San Diego City College

PUENTE MISSION

The Puente Project is an academic preparation program that, for more than 25 years, has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California's educationally disadvantaged students. The project's mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who:

• Enroll in four-year colleges and universities
• Earn college degrees
• Return to the community as mentors and leaders of future generations

PUENTE GOALS

• Provide students with a strong academic foundation and the support needed in order to be successful at San Diego City College and beyond.
• Emphasize instruction in leadership and communication skills.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The program is open to students who:

• Are interested in exploring the Latino(a)/Chicano(a) experience.
• Are planning on transferring to a four year university
• Are eligible to enroll in English 47a for the Fall semester.
• Are able to commit to program requirements.
• Are able to be full time students (enrolled in 12 units or more).