ABOUT US

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

The program is open to students who are:

  • Eligible to enroll in English 101x for the Fall semester



PROGRAM INTENDED TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO ARE:

  • Interested in exploring the Latinx/Chicanx experience

  • Planning on transferring to a four year university

  • Able to commit to program requirements

  • Able to be full time students (enrolled in 12 units or more)



TIME COMMITMENT:

PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

Three components work together to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities:

ENGLISH INSTRUCTION

  • Take two consecutive writing classes, English 101X (Fall) and English 205 (Spring)

COUNSELING

  • Work closely with Puente counselor and enroll in two consecutive Personal Growth classes: PG 120 (College Success) and PG 130 (Career and Life Planning)

MENTORING

  • Get matched with a mentor from the community. Mentors share with the students how they managed to succeed in the educational system, how they succeed as professionals while maintaining their cultural identity, and how they now balance family, career and community related activities. Mentors also provide guidance and resources for student assignments and projects.


ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

  • Access to English tutor in and out of class

  • Priority when visiting their Supplemental Instructor tutor at the English Center

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Exemplifying a culture of community, motivation and achievement

  • Visit multiple campuses throughout California

  • Student participation in the Puente Club

  • Fund-raising and community service opportunities at the local level

  • On-campus guest speakers from professional and civic communities