Unleash your potential at DVC’s PUMA center!
What is PUMA?
PUMA is the home for three college access and success programs – Puente, Umoja and MESA. The PUMA Center supports students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds by creating a welcoming community that values students' cultural identity and humanity. It focuses on holistic development, equity and social justice.
Join Puente, Umoja and MESA communities for academic and career support, and new friendships!
Benefits of PUMA
At the PUMA Center, we work together across disciplines to support you. We prioritize student leadership, mentoring and cultural awareness. PUMA is your space to connect, gain empowerment and unlock your full potential to achieve academic and career success.
Services
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The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) is offering free immigration legal consultations virtually to ALL California Community College students, faculty, and staff. Appointments are required. Make a free appointment online.
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MESA offers tutoring opportunities for students. Plus visit our student centers for additional tutoring opportunities.
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If you need to meet with your learning community counselor, please schedule an appointment using the options listed on the Counseling Center webpage.
In high school, I sometimes felt like I wasn’t seen, or like I didn’t belong there. But at the DVC PUMA Center, I feel represented.
Paulina Vaclav DVC student
