Welcome MESA Students!

Congratulations on joining MESA! This program gives students like you exciting opportunities to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. Students participate in the annual MESA Day Preliminary Competition at UC Santa Cruz in events like Web site design, model heart, balsawood bridge, egg drop, mousetrap cars, and many more.

Your MESA Teacher Advisor, Academic Coordinator, and Interns are here to help you explore math and science college and career pathways. You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, advising sessions, presentations and also hear from special guest speakers and take field trips to colleges and universities and other fun science and technology museums.

Student Links & Forms

• MESA Student Enrollment Form
• Parent Authorization Form English & Spanish
• 2009-10 MESA Day Competition Rules
• UCSC MESA Center 2009-10 Calendar (PDF)
• California MESA Program (UCOP)

Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid & College Prep

• UC Santa Cruz
• UCSC Jack Baskin School of Engineering
• University of California
• California State University (CSU) Mentor
• CaliforniaColleges
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• FastWeb - Scholarships, Financial Aid & Colleges
• SAT Test Registration
• ACT Test Registration
• More Links & Resources