Project ExCEL — Excellence in College for English Learners — supports multilingual and bilingual students by providing academic and nonacademic support.
Project Excel
Your Path to Â鶹Դ´ and the Support to Graduate!
Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ degree.
Are You a Talented Bilingual Student?
Talk to you high school counselor today about enrolling at Â鶹Դ´ through the Project ExCEL program!
How We'll Support You as a Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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
- Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ for community building and social networking
Rethinking What it Means to be "College Ready"
Contact Us
Project Excel Office
Project ExCEL supports multilingual students at Â鶹Դ´ by providing academic and non-academic support. ​Our Project ExCEL courses aid multilingual students and language learners academically.
- emaillfariatancinco@ric.edu
- phone401-764-4947
- placeRoberts Hall (Suite 303)