- STUDENT COMMUNITIES
- A2MEND
- Adult Education
- Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI LEAD)
- Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC)
- EOPS, CARE, NextUP & CalWORKs
- Gateway To College
- Latinx Cultural Center
- Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
- Puente Program
- Queer Community Center (QCC)
- Restoring Our Communities (ROC)
- STEM Core
- Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC)
- Umoja-UBAKA
- Veteran Resource Center (VRC)
Overview
The Laney Puente Program is a transfer preparation program designed to increase the number of educationally underserved students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities, earn degrees, and return to their mentors. The program is offered as a partnership between the University of California and The California Community Colleges.
The Laney College Puente Program offers students:
- An English 5 class with a Latinx and other multicultural-themed curriculum
- Counseling 57, Personal and Career Development
- Support you to create and develop a personalized transfer plan with a Latinx Counselor.
- Embedded tutor support in your English class and additional free tutoring at the Latinx Cultural Center
- Campus Visits: Free trips to visit 4-year colleges and learn about their support services for Latinx students
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Mentors: Professionals who will support your college and career success
Interested in joining Laney's Puente Program? Start by filling out the Student Information Sheet and emailing us at laneypuente@peralta.edu. We’ll respond within 24 hours! Once you’ve completed the form, we’ll reach out with details on how to register for Puente classes.
NOTE: You must enroll in all 2 classes to be part of Puente.
| Class | Units | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 5 | 3 | Monday/Wednesday | 10:00am - 11:40 am |
| Counseling 57 | 3 | Monday/Wednesday | 11:45am - 1:00 pm |
For additional information and services, please visit the Latinx Cultural Center website.

(510) 464-3104
laneypuente@peralta.edu
Puente Counselor/ Coordinator
Laura Contreras
lgomezcontreras@peralta.edu
510-464-3104
Puente English Faculty
Christian Gonzalez Reyes
gonzalezchris178@berkeley.edu
Puente Student Assistant
Stephanie Cervantes
laneypuente@peralta.edu
Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 4:30pm
Schedule an online appointment with Ms. Laura --->>>
Location
Eagle Village, Latinx Center, Portable R5
Undocumented Community Resource Center
The Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC) is a dedicated safe space for all students to understand the experience of undocumented students, students from mixed status families, and allies.
The UCRC can assist with issues including AB-540/ CA Residence Questionnaire, the California Dream Act, and connecting to immigration services. The Center also provides information and resources on scholarships, clubs, food pantry and community resources.