Applying to MESA
Check out the eligibility criteria below and then apply using the form linked below.
Eligibility
Enrollment
Students must be enrolled at Mission College.
Major
Students must major in a Math, Engineering, Science, or a related field that requires calculus (Math 3A). Typical majors include: Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, PreMed, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Physics.
Transfer
Students must plan to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
Friends of MESA (ASEM)
The MESA Program has a limited number of spots for our Friends of MESA students. Friends of MESA must meet all the requirements above, but can have either an educational or an economic disadvantage.
Required Classes
In order to transfer students must plan to complete at least Math 3A (Calculus) or higher AND any 2 courses from the following list: Math 2, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 19; Physics 4A, 4B, 4C; Biology 1A, 1B; Chemistry 1A, 1B, 12A, 12B.
Financial Aid
MESA students must be eligible for financial aid, including the California Promise Grant. If you haven't done your Financial Aid application, we can help you.
Educational Background
MESA students must be educationally disadvantaged. This includes being first generation to pursue a bachelors degree.
Due to limited resources, we may not be able to admit Friends of MESA students each semester. Friends of MESA students enjoy many of the benefits as MESA students. Ask us for more details.
MESA Contract
Events: MESA events are posted on our MESA Canvas home page and emailed to current MESA and Friends of MESA/ASEM students. Several events are open to ALL Mission College students!
- ALL MESA members must participate in two events per semester.
- If you have questions about events please visit us in the MESA Study Center, room SEC-152, call (408) 855-5482 or email us.
Counseling
All MESA Students must schedule and attend at least one counseling session with our MESA Counselor per semester.