Student Resources

We’re here to support you every step of the way on your academic journey. Whether you’re looking for study tips, academic advising, mental health resources, or extracurricular activities, you’ll find a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and resources you need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Explore, engage, and make the most of your time here—we’re excited to be part of your success!

Diversity and Inclusion

CELS goal is to work towards inclusive excellence. We acknowledge that this is a continuing effort that requires us to evaluate and improve our curricula, pedagogy, policies, practices and procedures. This goal also means that we must reflect on our own knowledge and skills as we continue to challenge past practices that have not lived up to our promise of equity, inclusion, and justice.

Aura Fajardo Grandidge, the assistant dean of diversity, recruitment and retention helps foster a sense of community throughout the college, and provides support for students, faculty and staff. She works closely with members of the CELS community who come from populations historically excluded from STEM to provide professional and educational opportunities, such as Seeds of Success, the Science and Engineering Fellowship, and URI’s Shark Camp.