Student Eligibility: 

• Declare a calculus-based math, science, or engineering major (see list of eligible majors here).

• Have a 2.4 or higher overall GPA (not applicable to new Mt. SAC students).
• Enrolled in at least 6 units at Mt. SAC.

• Plan to transfer to a four-year institution (must not already hold a bachelor's degree).

• Be a first-generation college student (i.e. your parents do not have bachelor's degrees).

• Receive financial aid (e.g. you receive a Pell grant, CA Promise grant, Cal grant, Federal Work Study, Cal Fresh, CA Dream Act, GI Bill, OR you are an EOPS/CARE/CalWorks participant, OR you are a TRIO participant, OR you or your guardian is a TANF/welfare recipient.)

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540/DACA student. Unfortunately,  International/F1 Visa students are not eligible.

Student Requirements:

Each semester:

• Enroll and stay enrolled in at least 6 units each semester at Mt. SAC, including at least one science and engineering course each semester.
• Attend one counseling session with the MESA counselor.
• Submit a mid-semester self-academic progress report.
• Participate in any two (2) of the following MESA events: workshop, guest speaker panel, fieldtrip, conference, social event, etc.
• Participate in any two (2) of the following academic MESA events: tutoring session, study group session, or math support workshop session, etc.
• Maintain a minimum 2.4 GPA.

Each year:

• Attend the Fall MESA Orientation (new students) or MESA Kickoff (returning students).
• Apply for at least one STEM internship, research, or scholarship opportunity.
• Meet with the MESA Director for a brief check-in. 

Student application form is linked here. Please allow 2-3 weeks for review of your application.

If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be contacted via your Mt. SAC student email to schedule an introductory meeting with the MESA Director. Contacted students who do not sign up to meet with the Director, or who miss their meeting, will be placed on a waitlist for the following semester or year.