Puente
The Puente Project
The Allan Hancock College Puente Project (Spanish for "bridge") is a national award-winning program that has helped prepare thousands of students for success in university studies. The Puente Project's mission is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations.
Puente Students participate in a year-long learning community. The English sequence focuses on Multicultural Literature and experiences. The Counseling sequence focuses on transition to college and the transfer process. The dedicated Puente Counselor will work with you beyond the first year until you graduate and transfer.
Program Phases
Phase 1 (Fall) • ENGL C1000 (4 units) • PD 110 - (1 unit)
Phase 2 (Spring) • ENGL C1001 (3 units) • PD 114 (1 unit)
Phase 3 (Until Transfer) • Continuous Academic Counseling
Puente Eligibility
- Plan to transfer to a university
- Eligible to enroll in ENGL C1000 and PD courses
- Make a one-year commitment to all Puente required events
Students of the Program...
- Take English course with a curricular focus on Latine literature and experience.
- Take personal development courses that focus on student success and career exploration.
- Are matched with a professional from the community, who will share their knowledge and experience. This will provide mentorship opportunities.
- Take educational field trips to universities each year and attend an annual statewide Puente student conference.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in the Puente Project, please contact the Puente counselor: Cynthia Diaz cdiaz@hancockcollege.edu 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3293.