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The Puente Project is a student support program at 91¿ì»îÁÖ designed to support students on their path to academic success. It offers personalized instruction, academic counseling, and mentoring to help students navigate their college journey, successfully transfer to a four-year university, and return to their communities as leaders and mentors for future generations.

Puente is open to all students who are ready to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals. Join us and take that first step toward a brighter future.

We are now accepting interest forms for the Fall 2026 Puente Program! Please submit the to let us know you’re interested, and a member of the Puente team will follow up with you in April 2026 with next steps and more information about our program.

	Priority Registration
	Laptop loans, school supplies, and more!
	Transfer Preparation
	Designated Academic Counselor
	Designated English Professor
	Cohort-Based English & Guidance Classes
	Professional Mentor & Network
	Leadership Development
	College Tours, Conferences & more!

Students must meet all qualifications in order to participate in the Puente Program.

Qualifications

	Pursuing or interested in transferring to a four-year university
	Register for Puente's ENGL C1000/210 & GUID 6 (Fall)
	Register for Puente's ENGL C1001 (Spring)
	Participate in program activities (Mentor events, college tours, Puente Motivational Conference & End of the Year Celebration)
	Be in good academic standing (currently 91¿ì»îÁÖ students only)

Steps to Join

English

Puente students take two consecutive writing classes, English C1000/210 (Composition/English Academy) and English C1001 (Critical Writing). These classes provide a supportive and stimulating environment that integrates Mexican American/Latino literature in combination with a variety of writing exercises.

Counseling

Puente students work closely with their Puente counselor to explore career options, develop an academic educational plan, and identify lifetime goals. Students visit University of California and California State University campuses and attend an annual Puente student transfer conference. Puente students also take Guidance 6 (Life Skills for Higher Education) with their fellow Puentistas.

Mentoring

Each Puente student is matched with a mentor from the business or professional community. Mentors share with students their personal, academic, and career experiences, and provide a window into "real-life" work environments. The network of trained Puente mentors provides many resources for Puente students, their families, their colleges, and the community.