EducationThursday, October 29
The University of Providence will close at the end of the 2026-27 school year
The Good Day Great Falls team
If you're an Argos fan, this one stings: the University of Providence announced Tuesday that it will close after nearly 95 years. The Board of Trustees voted at 8:45 a.m. to end educational operations. Board chair Terry Cosgrove said, "We just needed to attract more students to make it viable."
Providence's last day of instruction will be Aug. 20, 2027
- 2026Earlier in 2026, Providence declares financial exigency.
- Oct. 27Board of Trustees votes at 8:45 a.m. to end educational operations.
- Aug. 2027Final day of instruction at the university is Aug. 20, 2027.
Source: montanasports.com
President Caroline Goulet said the priority is helping every enrolled student finish a degree, through graduation before instruction ends, transfer, or teach-out agreements with partner schools. Athletic programs will continue through spring, and Goulet said teams will finish their seasons.
- Accreditation: Providence remains accredited and has no debt
- Registration continues, and campus housing stays available
- Volleyball and wrestling are underway; basketball starts this week
- Partner schools: announced as teach-out agreements are signed
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Student-athletes make up three-quarters of enrollment. Goulet said schools have already approached the university about its athletes.
Source: MontanaSports.com