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Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)

Also known as the MESA Engineering Program, is the university level component of the statewide Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) - a program of the University of California Office of the President. At UC Santa Cruz, MEP is supported by the Baskin School of Engineering with its goal to promote diversity and facilitate the retention and graduation of a diverse population of students, especially groups which continue to remain the most underrepresented in engineering studies. The program received the 2004 UC Santa Cruz Excellence Through Diversity Award which is presented to programs or individuals for efforts which promote a diverse and inclusive environment.

MEP Eligibility / Enrollment Application

Eligibility for MEP participation is intended for School of Engineering students who meet any of the following:

• are first in their family to attend college or first to enroll in engineering/computer science studies
• may have limited financial resources or experienced socio-economic challenges (low-income, financial need)
• are from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups who typically do not pursue engineering studies

Students who have participated in pre-university service programs (e.g. Early Academic Outreach, Upward Bound, MESA MSP or MCCP, Talent Search, Puente, DEEP, Smith Scholastic Society, etc.) are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at the MEP Study Center (399 Baskin Engineering), from the MEP Director’s office in Baskin 231 or online.