Project Excel

  1. Admissions & Financial Aid
  2. Undergraduate Admission
  3. Admissions Programs for First-Generation Students
  4. Project Excel

Your Path to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the Support to Graduate!

Project ExCEL Coordinator, Laura Faria-Tancinco, with students

Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø degree.

Are You a Talented Bilingual Student?

Talk to you high school counselor today about enrolling at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø through the Project ExCEL program!

Project ExCEL: Excellence in College for English Learners at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

How We'll Support You as a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for community building and social networking

Rethinking What it Means to be "College Ready"

51³Ô¹ÏÍø entrance

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Project Excel Office

Project ExCEL supports multilingual students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø by providing academic and non-academic support. ​Our Project ExCEL courses aid multilingual students and language learners academically.