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attending Everett Community College. Accommodations available through the Center could include, testing accommodations, lecture capture support, Sign Language interpreters, books in alternative formats and other accommodations as determined through the CDS process. Accommodations and the accommodations process are significantly different when transitioning from the K-12 system to Higher Education. For more information, please visit our website EverettCC.edu/Students/CDS/Prospectivestudents. Prospective students are invited to contact the CDS office prior to the beginning of the quarter to find out about documentation requirements. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations can initiate the process by completing the online CDS Student Application. Once CDS receives your application, we will call you within two business days to schedule an intake appointment. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations such as books in alternative format or sign language interpreters should submit their application early enough to have their intake appointment at least six weeks prior to the start of classes, as those accommodations can take time to arrange. Please contact CDS if you have any questions. The center’s office is located in the Parks Student Union Room 267 (across the hall from the Bookstore) or staff may be reached at 425-388-9272 voice or for Deaf/HoH: VP at 425-320-4066. You may also email cds@everettcc.edu.
MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (MESA) PROGRAM The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program at EvCC is
rooted in equity, access, and opportunity. Our mission is to serve students of color, and women/female identifying students by providing resources and support to students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities in pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) based degrees. EvCC’s MESA program is part of a nationally recognized academic support program that looks beyond traditional student populations to meet current, future, and global workforce demands in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Specifically, the goal of MESA is to increase the number of historically excluded students (African American, Native American, Latino/Hispanic, or Pacific Islander/Hawaiian) attending community college who are preparing to transfer to 4-year colleges or universities in pursuit of STEM degrees. Undocumented students are welcome to apply. Eligibility ●
Are the first generation in your family to go to college
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Are a historically excluded student in STEM
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Pursuing a calculus-based STEM degree
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Intend to transfer to a four-year school to earn a STEM degree
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Are eligible for financial aid as determined by the FAFSA or WAFSA, work study, or are at or below the federal poverty level.
MESA Student Support Service Students who participate in MESA receive one-on-one and group support to help them reach their goals: ●
Tutoring
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Academic advising and mentorship
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Transfer planning/assistance
