The Puente Program is a transfer success program that builds English composition/critical thinking skills and counseling courses for two consecutive semesters. The goal of this program is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented 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 Puente Program is supported and funded by the University California Regents and Community College Chancellor's Office Statewide*​

Requirements

• Personal guidance and orientation in exploring career options, developing an educational plan, and identifying life goals
• Access to long term academic advising with your Puente counselor
• Guaranteed/automatic enrollment in your English 101, English 103, Counseling 100, and Counseling 128 courses for the academic year
• Field Trips to colleges and universities
• Field Trips to cultural events
• Guest speakers
• Build college friendships
• Build your academic resume with mentoring and transfer events!​
  

Natalie Rodriguez

​**Hours of Operation:

In-Person Hours:

M-W: 9a​m - 6pm
Th: 9am - 5pm*​
F: 9am - 12pm

*Thursdays office is closed from 3-4pm for staff meetings.

Upcoming Office Closures:​

• Friday, February 16, 2024 (Lincoln's Birthday)
  

• Monday, February 19, 2024 (President's Day)
  

• Monday, April 1, 2024 (Cesar Chavez Day)
  

• Monday-Saturday, April 8-13, 2024 (Spring Break)
  

• Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)
  

**Hours are subject to change.  Click ​here to view more details and office closures. ​

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