- 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
- FALL (Phase 1):
- You commit to attending (and engaging) at required Puente events
Joining Puente is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Complete and submit the Interest Form
- Attend an information session
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
- Complete and submit the Commitment Form (provided at the Information Session)
If you are not eligible for Puente, consider joining other programs!:
- First-Year Experience - https://www.avc.edu/fye
- Umoja Community - https://www.avc.edu/administrations/organizations/equity/umoja
- S.T.A.R. - https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/star
- E.O.P.S. - https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/eopscare
- CalWORKS - https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/calworks