Providence College Transfer Admissions Question

I'm considering transferring to Providence College and I'm curious about the transfer admissions process. What should I know about applying as a transfer student? Are there specific requirements I should be aware of?

Transferring to a different college requires quite a bit of thought and planning, and it's great that you're seeking information about it.

Providence College does accept transfer students and has a thorough process for considering their applications. The college looks at your high school and college transcripts, reviews your personal statement, and examines your list of extracurricular activities.

The first criteria Providence College looks at is how successful you have been in your current college courses. They want to see that you can handle the rigor of a college curriculum.

For the personal statement, they are interested to hear your story, why you are interested in Providence College, and what you hope to accomplish there. Be sure to articulate clear reasons why Providence is the right fit for you and what you hope to contribute to the school’s community.

Extracurricular activities will also be considered to see what other interests you have outside of academia. High involvement in a few activities is typically seen as better than low involvement in many activities.

There are a few specific requirements you should consider:

1. Required transfer application form: Providence College uses the Common Application for transfer students.

2. Official college transcript: This should come from the registrar at your current college and include your courses and grades to date.

3. Mid-Term Report: This should be sent when the semester is halfway complete.

4. College Report: This is a form filled out by a college official at your current college. The Common App provides this form.

5. High school transcript: Even though you're applying as a transfer student, Providence College will still want to review your high school grades.

6. Letters of recommendation: You'll need to submit one letter of recommendation from a professor who taught you in a college course.

7. SAT or ACT scores: If you have fewer than 24 completed semester hours, your SAT or ACT scores are required.

The deadlines for applications are November 1 for the spring semester and March 15 for the fall semester. You will hear back about 6 weeks after the application deadline.

I hope this overview helps you in navigating the transfer process. Good luck!