Friar Foundations Program

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Friar Foundations Program

The Friar Foundations Program (FFP) is aimed at easing the transition from high school to college ​for a select number of incoming Providence College students. The program addresses two fundamental issues students must face when entering college — academic responsibility and social assimilation.

Participants in the FFP are already admitted students who take two 1.5-credit courses (writing and skills building) over the summer. In addition, FFP students will attend skills-building workshops, and partake in social and cultural experiences.

Benefits

  • Live on campus with other first-year PC students for five weeks from June 30, 2025 through August 1, 2025
  • Take classes and earn six college credits before the academic year begins
  • Connect with mentors who can provide support and advice as you transition into the fall semester
  • Enhance study skills and writing strategies to prepare for PC’s Development of Western Civilization Program, the core curriculum, and your major
  • Meet and connect with other incoming first year students
  • Get to know PC through on- and off-campus social and cultural activities
  • Earn money through an on-campus job opportunity (limited)
  • This program is FREE for invited students. Tuition, room, meals, books, activities, and access to technology are all covered by the College
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I loved FFP. The program was so fun, plus it was helpful to see how college classes are and the overall gist of the college environment.

ALYSSA PIERRE ’27

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know the campus, make new friends, and earn credits all before walking into school in the fall.

Christian Motto ’27

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the program prepared them extremely well or well for

living on campus

the Development of Western Civilization curriculum

the academic transition from high school to college