Welcome to the Puente Program!
Please complete our Student Interest Form to learn more about how Puente can support your academic journey, connect you with a supportive community, and help you achieve your transfer goals. We'll reach out with more information and next steps!
The Puente Program is a student support program at Gavilan College 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.
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Priority Registration |
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Transfer Preparation |
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Designated Academic Counselor |
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Designated English Professor |
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Cohort-Based English & Guidance Classes |
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Professional Mentor & Network |
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Leadership Development |
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College Tours, Conferences & more! |
English
Puente students take two consecutive writing classes, English 1A/210 (Composition/English Academy) and English 1C (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.
Students must meet all qualifications in order to participate in the Puente Program.
Qualifications
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Pursuing transfer to a four-year university |
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Register for Puente ENGL 1A/210 & GUID 6 (Fall) |
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Register for Puente ENGL 1C (Spring) |
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Participate in all the program activities (Mentoring events, college tours, Puente Motivational Conference, End of the Year Celebration, etc.) |
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Be in good academic standing (continuing students only) |
Steps to Apply
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Apply to Gavilan CollegeIf you are new to Gavilan College, please follow the Steps for New Students to get your Gavilan ID number. If you are already a Gavilan College student, please proceed to step two. |
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Complete the Student Interest FormComplete the Puente Program Student Interest Form . A member of our team will contact you to schedule an appointment with the Puente Counselor. |
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Meet with Puente CounselorDuring your meeting with the Puente Counselor, you will receive an overview of the program and create or update your Ed Plan to help you plan and register for Puente cohort classes. |
