MESA
Empowering STEM Students across North Central Washington
WVC MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is one of the 12 Transfer Prep programs across Washington state, and it's defined as a student-centered program that offers academic and non-academic support to students interested in STEM who intend to transfer from their Wenatchee Valley College associate degree to pursue a four-year degree program.
At Wenatchee Valley College, the MESA program is more than an academic initiative. Since Fall 2022, WVC MESA has undergone a transformative shift in leadership and impact, serving over 250 students--including 130 first-generation and low-income students--who have dared to dream boldly, learn deeply, and give back to the communities they call home.
Hear from MESA Students
At Wenatchee Valley College, the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program empowers students from rural communities in North Central Washington to pursue careers in STEM through mentorship, professional development, and by fostering a culture of excellence.
Listen to our students' stories to learn more about how WVC MESA has transformed their STEM journeys.
Washington MESA Mission
We empower students by providing them with a community that supports their pathways to higher education in STEM, through mentorships, academic programs, and interactive workshops.Washington MESA Vision
Student populations in Washington state have the educational support and tools to create innovative solutions as they become the next leaders in STEM.Washington MESA Impact
Empower student populations in Washington state with the education and resources they need to develop innovative solutions, become future STEM leaders, earn a living waage upon entering the workforce.
WVC MESA Purposes
MESA's main purpose is to cultivate a strong sense of belonging within the WVC STEM community by:
- Fostering a growth mindset toward academic and personal excellence
- Building a network among WVC MESA students, empowering them to support future generations, with purpose, pride, and vision.
WVC MESA Fast Facts
- Enrollment is capped at 100 students per year
- MESA is funded by the State of Washington
- We serve both part-time and full-time students at WVC
- MESA students have exclusive access to the MESA Student Center at the Eller-Fox Science Center
- MESA is rooted in the Washington MESA Logic Model and is part of the WVC Instruction Services
- Average GPA for MESA students is 3.45
Join WVC MESA
Students at Wenatchee Valley College who plan on transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue STEM are encouraged to apply to join WVC MESA. As part of the WVC MESA community, you will receive academic support, hands-on STEM learning experiences, career and professional development, and transfer and transition support as you prepare to continue your education.
Apply today!MESA Students in their Own Words
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"MESA has supported and guided me as a first-generation college student. It's been
great to have so much support while entering something entirely new to me. They also
helped me connect with new people, which made the transition smoother. They provided
a lot of financial support with supplies and books and helped me earn a great scholarship
that covers my community college expenses!" "MESA provided me the necessary tools...to advance forward towards my dream career;
without them, I would have been lost in what to do." "I am very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a beautiful community,
and I am excited for future MESA members. For new students, I would be advising them
to take in the supportive community and make friends within MESA; they are all amazing
people with bright futures." "MESA has supported me in more ways than I can count. They helped me figure out which
classes I needed to take to transfer to my dream school - something I was able to
accomplish thanks to their guidance. Through MESA, I had the chance to explore different
internships, visit science labs, and experience the STEM field beyond the classroom.
On top of that, they created a space where I could study, get tutoring, and feel part
of a community that believed in my potential." |
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About MESA
Empowering STEM students across rural North Central Washington
WVC MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is one of the 12 Transfer Prep programs across Washington state, and it's defined as a student-centered program that offers academic and non-academic support to students interested in STEM who intend to transfer from their Wenatchee Valley College associate degree to pursue a four-year degree program.
At Wenatchee Valley College, the MESA program is more than an academic initiative. Since Fall 2022, WVC MESA has undergone a transformative shift in leadership and impact, serving over 250 students--including 130 first-generation and low-income students--who have dared to dream boldly, learn deeply, and give back to the communities they call home.
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Washington MESA MissionWe empower students by providing them with a community that supports their pathways to higher education in STEM, through mentorships, academic programs, and interactive workshops. |
Washington MESA VisionStudent populations in Washington state have the educational support and tools to create innovative solutions as they become the next leaders in STEM. |
Washington MESA ImpactEmpower student populations in Washington state with the education and resources they need to develop innovative solutions, become future STEM leaders, earn a living waage upon entering the workforce. |
WVC MESA Purposes
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Tips from MESA Students
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"I am very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a beautiful community, and I am excited for future MESA members. For new students, I would be advising them to take in the supportive community and make friends within MESA; they are all amazing people with bright futures." ~ Yazmin Perez, Class of 2025 "MESA provided me the necessary tools...to advance forward towards my dream career; without them, I would have been lost in what to do." ~ Diego Morales Guerrero, Class of 2025 |
MESA Alumni Video
ContactEmail: mesa@wvc.edu |
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