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MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) at Contra Costa College is part of a statewide program that helps underserved and underrepresented students majoring in calculus-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields who seek to transfer to a four-year institution.

Our mission is to help underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in STEM studies and careers.

Our vision is to see California’s STEM workforce reflect the diversity of its population.​

Apply to MESA

MESA Program Administration
Science Building, Room 203
Hours: Monday through Friday | 9am-4pm

Seti Sidharta
MESA/CSE Director
Science Building, Room 205A
ssidharta@contracosta.edu

Rene Sporer
NSAS Dean
Science Building, Room 226A
rsporer@contracosta.edu

Contra Costa College students have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program. With our talented STEM faculty and brand-new science building, the next generation of aerospace engineers, mathematicians... and actual rocket scientists may be in our own community.
Contra Costa College students have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program. With our talented STEM faculty and brand-new science building, the next generation of aerospace engineers, mathematicians… and actual rocket scientists may be in our own community.President Dr. Kimberly Rogers

MESA at CCC is a dynamic program that provides academic support and enrichment in STEM courses to students so they can achieve their academic and career goals in a STEM field. The program is a vibrant community of students, faculty and STEM professionals working together to empower our STEM students.

Joining MESA at CCC will allow you to get access to benefits that include:

  • Access to our dedicated MESA Study Hub for studying and networking
  • Meeting with STEM-focused counselors
  • Tutoring, transfer assistance, leadership training, and scholarships and internship information
  • Academic workshops
  • Collaboration with other MESA programs and partners
  • MESA aims to increase the number and quality of STEM graduates from our college and prepare them for technical careers. If you are interested in joining MESA CCC, please apply for more information.

To be eligible for MESA, a student must:

  • be a US Citizen/Permanent resident/ AB 540;
  • be on Financial Aid and a first generation college student with no prior degrees;
  • be a declared calculus-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) major or be willing to declare; STEM major by the end of the term;
  • have completed intermediate algebra;
  • Working towards transfer to 4 year school and/or graduate with Associate degree(s)

If you are not a financial aid/first generation student and qualify for the rest of the MESA requirements, you are invited  to join the “Friends of MESA” cohort.

Who is eligible for Friends of MESA?

* Eligibility for Friends of MESA is the same as for MESA, with the following exceptions: students must be EITHER on financial aid, OR first generation college students.