MESA Program

 

The MESA Program is the best academic support and transfer program for math, engineering and science majors. 

The MESA Program will guide and support you to be successful in college, by providing:

• Tutoring for math, science and engineering classes
• Counseling to help students choose their classes and get the services they need
• FREE resources for students like textbooks, computers and calculators
• Scholarship Information and help to apply for scholarships (money!)
• Connections to industry to meet professionals, learn about companies and careers, and get internships to gain industry experience
• And much, much more!

MESA students have common majors, common classes and common interests. They truly care about each other, and support each other.

ELIGIBILITY

Join the MESA Program and find your success. 

Academic Eligibility - Students must have a math milestone level of 50 (M50) AND must intend to transfer to a four-year institution in a math-based major, i.e. biology, chemistry, engineering, math, physics, etc. (Note: Students who are current university students or have previously earned a bachelor's degree in any major are not eligible for the MESA Program).

Economic Eligibility 

• Completed FAFSA with San Diego City College Identifier (Code 001273)
• Financial Aid at San Diego City College
• Enrolled in STEM Classes at San Diego City College

APPLICATION PROCESS 

If you are interested in applying for the MESA program, please stop by room T-393 for additional information.

MESA Event Calendar 

Spring 2025 MESA Center hours (Room T-393): (First Day of classes 2/3/2025)

• Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm
• Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
• Saturday: Closed

MESA Program Team: 

• Cynthia Short - Acting MESA Director: [email protected]
• Deyanira Preciado Bayardo - MESA Counselor: [email protected]
• Kate Woodward - MESA and Math Center Admin Tech: [email protected]

For more information, please stop by the MESA Center, room T-393.