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 July 1, 2024 through August 2, 2024
- Take classes and earn six college credits before the academic year begins
- Enhance study skills and writing strategies to prepare for PC’s Development of Western Civilization Program, the core curriculum, and your major
- Connect with mentors who can provide support and advice as you transition into the fall semester
- 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
FFP Mentors Profile
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
100%
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
