendricken Field
Saturday, August 2910:00 AM5:00 PMEducational Session: Emergency Preparedness
Educational Session: Forever a Friar
Educational Session: Chapel Life
Small Group Session – Your Place in the the Beloved Community
Saturday, August 291:00 PM5:00 PMFriar Fest – Petting Zoo, DIY Bucket Hats, Live Music, Food Trucks
Flag Football on Hendricken Field
Soccer on Hendricken Field		Slavin Lawn
Saturday, August 294:30 PM6:30 PMFirst Look Fair & DinnerRay Lawn/Raymond Dining Hall
Saturday, August 299:00 PM11:00 PMNight in McPhail’s – Live Music, Food, Newport T-Shirt Pick-UpMcPhails – Slavin Center, Lower Level
Sunday, August 3010:00 AM4:00 PMClass of 2030 Trip to Newport
Sunday, August 3011:00 AM2:00 PMBrunchRaymond Dining Hall
Sunday, August 3012:00 PMField Hockey vs Boston UniversityLennon Family Field
Sunday, August 305:00 PMStudent Meal Plans Begin – Orientation Meals EndRaymond Dining Hall
Sunday, August 307:00 PM8:00 PMMassSt. Dominic Chapel
Sunday, August 308:15 PM9:15 PMResidence Hall Floor MeetingsResidence Halls
Sunday, August 3010:00 PM11:00 PMMassSt. Dominic Chapel

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Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm​​
401.865.2211
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