MESA

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program at Cerritos College offers academic support and professional development to underserved and underrepresented students pursuing calculus-based degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM).
MESA provides you with the following program benefits:
- The MESA center with study space, computer lab, lounge area, and a multipurpose room.
- STEM industry field trips and guest speakers.
- University campus tours.
- Scholarship and internship opportunities.
- Tutoring services.
- Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs).
- Material and equipment loans (i.e., books and calculators).
- Community-building opportunities.
The team is currently reviewing applications for Fall 2026. If accepted, students will join the MESA Program in the Fall 2026 cohort. Applications submitted after August 28, 2026 will be reviewed in November 2026.

MESA Center - Students studying hard at the MESA center

The MESA Team - The faculty in charge of MESA

MESA Orientation Day - Students repping their MESA merch

MESA Counselor - Student getting counseling through MESA

STEM Transfer Panel - Transfer Panel group photo hosted by Girls who Code

Artemis II Watch Party - Students gathered to watch Artemis II land

MESA Graduates - MESA graduates at our end of the year celebration