MESA
Welcome to Coastline's MESA Program!
Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA)
MESA provides support services and activities to help you while pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM).
We want to provide you with a community that fosters scientific curiosity and supports your personal, academic, and professional development. The mission of the MESA Program at Coastline College is to ensure equity for students from historically marginalized communities within our calculus-based STEM majors.
MESA is a California state program administered by the CCC Chancellor's Office with the mission to increase diversity in STEM fields.
Who qualifies for MESA?
Students who are US citizens, or meet AB540/California Dream Act are eligible. Additionally, students must identify as belonging to a "traditionally underrepresented and underserved population."
Eligibility Requirements include:
- Eligible for need-based aid (must submit FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application)
- Pursue calculus-based math, engineering or science major (at Coastline, these would include Physics, Math, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology)
- Intend to transfer to a 4-year university for your 1st Bachelor's Degree
- Identify as a 1st Generation College Student
- Have Coastline College listed as your award college (students can double check with the Financial Aid Office)
The MESA program at Coastline College is new and is currently being developed. If you would like to join our list of interested students to be the first to find out about the application and events, please fill out the MESA Interest Form.
The MESA Program will offer:
- Community of dedicated students and mentors
- The MESA Center (coming soon!)
- Dedicated Counseling
- Tutoring Services
- Academic Excellence Workshops
- Professional Development Opportunities
Social Justice History of MESA
Following the civil rights movement, a group of concerned educators and community activists in the California Bay Area created MESA. Its goal: provide the academic support, resources and career exploration needed to increase the number of minority students graduating from undergraduate engineering programs.
A grassroots effort that began with 25 students at Oakland Technical High School in 1970 has flourished into an award-winning program that serves almost 25,000 middle school, high school, community college and university level students throughout California each year. MESA's long history with industry and its vast network of alumni are key components to success.
Since its inception, MESA has sought to expand access and achievement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For the full history, visit History of MESA.