University of ProvidenceStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Great Falls, MT. Operating on a semester system.

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Great Falls, MT
630 students
@uprovidence.edu
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Liberal Arts College

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12

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for University of Providence

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

17 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 1st 5 Week Session
  3. Fall 2026 1st 8 Week Session
  4. Fall Semester 2026 RIZE Courses
  5. Fall 2026 2nd 5 Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 2nd 8 Week Session
  7. Fall 2026 3rd 5 Week Session
  8. Spring 2027 1st 5 Week Session
  9. Spring 2027 1st 8 Week Session
  10. Spring Semester 2027 RIZE Courses
  11. Spring Semester 2027
  12. Spring 2027 2nd 5 Week Session
  13. Spring 2027 2nd 8 Week Session
  14. Spring 2027 3rd 5 Week Session
  15. Summer 2027 1st 8 Week Session
  16. Summer Semester 2027
  17. Summer 2027 2nd 8 Week Session

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Campus language

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9 terms

A

Argo
Argo Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
Argo Cafe
The on-campus cafe providing coffee, snacks, and light meals.
Argos
The official mascot and collective name for students and athletic teams.
ASUP
Associated Students of the University of Providence, the student government body.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, responsible for organizing student events and programming.

E

Emilie
Emilie Hall, one of the campus residential buildings.

S

Sisters
Sisters of Charity Hall, a residence hall named after the founding order.

T

The Commons
The main dining hall located within the Student Center.
The Falls
Local shorthand for Great Falls, Montana, the city where the campus is located.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Argo Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
Argo Central
The one-stop shop for student services, including the registrar, financial aid, and student accounts.
argo_galley
Argo Galley
McLaughlin
The McLaughlin Center, the primary facility for athletics, fitness, and physical education.
Moodle
The learning management system used by faculty and students for course assignments and resources.
Student Center
The campus hub containing dining services, the bookstore, and student lounges.
Sullivan
Sullivan Hall, a central building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
table_of_the_king
Table of the King
upward_grounds
UPward Grounds

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Great Falls for University of Providence Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Great Falls.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

6,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Great Falls Transit District bus system

Nearest Airports

Great Falls International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Cold semi-arid

Avg Annual Temp

45°F

Avg Snowfall

58 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Automobile Parking Lot

surface_lot

Located at 4th Avenue South and 20th Street South.

McLaughlin Center Parking

surface_lot

Parking serving the athletics and fitness center.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Providence

University of Providence Announces 2026 Argo Alumni Weekend

The university prepares to welcome alumni and the community for a weekend of events from October 8-11.

Sep 22, 2026

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Former University President Gene McAllister Returns to Campus for Book Signing

Gene McAllister returns to campus for a signing of his book 'Now I See'.

Sep 15, 2026

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NWCCU Places University of Providence on Probation

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities placed the institution on probation following a financial resources review; the university remains fully accredited.

Aug 5, 2026

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University of Providence Announces Strategic Long-term Sustainability Plan

The university is taking steps to address an $8 million budget gap through fundraising and operational alignment.

Mar 9, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Providence

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

12 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Argo Hall

Room types: 2-4 bedrooms per unit

Bedford Hall

Room types: four-person apartment

Cunningham Hall

Room types: six-person apartment

Davis Hall

Room types: four-person apartment

DiTraglia Hall

Room types: six-person apartment

Emilie Hall

Room types: single, double

Mal Brown Hall

Room types: six-person apartment

McCarthy Hall

Room types: four-person suite, limited six-person suite

Mother Joseph Hall

Shanley Hall

Room types: four-person semi-suite

Sikora Hall

Room types: 2-4 bedrooms per unit

Sister Rita Mudd Hall

Room types: 2-4 bedrooms per unit

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@uprovidence.edu

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