Excel Program Offers Quicker Pathway to a College Degree for English Language Learners
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North Central College’s new Excel Program enables students for whom English is not their first language to earn college credit while working to enhance their English skills. The Excel Program helps students succeed in college by preparing them to read, analyze and write about academic texts, as well as to actively participate in academic discussions, while making progress toward their degree.

Preparing to pursue a career in art
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Ever since she could hold a pencil, Andrea Peguero Gonzalez ’25 knew she wanted to pursue a career in art. Starting in her first year at North Central College, there were many opportunities in store for her to do exactly that. North Central’s studio art program has enabled Peguero Gonzalez to study a range of subjects and artistic styles, from art history to three-dimensional design and more.

Cardinal First
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Cardinal First is North Central’s program for first-generation college students from their first day on campus through graduation.  At NC, 900+ of our students and 140+ faculty and staff are first-gen - and we celebrate that identity as an asset!