每年有26名麦克奈尔学者参加学年和暑期活动. During the student’s first year students attend a series of workshops designed to enhance the research experience; attend a three-unit research and methodology techniques course; meet with the McNair Faculty Coordinator and the McNair Coordinator to assess personal needs and monitor academic progress; and meet with faculty mentors to prepare for the Summer research project.

第二年, 学术部分包括参加研讨会课程，通过该课程，学者将获得选择方面的帮助, applying and financing graduate studies; taking the GRE and other graduate admission exams; career opportunities; and developing the elements necessary for submitting a successful graduate application, i.e. 目的陈述. 除了, 这些学者将被鼓励参加全州和全国性的会议来展示他们的研究成果.