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Read The Breeze article: Finding Familia in the Puente Club

Puente Mission

Its mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. The program is interdisciplinary in approach, with writing, counseling, and mentoring components.

What is Puente?

The Puente Community College Program is an academic, counseling and mentoring program of support for students to build the skills necessary for success in both academic and career goals while in community college.  Students enrolled in the Puente program work closely with their Counselor, English Instructor and Mentor to prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

 

Why Join Puente?

At Puente, we understand the unique challenges faced by underrepresented students, and we are dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources needed to succeed in higher education. Our program offers:

  1. Personalized Guidance and Instruction: Receive personalized academic counseling, tailored instruction, mentorship, and support throughout your academic journey.
  2. Cultural Awareness: Embrace and celebrate diversity through cultural events, workshops, and engaging discussions that enrich your college experience.
  3. Community: Join a tight-knit community of like-minded peers, faculty, and mentors who are here to support you every step of the way toward your goal.
  4. Enhanced Learning Opportunities: Benefit from specially designed courses, workshops, and seminars that enhance your academic skills, through an exploration of Mexican American Latino Literature and readiness for transfer.

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Puente Benefits

  • Get Priority Registration
  • Cohorted courses
  • Guaranteed courses: English 1A, Guidance 2, and English 1B
  • Chrome Book loaner Program
  • Mentorship/Community Building
  • University Transfer Preparation/Tours

 

Puente requirements:

  • Has never taken English 1A and Guidance 2
  • Students planning on transferring