MESA Program students are able to take advantage of a wealth of resources provided to help ensure their success, including:
• Academic resources
• Financial assistance with course materials
• Educational workshops and activities
• STEM speakers and connections
• Community Building
Students accepted into the MESA program will also gain access to a Canvas course with additional resources and information.
Resources at our MESA Center
The MESA Center
The Orange Coast College MESA Center is a space where MESA students can work independently, engage with study groups, and access study aids and workshops. The hub of the program, the MESA Center is where the majority of opportunities and resources available to MESA students can be found. The MESA Center is a space for MESA students to build a supportive community with peers, while accessing the tools needed to succeed in rigorous coursework.
Resources located at the MESA Center include:
- Study and lounge space
- Computer access (with STEM Software)
- Information regarding internship and research opportunities
- Tutoring services and guided review sessions
- Loaner equipment (calculators, etc)
- Molecular models, microscopes, anatomy models, and other study aids
- Counseling
- Skills workshops
- STEM Guest Speakers
- Printers (with free printing)
- Community building events
MESA students can receive tutoring referrals for assistance in any subject. Located adjacent to the Science Engineering Tutoring Center (SETC), students visiting the MESA Center have easy access to tutoring services. The MESA Center also offers tutor led Guided Study Groups in a variety of subjects.
The MESA Program has two Counselors dedicated to providing academic support to the STEM students in the program. With a Counselors office located in the MESA center, students are encouraged to schedule a time to meet with them whenever they have questions related to their classes, goals, and education plan.
MESA students may schedule an appointment with a MESA Counselor through Canvas.
Students in the program can also benefit from a variety of MESA Student led workshops to help build valuable skills.
Examples of workshop topics include:
- Study Skills and Strategies
- Linkedin and Resume Building
- Interview Practice
- Transfer Prep
Additionally, social events will be hosted throughout fall and spring to help students destress and build a sense of community with their MESA Peers.
Contact Us
Office Hours
Tue, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thu, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sat, Sun, Closed