Puente Program

table with Puente sashes

Puente is designed to help students adjust to college life, apply their existing cultural knowledge to academic outcomes, and prepare for transfer to four-year universities. The program explores multicultural, and particularly Latinx, experiences in a close-knit familia cohort model by combining writing instruction, personal growth instruction, and counseling, and mentoring. Puente’s goal is to provide strong academic support that affirms community, culture, and lifelong learning. Puente is open to, and welcomes, all MSJC students.

Transfer Preparation

Transfer students are advised to do research on prospective majors and careers. The MSJC Transfer Center and MSJC catalog can be helpful tools. Students interested in transferring to CSU’s or UC’s can access major preparation by visiting ASSIST. All students are advised to meet with a counselor at least once a semester to create or update their comprehensive education plan.  

Contact Information

San Jacinto Campus
(951) 487-MSJC (6752)
1-800-624-3255

Menifee Valley Campus
(951) 672-MSJC (6752)
1-800-452-5255

  • Design an educational plan that focuses on attaining an AA/AS or other requirements for transfer. 
  • Analyze social and cultural issues that inform an understanding of civic responsibility and encourage involvement in the college and local communities as mentors or leaders. 
  • Develop academic skills (reading, writing, oral, and study) that will demonstrate their ability to be successful in a higher education environment. 

Discover in-demand careers and education options based on your interests!  See the list of careers below or explore further by searching for Careers or Programs.

Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer. Labor market statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau, O-NET, EMSI.

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023

Program Name PUENTE PROGRAM COMPLETION

This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.

This program will cost $874 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt. 

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester

RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester

SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester

Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester

Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester

Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester

*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see:

https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html