The Puente Project is a program of English writing instruction, counseling, and mentoring for community college students who plan to transfer to a university. Members of the Latino professional community provide mentoring. Additional program activities are designed to help students participate fully in academics and career preparation.
Students are admitted to the program each year through a process, first come first serve.
Students must also enroll in designated counseling courses and demonstrate commitment to transfer and to participation in program activities for one full year. Computer literacy and word processing instruction, including emphasis on desktop publishing skills and Internet research, are part of the curriculum. Puente is a joint project of the California Community Colleges and the University of California, with programs on 40 community college campuses statewide.