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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.

Fast Facts
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  • 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 Wenatchee Valley College.
  • 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.

 

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

Diverse 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 wage upon entering the workforce, and ultimately build generational wealth. 

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 sense of legacy and service among WVC MESA students, empowering them to champion STEM education, uplift the next generation in the North Central Washington region, with purpose, pride, and vision.

Tips from MESA Students

"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

 

Contact

Email: mesa@wvc.edu 
Phone: 509-682-6583
Office: Eller-Fox Science Center Room 3016

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