Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Embedded Files
Students must plan on transferring to four year University and willing to learn from a chicano/a perspective.
Also must be eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Fall Semester
English C1000 (formerly ENG 101)
STATS C1000 (formerly Math 119)
Personal Growth 120
Spring Semester
English C1001 (formerly ENG 205)
Chicano Studies 110A
Personal Growth 130
Third Fall semester
COMMS C1000 (formerly COMMS 103)
Program Components
Program Components
Three components work together to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities:
ENGLISH INSTRUCTION
Access to an english tutor in and out of class
Priority when visiting their Supplemental Instructor tutor at the English Center
MATH
Tutoring support with professor
COUNSELING
Work closely with a Puente counselor and enroll in two consecutive Personal Growth classes: PERG 120 (College Success) and PERG 130 (Career and Life Planning)
MENTORING
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.
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
Google Sites
Report abuse