Getting Started
Each year, MESA students work with their classmates to build mousetrap, cars, and gliders, build bridges, give speeches, and much more. They also get to travel to Universities like Fresno State and UC Santa Cruz to go on campus tours and compete in MESA Day events. While enrolled in the program we will also continue to help you explore different colleges and majors, as well as careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
If you are a student interested in signing up for the MESA schools program, you should check our list of participating schools to see if there is a MESA class or club at your school! If there is not, talk to your teacher or principal.
There are just two steps to becoming a MESA student and changing your life:
Register in the MESA database
- Navigate to MESA force registration
- Click on the “New and Returning Student Registration” button
- Complete registration form
- After submitting, an electronic form (PAF) will be sent to your parent or guardian’s email for an electronic signature
Complete the Parent Authorization Form
- Access the form: English PAF ; Spanish PAF
- Complete by the annual November deadline
- Submit form to your Advisor
MESA Student Qualifications
A MESA Student . . .
- Pledges enthusiasm and determination in their education
- Seeks a college or university education after high school
- Holds high personal and academic standards
- Actively participates
- Takes advantage of educational opportunities
- Seeks help and guidance when needed
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Is respectful
- Exhibits good sportsmanship
- Has fun!
College Preparation Resources
Below, you will find helpful information about college preparation activities and workshops, summer opportunities, and community events.
- Apply UC (UC College Application)
- California Colleges (public and private colleges & universities in CA)
- CCC Apply (California Community College Application)
- CSU Apply (CSU College Application)
- FAFSA (financial aid for college)
- Fast Web (college scholarships)
- UC’s A-G Guide (learn about your school’s A-G courses)