University of Northern Colorado Multicultural Affairs McNair Scholars Program McNair Scholars Program Michener L-75, Campus Box 83 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2744 Fax: 1-970-351-2697   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Do not offer any degrees or certificates On Campus   The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded TRIO program. An intensive, interdisciplinary undergraduate research program, McNair is designed to prepare high-achieving first generation/low income students and students from underrepresented populations for graduate study. The ultimate goal is to provide undergraduate participants the necessary experience and support to complete doctoral degrees in their chosen disciplines. By linking academic excellence and social diversity, the McNair Scholars Program seeks to transform personal and academic goals into successful futures. Services include but are not limited to the following: Academic support and advocacy; a resource library; research seminars; faculty mentors; summer research internship; publication in the McNair Research Journal; sponsorship at local, regional, and national research symposia; and graduate school preparation assistance. The program is open to students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater, who are first generation/low income or from underrepresented populations, have completed their sophomore year, and have the desire and commitment to complete a doctoral degree. During the first year of the program, students concentrate on completing a research project in their respective disciplines under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The project culminates in oral presentations at a national conference in the summer. During the second year, the focus turns to helping the students gain admission to the graduate program of their choice and publishing their research.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Applicants to the McNair Scholars Program must be United States citizens or permanent residents. International students are not eligible to apply.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements The McNair Scholars Program is open to undergraduates who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater, who are first generation/low income or from underrepresented populations in graduate education (African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), have completed their sophomore year, and have the desire and commitment to complete a doctoral degree. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable