Graduate Preparatory Program Application

Select the Graduate Preparatory Program to which you are applying:

I. Applicant Information

Personal Information

UC Davis Student ID Number

Lived First Name

Lived Middle Name (Optional)

Lived Last Name

Birthdate

Place of Birth

Gender

How do you describe your gender identity?

Citizenship

If you selected other, please specify:

How do you describe yourself? (check all that apply):

Alaskan Native

Black/African/African-American

Chinese/Chinese-American

Filipino/Filipino-American

Japanese/Japanese-American

Korean/Korean-American

Latinx (including Cuban, Puerto Rican, Central and South American)

Mexican/Mexican-American/Chicanx

Middle Eastern

Native American

Other

Pacific Islander (including Micronesian, Polynesian, Native Hawaiian)

Southeast Asian

Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American

White/Caucasian

How do you describe yourself? (check all that apply):

Asian

Black/African-American

Chicanx/Latinx

Filipino

Native (tribe)

Other

Pacific Islander

South Asian

White/Caucasian

If you selected other, please specify:

Contact Information

Permanent Email Address (not UCD Email)

UC Davis Email Address

Device Type (HIDDEN)

Current Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Permanent Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Davis/Local Phone

Permanent Phone

II. Family Information

Are you legally independent? (Select yes if you have no parent/guardian educational information to provide)

Yes

Parent or Guardian's Name

Highest Grade Completed (select one):

Degree(s) Earned (select all that apply):

Parent or Guardian's Name

Highest Grade Completed (select one):

Degree(s) Earned (select all that apply):

Language(s) Spoken at Home:
(hold Ctrl to select multiple options)

III. Financial Information

Are you currently eligible to receive financial aid?

Yes

Please upload a copy of your UC Davis financial aid award letter:

With regard to financial aid, are you considered independent?

Yes

Financially Independent:

What is your household size? (include yourself, spouse, and/or dependents)

Did you file a federal tax income return last year?

Yes

What was your taxable income? (can be found on IRS Form 1040)

Please upload a copy of your federal income tax return.

Financially Dependent:

What is your parents'/guardians' household size? (include yourself, your parents/guardians, spouse, and/or dependents)

Did your parents/guardians file a federal income tax return last year?

Yes

What was your parents/guardians taxable income? (can be found on IRS Form 1040)

Please upload a copy of your parents'/guardians' most recent federal income tax return.

IV. Educational Information

Schools Attended

List the names of ALL colleges and/or universities attended starting with the most recent enrollment.

School Name

GPA

Start (Month/Year)

End (Month/Year)

You are required to provide official (authenticated paper or electronic) transcripts for all colleges and universities attended prior to enrolling at UC Davis. Your UC Davis transcript may be provided as an unofficial transcript uploaded in this application. Official transcripts may be sent to the McNair Program office directly.

For official electronic transcripts (issued directly from the institution): Email to McNair@ucdavis.edu

You are required to provide official (authenticated) transcripts for all colleges and universities you attended prior to enrolling at UC Davis. Your UC Davis transcript is NOT required as our reviewers can access your student record administratively.

To provide your official electronic transcripts (issued directly from the institution) to the review team: Email to laarcangel@ucdavis.edu

You are required to provide a copy of your unofficial transcript from your current institution.

Please upload your unofficial UC Davis transcript here:

Please upload your unofficial transcript here:

Academic History

Are you a transfer student to UC Davis?

Yes

From which college/university did you transfer?

Please describe:

Academic Status

Have you ever been dismissed or subject to academic probation from a college, university, or other academic program?

Yes

Current Cumulative GPA

How many units are you enrolled in during this term?

How many total units have you completed prior to this term?

Are your prior units measured in quarter or semester units?

Quarter

Semester

Majors

Minors

What academic enrichment programs are you participating in or have you participated in?

What is your expected graduation date for the bachelor's degree?

Future Academic Plans

Do you intend to apply to graduate school?

Yes

When do you anticipate applying to graduate school?

What is the highest degree objective you plan to obtain?

Uncertain

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Ed.D.

Professional Doctorate (J.D., M.D., D.V.M., etc.)

Other

Please describe your intended degree objective:

What is your proposed field of graduate study?

If you apply to graduate school at UC Davis, to which program would you be most likely to apply?

Prior research experience is nor required for participation in this program. However, if you have research experience in a university setting, briefly describe what you accomplished:

List any professors with whom you have conducted academic research:

V. Statement of Purpose

A statement of purpose is required of all applicants. In this statement, describe the strengths and weaknesses of your preparation for graduate study. Discuss your reasons for undertaking graduate study at the doctoral level and your career objectives. Provide your personal insights as to why you should be selected for participation in this program and what you expect to gain from this experience. In addition, identify the contributions you wish to make to your chosen field of study as well as to your community. Address each of these topics in a double-spaced statement not to exceed 1,000 typed words and upload it to this application.

A statement of purpose is required of all applicants. In this statement, describe the strengths and weaknesses of your preparation for graduate study. Discuss your reasons for undertaking graduate study at the doctoral level and your career objectives, and describe what you envision doing five years after graduation. Provide your personal insights as to why you should be selected for participation in this program and what you expect to gain from this experience. In addition, identify the contributions you wish to make to your chosen field of study as well as to your community. Address each of these topics in a double-spaced statement not to exceed 1,000 typed words and upload it to this application.

Please upload your Statement of Purpose here:

VI. Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required to be considered for program eligibility. At least one letter must be from a faculty member. Your recommenders will be required to fill out a Letter of Recommendation form and return it to the McNair office. The form will automatically be emailed to the individuals you designate upon submission of this application.

Two letters of recommendation are required to be considered for program eligibility. At least one letter must be from a faculty member. Your recommenders will be required to email their letter directly to the UC LEADS office. The instructions will automatically be emailed to the individuals you designate upon submission of this application.

One letter of recommendation are required to be considered for program eligibility. This letter must be from a faculty member. Your recommender will be required to email their letter directly to the UCDGAP office. Your recommender will automatically be emailed upon submission of this application.

Recommender #1

Recommender First Name

Recommender Last Name

Recommender Email Address

School/Organization

Position/Title

Is this recommender a college/university faculty member?

Yes

Do you waive your right to examine this letter of recommendation?

Yes, I voluntarily waive all rights to review this letter of recommendation conferred by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

No, I do not waive all rights to review this letter of recommendation. (Choosing not to waive these rights will not affect consideration of your application for admission)

Has Waived

Has NOT Waived

Please type your full legal name to serve as your signature.

Recommender #2

Recommender First Name

Recommender Last Name

Recommender Email Address

School/Organization

Position/Title

Is this recommender a college/university faculty member?

Yes

Do you waive your right to examine this letter of recommendation?

Yes, I voluntarily waive all rights to review this letter of recommendation conferred by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

No, I do not waive all rights to review this letter of recommendation. (Choosing not to waive these rights will not affect consideration of your application for admission)

Has Waived 2

Has NOT Waived 2

Please type your full legal name to serve as your signature.

VII. Scholar Signature

I understand that participation in the McNair Scholars Program includes an academic year and a summer commitment. If selected as a McNair Scholar, I will attend weekly meetings as well as occasional weekend activities. I will maintain a minimum UC Davis GPA of 3.0, take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), complete an application and apply to graduate school. If my goal to attend graduate school changes, I will notify McNair Program administrators promptly. During the course of the mentored summer research component, I will perform ten weeks of research, submit an abstract and a journal article, and present my research at a conference.

Type your full legal name to serve as your electronic signature.

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