General Information
After the Jumpstart welcome event, participants can choose from the workshops below to attend. Each workshop will run two times. Attend the session that best meets your interest and schedule. Each workshop will be 30 minutes with a 10 minute passing period. For full schedule details, visit the Jumpstart Schedule page.
Jump Start Your Career!
Description/Location: BT-108
Prepare now for your career with real-world experiences inside and outside the classroom. Attend this workshop to learn how you can explore career options, develop workplace skills, and engage with employers through hands-on activities such as job shadows, industry panels, workplace tours, internships, and more! Connect with the Work-Based Learning team to jump start your career at Mesa College!
Let's Talk Transfer: How to Get Started
Description/Location: BT-201
Jump into the basics of transfer. Get an overview of key components of successful transfer to UCs and CSUs from Mesa College.
The Bell Doesn't Ring Anymore
Description/Location: BT-107
Transitioning into a new school or college can be a challenging experience for students, but this student-led panel discussion can help you get a head start! Mesa College students will share their experiences and the lessons they learned while transitioning to life at Mesa College, giving you the boost you need to thrive when the bell doesn’t ring anymore.
The Promise Experience
Description/Location: BT-101
Learn more about what the San Diego Promise Program has to offer and how to apply. The San Diego Promise covers the cost of tuition for up to two years at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges or provides textbook grants of $200 per semester to students who also qualify for CCPG (California College Promise Grant, formerly known as the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver).
Benefits include:
- Up to two years of free tuition and health fees
- Books grants for eligible students
- Access to Peer Mentors
- Exclusive events and support opportunities
Campus Tours
Description/Location: Mesa Quad
Join us and discover the “Mesa Olympian Experience” through a campus tour hosted by our Peer Navigators and Outreach Ambassadors. You will have an opportunity to explore the campus while gaining insightful information from current Mesa students.
Questions and Contact
Jumpstart is presented by San Diego Mesa College. Call 619-388-2699 with any questions.
Requests for disability accommodations must be made five (5) working days prior to the event. Please contact the Student Affairs Department at 619-388-2699 or by email at MesaStudentAffairs@sdccd.edu
