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The RIT Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program serves a diverse group of talented RIT second- and third-year students who are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate education. The RIT McNair Scholars Program provides enriching scholastic experience that prepares eligible scholars for graduate education, with an emphasis on doctoral studies. The program's aim is to increase the quantity and quality of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates from diverse backgrounds. The program serves under-represented minority students enrolled in designated STEM majors. Students may join starting in the fall of their first year at RIT.

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