M-STP is a 3-week virtual transition program for incoming first-year students and transfer students in the STEM fields. The program aims to expose students to academic rigor, inform them about all the great resources available at UCSB, and help them network with other UCSB students, alumni, and industry partners.
M-STP Information:
The 2026 M-STP Program will take place from September 1st – 18th, 2026. For students interested in participating in the program, here is what you can expect:
Short academic courses:
- Data Science (Programming Language R)
- Math
- Chemistry
Lunch & Learns:
- UCSB Resources
- Alumni & Faculty
Community building activities
Activities with current undergraduates
Applications are due by Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Questions?
Please contact UCSB MESA University Program Interim Director, Melani Castellanos at melanicastellanos@ucsb.edu, or UCSB MESA Program Coordinator, Brandon Leon, at brandonleon@ucsb.edu.
For general UCSB MESA Program questions, please email oep-mesa-info@ucsb.edu.