As part of the Student Success Center, the UNCG-McNair Scholars Program provides academic support and programming from a knowledgeable staff who engage students in maximizing their potential. As scholars develop their research interests with faculty mentors, they receive a variety of benefits and services to prepare them for graduate programs in their chosen fields of study.
Some highlights of the UNCG-McNair Experience include:
- Faculty Mentorship
- Enrollment in an Interdisciplinary Honors Research Methodology Course
- An eight-week McNair Summer Research Institute
- Interactive workshops, seminars, and colloquia
- Opportunities to present research projects at state, regional, and national conferences (and funds to pay for travel)
- Graduate school tours
- GRE preparation courses; Personal Statement preparation courses; graduate school application assistance
- Cultural events and activities
- Opportunities for personal and academic development
Expectations for each year in the UNCG-McNair program
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall
Apply & Interview to join UNCG-McNair
Accepted applicants attend Induction
Create a graduate school plan with the help of faculty and UNCG-McNair staff
Assess needs with UNCG-McNair staff
Spring
Attend UNCG-McNair colloquia
Attend UNCG-McNair workshops
Begin to develop research interests and research questions
Summer
Attend UNCG-McNair workshops
Visit potential graduate school programs with UNCG-McNair cohort & staff
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall
If joining as a junior, same as above, plus:
Identify and narrow research interests
Identify a UNCG faculty mentor
Spring
Enroll in Inter-Disciplinary Research Methods Course (3 credit hours)
Attend graduate school fair & a research enrichment experience
Take a GRE practice test
Finalize summer research/internship plans
Attend UNCG-McNair colloquia, workshops, social, & cultural events
Summer
Enroll in UNCG-McNair Summer Research Institute
Compose personal statements; request faculty recommendation letters
Continue GRE test preparation
Visit potential graduate school programs with UNCG-McNair cohort & staff
Present research at McNair symposia or other research conferences
BY END OF SENIOR YEAR, YOU WILL HAVE
Completed and presented your research project at a regional and/or national conference
Finalized your list of graduate schools and traveled to visit your preferred schools
Completed the GRE and all of your graduate school applications
Graduated from UNCG!
Questions? Call 336-334-5044 or email mcnair.scholars@uncg.edu