Puente 

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One Stop Center, Bldg 23 Hours:


Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Puente Program is closed to the public. However, essential staff will be in the office Monday to Friday between 8am to 4:30pm to answer emails and phone calls.


 Attention Students: Face-to-Face Puente Counseling Appointments Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice, But We Are Still Here to Help You remotely! Go to vvc.edu/counseling to make an appointment.


 

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • Be committed to taking ENGL 101 & GUID 101 in Fall
  • Be committed to taking ENGL 104 & GUID 107 in Spring 
  • Have a desire to transfer to a four-year college or university
  • Enroll in no more than 14 units, each semester, during the first year

WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?

  • Community college students in Puente transfer at a higher rate (47%) than non-Puente students (27%)
  • You will meet successful professionals who can help you develop your career goals
  • You can learn how to make your dreams become a reality

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

  • All students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university
  • All students who want to develop leadership and networking skills
  • All students who are interested in exploring multi-cultural experiences

 
WHAT DO WE OFFER?

  • English and Guidance classes dedicated to Puente students only
  • Ongoing academic and career counseling until transfer
  • Mentoring, internship and community service opportunities

 

 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Complete a Student Interest Form
Email: Richard.Alvarez@vvc.edu  

 

 2019/2020 Cohort

2019/20

 

2018/2019 Cohort

puente 2018

 

2017/18 Cohort

       2017/2018 Puente Class