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Founded on the distinctive Catholic intellectual tradition of the Dominican Order, Providence College’s rigorous academic programs incorporate the study of individuals, ideas and cultures that have shaped our world.



​Schools

In January 2009, The School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Professional Studies joined the School of Business and the School of Continuing Education as administrative components of Providence College.

Arts and Sciences

Image The School of Arts and Sciences is committed to fostering academic excellence through undergraduate and graduate studies in a broad range of academic areas.

Business

Image The School of Business mission is to provide a values-based business education, integrated with the liberal arts and grounded in the Catholic and Dominican tradition.

Professional Studies

Image The School of Professional Studies is committed to fostering academic excellence in areas that are directly linked to career paths in professional areas.

Continuing Education

Image The School of Continuing Studies offers eight bachelor's programs, four associate's programs, and eight certificates.

Did you know?

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In recent years, nearly half of each year’s freshman class has entered Providence College without declaring an academic major.
 
Some students have already narrowed the field of possible majors to a “short list.” Others want to learn more about the College’s 49 majors before they make a choice.
Catholic and Dominican

Catholic &
Dominican

What does it mean to be a Catholic and Dominican college? We invite you to explore this question and the distinctive mission of Providence College.
About Providence College's Catholic and Dominican Identity