MESA
MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a program at Cypress College designed to provide enriching experiences and foster a deeper appreciation for students in calculus-based majors.
Cypress College is proud to be one of the many community colleges in California that provide student support in collaboration with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Our team is devoted to providing student support services to ensure student success in their academic journey.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the MESA Program, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
- Declare a calculus-based major in math, science, or engineering
- Good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled at Cypress College
- Intend to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Be eligible for financial aid
- First-generation college student (parents did not graduate college)
Eligible Majors:
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Pre-Engineering
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Program Benefits:
- Guaranteed seating in SEM courses*
- Access to specialized internships and industry network
- Transfer assistance through our MESA counselor
- MESA/STEM Center for individual and group study
- Specialized MESA excursions, university campus visits, and lab tours
- Designated MESA tutoring & academic workshops
Program Requirements:
- MESA Orientation + Meet & Greet
- One Counseling Appointment with the MESA Counselor
- 20 Hours of Tutoring per Semester
Accepting applications for MESA spring 2026 until February 12, 2026.
Staff
Yanet Garcia, M.S., Director of Educational Partnerships – STEM
Email: ygarcia@cypresscollege.edu
Phone: (714) 484-7149
Sandra Rocha, Ed.D., Special Project Director- MESA
Email: srocha@cypresscollege.edu
Phone: (714) 484-6020
Alyssa Perez, Special Project Coordinator
Email: alyssa.perez@cypresscollege.edu
Phone: (714) 763-8660
Cristina Torres, MESA Counselor
Email: ctorres@cypresscollege.edu
Linda Olmos, MESA Counselor
Email: lolomos@cypresscollege.edu
Location
Library/Learning Resource Center, Room 131
(Entrance on the left side of the building, adjacent to the SEM building)
Contact Information
Phone: (714) 484-6048
Email: mesa@cypresscollege.edu
Hours
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (remote and in person)
Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (remote and in person)