We’re ready to prepare first-generation college juniors and seniors from low-income backgrounds to succeed in graduate school and PhD programs.
From bachelors, to masters, to doctorate
Our McNair Program provides you with the tools to maintain enrollment in your desired program and move on to the next steps in your professional career.
Students within the program can graduate with their bachelor’s degrees and proceed to graduate school, even enrolling in a doctoral program.
Dr. Ronald E. McNair was a physicist and one of the first ever African American Astronauts. After his passing aboard the U.S. Challenger space shuttle, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was formed to dedicate to the high standards of achievement inspired by Dr. McNair.
Program Services
Whether you’re seeking advice on course enrollment or aiming to enhance your skillset, our staff is here for you.
Build confidence in public speaking as you share your research with the Brockport community and beyond. There will be many opportunities throughout the year for you to showcase your work.
We have a dedicated on-campus space exclusively for our McNair Scholars.
In monthly meetings with your McNair Program mentor, you’ll walk through the graduate school application process and receive guidance throughout your journey.
McNair Scholars meet with their mentor monthly to receive:
Guidance for your academic program.
Counseling about your professional goals.
Supervision of your Summer Research Module.
Advisement throughout our graduate application process.
Gain hands-on experience in your field of study to ready yourself for advanced education at the graduate level.
Our McNair Program staff is here to help you do your best, especially when it comes to your classes. Tutoring is available for any class, ensuring you have the support you need.
