• Be US Citizen, permanent resident, Dreamer, or DACA
• Majoring in math, engineering, or science-based field major requiring calculus
• Intend to transfer to a 4-year college
• Enrolled in Math V03 or higher
• No previous bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrate financial need by receiving financial aid
• First-generation college student
• Declare a calculus-based (minimum of one semester required) major in STEM (science, engineering, or mathematics) fields.

Complete the: 2026-2027 Enrollment Form  

If you are interested in joining MESA please complete the 2026–2027 M.E.S.A. Enrollment Form.

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email from our team within 2-3 weeks regarding your eligibility and the next steps to complete your enrollment.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at vcmesa@vcccd.edu, 805-289-6002, or stop by the M.E.S.A. Center in the Science and Math Complex (Room 224) at Ventura College. We look forward to connecting with you!

ASEM members are "Friends of MESA". This allows students who are not full MESA students to participate in all MESA programming. The only limitation is we are not able to fund out-of-state student conferences or provide stipends. 

ASEM students must meet one of our two major eligibilities:

• Option 1- Be First Generation and STEM Major
• Option 2- Demonstrate Financial Need and STEM Major