Community Standards

Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards helps students who have violated standards of behavior reconcile with themselves and the community. Guided by our Catholic and Dominican mission, we encourage students to reflect on how their behavior and decisions align with their future goals, their aspirations as Providence College students, and their calling from God. We support students in demonstrating strength of character, engaging in safe and productive behavior, and showing respect for all members of the Providence College community, its mission, and the Code of Student Conduct.

Grounded in behavior change theories, the Office seeks to reduce barriers to human flourishing. We are committed to education, meaningful dialogue, accountability, and a disciplinary process that is transparent, fair, culturally agile, and centered on student development. We believe that code of conduct incidents can serve as transformative moments—opportunities for greater self-awareness and personal responsibility.

The Office of Community Standards, through its disciplinary officers, has been given the responsibility of administrating the College disciplinary procedure. In all cases, the Office of Community Standards is dedicated to its educational role of holding students fairly and appropriately accountable in order to prepare them to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.

Important Documents, Policies, and Programs

• The Student Handbook
• Alcohol and Drug-Free School & Workplace Policy
• Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO Program
• Cannabis eCHECKUP TO GO Program
• Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Anti-Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures