What is MESA?
We empower students by providing them with a community that supports their pathways to higher education in STEM, through mentorships, academic programs, and interactive workshops.
MESA Requirements
You can join MESA if you meet a variety of the following requirements:
- First-generation college student (parents did not receive a four year bachelor's degree).
- Students at an economic disadvantage.
- Maintain a 2.5 cummulative GPA.
- No previous bachelor's degree earned.
Common Majors in MESA
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*CBC Eligible Programs |
If you do not see your area of interest, please contact us as you may be eligible.
Benefits of Joining MESA
Once you qualify, you can receive a wide range of services to help you excel academically and professionally, including:
- Career and proffesional development.
- Information on internships, scholarships or research in your field of study.
- Visits to universities, STEM conferences, industry visits and networking opportunities.
- Academic advising and transfer planning.
- MESA lending program
- Textbook, calculators and laptops.
- MESA Student Study Center
- located in the T-Building, room T128
- access to class supplies
- tutoring
- free printing
“MESA not only helped guide me while choosing my classes, major and possible universities to transfer to while at CBC; it gave me a family-like support system that I feel confident returning to for support and guidance.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the application online and submit it for review.
You will be notified about the status of your application via email within 7-10 days of submission.
No, there is no deadline for the MESA application. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
Yes, you can join MESA if you are part of another support program such as CAMP and TRIO. If you have any questions or need information about MESA, please do not hesitate to contact the MESA staff.
Yes, Running Start students are eligible to be a part of MESA.
