Puente is a transfer-support program that follows the "cohort" model; each cohort consists of 25 to 35 students. It provides specialized counseling, cultural enrichment, university exposure, and mentoring to help students transfer to Universities in 2 - 3 years of enrollment at LAVC.

Specifically, Puente is intended to help bridge the gap of Latinx students being admitted to UC schools; however, some Puente students prefer to transfer to a California State University, a private school, or an out of state university. Wherever students wish to transfer, Puente provides the support students need to be prepared for university-level coursework, graduate school, and career life.

Finally, participating in Puente is an excellent extracurricular commitment that students can highlight on UC applications, giving them a competitive edge when applying to UCs.

The following list outlines all of the LAVC Puente requirements. By filling out this application you are agreeing to commit to the program and completion of all requirements (see https://www.lavc.edu/puente)

To be considered for the Puente program at Los Angeles Valley College, please submit this completed application. You may be asked to submit High School transcripts after we receive your application.

For additional questions or concerns, please contact the Puente Coordinators:
Holly Batty (battyhk@lavc.edu)
Ruth Vasquez (vasquerb@elac.edu)