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Becoming a MESA Student
*MESA Applications are currently OPEN for Fully Qualifed students only. Friends of MESA applications are closed, as we have reached capacity. We will close applications the 2nd week of Fall semester OR when we reach student capacity.
To be considered a member of the MESA program, you will need to complete a
MESA Application
and meet the MESA Student
minimum requirements
(found below). We receive many applications, especially during the start of the fall and spring terms, so please allow at least 2-3 weeks for processing. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If you are eligible to be become a MESA student you will be invited to meet with the MESA Program Director for an intake interview where your application will be reviewed and the MESA program and our services will be discussed.
Qualifications to be a
MESA Member and requirements
to continue as a MESA student:
Fully Qualified MESA Student
STEM major (Calculus based)
Minimum 3 semesters remaining at COC
2.2 or higher GPA
Educationally disadvantaged (First generation college student)
Financial need
(receiving BOG fee waiver and/or grants)
Plans to transfer to a 4 year college
Be a U.S. Citizen, or resident
Either have completed or enrolled in Math 070
Semester Requirements:
GPA 2.2 or higher per semester
Attend at least 2 activities/workshops
30+ hours in MESA center
Complete Progress Report
Yearly Requirements
Have an updated Educational Plan
Apply for at least one scholarship or summer REU
**Must not already hold a Bachelor's degree
Friend of MESA
STEM major (Calculus based)
Minimum 3 semester remaining at COC
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Semester Requirements:
Attend at least 1 activity /workshop
20+ hours in the center/semester
Minimum 2.0 semester GPA
*Applications will be available only to entering COC freshmen, students with no more than 30 units completed and those who have at least 3 semesters remaining at COC before transferring.