1. Apply to CoA!

2. Join MESA!

3. Meet friends, have fun!

4. Transfer for a BA/BS

What is MESA?

0MESA stands for Math Engineering Science Achievement.

0MESA is a program and community that provides support services to underrepresented, first generation college students with a financial hardship. The program prepares these students to transfer to a 4-year institution into fields such as Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, PreMed, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Physics.

0CoA is the ONLY Peralta College offering this program.

What does MESA Offer?

MESA services are designed to help students be successful in college, enjoy college and transfer to 4-year universities.

Our services include:

MESA Study Center (Atlantic 125): Enjoy a study center, equipped with computers, printers, etc. This will be open M-Th 8 am – 7 pm & F 8 am – 3 pm

Tutoring: Take advantage of drop-in tutoring offered M-Th (hours vary).

0 Field trips: Join us for trips to local universities and companies.

0 Scholarships: Our members can apply for exclusive MESA scholarship opportunities.

0Career events: We provide guest speakers, resume workshops, mock interviews, etc.

0Networking: Participate in opportunities to network with other MESA students from local colleges.

0And more! Leadership retreats, Science fairs, research opportunities, Pre-Med Conference…

0 In addition MESA students receive first consideration for MESA office positions.

Who is Eligible?

If you can check off the following criteria, you are eligible!

0MAJOR: You have chosen to major in a Math, Engineering or Science related field. Typical majors include: Math, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.

0TRANSFER: You plan to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

0 STATUS: You are a US citizen, permanent resident, or in the process of obtaining a green card.

0 FIRST IN FAMILY: Neither you nor your parents have a BS/BA.

0 FINANCIAL HARDSHIP (SELECT ONE): • You are eligible for financial aid (or the BOGW or Pell

Grants) OR • You are eligible for EOP&S, CalWORKs, OR • You are not 25 yet, but you live on your own; OR you

feel you have a special situation. 0Math: Enrolled in or have completed Math 201 –

elementary Algebra.0 ENROLLMENT: Enrolled in 6.0 units or more at CoA.

How Do I Apply?0Download the application:

http://alameda.peralta.edu/michael-valdez0Submit the application to the MESA Director:

L 230 Office -OR- via email mvaldez@peralta.edu0Come in for an Interview: You will be contacted by

myself or a MESA Staff member