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MESA Fall 2024 Application

Thank you for your interest in MESA in for the 2024/2025 school year! 
Image of the MESA logo - Graphic on the left that looks like floating building with all capital letters of M E S A on the right. Golden West College is spelled out below.

MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) is a state-funded program serving students who face economic and educational barriers. MESA assists students to attain their educational and career goals through academic, community, career, transfer and financial services and supports. The goals of the program are to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of STEM students.

By joining us, you are getting access to:

  • A designated Academic Counselor specializing in STEM majors

  • Help finding and applying for STEM Scholarships & Paid Internships

  • The MESA Student Center

  • Study Groups and Guided Review Sessions for your core STEM classes

  • University Visits and other Field Trips

  • Job Exposure and Work Experience

  • Conferences and Career Networking

  • Customized support and guidance based on your specific goals

  • and more!

The MESA Program and all of its benefits are open to Golden West College students who meet all of the following requirements:

  • Majoring in a STEM field that requires Calculus I (MATH G180) or above at Golden West College.

  • A 1st Generation College Student (parents/guardians have not yet earned a college degree)

  • Have demonstrated Financial Need (determined by their FAFSA/CA Dream Act application)

  • US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or AB 540/DACA

  • Planning to Transfer to a University to earn a Bachelor's degree in a STEM major

  • No gpa requirement!

*If you have not submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), please do this ASAP!

Preferred Contact Method
Preferred Contact Method
Preferred Pronouns
Preferred Pronouns
I am pursuing one of these majors at GWC: 
I am pursuing one of these majors at GWC: 
Have you applied for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act for the 2024/2025 School year?
Have you applied for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act for the 2024/2025 School year?
Do you already have a Bachelor's Degree?
Do you already have a Bachelor's Degree?
Parent/Guardian 1: Highest level of education 
Parent/Guardian 1: Highest level of education 
Parent/Guardian 2: Highest level of education achieved
Parent/Guardian 2: Highest level of education achieved
Residential Status:
Residential Status:
I plan to transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree in a STEM major
I plan to transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree in a STEM major
What semester/year will you be transferring? (If you're not sure, write "unsure").
What semester/year will you be transferring? (If you're not sure, write "unsure").
Did you receive a High School Diploma, G.E.D., or High School Equivalent?
Did you receive a High School Diploma, G.E.D., or High School Equivalent?
I am enrolled in one of the following Math classes in Fall 2024:
I am enrolled in one of the following Math classes in Fall 2024:
What is your current GWC Grade Point Average (GPA) or what was your High School GPA?
What is your current GWC Grade Point Average (GPA) or what was your High School GPA?
Are you interested in participating in a STEM student club?
Are you interested in participating in a STEM student club?
Certification
Thank you for your interest!

The MESA Director will verify your eligibility to join the MESA program and follow up with you soon.