Join the Puente Program


  • To Join Puente please complete the Puente Student Interest Form
  • Attend a Puente Information Session
    • Sessions to be announced via email to students who have submitted an interest form
  • If you are unable to make any sessions, please contact the Puente Counselor, Daniela McIntosh at dmcintosh@palomar.edu to schedule an appointment.
  • After attending an Information Session, you will be required to sign the Puente Student Contract.
  • Once received, you will be provided permission to join the courses, and will be required to schedule a counseling appointment with the Puente Counselor for first semester planning prior to the start of the Fall semester.
  • Attend a Puente Orientation in person. This will be your opportunity to meet other Puente cohort students! Dates are to be determined and will be communicated via email.
    • The Fall 2024 ENGL 100 and 49 and COUN 110 sections are listed below (please plan accordingly for our Tuesday and Thursday courses).
    • Spring 2025 will require enrollment into ENGL 202 and COUN 101