Students participating in the McNair program are regularly encouraged to participate in the following scholarly activities. Students will also participate in workshops geared towards graduate success and preparing them to be highly competitive graduate school applicants.

• Participate in undergraduate research
• Conduct research project(s) led by OSU faculty member
• Receive guidance applying to graduate programs
• Visit graduate schools
• Attend research conferences
• Participate in graduate-success workshops

Program Services

The McNair Scholars program will provide students with the following services: 

• Academics & Scholarships
  • Assistance with applying for Competitive Research Awards
  • Financial aid assistance
  • Individualized advising and career planning 
  • Participation in academic conferences
  • Program sponsored scholarships
  • Tutoring services
• Professional Opportunities
  • Individualized advising and career planning
  • Mentoring with professors on campus
  • Networking opportunities
  • Portfolio development
• Graduate Programs & Affiliated
  • Program-sponsored graduate school visits
  • Graduate school preparation
  • Graduate support workshops