Accepted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance into the Master of Education in Higher Education Program at Providence College! This program consists of 36 credits of courses and fieldwork. College policy allows up to 5 years for you to complete the program.

Next steps

Let’s connect: Please contact Dr. Brian McCadden, Program Director, to schedule a Zoom or phone call: bmccadde@providence.edu.
Plan ahead: Access the Plan of Study Worksheet to help you manage your progress.
Schedule: Access the Summer 2021 Schedule.

Information and Resources

Financing Your Education

Costs: For the most up-to-date costs, visit the Bursar’s Tuition webpage.
Financial Aid and Loans: Visit the Financial Aid webpage and reach out to an advisor to discuss your options.
Graduate Assistants: Learn more about our Graduate Assistant opportunities, which include a tuition waiver and stipend for 20 hours of work each week. Also, visit our Graduate Assistant Information sheet for more information.

Off-Campus Housing

Providence College does not provide housing for graduate students. However, we recommend that incoming students seeking housing use the https://www.jumpoffcampus.com/ website.
Providence College also partners with the 02908 Club at the undergraduate level, but students can contact them about securing graduate student apartments. For more information please see: https://the02908club.com/
You can also join the Providence College Graduate Student Facebook group to connect with other graduate students, locate roommates, and learn more about life at PC.

Course Registration

Register online via Cyberfriar at https://cyberfriar.providence.edu.
In order to access CyberFriar you will need your Banner ID and password. If you experience difficulty accessing this site, contact the Office of the Registrar at 401.865.1033 for assistance.
You may email your registration. Instructions are available at this link.
Registration dates and course offerings can be viewed on Cyberfriar or at the Registrar’s webpage, which can be accessed through the Registrar’s website.

Student ID

Once admitted to a program all graduate students can receive an ID card at the PC Card Office (Harkins Hall, Room 401) between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. For more information on obtaining a PC ID card, please visit this webpage.
ID cards are free of charge when first issued
Your ID card can be used to check out library books, for printing and making copies on-campus, or to make purchases on-campus and at specified off-campus venues. Note: you must add money to “PC Cash Accounts” in order to use your card for making purchases.
For questions please call (401) 865-Card.

Parking

Students can complete a parking permit request form online at this link.
Parking permits are valid for one-year, and allow students access to designated parking areas.

Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Catalog contains important information about the College, including enrollment, degree requirements, course offerings, and academic policies and procedures. Please familiarize yourself with this document.

Additional Resources

Phillips Memorial Library: https://pml.providence.edu/
Concannon Fitness Center Membership: Full-time graduate students can sign up for a gym membership at the Concannon Fitness Center for a reduced fee of $50 per semester, and $50 for the summer. Memberships can be obtained through the Membership Office in the Peterson Recreation Center between 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday. You must present a valid Providence ID card to apply for a membership.
Health Care Coverage: All full-time graduate students must have appropriate health care coverage. Graduate Assistants can be covered under a family member’s plan or can obtain coverage via the Affordable Care Act. Providence College also offers a health care plan for all undergraduate and graduate students. Information about this program can be found at this link.
Mental Health Counseling: All Providence College students can make an appointment with the Personal Counseling Center to meet with a counselor and obtain a referral for additional care. Please visit this webpage for more information.
Academic Support: All Providence College students can access the services of the Office of Academic Services, which can provide support for English Language Learning students, students with disabilities, and academic skills workshops. Please visit this webpage for more information.
Career Education and Professional Development: All Providence College students can access the services of the Career Education Office, which can provide assistance in job searches, resume building, networking, and career development. Please visit this webpage for more information.