There's no better way to experience Providence College than a visit - or, in this case, a virtual visit.
Welcome to Providence College
Experience a guided tour of our traditional New England campus — a parklike oasis in a thriving city — from the comfort of your home. Get a feel for living on campus by exploring our residence hall options.
To navigate the tour, click on the arrows or numbered destinations below. At each stop, you’ll have opportunities to view photos, videos, and 360-degree panoramas of interiors and exteriors. Many landmarks feature a narrated guide to what makes each space unique — simply click the “listen” box at the lower left of the map to play.
To return to Virtual Visit Week, use the close button in the top right of the map.
Harkins Hall
Harkins Hall opened in 1919 with an iconic facade that is the face of Providence College. Today, the building remains a hub for academic classrooms and administrative offices, including the Office of Admission. The building is named in honor of Rt. Rev. Matthew Harkins, D.D., bishop of Providence at the time of the College's founding in 1917.
Science Complex
The Science Complex is home to some of Providence College’s most popular majors including biology, psychology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental biology, applied physics, and the 3+2 engineering program. Designed with student collaboration in mind, an addition to the Science Complex opened in fall 2018, and renovations to the existing building are ongoing. These enhancements have modernized the learning experience for students in the sciences through upgrades in laboratory space, technology-rich classrooms, a computer modeling and computational lab, a microscopy suite, and a student commons to encourage collaboration and conversation. Plans include a rooftop observatory that will double as an outdoor classroom and a detached conservatory.
Ruane Center for the Humanities
Dedicated in 2013, the Ruane Center for the Humanities was designed and built with PC's signature Development of Western Civilization curriculum in mind. It is also home to the Liberal Arts Honors Program. Like the learning that goes on inside, this architectural jewel combines contemporary flourishes with ideas — or, in this case, design elements and classroom technology — that have stood the test of time. Seminar classrooms accommodate lectures, small-group work, and discussion-based learning, while tables in our lecture halls accommodate break-out sessions. The Ruane Center, named for Michael ’71 and Elizabeth Ruane, also houses the School of Arts & Sciences and the departments of English and History.
St. Dominic Chapel
St. Dominic Chapel is the religious and spiritual heart of campus. Dedicated in February 2001 and named for St. Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Dominican Order, it incorporates a number of Romanesque and specifically Dominican features including stained-glass windows depicting the life of St. Dominic and notable Dominican and American saints. The chapel opens daily at 8 a.m. and stays open until 1 a.m. for private prayer and devotion, as well as for Mass. Our “Last Chance” Mass at 10 p.m. Sunday is most popular among our students. Our Campus Ministry Center is located in the lower level of the chapel. Through Campus Ministry every PC student has the opportunity to connect, serve, and worship.
Huxley Overlook
Previously a portion of a busy city street, the Huxley Overlook is now a popular spot to gather with friends or quietly study when the weather is warm. From this vantage point — flanked by landscaped pedestrian walkways and Glay Field — you can take in stunning views of the Providence skyline, day or night.
Smith Center for the Arts
The Smith Center for the Arts houses offices and classrooms for the departments of Music and of Theatre, Dance, and Film, along with professional-caliber performing arts venues and rehearsal facilities such as the 283-seat Angell Blackfriars Theatre, the 110-seat John Bowab Studio Theatre, the 272-seat Ryan Concert Hall, and the Clark Dance Studio. Smith Center, a 60,000-square-foot architectural gem that anchors the eastern corner of campus, also is home to PC’s scene shop, costume shop, box office, prop and costume storage, as well as the Reilly Art Gallery, where students curate and mount exhibits.
Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies
In keeping with the motto of the Providence College School of Business — Educating for a Future Based on “We” — the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies was designed to foster community and collaboration. Symbolically located in the heart of campus, this 64,000-square-foot facility unites the renovated Dore Hall with a distinctly modern addition and serves as a “town hall” for students and faculty from all disciplines. Flexible seating and classrooms with open designs facilitate an active learning environment. Highlights include the Scanlon Financial Information Resources Lab, which features Bloomberg terminals that provide students with access to real-time trading information; collaboration rooms that support the team-centered elements of the PCSB curriculum; and the spacious, light-filled Palmisano Atrium. This innovative facility, which has quickly become a hub of academic and social activity on campus, was made possible by former trustee Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’90 Hon., & ’89P and his late wife, Patricia ’89P.
Raymond Dining Hall
Offering a variety of food choices, Raymond Dining Hall is the College’s primary dining facility. Recent updates to the space and the menu ensure that there are options for all tastes — whether you need a quick bite or a hearty and healthy meal.
The Center at Moore Hall
PC students can always find a welcoming community in The Center @ Moore Hall. Devoted to the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, this multifunctional building was recently renovated and contains collaboration rooms, an active learning classroom, a café and kitchen, a lounge, a dance studio, and two murals created by Philadelphia artist Betsy Casañas. It is a multipurpose space designed to emphasize social and intellectual growth through arts, culture, and social justice work.
Concannon Fitness Center
PC is committed to educating the whole student: mind, body, and soul. To that end, Concannon Fitness Center is an integral part of the student experience. This state-of-the-art facility provides 13,850 square feet of dedicated fitness space, along with 3,600 square feet designated for varsity student-athletes. Concannon boasts an array of cardio equipment, strength training machines, and free weights, along with group fitness classes to fit almost any workout style.
Slavin Center
Slavin Center, Providence College’s student union, is the social heart of campus. It is home to essential resources such as the Center for Career Education and Professional Development and the Office of Residence Life & Housing. It also houses offices for the myriad student clubs and organizations that enliven campus life. It’s not uncommon to stroll by a live radio broadcast on WDOM or an impromptu meeting of the Board of Programmers. In addition, Slavin houses a dizzying array of daily activities, including lectures and concerts (most often in ’64 Hall or McPhail’s). Hang out at Dunkin’, meet friends for a meal at the Alumni Food Court, grab some PC swag at the bookstore, or simply curl up on a cozy chair to study.
Calabria Plaza
The newest addition to the campus landscape, Calabria Plaza, sits prominently on Slavin Center lawn. A gift from Joseph M. Calabria ’65 and his wife, Sugar, it features a sculptural 33-foot-tall stainless steel flame surrounded by black granite. There are benches for reflection and a polished wall on which are engraved the names of the Dominican saints, the College’s Alma Mater, and the Dominican and College seals. The cornerstones are engraved “1917” and “2017,” the year of the College’s founding and its centennial, to indicate PC’s transition to its second century.