McNair Program

Get ready for doctoral degree success.

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program encourages undergraduate students to prepare for graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and to develop the skills and student faculty mentor relationships vital to success at the doctoral level.

What does the McNair Program offer?

McNair Scholar Criteria

To qualify for the McNair Program, college students must have completed their sophomore year (60 semester credits) and:

• Are a first generation college student and meet Federal income guidelines, and/or
• Are from a group underrepresented in doctoral studies

Additional criteria include:

• Have a minimum of 3.00 college GPA.
• Creative, independent undergraduates with good writing skills.
• Intellectually curious and interested in conducting research under faculty guidance.
• Planning to complete a Ph.D.

Pre-McNair Academy

Interested students who do not yet meet credit hour or GPA requirements may qualify to participate in the Pre-McNair Academy.

• Open to all TRIO eligible students (First generation, income qualified, or underrepresented in doctoral studies)
• Participate in monthly McNair Seminars
• Academic Advising specific to graduate school preparation
• GRE Prep
• Tutoring

May be eligible for priority consideration to the McNair Scholars Program once they meet the standards for admission.

Ready to Apply?

Stop up to the TRIO Offices on the 3^rd floor of McCannel Hall for an application packet or email McNair Assistant Director Kelly Kennedy for more information!

UND McNair Program receives 100% of its annual budget from the U.S. Department of Education.