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  • Your goal is to transfer to a university (pursue a Bachelor's degree)
  • You will enroll in Puente courses
    • FALL (Phase 1):
      • ENGL 101 (ENGL C1000)
      • HD 101
      • MATH 015 & 115 (STAT C1000 & STAT C1000E; NOTE: STEM students may not be required to take this with Puente. Your puente counselors will review requirements based on your major and transfer university)
    • SPRING (Phase 2):
      • ENGL 102
      • Workshops
  • You commit to attending (and engaging) at required Puente events

Joining Puente is as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Complete and submit the Interest Form
  2. Attend an information session 
    1. All information sessions will be held in La Plaza/Dreamer’s Center (T300-C) next to CSU Bakersfield/AV. You can view the campus map to find the specific location. We will provide detailed information about the program and make the commitment form available to you. When you commit, a Puente counselor will meet with you individually to briefly discuss your goals and coursework. We can accommodate up to 30 students who are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Puente is open to ALL eligible students regardless of race, creed, and background.

    • Tuesday, May 19, 2026
      • 4:00PM-5:30PM
    • Monday, June 29, 2026
      • 11:00AM-12:30PM
  3. Complete and submit the Commitment Form (provided at the Information Session)

 

If you are not eligible for Puente, consider joining other programs!: