Community College Association of MESA Directors - CCAMD

California Community Colleges MESA Transfer Conference
4/17/2026 - 4/18/2026


Location: Santa Rosa Junior College , 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404





Event Description

Join us for the inaugural California Community Colleges MESA Transfer Conference — a statewide gathering connecting community college STEM students with four-year institutions across California.

Students will explore transfer pathways, discover campus resources, and connect directly with universities committed to STEM success.

For Recruiters & Institutions: Engage with 300–400 highly motivated MESA STEM students, most of whom are preparing to transfer within the next academic year.

With MESA serving over 9,000 STEM students across 97 campuses statewide and maintaining a nearly 89% retention rate, this conference offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections, share opportunities, and strengthen STEM transfer pathways throughout California.
MESA Transfer Conference Flyers (MTC): 

Registration Deadlines:
  • MESA staff and students: Register by Friday, February 27th, 2026
  • Four-year institution recruiters/exhibitors: Register by Friday, March 13th, 2026

Hotel Information: Please make reservations through these links:


Airport Information: The airport is 7 miles from Santa Rosa Jr. College.  https://sonomacountyairport.org/ 

Important Note for MESA Directors/Staff: You are registering your group of students for invoice purposes on this site. Once you select your students, they will use a different link to complete their individual registration.