Alternative Admissions Programs

PEP Students

It's important to us, as an institution that strives to provide opportunity, to create pathways to ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ admission, enrollment, and success for deserving students that need a bit of additional guidance and assistance.

Opportunities to Consider

Jinnette Santana and Preparatory Enrollment Program staff member

Preparatory Enrollment Program

The Preparatory Enrollment Program is a bridge program for Rhode Island first-generation high school students – supporting their admission to ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ and their development as a ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ student. First-generation high school seniors can apply to the program via ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ's Common Application. The deadline to apply is February 1 of senior year.

Project ExCEL Coordinator, Laura Faria-Tancinco, with students

Project ExCEL

Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ degree.

Students enjoying a spring day on the campus quad

Foster Care Youth Scholarship Program

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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ.

Black male student with backpack on

Pathways Program – Center for First Generation Social Work Student Success

Are you a first-generation student in your junior or senior year of high school, or who has graduated? Our Pathways Program helps you apply to and complete your Social Services - Social Work Associates Degree at CCRI and transfer to ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ to complete a Social Work undergraduate and graduate degree (BSW and MSW).

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions

We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.