STEM/MESA counselors can assist you with educational plans, transfer needs, and MESA membership application inquiries. To setup an appointment with a STEM counselor click the link above.

To apply for MESA membership please complete the Cabrillo MESA Interest Form.

Fall 2024 Appointment Hours will be posted in mid-August

  • If you are a MESA member or following up with MESA program interest, please contact Crysta Aramburu <crarambu@cabrillo.edu> for Summer 2024 academic counseling appointments.

  • All other students should visit the general academic counseling webpage for information on Summer 2024 appointments.

Christina Ortega's Hours: (Building 800 STEM Center)

Tuesday 1 - 4pm

Wednesday 12 - 4pm

Lauren Cole's Hours: (Building 800 STEM Center & Virtual)

Tuesday 9 - 12pm

Thursday 8 - 9am (online Only) 9 - 12pm & 1 - 3pm

Rudy Puente: (Watsonville Campus)

To schedule an appointment with Rudy call: (831)786-4734 or

use the following link for online scheduling

Sandra Velasquez:

New MESA Counselor - Hours coming soon!

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