Counseling Division
PUENTE
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What is Puente Program?
The Puente Program is an academic preparation program whose mission is to increase the number of disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders of future generations.
Contact Information:
Reina Sanabria
(714) 564-6135
sanabria_reina@sac.edu
Donato Martinez
(714) 564-6547
martinez_donato@sac.edu
Location: S-110
Space is limited to approximately 30 students per academic year
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Requirements:
- Be eligible to enroll in two consecutive writing classes, English 061 (Fall) and English 101 (Spring)
- Commit to a full year of English and Counseling
- Be interested in transferring to a 4-year college/university
- Participate in all out-of-class Puente activities
Services:
- Personal guidance and orientation in exploring career options, developing an educational plan, and identifying life goals
- Guaranteed classes in English and Counseling
- Field trips to colleges and universities
- Field trips to cultural events
- Guest speakers
- interact with mentors from the professional community