Student Eligibility: 

• Declare a calculus-based math, science, or engineering major (see list of eligible majors here).

• Have a 2.4 or higher overall GPA (not applicable to new Mt. SAC students).
• Enrolled in at least 6 units at Mt. SAC.

• Plan to transfer to a four-year institution (must not already hold a bachelor's degree).

• Be a first-generation college student (i.e. your parents do not have bachelor's degrees).

• Receive financial aid (e.g. you receive CA Promise grant, Cal grant, Federal Work Study, Cal Fresh or other financial aid, or you are an EOPS/CARE/CalWorks participant, or you are a TRIO participant, or you or your guardian is a TANF/welfare recipient.)

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540/DACA student. Unfortunately,  International/F1 Visa students are not eligible.

Student Requirements:

Each semester:

• Enroll in at least 6 units each semester at Mt. SAC, including at least one science and engineering course each semester.
• Attend one counseling session with a MESA counselor to create or update your student educational plan.
• Participate in any two (2) of the following MESA events: workshop, guest speaker panel, fieldtrip, conference, social event, etc.
• Participate in any two (2) of the following academic MESA events: tutoring session, study group session, or math support workshop session, etc.
• Maintain a minimum 2.4 GPA.

Each year:

• Attend the MESA Orientation (new students) or MESA Kickoff (returning students).
• Apply for at least one STEM internship, research, or scholarship opportunity.
• Meet with the MESA Director for a check-in. 

Student application form is linked here. Please allow up to 2 weeks for review of your application.

If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be contacted via email to schedule an introductory meeting with the MESA Director.