The Puente Project is a nationally recognized program that supports educationally underrepresented students in achieving their college and career goals. Since 1981, Puente has expanded access to four-year colleges and universities through an integrated model of writing, counseling, and mentoring. The program empowers students to earn degrees and return to their communities as leaders and mentors.
- Puente is open to all students who want to transfer
- Eligible to take ENGL C1000 (formerly ENWR 300)
- Eligible to take ENGL C1001 (formerly ENGWR 301)
- Eligible to take HCD 310 College Success
- Have desire and committed to engage in program events and activities
- Eligible and available for in-person courses in Fall 2026:
- ENGL C1000: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am to 10:20 am
- HCD 310: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:50 am
Mission
- Increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who transfer to and graduate from four-year colleges and universities
- Empower students to become leaders, mentors, and agents of change in their communities
Goals
- Support academic success through integrated writing, counseling, and mentoring
- Foster college readiness, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging
- Build clear pathways to higher education and long-term career success
English (Writing)
- ENG C1000 – Fall 2026 | T/Th 9:00 to 10:20 am
- ENG C1001 – Spring 2027 | T/Th 9:00 to 10:20 am
Human Career Development (Counseling)
- HCD 310 – Fall 2026 | T/Th 10:30 to 11:50 am
Phase 1 (Fall)
- ENGL C1000 (3 units)
- HCD 310 - (3 unit)
Phase 2 (Spring)
- ENGL C1001 (3 units)
Phase 3 (Until Transfer)
- Continuous Academic Counseling
- Dedicated Puente counseling and academic support
- Transfer-focused writing and coursework
- Community-based mentoring
- Leadership, enrichment, and transfer opportunities
- A supportive cohort and sense of belonging
Puente mentors support students through guidance, encouragement, and career insight. Mentoring is a meaningful way to give back and help students succeed. To become a Puente mentor, email puente@flc.losrios.edu.
Summer 2026
- Puente Project Information Sessions
Fall 2026 Events
- Puente New Student Orientation
- Bienvenida
- College Trip
- Puente Motivational Conference
- Noche de Familia
Founded in 1981, the Puente Project is a nationally recognized program that supports educationally underrepresented students through writing, counseling, and mentoring. Puente helps students transfer to four-year universities, earn degrees, and become leaders in their communities, and is open to all students.
Puente Community College Recruitment: Join the Puente Project at the CC!
Contact
Celina Navarro
Puente Counselor and Coordinator
navarrc@flc.losrios.edu
Josh Fernandez
Puente English Professor and Coordinator
FernanJ@flc.losrios.edu
Eveli Lujano
Student Support Specialist
LujanoE@flc.losrios.edu
Hours
In-Person and Remote Hours
Monday through Friday by Appointment