Overview
MESA CCP (Math Engineering Science Achievement Community College Program), part of the MESA Undergraduate Program, provides support to community college students who are majoring in math, engineering and science so they excel academically and transfer to four-year institutions. MESA CCP is a partnership with the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
Eligibility Criteria
- MAJOR: You have chosen a major in a Math, Engineering or Science related field. Typical majors include: Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, PreMed, Pre-Dentistry, Physics, and B.S. Nursing (LVN majors do not meet the criteria - see below).
- TRANSFER: You plan to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree.
- REQUIRED CLASSES: In order to transfer you plan to complete at least Math 1 (Pre-calculus) or higher AND any 2 courses from the following list: Math 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 19; Physics 4A, 4B, 4C; Biology 1A, 1B, 4, 41, 41, 43, 47, 48; Chemistry 1A, 1B, 12A, 12B.
- STATUS: You are a US citizen, permanent resident, or in the process of obtaining a green card.
- FIRST IN FAMILY: Neither you, or your parents, have a BS/BA.
- FINANCIAL HARDSHIP (SELECT ONE):
- You are eligible for financial aid (or the BOGW or Pell Grants) OR
- You are eligible for EOP&S, ACCESS or CalWORKs, OR
- You are not yet 25, but you live on your own.
MESA Student Support Services
Student Study Center: a dedicated multipurpose space for study, workshops and information sharing.
Academic Excellence Workshops: allow students to work in groups on common curriculum courses and develop group study techniques.
Tutoring Services: available in the following subjects: Intermediate Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, C Programming, and Computer Science.
Orientation courses: teach college survival skills to incoming students majoring in math, engineering and science.
Assistance in the transfer process: includes field trips to universities, workshops on applications & scholarships, and counseling.
Career advising: introduces work options to students. Field trips, job fair information, and job shadowing exercises are available to students interested in specific fields.
Links with student and professional organizations: provides mentors, guest speakers, and offers industry tours.
Professional development workshops: include workshops in resume preparation, interview skills, and how to find part-time/full-time and summer employment.
Events Fall 2009!
Relay for Life
Join MESA in the fight against cancer!
When: 5pm Sat. Aug. 8th to 5pm Sun. Aug. 9th, 2009
Where: James Logan High School, Union City, CA
UC Berkeley Biology Majors Fair
When: Friday, Sept. 11th, 2009
Where: UC Berkeley
Departs from Fremont BART: 9:30am
Returns to Fremont BART: 3:30pm
STEM Luncheon
Enjoy a free lunch & listen to professionals within the science, technology, engineering & math fields.
When: Friday, Sept. 18th, 2009
Where: Hospitality Management
Time: 12pm – 2:00pm
7th Annual AMSA Pre-Med Conference
Departs: Fri. Oct. 2nd @ 4pm
Returns: Sun. Oct. 4th @ 6pm
Where: UC Davis
Health & Student Success Fair
When: Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Where: Campus Center Quad
Time: 10am – 2pm
SACNAS National Conference
Improving the Human Condition: Challenges for Interdisciplinary Science
When: October 15th – 18th, 2009
Where: Dallas, TX
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus Tour!
Receive an admissions presentation, tour the campus, get a tour of engineering facilities/labs and meet
Cal Poly SLO MESA Students!
When: Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Departs: 6am on Friday, Oct. 23rd
Returns: 9pm on Friday, Oct. 23rd
2nd Annual Professional Development Day
Develop your cover letter & resume and polish your interview skills. All participants will receive a FREE lunch and an opportunity to win prizes!
BONUS: Special lunch presentation by LabAspire!
When: Friday, November 20th, 2009
Where: Morning workshops meet in SCI-180
Lunch and afternoon workshop meets in HM-4C
Time: 10:30am – 2pm
*To sign up and/or receive additional information on any of the trips listed, please visit us in the MESA Study Center room C1-118, call (408) 855-5482 or email MESA@wvm.edu
MESA Volunteering
MESA students are required to perform at least two hours of volunteer activities relating to MESA and/or their major. MESA Volunteer Form
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