MESA Program
The East Los Angeles College-Mesa program empowers and supports educationally disadvantaged community college students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees while providing academic, financial, and professional development resources.
Eligibility Requirements
MESA serves educationally and financially disadvantaged students and emphasizes participation by students from groups with low eligibility rates to four-year colleges. MESA focuses on students majoring in Mathematics/Engineering/Sciences who will transfer to a university. To be eligible for the MESA, you must meet the following criteria:
- Proof of financial need
- Be educationally under-served
- Intend to transfer to a 4 year institution as a calculus-based STEM major
- Hold a current 2.8 minimum GPA
Please feel free to contact us for additional information. To apply for MESA Program, please fill out our application!
What We Offer
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A STEM Center for self-study and STEM tutoring
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Academic Excellence Workshop (AEW) (SI Coaching)
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Academic Advising through our STEM counselor
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Career planning and assistance with the transfer process
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Free textbook and academic technology equipment (laptops, calculators) loans
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Stipend Opportunities
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Paid Research and Internship Opportunities
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Field Trips (campus & research lab tours, conferences, retreats)
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Summer Bridge and Cohort Courses (for more info on our STEMCore program, click here)