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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details 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 Aug 20 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Aug 24 → Sep 25, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 5 Week Session
Aug 24 → Oct 17, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8 Week Session
Aug 31 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 RIZE Courses
Sep 28 → Oct 30, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 5 Week Session
Oct 19 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8 Week Session
Nov 2 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall 2026 3rd 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Feb 12, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8 Week Session
Jan 11 → May 2, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 RIZE Courses
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Feb 15 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 5 Week Session
Mar 15 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8 Week Session
Mar 29 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring 2027 3rd 5 Week Session
May 10 → Jun 30, 2027
Summer 2027 1st 8 Week Session
May 10 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
Jul 1 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer 2027 2nd 8 Week Session
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A C E S T 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
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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. Using DormWay at University of Providence What the product handles for students.
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University of Providence Placed on Probation by NWCCU The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities placed the university on probation due to concerns regarding financial resources, though it remains fully accredited.
Aug 5, 2026
Read More Appointment of Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, PhD, RN, FAAN, was appointed as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Apr 1, 2026
Read More University of Providence Joins AUPHA The university's Healthcare Administration programs have officially joined the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration.
Apr 1, 2026
Read More Accreditation Probation: The University of Providence was placed on probation by the NWCCU on August 5, 2026, due to financial resource concerns. Accreditation Probation: The University of Providence was placed on probation by the NWCCU on August 5, 2026, due to financial resource concerns.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Providence
Volleyball vs. Mayville State University September 11, 2026
Argo Volleyball home game against Mayville State University.
Volleyball vs. Valley City State University September 12, 2026
Argo Volleyball home game against Valley City State University.
Worlds of Work September 15, 2026
A career exploration event for regional students and professionals.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board Meeting September 17, 2026
Public board meeting held on the University of Providence campus.
2026 Central Montana Bridal Fair September 20, 2026
Annual bridal fair featuring regional vendors and services.
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