About McNair Scholars
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at Southern Methodist University combines faculty mentoring, undergraduate research, and academic support services to prepare and engage SMU students academically and encourage them to pursue postgraduate studies.
Program participants benefit from a variety of services, such as:
- Intensive faculty-mentored research experience
- Peer support
- Academic, career, personal and financial literacy counseling
- Assistance with applying to graduate school
- Research conference & graduate school tour travel opportunities
- Professional and personal development workshops.