MESA Program

San Diego Miramar College and MESA Logos

MESA--Math/Engineering/Science Achievement

 

MESA is a statewide award-winning program that supports students from underserved and underrepresented communities to excel in STEM fields. By joining a cohort of peers with similar aspirations, students build a strong community of encouragement and mentorship, fostering their academic and personal growth.​

CLICK HERE to apply for Miramar College's MESA Program

Why should you join the MESA community?

MESA Scholar Events, including Academic, Career Preparation and other STEM related workshops!

We partner with other MESA programs, including SDSU, to offer access to workshops, career panels, and other events.

Calculators, goggles, lab coats, and other school supplies.

Need access to a calculator? We loan supplies!

MESA Counselor

We have a dedicated counselor to answer your academic and STEM related questions.

Application Support with Scholarships, Internships, and Research Opportunities.

Both the MESA counselor and MESA director are here to help guide you through the process of searching and applying for scholarships, internships, and paid REUs (Research Experiences for Undergrads.

MESA community

Get to know other students in the MESA program and join a supportive network.

MESA Center

The MESA Center has coffee, tea, snacks and a quiet space to study.”

STEM majors welcome!

Must Intend to Transfer.

Students must intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

Must Be in a Calculus-based STEM major (excluding, nursing and biology for allied health.)

Your major must include MATH 150, MATH 150X or MATH 121 as one of the courses required to transfer. Importantly, you do not need to take these courses before applying to the MESA program. 

Not sure if your major requires MATH 150, MATH 150X or MATH 121?  No worries, we will check for you when you submit your application!

Must Not Have a Prior Bachelor's Degree

Students must not have previously earned a bachelor's degree or higher in any subject.

Other considerations

We encourage all students who match the above criteria to fill out the interest form. 

Students are welcome to fill out the application above and discuss their individual circumstances with the Director to determine if there is program capacity.

Miramar has great resources to help you succeed in your STEM journey!

The Math Lab 

Summer 2026 Hours: M-Th 10am-3pm

The Math Lab is located in M-210, and has Math tutoring, computer workstations, quiet study rooms, a pay-by-page printer and copier, and more.

Tutoring at the Math Lab is available M-Th 10am-3pm and online via NetTutor

Academic Success Center

Summer 2026 Hours: M-Th 10am-3pm

The ASC is located in L-101 and has tutoring in Anatomy and non-STEM subjects, as well as a pay-by-page printer and copier that students may use.  The ASC has a paper drop-off service in Canvas.

Tutoring at the ASC is available M-Th 10am-3pm and online via NetTutor.

STEM ACP Canvas Shell

STEM events that are open to Miramar students are posted on this page, along with research opportunities, scholarships, etc. There is a lot of great information here!

STEM ACP Website

Explore your major, apply to graduate, and more on the STEM ACP website.

Get involved on campus!

For a full list of campus clubs, go to: https://sdmiramar.edu/clubs 

Chemistry Affiliate - Chem Affiliate Discord

Pre-Med Club - [email protected]

SWE (Society of Women Engineers) - SWE Discord

Engineering Club - Engineering Club Discord

Girls Who Code - Girls Who Code Discord

Women in STEM - Women in STEM Instagram

Join MESA at your home college!

City College MESA Program

https://www.sdcity.edu/mesa

Mesa College MESA Program

MESA @ Mesa College interest Form.