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For more information contact:

Sally Heath, MESA Director
sheath4@cccd.edu

Cristina Marin, MESA Counselor
cmarin23@cccd.edu

Gita Alemansour, MESA Faculty Sponsor
galemansour@gwc.cccd.edu

Christian Marroquin, MESA Project Specialist
cmarroquin9@cccd.edu

MESA Student Center
(714) 895-8132
SSC 2420

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MESA Eligibility

  • Must be a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) major requiring calculus
  • Neither parent or guardian earned a bachelor's degree or higher in any country
  • Must meet at least ONE of the "economically disadvantaged" criteria:
    • Have unmet need per FAFSA or Dream Act
    • Fee Waiver Eligible
    • Grant Eligible 
    • BOG Eligible 
    • EOPS Eligible
    • etc.
  • Plan to transfer to a 4-year university to major in STEM
  • Be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Dreamer or DACA
  • Primary Program of Study *and* enrolled in at least one class at GWC

MESA Responsibilities

To obtain the most out of your MESA experience, you are encouraged to do the following:

  • Be enrolled in at least one for-credit class (that is required for your major/degree/transfer goal) at GWC each semester to make academic progress toward your education goal
  • Meet with the MESA Counselor at least once each semester; maintain an updated C-SEP (comprehensive student education plan)
  • Participate in at least 5 MESA student activities each semester
    • 3 of these must be study groups and/or guided review sessions
  • Attend tutoring sessions or access other student services as recommended by the MESA Counselor or Director
  • Respond to any phone calls or email messages from MESA staff in a timely manner
  • Complete the FAFSA/California Dream Act Application
  • Consult the MESA Counselor or Director before withdrawing from classes or leaving GWC
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