MESA Spring 2025 Application

Thank you for your interest in MESA in for the Spring 2025 Semester!
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!

First Name

Last Name

Student ID (if a current student; if not, type "not yet")

Email Address (school or personal - whichever one you check regularly)

Phone number (please use only numbers - do not enter spaces, dashes, or parentheses)

Preferred Contact Method

Phone Call

Email

Text

Other pronoun(s):

Other STEM Major:

Have you applied for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act for the 2024/2025 School year?

Yes

No

Do you already have a Bachelor's Degree?

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian 1: Highest level of education

Parent/Guardian 2: Highest level of education achieved

Residential Status:

US Citizen

Permanent Resident

AB 540/DACA

Other

Residency Other (please explain briefly):

I plan to transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree in a STEM major

Yes

No

I don't know yet

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?

Yes

No

What semester and year did you or will you first enroll at Golden West College? (ex: Fall 2023)

Other Math:

What is your current GWC Grade Point Average (GPA) or what was your High School GPA?

GWC Below 2.5

GWC Above 2.5

High School Below 2.5

High School Above 2.5

Are you interested in participating in a STEM student club?

Yes

No

I'm not sure yet

Certification

I certify that all of the information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I grant the Golden West College MESA program the authority to verify and/or obtain the records necessary to document the above information, as well as to receive information regarding my college and academic status from other college departments. I understand that it may be necessary to provide further documentation to determine my eligibility for MESA services.

Thank you for your interest!

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

MESA Spring 2025 Application

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

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