MESA

What is MESA?

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) builds a pathway to college and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. MESA develops programming and initiatives to improve diversity and retention in STEM fields, with an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented students.

YVC’s MESA Program

​YVC is one of 11 community colleges in Washington State that offers the MESA Community College Program (MCCP). Our goal is to increase the number of community college students who successfully transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees in STEM majors. ​​With that goal in mind, YVC’s MESA program is designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals through educational support services and professional development experiences.

STEM majors offer exciting educational opportunities.  Start your educational path to a successful career today!​

Biology | Chemistry | Math | Physics | Information Technology | Engineering | Geology​

STEM Pathway Programs

What we offer

MESA Application

Partnering Institutions

University of Washington
Wash​in​gton State University
Clark Community College
Columbia Basin Community College
Edmonds Community College
Everett Community College
Green River Community College
Highline Community College
Tacoma Community College
Seattle Central Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
Olympic Community College
Wenatchee Community College
Yakima Valley College ​​


Contact Us

Name Job Title Email Phone Office Location
Cristy Rasmussen
YVC MESA Director crasmussen@yvcc.edu 509.574.4643

Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 241

Dr. Panyada Sullivan YVC MESA Faculty psullivan@yvcc.edu 509.574.4947 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 4, Room 261