MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement)

Welcome to Folsom Lake College MESA!

MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement) is an equity program that was born out of the civil rights movement during the 1960s. We serve students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, who are pursuing a degree in STEM. The program provides support and resources for students to successfully transfer competitively to a four-year university program and enter a STEM career. MESA is brand new to the FLC campus community!

Learn more about the California Statewide MESA Program.

What to expect from FLC MESA

• A new MESA Center and supportive STEM learning community
• Group and individual tutoring
• Academic advising/counseling
• Connection to industry and scholarship opportunities
• Internship/REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) opportunities
• Academic excellence workshops
• University and STEM industry tours
• Career development and professional leadership opportunities
• Parent and family involvement events
• A national network of MESA alumni

Program Eligibility

To qualify for MESA, students must:

• Be a first-generation college student: Parent(s)/guardian(s) do not have a bachelor's degree or higher level of education
• Intend to transfer to a four-year college/university
• Not have a previous bachelor's degree in any field
• Be majoring in a calculus-based STEM program approved by the MESA grant criteria
• Qualify for need-based financial aid

Even if you don’t think you meet all the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to submit an interest form. There are special circumstances for which we may be able to make exceptions or share other resources!