McNair Program at St. Mary's University

Jennifer Zwahr-Castro, PhD, Director
Monica Cruz, Assistant Director
Maria Artiaga, Administrative Assistant

St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8555
(210) 431-8021
McNairScholars@stmarytx.edu

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Senior Year

Scholar Requirements:

Attend seminars/workshops to include Interview Skills, Graduate School Application, Financial Aid for Graduate School, and Tailoring the Personal Statement
Complete summer research
Present research at McNair Scholars Research Symposium and Undergraduate Research Symposium
Submit research to off-campus conference
Submit research paper for publication in STMU- McNair Scholars Research Journal
Take the GRE and submit scores to the program office
Complete graduate applications to at least five programs
Complete exit interview with Program Director

Requirements each semester:

Attend six seminars/workshops (must attend required topics)
Meet twice a month with Faculty Mentor (submit signed summaries to program office) and once monthly with Program Director or Assistant Director
Attend tutoring for any course in which midterm grade falls below B
Update Individual Progress Plan and submit to program office by second week of semester
Attend GRE class at program office or LAC once each week
Update resume/vita and provide copy to program office
Meet with Assistant Director to review course registration


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