Welcome to MESA at Clovis Community College

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Clovis Community College’s MESA program produces a diverse population of successful transfer-ready students to advance their STEM educational journeys into 4-year university programs. The MESA program supports STEM students in completion of their associate degrees and transfer to a 4-year university of their choice. Our program promotes diversity by empowering historically underrepresented groups to pursue STEM degrees and professional careers. We offer resources for students such as tutoring, free book and technology loans, academic coaching, workshops, application assistance, field trips, and ample professional development.​ All students are welcome to use free STEM tutoring services in our MESA Center!

Benefits of the MESA Program

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Quick access to a MESA Counselor

Academic Advising/Career Planning/Transfer Assistance

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Priority Registration

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Grant Aid Opportunities

For students who are Pell grant eligible and have unmet need

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UC and CSU Campus Tours

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Financial Literacy & Cultural Events

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Workshop/Conferences

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Free Technology Rentals

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Free Book Loans

 

Who is eligible for the MESA Program?

To qualify for the MESA program there a few criteria that needs to be met.

MESA students must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Do not previously have a Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • AND Declare a transfer major a STEM field that requires calculus
  • AND Intend to transfer to a four-year institution
  • AND Complete an educational plan (SEP) (before or after joining MESA)
  • AND Participate in our MESA Program Activities and signs the student contract

MESA students must meet one of the following educational criteria:

  • First generation student (Neither parents have a bachelor’s degree or higher in any country)
  • OR Low high school graduation and math performance rates are low or very low according to the California School Dashboard
  • OR Qualify under special circumstances (see Program Director for more information)

MESA students must meet one of the following financial criteria:

  • Recipient of one of the following: BOG/CA Promise Grant, PELL grant, Cal Grant, CA Dream Act, Federal Work Study, Cal Fresh, GI Bill, or other need-based/subsidize financial aid
  • OR Participant in EOPS, CARE, or CalWORKs programs
  • OR Participant in TRIO program (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services)
  • OR Household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
  • OR Student or the student’s parent/guardian is a recipient of TANF
  • OR Qualify under special circumstances (see Program Director for more information)

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button below to submit your interest form. The MESA Director and/or the MESA Counselor will reach out to you to set up an in-person appointment to see if you are eligible and complete the process. If you have questions or need help when applying, you can email us at mesa@cloviscollege.edu

Apply for the MESA Program

 

Meet the MESA Staff

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Rebekah Villalta

MESA Director

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Laura Hill

Dean Natural and Health Sciences

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Brandon Huebert

MESA Counselor

FAQs

What is the MESA Program?

Founded more than 50 years ago, the California Community College Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Programs support underserved and underrepresented students majoring in calculus-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields who seek to transfer to four-year institutions.

Who is eligible for the MESA Program?

Certain criteria must be met to officially enroll as a MESA student scholar (see the criteria outlined at the top of this page). Submit your student interest form to meet with the Director to see if you qualify for MESA! All STEM students are welcome to use the tutoring services we provide at the MESA Center and participate in the club, even if you don’t qualify for MESA.

What services are offered through the MESA Program?

The MESA Center will be opening on campus soon, and it will be a place for students in STEM majors to study, hang out, and receive academic support for free. We will have our own academic counselor for MESA students, STEM tutors, course workshops (Academic Excellence Workshops), textbooks and tech (laptops, iPads, apple pencils, bluetooth keyboards) to borrow for the semester, club meetings, research opportunities, and a variety of field trips such as conferences, UC/CSU visits, medical school tours, and more! Apply now and stay tuned for updates!