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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SPRING 2008 EVENTS!
SFSU MESA Robotics Contest!
When: Friday, February 29th, 2008
Where: San Francisco State University
Departs Mission College: 8:00am
Returns to Mission College: 2:30pm
MESA "Quick" Movie Break: Silicon Run Lite
Need a quick break from studying?
Check out this 30 minute movie that provides an overview of how microchips are made and assembled into computers!
When: Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Where: Counseling Conference Room E1-201 (through the career center)
Time: 4:00pm
MESA’s Day at SJSU!!
Fulfill your volunteer requirements by judging science projects at SJSU!!
When: Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Where: SJSU
MESA Snowboard to Success Weekend!!
When: Saturday, March 15th & Sunday, March 16th, 2008
Departs: Any Mountain Sports Store Sat. March 15th at 4:30am
Returns: Any Mountain Sports Store Sun. March 16th at 10pm
MESA Community College Program Leadership Retreat &
Presentation Center's "Green Building" Tour
Attend the MESA Leadership retreat and tour a building comprised of sustainable materials such as bails of hay, sunflower seeds, and blue jeans!
When: Friday, April 11th – Sunday, April 13th, 2008
Where: Happy Valley Conference Center, Santa Cruz
Departs: Friday at 2pm
Returns: Sunday at 2pm
NUMMI Factory Tour!
Watch car production from start to finish and meet students from the SJSU, Skyline, Cabrillo and Gavillan MESA Programs!
When: Friday, April 18th, 2008
Where: UC Berkeley
Departs: 9:00am
Returns: 1:00pm
Google Company Tour!!
Ever wonder what your favorite search engine looks like on the inside?
When: April (TBA)
Time: TBA
*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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