Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)

You are eligible to join if you meet the following:

• You are a first-generation college student, which means that neither one of your parents or guardians completed a college degree. You are still considered a first-generation college student even if you have a sibling that has completed a college degree;
• You come from a historically under-represented background;
• You come from a low-income household; AND
• Your goal is to transfer to a 4-year university to study a major that requires at least 2 semesters of Calculus such as: Biological Sciences, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharm, or Pre-Dental.

DREAMERS or students who are undocumented are also eligible to apply.

Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for MESA, but are welcome to participate in the MESA Student Club.

Consult with a MESA staff if you have any questions.

Benefits of joining us:

• Counseling & Transfer Planning  ⇒ Dedicated MESA Counselor
• Internship opportunities                 ⇒Connecting student to internship
• Tutoring services                                 ⇒ We do have tutors available for all STEM area at COA
• MESA Workshops                               ⇒ Connecting student with University or industry
• We provide Laptops
• Priority Enrollment

To join, visit us at
https://private.alameda.edu/student-service/learning-resource-center

You may submit an application either online

You will then schedule an appointment to meet with our MESA Counselor to complete your intake and see if you qualify as a MESA or Friends of MESA student.

You must:

• be enrolled in at least 6 units towards your academic goal;
• meet with a counselor to develop a Student Educational Plan;
• attend at least 1 MESA event per semester;
• volunteer at least 2 hours with a community organization related to your field or with MESA each semester

No, the MESA tutoring and study space is open to ALL students. MESA students get priority tutoring, but no one will be turned away.