Participation
Criteria for participation
- Be eligible for enrollment or enrolled at Cosumnes River College
- Be eligible for English Writing 101 for the fall semester
- Be eligible to commit to Phase I and Phase II
- Be eligible to take 12 units or more of academic courses each semester
To participate in Puente
- Print and complete the application form: Puente Application.
- Schedule an appointment to meet with the Puente Counselor, Ray Mapeso, to provide your application, review your eligibility, and acquire an enrollment number.
- Register for the English and Personal Development Courses.
Puente Project Schedule
Phase I, Fall semester:
- Students enroll for English 101-College Writing, and HCD 310 - College Success
- Students are matched with a mentor and participate in mentor activities
- Students attend the annual student motivational conference
- Students participate in a myriad of activities and field trips
Phase II, Spring semester:
- Students enroll in English 300 – College Composition, and in a personal development course
- Students continue to meet with their mentors and participate in a variety of activities
- Students continue to meet with the Counselor to ensure transfer success through fulfilling transfer requirements
- Students conclude the year with a celebration
Phase III:
- Students continue to meet with the Counselor to ensure transfer success
- Student apply to transfer to a university
Activities
- Students visit University of California and California State University campuses
- Students attend an annual Puente student motivational and transfer conference
- Students participate in Noche de La Familia