Eligibility Details

For more information contact:

Sally Heath, MESA Director
sheath4@cccd.edu

Cristina Marin, MESA Counselor
cmarin23@cccd.edu

Gita Alemansour, MESA Faculty Sponsor
galemansour@gwc.cccd.edu

Christian Marroquin, MESA Project Specialist
cmarroquin9@cccd.edu

MESA Student Center
(714) 895-8132
SSC 2420

MESA Eligibility

Must be a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) major requiring calculus
Neither parent or guardian earned a bachelor's degree or higher in any country
Must meet at least ONE of the "economically disadvantaged" criteria:
- Have unmet need per FAFSA or Dream Act
- Fee Waiver Eligible
- Grant Eligible
- BOG Eligible
- EOPS Eligible
- etc.
Plan to transfer to a 4-year university to major in STEM
Be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Dreamer or DACA
Primary Program of Study *and* enrolled in at least one class at GWC

To obtain the most out of your MESA experience, you are encouraged to do the following:

Be enrolled in at least one for-credit class (that is required for your major/degree/transfer goal) at GWC each semester to make academic progress toward your education goal
Meet with the MESA Counselor at least once each semester; maintain an updated C-SEP (comprehensive student education plan)
Participate in at least 5 MESA student activities each semester
- 3 of these must be study groups and/or guided review sessions
Attend tutoring sessions or access other student services as recommended by the MESA Counselor or Director
Respond to any phone calls or email messages from MESA staff in a timely manner
Complete the FAFSA/California Dream Act Application
Consult the MESA Counselor or Director before withdrawing from classes or leaving GWC