1.apply to coa! 2.join mesa! 3.meet friends, have fun! 4.transfer for a ba/bs
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1. Apply to CoA!
2. Join MESA!
3. Meet friends, have fun!
4. Transfer for a BA/BS
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 [email protected] in for an Interview: You will be contacted by
myself or a MESA Staff member