Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)

Mission

Our mission is to foster a close-knit community of passionate math and science students driven to excel academically. By joining MESA, students not only enhance their leadership skills but also achieve higher educational persistence and outcomes, laying a solid groundwork for future STEM careers.

Vision

To support current MESA students in embracing their full academic potential as future STEM leaders.

  • About Us
  • MESA Program Services
  • MESA Program Requirements
  • MESA Eligibility
  • Social Media
  • MESA Center Hours
  • MESA Location
  • MESA Contact Information
  • MESA Tutoring
  • MESA News Letter
  • MESA Student Assistants
  • MESA Related Orgs
  • FAQ
  • CA MESA Home Page

MESA Center

MESA Retreat

Campus Tour

  • Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Engineering/Physics/Computer Science/Any Calculus-based major
  • Reedley College student enrolled in at least one of their declared STEM major courses
  • Meet qualifying income levels - Any form of Financial Aid or support, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal
  • First generation college student (parents have not earned a bachelors or higher)
  • Intend to transfer to a four-year university
  • Pre-Calculus or above math level

MESA Requirements 

If your answers match the MESA requirements below you may be eligible for services. 

  1. Does your major require calculus? (Yes)
  2. Do you plan on transferring to a university? (Yes)
  3. Do you qualify for Financial Aid or other financial assistance? (Yes)
  4. Do your parents hold a bachelor's degree? (No)

How to apply

  1. Fill out the Mesa Interest Form
  2. Intake with MESA Director for eligibility clearance
  3. Applications being accepted for the 25-25 academic year

  • University fieldtrips
  • Transfer-ready counseling
  • Dedicated MESA Center Study Space
  • Free Snacks
  • Free Printing
  • MESA Study Group Sessions
  • Professional and Peer Mentoring
  • STEM-going Culture
  • Textbook Lending
  • Guest-Speaker Workshops
  • Conference Sponsorships
  • MESA Peer Development Coaching
  • STEM Events and Volunteering Opportunities

  1. Attend MESA Orientation
  2. Attend MESA Study Sessions (Dependent on Enrolled Courses)
  3. Attend two MESA workshops an academic year
  4. Develop an Academic Success Plan with MESA Counselor
  5. Meet with the MESA Counselor three times a semester (One contact via phone call, Two contacts in person)
  6. Develop or review your Student Education Plan with MESA counselor once a semester
  7. Complete 20 hours of tutorial or study hours per semester
  8. Apply for associations or scholarships with assistance from the MESA counselor

MESA Study Group Sessions 

Study with your MESA peers at designated times in the MESA Center

Subject Disciplines 

  • Math - Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus 
  • General Chemistry/Intro to General Chemistry
  • Physics

Schedule : Schedules vary each semester. Visit the MESA Center to get the study group session calendar. 

 

Mesa Team

Jacquelyn Rubalcaba Headshot

Director

Dr. Jacquelyn Rubalcaba-Muniz
Phone: 559.494.3000 ext. 3483
Email: jacquelyn.rubalcaba@reedleycollege.edu

 

Alexandra Garcia-Gonzalez

Counselor

Alexandra Garcia Gonzalez
Phone: 559.494.3000 ext. 3166
Email: alexandra.garcia-gonzalez@reedleycollege.edu