2/1/2024: This application is temporarily unavailable and should be back online within 48 hours. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Thank you for your interest in the MESA program!

Please make sure to read the eligibility before applying. If you are unsure if you qualify, please make sure to email us at mesa@pasadena.edu and we will get back to you shortly.

MESA is for Calculus-based STEM students who meet the following eligibility:

  1. Declare a calculus-based major in math, science, or engineering (Biology | Biochemistry | Chemistry | Computer Science | Engineering | Math | Physics | Pre-Med | Geology)
  2. Plan to take two consecutive STEM courses after pre-calculus (Math 004Z) and Calculus I
  3. Are educationally impacted (example: are a first-generation college student; parents do not have BA's or higher)
  4. Are economically impacted (example: receiving BOG fee waiver and/or financial aid)
  5. Plan to transfer to a four-year institution (must not already hold a Bachelor's degree)
  6. Be a U.S. citizen, resident, or AB 540/DACA
  7. 2.2 or higher GPA

Thank you very much,
The MESA Team.