WELCOME
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
In order to become a MESA Student you must:
- Major in a calculus-based major such as Math, Engineering and/or Science
- Plan to transfer to a four-year university
- Obtain US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
- Receive financial aid or participate in another student service program such as EOP&S, ACCESS or CalWorks.
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.
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FALL 2008 EVENTS!
STEM Career Luncheon
*Learn about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math from current professionals in the field!
When: Friday, Sept. 12th, 2008
Where: Hospitality Management
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus Tour!
When: TBA
Departs Mission @ 7am
Returns to Mission @ 9pm
AMSA Pre-medicine Conference!
When: October 4th & October 5th, 2008
Where: American River College
Departs: Friday, October 3rd at 3:00pm
Returns: Sunday, October 5th at 6:00pm
Health & Student Success fair!
When: Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Where: Campus Center Quad
Time: 10am – 2pm
San Jose State University Engineering Open House
When: Friday, October 18th
Time: 10am – 3pm
Where: San Jose State University
UCB Engineering, Biology and
College of Natural Resources Open House
When: Friday, October 31st, 2008
Where: UC Berkeley
Departs from Fremont BART Station: 8:30am
Returns to Fremont BART Station: 4:00pm
*Please try to carpool to the BART Station
UC Davis Engineering & Biology Open House
When: TBA
Where: UC Davis
MESA Movie Presentation! "Life After People"
When: Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Where: Mission College, room TBA
Time: 3:00pm
7th Annual MESA Science & Engineering Fair
Vote for your favorite project, enter to win fabulous prizes,
enjoy free refreshments and participate in our interactive activities!
When: Wednesday Dec. 3rd 2008
Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Center Space, Main Building
New MESA Student Pizza Luncheon and Strengths Quest Workshop
When: Friday, December 5th, 2008
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Where: Counseling Conference Room (through Career Center)
*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) 855-5041 or email char_perlas@wvm.edu
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