College Visit Field Trip: November 6 and 7
Last Call! PA Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores are invited to a PA-sponsored college trip to Creighton University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln, our 3rd annual out-of-state college visit field trip November 6-7 (during the school holiday for parent-teacher conferences). Departure will be at approximately 7:40 a.m. on November 6 and return by approximately 6:30 p.m. on November 7. The cost of $250 will include transportation, meals, and overnight accommodations in Omaha.
Our trip will include a special dinner with PA alumni in Omaha, an excellent networking opportunity for students. All students who wish to participate will need to pay a $100 deposit, but this fee will be credited toward the full trip cost. Due to very limited space, please respond using this form to indicate your interest (and a $100 deposit will be charged to your student account). We will host a virtual informational meeting for parents on Thursday, October 30 at 8:45 a.m. via Google Meet.
Mark Your Calendars: College Day 2026!
We have also started making plans for our 19th annual College Day program, which is scheduled for April 15, 2026. Parents are invited (and highly encouraged) to attend College Day, an ideal opportunity for underclassmen and their families to set the agenda for future college research.
We will continue to include important information and reminders in upcoming E-Bulletins (and via email) regarding important dates/milestones in the college/post-secondary planning process.
For any/all college counseling related questions, please contact Mrs. Sarah Hogan, Director of College Counseling and Alumni Engagement at 763-258-5508.
2025-26 Programming Dates (subject to change)
| Semester I | |
| November 6 – 7 | Opt-in College Visit Field Trip (tentative: Creighton University and UNL) |
| November 13 | Grade 11 College Planning Keynote Speaker/Session (afternoon) |
| December 4 | Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Financial Aid) |
| December 20 | Annual Alumni Homecoming Christmas Party |
| January 7 | Annual PA Alumni Home-From-College Forum |
| Semester II | |
| January 15 | Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Summer College Programs) |
| February 11 | Grade 9 College Counseling Evening Session (in person) |
| February 12 | Grade 9 and 10 Parent Virtual College Conversation |
| March 12 – 13 | Local College Visit Field Trip(s) during P/T Conference Days |
| April 9 | Parent Virtual College Conversation (Preview to College Day) |
| April 15 | Providence Academy Annual College Day (afternoon) |
| May 7 | Parent Virtual College Conversation (Topic: Highly Selective Admission) |
| May 28 | College Recognitions Activity Period Ceremony for Juniors (a.k.a. Book Awards) |