Jumpstart
Kick off the semester with Jumpstart, and get to know our Mesa College family of faculty, staff, and students who are "all in" for you. We'll introduce you to support programs and services and give you the opportunity to attend tours, workshops, and presentations all designed to help you acclimate to college life.
Save the date, Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Check-In: Check-In Area Directions
Welcome: Campus Gymnasium
Learn More About Jumpstart
We offer 30 minute workshops with all the information you need to hit the ground running when you start college. Find information about paying for college, preparing to transfer, launching your career, adjusting to college life, and more. We even have specific workshops for parents who want to help empower their young adults through their college transition.
View the full Jumpstart schedule. Find information on free tuition, take a tour, or join an interactive workshop!
Find details on all the workshops being offered at Jumpstart.
Explore what Mesa has to offer through short videos from our programs and departments.
Come to the Campus Resource Fair to learn about student service departments, student support programs, academics, and clubs at Mesa. Meet the community that will support you thoughout your educational journey.
Letter from the President
I am excited to welcome you to our 2025 Jumpstart at San Diego Mesa College!
At the event you will meet our dedicated Mesa College family: faculty, staff, students
and administrators who are all here – ILLUMINATING PATHS – towards your success. We
are committed to guiding you on the journey to discovering your passion and purpose.
Our collective efforts are carefully crafted to support you in making informed decisions
about career paths, degrees, or certificates that align with your aspirations. As
one of San Diego’s leading transfer institutions, we can help you get your Career
Education degree or plan to transfer to a four-year institution. You’ll hear directly
from 4-year university representatives, including UCSD, SDSU, and CSU San Marcos.
At Jumpstart, you’ll find out about student services and support programs, visit workshops
and booths, and participate in college-level exercises. You can talk to a professor,
staff member or current student, and take a tour through our beautiful campus and
buildings. You can learn about financial aid and the San Diego Promise Program, which
offers free tuition to eligible students. You’ll discover what makes Mesa “The Leading
College of Equity and Excellence,” and the college of choice for over 30,000 students,
and be inspired by the endless possibilities of a future at Mesa College.
I look forward to personally meeting you today, and hope to welcome you soon as one
of our newest Olympians!
Sincerly,
Dr. Ashanti T. Hands
President
San Diego Mesa President
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Even if you are unable to attend Jumpstart, you can explore our academic enrichment and support programs all year long. Access our one-stop-shop for students' success.
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