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Student Services Center, Room 460
530-898-6880
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The Office of Graduate Studies
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8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875
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Grad Studies YouTube ChannelMcNair Program Details and Benefits
McNair Scholars Program
Juniors and Seniors will benefit from:
- Individualized advising and counseling to deepen exploration, preparation, and commitment to advancing to graduate education;
- $2800 Fellowship annually to support participation in Faculty-mentored undergraduate research development;
- Access to workshops and presentations tailored to support your research and graduate school goals including writing support for graduate program applications, scholarships, fellowships applications & more;
- Support and funding for professional conferences, research competitions, and other professional development opportunities;
- Campus visits to Doctoral institutions;
- Connection with campus resources to support academic and personal success;
- Challenge Imposter syndrome and increase your sense of belonging
McNair Program Commitment
As a McNair Scholar, you will be expected to engage in program activities, including workshops, presentations, and advising sessions each semester with McNair Scholars Program Director & staff. Continued funding will be contingent on active participation and engaging in required program activities to include the following:
- Participation in *2025 Summer Research Institute facilitated by McNair Scholars Program and program partners. McNair Summer Research Institute will be mandatory.
(Hybrid schedule/July 2025) - Two advising sessions per semester with McNair Scholars Project Director & McNair Staff
- One meeting per semester with McNair Faculty Research Coordinator
- Three workshops and/or events each semester from McNair and Graduate Studies offerings
- Completion of the Graduate Pathway Portfolio before B.A./B.S. Graduation (GRAD Portfolio)
- Participation in the Chico State Student Research Competition March 2026
- (Optional for Juniors/Required for Senior Scholars)
*We support McNair applicants with varying research skills and at all levels of their research development. The McNair Scholars Program aims to increase your research skillset and nurture your academic development as essential preparation for graduate school applications and success in graduate education.