Current Puente Students
Appointments with a Puente Counselor
Appointments will be conducted by phone and/or virtually depending on the needs and desires of the student. Please note a computer or smart device will be needed for virtual appointments.
Student Interest List
The Puente Program is open to all students who meet the program requirements.
Space is limited to approximately 25 students per academic year. The program enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. We will utilize waitlists for any additional interested students and provide referrals for any additional services available.
Become a Mentor
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for the Irvine Valley College Puente Program!
Puente is unique among college transfer programs by offering personal one-on-one mentoring by local professionals who graciously volunteer 15-18 hours during the academic year.
Puente Program Requirements
To be part of the Irvine Valley College (IVC) Puente Program, students need to meet the following requirements:
Puente Program Benefits
Why Join Puente?
- Personal Guidance and Orientation — In exploring career options, developing an educational plan, and identifying life goals
- Guaranteed Classes in English, Counseling, Ethnic Studies and Math — Take classes with the same peers and instructor
- Field trips — To colleges and universities, and local cultural events
- Guest Speakers — Hear stories and learn from our invited guests
- Mentoring — Mentoring and networking with community leaders
End of Year Message
Dear Students,
Congratulations!
Whether you are graduating, continuing, or new in your college experience, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your achievements and adaptability during the 2021-2022 academic year.
End of Year Message
Dear Colleagues:
The end of the spring semester provides us a time for reflection and renewal. I am truly grateful for the many ways our students, faculty, and staff rallied throughout this year. Central to our decision-making was always campus safety. Our district and IVC responded not once, but twice when the situation warranted due to variant surges. Together we found ways to implement new and evolving COVID-related strategies.
IVC’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In Fall 2020, I hosted a virtual 3-hour session on “Developing A DEI Framework at IVC” where I shared the importance of creating an equity framework that aligns every program, initiative and activity to college-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals. In my short time at IVC, I’ve come to appreciate and value the many initiatives and activities that were organically created. However, creating a framework or umbrella for all of these efforts is needed to:
A Window into Enacting Educational Equity at IVC
Contributed By Rebecca Beck
Professor of ESL, Vice President of Equity- Academic Senate, PAC-DEI Tri-Chair
Commitment to Expanding Educational Partnerships
A unique characteristic of community colleges that distinguishes us from other institutions of public higher education is our inherent mission to serve our local community. We play an important role in training tomorrow’s workforce and meeting the educational needs of our local communities.