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What is the Puente Project?

The PUENTE Project at Modesto Junior College (MJC) is an academic, counseling, and mentoring program to support students in building the skills necessary for success in both academic and career goals while in community college.  Students enrolled in the PUENTE project work closely with their Counselor, English Instructor, and Mentor to prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Joining the Puente Project

Interest form for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available! Once the form is completed, you will be confirmed to attend the Puente Project Orientation Session. 


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Puente students posing

Much like its namesake, The Puente Project aims at building and facilitating a bridge for students between their college and four-year universities by creating a sense of familia (which is Spanish for Family). In creating an MJC familia, the Puente Project wishes to build a nurturing learning environment that fosters not only academic growth and success but also personal achievement and community connection. Puente focuses on reading and writing assignments related to Latinx issues and authors.

Puente Orientation

Once you complete the Puente Interest Form, if eligible, you will be invited to attend the orientation to confirm your participation as well obtain access to enroll in the following in-person Fall 2025 courses:

  • ENGL C1000 Section: 4972
    Academic Reading and Writing, 3-units
    Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday 12:45 PM - 2:10 PM
  • COLSK 100 Section: 5264
    Foundation for First Year College, 3-units
    Class Meets: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM

Puente Model Components

Once a Puentista, Always a Puentista!