Puente – Bridge to Success

DeRicco - (209) 954-5151, ext. 6255

Puente (Spanish for "bridge") is a national-award-winning program that has helped thousands of students to reach their dreams of college success. The program is open to all students. Emphasis is placed on the General Educational Curriculum: History, English, Science, Language, Visual and Performing Arts, and core discipline requirements. By using the Student Success and Support Program Services, students will have access to counseling services, orientation, assessment, advising and other education planning. The Puente community seeks to educate our students by attending educational events to universities, cultural events, leadership opportunities and more. An essential component to the success of the Puente Program is the collaboration between students, parents, faculty and staff of San Joaquin Delta Community College. Puente has expanded to 58 community colleges and 33 high schools throughout California, and tens of thousands of students have been served.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a new or current student with Level 2 assessment in Reading and Composition

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be in good standing with the college

• Complete San Joaquin Delta College's online admissions application

• Attend a Puente Information Session

• Make a one year commitment

• Meet regularly with a Puente counselor

• Participate in scheduled Puente activities and Learning Community

• Plan to transfer to a four-year college or university