Benefits and SErvices

MESA provides you with the following program benefits:
MESA students

Academic Support

  • Tutoring
  • Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs)
  • University Field Trips
  • STEM Industry Field Trips
  • Material & Equipment loans (e.g., laptops and calculators)

Professional Development

  • Resume Assistance
  • STEM Industry Guest Speakers
  • STEM Career Readiness Workshops
  • Community Building
  • Scholarship & Internship Support
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Social Activities

  • MESA Orientation
  • Monthly Meetups
  • Celebrations
  • STEM Center

Dedicated MESA Counseling

Drop in with a Counselor (10-minute Conversations)

  • General information for prerequisites and corequisite clearances
  • General transfer and graduation-related questions
  • Inquiries related to course scheduling/schedule changes
  • Referrals to other programs and services
  • Math and English Course placement
  • Questions about comparable courses

45-Minute Appointment with a Counselor

  • Updating the Student Educational Program Plan (SEPP)
  • Completing a Grad Check/Progress Check
  • Providing extensive transfer information, resume review
  • Requesting an evaluation of transcripts from colleges outside of the district
  • Completing MESA “checklist” items
  • Situations where students have 3 or more questions that require a review of their academic records.