MESA Program
The Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement program is an academic and student support transfer-prep program for a diverse population of STEM students at 51反差黑料.
MESA benefits include: academic and transfer counseling, a dedicated MESA Center for workshops, technology support, community building and events, internship opportunities, professional development, and much more!
Visit us at the MESA Center - Building 3400, Room 3411 (Upstairs behind the Math Lab!)
See drop down menus below for eligibility requirements, available services, and how to apply!
- Be a US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Dreamer or DACA
- Demonstrate Financial Need by Receiving FAFSA or CA Dream Act Award
- Be a First-Generation College Student
- Be a Declared Calculus-Based STEM Major
- Intend to Transfer to 4-year Institution
- Be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Access to MESA Center
- MESA Academic Counseling
- Academic & Tutorial Support
- Transfer Support
- Laptop & Supply Rentals
- Professional & Leadership Development
- Scholarship, Internship & Research Opportunities
- And More!
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2025.
New applications will be contacted in January for admission to the MESA Spring 2026
Cohort.
ASEM
ASEM members are "Friends of MESA". This allows students who do not meet full MESA eligibility to participate in the program with the exception of MESA-sponsored trips and conferences.
ASEM students must meet one of our two eligibility options below:
Option A - Be a first-generation student and a declared calculus-based STEM major for transfer
Option B - Demonstrate financial need and a declared calculus-based STEM major for transfer.
Use the MESA/ASEM Application (in drop-down above) to apply, and MESA Staff will help determine which program is right for you!