We are pleased to provide you with this on-line version of our parent handbook, “First Year Transitions: A Guide for Parents of Providence College Students”.  The guide provides important information to help you prepare for the many transitional issues encountered by students as they journey through the first year of college.  We hope that it will also help you to understand your own transition as a parent of a college student.  This practical resource is also designed to assist you to learn about the many support services available to students at Providence College, and how you can encourage your student to seek support at especially challenging times of the academic year.