It's important to us, as an institution that strives to provide opportunity, to create pathways to RIC admission, enrollment, and success for deserving students that need a bit of additional guidance and assistance.
The Preparatory Enrollment Program is a bridge program for Rhode Island first-generation high school students – supporting their admission to RIC and their development as a RIC student. First-generation high school seniors can apply to the program via RIC's Common Application. The deadline to apply is February 1 of senior year.
Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at RIC 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 RIC degree.
Our program aims to provide transformative educational opportunities for Foster Care youth by providing a pathway to admission, academic and personal success, and degree completion at Rhode Island College.
We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.