About Puente

Puente means "bridge" in Spanish. As the name suggests, we help students build bridges to higher education.

Puente is an award-winning program that has helped thousands of students reach their dreams of college success through its innovative combination of accelerated writing instruction, intensive academic counseling and mentoring.

Puente is co-sponsored by the California Community Colleges and the University of California.

Program Eligibility

Puente is open on a first-come-first-served basis to all students who meet the eligibility requirements. These include being eligible for EWRT 211 (Preparatory Reading and Writing Skills) and wanting to transfer to a four-year university.

Puente's Mission

To increase the number of historically under-served students who:

• transfer to four-year colleges and universities,
• finish their degrees
• return to their communities as leaders and mentors

PROGRAM EVENTS

Check out some past Puente events, including university and local business visits; cultural events, community service projects and more.

PUENTE PROGRAM
CONTACT INFORMATION

Alicia M. Cortez

Puente Co-coordinator and Counselor
Office Location: Students and Community Services Building, 2nd Floor
Phone: 408.864.8365

Paula Silva

Puente Co-coordinator and English Instructor

Phone: 408.864.8310

E-mail us at deanzapuente@deanza.edu