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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		3,109
Average Housing Costs		$6,790
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		78%
Number of Dormitories		11
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		5
Best Dorms		Aquinas Hall McVinney Hall St. Joseph
Worst Dorms		Dore Hall Fennel Guzman Hall St. Joseph Hall

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Adequate is the best word to describe campus housing, but for PC students who are very involved and always on the move, this isn't a concern as they rarely find themselves in their rooms other than to sleep. Ranging from old and in need of repair, to newer suites, campus housing covers the entire gamut of possibilities. Everyone recommends that freshmen choose an all-freshman dorm to create solidarity with their class. Sophomore year on the quad is practically a necessity. Dore and Fennell are best for quiet and laid-back types who prefer single living and longer walks to class. St. Joe’s, Guzman, and McDermott can all get a bit rowdy and rack up quite a few fines. Aquinas boasts of having in-room sinks, a short walk to class, and a central location. The all girl dorms—Raymond, Meagher, and McVinney—tend to be quieter and less prone to damages.

Although PC doesn’t guarantee housing all four years, it has never had a problem accommodating students in the past. With the addition of the fabulous suites, housing is better than ever. Housing is assigned by Residence Life freshman year based on preference to buildings and room size. A survey provides the basis of roommate assignments, and compatibility generally upholds, as members of the Office of Residence Life spend the entire summer personally handpicking roommates, ensuring an accuracy that no computer program can match. After freshman year, a lottery system determines housing, which is annoying if you get a poor time. While space in most of the dorms is sufficient, frustration over crowded laundry rooms is common. Each dorm is equipped with a study lounge, but Aquinas’ is the most frequented. Physical plant is very good at responding to requests regarding anything from a leaky window or a missing dresser when you arrive in the fall. The maintenance request line, “FixIt,” has definitely increased efficiency. Overall, the dorms at PC are not too big and not too small, but just right.

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Campus Housing at Providence College

abol123

Psychiatric and Mental Health Services '15

B

Campus Living

Campus dorms are renovated quite frequently, so majority of them are impeccable. The freshman dorms are clean and neat, but a little tight on space. Sophomores have the option of choosing suites, apartments, or dorms. The suites and apartments are beautiful, and the buildings are very clean.

Mar 16, 2012

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Campus Housing at Providence College

ssudduth

Marketing '14

B+

Campus Living

The dorms at PC I would say are pretty average, but as freshman no body really knows a difference. It's not until sophmore year and higher that students are able to have a choice of living in an apartment or suite style building, which are wonderful. Although the cost is much higher, some provide full kitchens, and since the campus is relatively small, they are still in a convenient location to classes and dining areas on campus. The atmosphere in these suites and apartments is also very positive because you can fit more people in your room and hang out in common rooms, so it is much more fun.

Sep 22, 2011

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milanfourever

Business Management '13

B

Pretty Average

The freshmen dorms are freshmen dorms. And really you can't get anything good until Jr. and Sr. year. It's worth the wait but sophomore year the rooms can get small.

Apr 23, 2011

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User rating for Providence College - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 18 user reviews.

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Room Types		4-person and 7-person suites 4-person apartments 6-person apartments Doubles Quads Singles Triples
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Cable TV jack Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Dresser Ethernet or broadband Internet connection Free campus and local phone calls Window coverings
Also Available		Dore Hall is a dry and quiet dorm Special-interest housing

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MicroFridge

Cleaning Service

The bathrooms in communal areas and community bathrooms are cleaned daily by Hurley staff. Apartment bathrooms are not cleaned.

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Providence College has banned smoking in all of the dorms on campus, so smokers should be ready to stand outside, 30 feet away from any building.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Aquinas Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Sinks in the room, 24-hour study lounge, one laundry room per floor

Bedford Hall
Floors: 6
Bathrooms: In room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 4 person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains a bathroom, a vanity area, a kitchen, dining room, and two-person bedrooms.

Dore Hall
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry room, study lounge, kitchen.

Fennell Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Sinks in the room, large recreation lounge, laundry room

Guzman Hall
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Triples, quads
Special Features: Study and recreational lounge, laundry room, chapel

McDermott Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Triples, quads
Special Features: Study lounge, laundry room, small kitchen, located on quad

McVinney Hall
Floors: 10
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Kitchen, social lounge, study lounge, laundry room, upper floors have a spectacular view

Meagher Hall
Floors: 5
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry room, study lounge, located on quad

Raymond Hall
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Study lounge, laundry room, dining hall on first floor, kitchen

St. Joseph’s Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Triples and quads
Special Features: Study lounge, recreational lounge, kitchen, and recreation lounge

Suites Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 348
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and sophomores by lottery
Room Types: Two-person bedrooms in four- or seven-person suites
Special Features: Each suite contains a bathroom, vanity area, refrigerator, sink, dining room, and living room. Study lounges on each floor, Suites Pavilion multi-purpose space with couches and tables.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Bedford Hall
Floors: 6
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 4-person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains a bathroom, a vanity area, a kitchen, dining room, and two-person bedrooms.

Cunningham Hall
Floors: 5
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 6-person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains two bathrooms, a vanity area, kitchen, dining room, living room, and two-person bedrooms.

Davis Hall
Floors: 6
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 4-person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains a bathroom, a vanity area, a kitchen, dining room, and two-person bedrooms.

DiTraglia Hall
Floors: 5
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 6-person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains two bathrooms, a vanity area, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and two-person bedrooms.

Mal Brown Hall
Floors: 5
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 6-person apartments
Special Features: Each apartment contains two bathrooms, a vanity area, living room, dining room, kitchen, and two-person bedrooms.

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