Puente Program

The Puente Project is a national award winning transfer readiness program co-sponsored by the University of California and the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The Mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn degrees, and return to the community as leaders and mentors to succeeding generations.

Puente Eligibility:

Eligible for ENG 28 (Fall) or ENG 101 (Spring)
Plan to transfer to a university
Make one year commitment to all Puente Project components
Minimum 2.0 GPA

Useful Links

Fast Track to the UC System (pdf)

Thinking About Transferring to a UC?

As a student of this program:

You take a year of accelerated English classes with a curricular focus on Latino Literature and experience.
You are matched with a professional from the community who will share their knowledge and experience with you.
You experience cultural activities, assist your community and develop leadership skills.
You meet frequently with your Puente counselor to develop and monitor an educational study plan and for personal/career counseling until you are ready to transfer.
You take educational field trips to universities each year and attend an annual statewide Puente Student Conference.

Phase 1 (Fall)

English 28 (3 units)
Personal Dev. 17 (1 unit)
Mentoring

Phase 2 (Spring)

English 101 (3 units)
Personal Dev. 20 (3 units)
Mentoring

Phase 3 (Until Transfer)

Continuous Academic Guidance

If you are interested in learning more or signing up for this program, please contact:

Puente Counselor:
Daniel Ortega
(323) 241-5201
ortegad@lasc.edu

Puente Instructor:
Darren Cifarelli
(323) 482-7614
cifaredl@lasc.edu