The Puente Program is a two-semester program linking students with a counselor, an English instructor, community mentors and 4-year schools like the UC to help students transfer to four-year colleges.

Through the reading of Chicano/Latino literature and writings, counseling assistance, and connections to professional mentors, you will receive the instruction and support you need to achieve academic success and transfer.

You will also be able to experience special extracurricular activities such as college tours, UC representative visits, special events, family nights, and more.

The Puente Program is open to all students!

Puente students pose for a photo on a field trip

What Puente Offers:

  • Classes that link together to make more sense, feel more relevant, and build your community
  • Easy access to transfer activities & information
  • Guidance to succeed as a transfer student
  • Leadership development, including opportunities for formal one-on-one mentorships
  • Events with guest motivational speakers
  • Cultural and literary events
  • Writing skills workshops and one-on-one tutoring
  • A support system to help you overcome any challenges you may face during college
Puente student leads a line of graduates down the field at Commencement