What is MESA?
Discover MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) at DVC - a supportive community empowering students in STEM studies! With academic enrichment, connections, and vibrant collaboration, we pave the way for your success in transferring to four-year institutions and thriving in a rewarding STEM career.
MESA is a statewide program for educationally and economically underrepresented students majoring in calculus-based Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields.
MESA is open to all students.
MESA Benefits
- Tutoring services
- Academic counseling
- Workshops and guest speakers
- Trips to STEM universities
- Networking opportunities
How Do I Join MESA?
- You must be a US citizen, permanent resident or AB 540 student
- Be on financial aid and a first-generation college student
- Be a declared STEM major or be willing to declare a STEM major by the end of the term
- Have completed intermediate algebra
- Be working towards at least two consecutive courses of calculus
Get started! Complete the MESA application and we will follow up with you!
“I didn’t know anyone my first semester, and I didn’t have any way to get to know people in person, because everything was online during the pandemic. MESA would host meetings so we could meet other people, which was very helpful. MESA is also straight forward in coaching you through your academic program and they have student tutors, who are very knowledgeable.”
— Ivan Hernandez, DVC computer science graduate