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Home > Student Services > Puente Program

Welcome to the Puente Program!

We're Recruiting for Fall 2025!

Please complete our Student Interest Form to learn more about how Puente can support your academic journey, connect you with a supportive community, and help you achieve your transfer goals. We'll reach out with more information and next steps!

To learn more about the benefits of Puente, we invite you to attend a short 30-minute Zoom info session at one of our upcoming dates:

  • Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom
  • Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom
  • 🔗 Zoom Link for Info Session
  • 📩 Please RSVP here: RSVP for a Puente Info Session

If you’re not able to attend one of our info sessions, please email Puente@gavilan.edu to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with the Puente Counselor.

The Bridge to Success

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The Puente Program is a student support program at Gavilan College designed to support students on their path to academic success. It offers personalized instruction, academic counseling, and mentoring to help students navigate their college journey, successfully transfer to a four-year university, and return to their communities as leaders and mentors for future generations.

Puente is open to all students who are ready to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals. Join us and take that first step toward a brighter future.


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Priority Registration
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Transfer Preparation
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Designated Academic Counselor
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Designated English Professor
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Cohort-Based English & Guidance Classes
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Professional Mentor & Network
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Leadership Development
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College Tours, Conferences & more!


English

Puente students take two consecutive writing classes, English C1000/210 (Composition/English Academy) and English C1001 (Critical Writing). These classes provide a supportive and stimulating environment that integrates Mexican American/Latino literature in combination with a variety of writing exercises.

Counseling

Puente students work closely with their Puente counselor to explore career options, develop an academic educational plan, and identify lifetime goals. Students visit University of California and California State University campuses and attend an annual Puente student transfer conference. Puente students also take Guidance 6 (Life Skills for Higher Education) with their fellow Puentistas.

Mentoring

Each Puente student is matched with a mentor from the business or professional community. Mentors share with students their personal, academic, and career experiences, and provide a window into "real-life" work environments. The network of trained Puente mentors provides many resources for Puente students, their families, their colleges, and the community.


Students must meet all qualifications in order to participate in the Puente Program.

Qualifications

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Pursuing transfer to a four-year university
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Register for Puente ENGL C1000/210 & GUID 6 (Fall)
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Register for Puente ENGL C1001 (Spring)
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Participate in all the program activities (Mentoring events, college tours, Puente Motivational Conference, End of the Year Celebration, etc.)
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 Be in good academic standing (continuing students only)

Steps to Apply

Apply to Gavilan College

If you are new to Gavilan College, please follow the Steps for New Students to get your Gavilan ID number.

If you are already a Gavilan College student, please proceed to step two.

Complete the Student Interest Form

Complete the Puente Program Student Interest Form .

A member of our team will contact you to schedule an appointment with the Puente Counselor.

Meet with Puente Counselor

During your meeting with the Puente Counselor, you will receive an overview of the program and create or update your Ed Plan to help you plan and register for Puente cohort classes.

 

 

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Contact Us:

Gilroy Campus
Address: 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Office: Student Center 116
Phone: (408) 848-4723
Email: Puente@gavilan.edu 



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