Providence College, a renowned research university located in Providence, Rhode Island, offers a vibrant and diverse residential experience for its students. With a wide range of dorms catering to different lifestyles and preferences, Providence College provides a comfortable and supportive home-away-from-home for its approximately 4,000 undergraduate students.
Mary House
Mary House is a traditional-style residence hall that fosters a sense of community among its residents. With its spacious rooms and shared bathrooms, Mary House offers a comfortable living environment for sophomores and above. Students living in Mary House have access to a variety of amenities, including a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
Aquinas House
Aquinas House is a mid-rise residence hall that provides a more independent living experience for sophomores and above. Featuring a suite-style layout, Aquinas House offers private bedrooms and shared bathrooms within each suite. The common areas in Aquinas House include a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
Harkins Hall
Harkins Hall is a modern residence hall that offers a luxurious living experience for sophomores and above. Featuring spacious rooms and private bathrooms, Harkins Hall provides a comfortable and convenient living environment. Students living in Harkins Hall have access to a variety of amenities, including a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
Ruane Hall
Ruane Hall is a traditional-style residence hall that is exclusively reserved for first-year students. With its shared rooms and bathrooms, Ruane Hall fosters a sense of community among its residents. Students living in Ruane Hall have access to a variety of amenities, including a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
Moore Hall
Moore Hall is a traditional-style residence hall that is exclusively reserved for first-year students. Featuring a suite-style layout, Moore Hall offers private bedrooms and shared bathrooms within each suite. The common areas in Moore Hall include a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
Slavin Hall
Slavin Hall is a traditional-style residence hall that is exclusively reserved for first-year students. With its spacious rooms and private bathrooms, Slavin Hall provides a comfortable and convenient living environment. Students living in Slavin Hall have access to a variety of amenities, including a study lounge, a kitchen, and a laundry room.
All of the residence halls at Providence College offer a variety of amenities and services to support the academic, social, and personal growth of students. These amenities include:
- Laundry facilities: Each residence hall has a laundry room where students can wash and dry their clothes.
- Study lounges: Each residence hall has a study lounge where students can study, meet with classmates, and socialize.
- Kitchens: Select residence halls have kitchens where students can prepare their own meals.
- Vending machines: Each residence hall has vending machines where students can purchase snacks and drinks.
- 24-hour security: All of the residence halls at Providence College have 24-hour security to ensure the safety of students.
- Resident assistants (RAs): Each residence hall has a team of RAs who provide support and guidance to students.
The cost of housing at Providence College varies depending on the type of residence hall and the meal plan selected. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the following rates apply:
| Residence Hall | Room and Board | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Mary House | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| Aquinas House | $13,000 | $3,500 |
| Harkins Hall | $14,000 | $4,000 |
| Ruane Hall | $11,000 | $2,500 |
| Moore Hall | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| Slavin Hall | $13,000 | $3,500 |
Providence College offers a variety of meal plans to meet the dining needs of students. The following meal plans are available:
- Unlimited Meal Plan: This plan allows students to eat as many meals as they want at the university’s dining halls.
- Block Meal Plan: This plan allows students to purchase a block of meals that can be used at the university’s dining halls.
- Retail Meal Plan: This plan allows students to purchase meals at the university’s dining halls using a declining balance account.
To apply for housing at Providence College, students must complete the online housing application. The housing application is available on the university’s website. The deadline to apply for housing is April 1st.
For more information about housing at Providence College, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 401-865-2425 or [email protected].