Providence Christian College
Official Notice of Institutional Closure and Records Information
Effective June 30, 2026, Providence Christian College has officially ceased all academic operations and dissolved the corporation.
To ensure the ongoing availability of academic, institutional, and historical data, the College has entered into a formal data custodianship agreement. Per that agreement, Westminster Seminary California (WSC) has been designated as the permanent Custodian of Record.
Below you will find the official procedures for accessing transcripts, tax documents, and employment verification.
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Information for Former Students & Alumni
Official Transcripts & Degree Verifications
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Phase I (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028): You will continue to access and request your transcripts online through the existing student portal at pcc.populiweb.com. While the portal remains active, Westminster Seminary California will oversee the administration and fulfillment of these requests.
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Phase II (After June 30, 2028): Westminster will maintain all Providence academic data in perpetuity. If the Populi portal is eventually retired, updated instructions for requesting records will be posted directly on the Westminster Seminary California Website.
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Important Note on Fees: Standard processing fees apply for all transcript orders, consistent with the standard fee schedule of the Custodian of Record. All credentials issued will identify Providence as the institution of record and Westminster as the data custodian.
1098-T Tax Forms
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Your historical 1098-T tax data remains accessible online.
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To retrieve your forms, log into pcc.populiweb.com, navigate to your Profile, and click on the “Financial” tab.
CRITICAL POPULI LOGIN WARNING: Because all
@college.eduemail accounts were permanently deactivated on June 30, 2026, you must ensure your Populi account profile is updated with a personal email address (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo). If you do not update this and you forget your password, the “Forgot Password” tool will send a reset link to your deleted college inbox, permanently locking you out of your records.
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Information for Former Faculty & Staff
W-2 Forms & Tax Information
- Tax Year 2026 W-2s: Standard W-2 forms for the portion of the 2026 calendar year worked prior to closure will be issued by January 31, 2027.
- These will be distributed via [Insert Method, e.g., standard mail to your last known address / electronically via ADP/Paychex]. Please ensure your mailing address is kept up to date by contacting the wind-down board representative at the contact info listed below.
Employment Verification
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No Verification Services Available:
Following the total dissolution of the college corporation, Providence Christian College does not maintain an HR department, active staff, or corporate records to respond to employment verification phone calls, emails, or third-party background checks.
- Unable to Provide Additional Information: The College is entirely unable to provide any additional information, service records, or documentation regarding past employment.
- Instructions for Future Employers: Former employees seeking to verify past employment for job applications, loans, or background checks must utilize alternative verification methods. Please provide your future employer or background check agency with copies of your final Providence paystubs or past W-2 forms generated by ADP.
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Note: Per our custodial agreement, Westminster Seminary California serves strictly as the custodian for academic records and specific donor data; they do not possess personnel files and are unable to verify past employment or HR liabilities
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Information for External Agencies & Graduate Schools
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Accreditation and Finality: All student transcripts transferred to the Custodian of Record have undergone a comprehensive internal audit and dual-tier certification by the Providence Registrar and President to guarantee their absolute integrity. These records are final and not subject to further academic modification.
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Institutional Narrative: To assist graduate schools, state licensing boards, and employers in understanding our historical curriculum, Westminster retains an “Institutional Narrative” detailing the college’s history, degree descriptions, and regional accreditation standards.
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Custodian of Record Contact Details
For academic record inquiries that cannot be resolved via the Populi portal, please contact the permanent custodian directly:
Westminster Seminary California
Attn: Office of the Registrar
1725 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
