Skip Main Navigation

Who is Eligible for Puente?

  • Students who assess into or are eligible for English 101 and English 094 in the Fall semester.
  • Students who are interested in transferring to a 4-year university or college.
  • Students who want to be active on campus.
  • Students who are you interested in learning and discussing issues that deal with multiculturalism specifically the Mexican-American, Latino/a, Chicano/a experience.
  • Students who are looking for a classroom environment which challenges and motivates them to think critically, write, and enjoy reading literature written by Mexican-American, Latino/a, Chicana/a writers.
  • Students who are seeking mentors.
  • Students who want and need extra one-on-one guidance with the transfer process and educational planning.

If you said YES to these statements, you are eligible for the Puente Program!

Puente is a writing, counseling, and mentoring program aimed at helping you achieve your goals at MSJC and transfer to a 4-year university.

To learn more about the Puente Program attend an information session


Contact the Puente Team!

Cynthia Garcia
cgarcia@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus Counselor

Carla Maroudas
cmaroudas@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus Counselor

Ezikio Lopez
blopez@msjc.edu
San Jacinto Campus Instructor

Cynthia Vargas
cvargas@msjc.edu
San Jacinto Campus Instructor