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 across the state of California to provide student support in collaboration with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the MESA Program, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
- Intend to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Be a U.S. citizen, resident, or AB 540/DACA
- Be eligible for financial aid
- First in the family to graduate college within the U.S.
- Declare a calculus-based major in math, science, or engineering*
- Good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Currently enrolled in MATH 142 C or above
- Enrolled in at least 1 STEM course per semester at Cypress College
*The following majors are eligible (Calculus-based):
Program Benefits:
- Assistance with the transfer process
- Book loan program and complimentary Scantrons and Blue Books
- Priority in being selected for Cal Poly Pomona for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program
- Priority registration after successfully completing the first semester in the program
- Opportunity to participate in organized study sessions to improve overall GPA
- STEM/MESA Center for individual/group study
- Academic advising through our STEM/MESA counselors
- STEM-focused success workshops
- Specialized MESA conferences & student retreats
- Student Leadership opportunities
Program Requirements:
- Complete (1) mandated counseling appointment with MESA counselor
- Complete (3) hours of a study group session
- CHEM, MATH or PHYS
- Apply for (1) Scholarship, Research or Internship opportunity
Accepting applications for MESA spring 2024 until February 2, 2024.
MESA applications submitted by February 2, 2024 will be reviewed by February 9, 2024.
Staff
Yanet Garcia, M.S., Director of Educational Partnerships – STEM
E: ygarcia@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7149
Sandra Rocha, M.S., MESA Manager
E: srocha@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-6020
Jessica Ochoa, M.S., MESA Coordinator
E: jochoa@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-6048
Ae Young Kim, MESA Administrative Assistant
E: akim@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7312
Location
Library/Learning Resource Center, Room 131
(Entrance on the left side of the building, adjacent to the SEM building)
Contact Information
T: (714) 484-6048
E: mesa@cypresscollege.edu
Hours
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 6p.m. (remote and in person)
Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (remote services only)