Your Path to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and the Support to Graduate!

Project ExCEL Coordinator, Laura Faria-Tancinco, with students

Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ to expand college access for talented bilingual students. In close partnership with high school counselors, Project ExCEL enrolls bilingual students with established academic success, and provides them with the support needed to pursue and achieve a ΞΆΓάΘ¦ degree.

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Apply to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ for Free!

One Day Only – Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Take Advantage of Apply to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ for Free Day! Join students from across Rhode Island on October 15 and apply free to ΞΆΓάΘ¦. Open to all RI residents and includes undergraduate, graduate, Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) and transfer applications.

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Join us on Saturday, November 1 to learn how ΞΆΓάΘ¦ supports student success both inside and outside the classroom! Meet our dedicated community, tour our beautiful campus, and experience our new in-demand majors and state-of-the-art facilities.

Are You a Talented Bilingual Student?

Talk to you high school counselor today about enrolling at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ through the Project ExCEL program!

Project ExCEL: Excellence in College for English Learners at ΞΆΓάΘ¦

How We'll Support You as a ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Student

Our program assists multilingual students and language learners by providing academic and non-academic support and services.

Our Specialized ExCEL Academic Classes

Our program provides specialized classes that prepare students with the writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills needed to succeed in ΞΆΓάΘ¦ courses and that provide continuous support and community throughout your time at college

Additional Academic Support Provided

  • referrals to tutoring services and academic assistance provided by other ΞΆΓάΘ¦ offices
  • arranging peer study groups
  • assisting with academic networking between students

Non-Academic Support Provided

We also support our students by connecting them with:

  • ExCEL Student Mentors
  • ΞΆΓάΘ¦ offices, resources, and services (Financial Aid Office, Bursar’s Office, Advising, Counseling Services, Learning for Life), by providing a referral
  • housing and food assistance (resources on and off campus)
  • other multilingual students at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ for community building and social networking

Rethinking What it Means to be "College Ready"

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Contact Us

Project Excel Office

Project ExCEL supports multilingual students at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ by providing academic and non-academic support. ​Our Project ExCEL courses aid multilingual students and language learners academically.