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.
Internships
Internships: "Can you see yourself doing research this Summer?" - A selected listing of Summer Research Enrichment Programs for Undergraduate STEM Majors (hosted by Canada College MESA).
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.
Spring 2010 Events!
Lawrence Livermore National Labs
When: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010
Departs Mission College: 8:00am
Returns to Mission College: 2:00pm
SUMMA Pre-Med Conference at Stanford University
When: Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Departs Mission College: 7:00am
Returns to Mission College: 5:30pm
Everything You Want to Know About Medical School
Presentation by Dr. Ronald Garcia, Stanford School of Medicine
When: Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Place: N1-401
EA Sports
Learn about the video game industry and video game design.
When: Friday, April 9, 2010
Departs Mission College: 12:30pm
Returns to Mission College: 4:30pm
UCSC Campus Tour & MESA Student Leadership Retreat
Where: Santa Cruz, CA
Departs Mission College: 9:00am on Friday, April 16th, 2010
Returns to Mission College: 2:00pm on Sunday, April 18th, 2010
MESA Science & Engineering Fair - "Power to the People": An Exploration of Renewable Energy
When: Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Time: 11am – 2pm
Place: Main Building Center Space
New MESA Student Appreciation Luncheon
When: Friday, May 7th, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Place: E1-201 (through the career center)
CSU, East Bay Campus Tour
When: Friday, May 14th, 2010
Departs Mission College: 9:00am
Returns to Mission College: 2:00pm
*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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