Welcome to MESA at Fullerton College!
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is an academic support and professional development program for students working
towards calculus-based science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) degrees.
MESA provides you with the following program benefits:
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The MESA center with study space, computer lab, lounge area, and a multipurpose room
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STEM industry field trips and guest speakers
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University campus tours
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Scholarship and internship opportunities
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Tutoring services
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Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs)
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Material and equipment loans (e.g., books and calculators)
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Community-building opportunities (e.g., hiking, bowling, beach day, etc.)
Apply to MESA at Fullerton College Today!
Interested in joining MESA? Complete and submit our interest application.
Program Requirements
To join MESA, you are expected to complete the following program requirements:
- Attend the MESA program orientation.
- Be an active member of MESA by participating in MESA activities/workshops.
- Attend a minimum of 3 Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs) per semester.
- Submit a MESA Student Education Plan.
- Meet with the MESA Counselor at least once each fall and spring semester.
- Apply to at least one scholarship or summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)/Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) per year.
Eligibility Requirements
Am I Eligible?
To join MESA, you will need to meet a couple of requirements to confirm your eligibility.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to submit an interest form. We will then review your application and determine your eligibility.
Not Fully Eligible?
Students who are not fully eligible for MESA can join a Friends of MESA (FOM) cohort. To join a cohort, you must meet eligibility requirements in rows 3-7 and either row 1 or row 2 on the chart (see below). FOM applications are accepted on a limited basis because federal funds require the MESA program to consist of a majority of MESA students.
Academic Excellence Workshop
An academic excellence workshop (AEW) is a community of students working collaboratively to master course material with the guidance of a facilitator. The facilitator is a student that has excelled in STEM courses. The facilitator provides discussion among MESA students to enhance critical thinking, problem solving, and communication of the STEM course material covered during the AEW.
Tutoring
Contact Us!
The MESA Program is housed in the STEM Center, located in Building 1200, Room 1246.
For questions, email MESA Director, Dr. Carlos Aguirre, at caguirre1@fullcoll.edu.