MESA serves students throughout their educational pathway through three complementary segments: the College Prep Program, the Community College Program, and the University Program. MESA’s university-level program produces career-ready candidates for corporate industry employment by providing the tools, resources, and support they need to successfully earn STEM degrees. Click the link below to visit the MESA Statewide webpage and learn more!
MESA Pathway
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program provides financial, academic, and social support to scholars from underserved communities, helping them earn their college degrees and become the engineers, technologists, and computer science professionals that the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) industry needs to create impactful solutions, address critical needs, and drive meaningful change.
Support Framework
The MESA University Program (MUP) at Cal State LA establishes a support framework for retaining first-generation college students in STEM majors by addressing their educational needs, including academic, social, and emotional aspects.
- Standards-based mathematics & science curricula
- Individualized academic planning
- Study skills training
- Peer group learning and class clustering
- Exposure to college and career opportunities
- Orientation services
- Transfer assistance
- Personal and social skills enhancement
- Professional development
- Parent- and family-involvement strategies
Student Leadership Conference
The MESA Student Leadership Conference (SLC) bridges students from college to career, empowering them with soft skills they need to succeed in their future careers. It is an annual convening of like-minded students with leadership potential. More than 200 selected students from 30 plus campuses attend this signature event, which corporate partners and volunteers support. Interaction with industry representatives inspire these students to lead effectively, within their schools, communities and professional lives. The SLC highlights the success of the future STEM workforce.
Contact MUP @ Cal State LA
Andrea Garcia Chavez
ECST Outreach Assistant
MESA University Program (MUP) Coordinator
Office: E&T A-132 | Phone: (323)343-TBA
Email: [email protected]