Academic Preparation, Recruitment & Outreach (APRO) Program
The Office of Academic Preparation, Recruitment & Outreach (APRO) is dedicated to serving the diverse population of the state of California by helping students achieve their goal of a post-graduate education. Our office works to close gaps in education by creating an inclusive environment for all students as they progress toward graduate study. Please review the following programs and resources provided by Graduate Division and our campus partners to learn more about graduate study at UCR:
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Summer and year-long research programs that prepare undergraduates for graduate school
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Federal grants providing graduate fellowships for minority students in the STEM fields
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Partnerships between UCR, Cal State, and Community Colleges
UC LEADS
The UC Leadership Excellence through Advanced DegreeS (UC LEADS) Program is a UC system wide academic preparation, two-year program designed to identify educationally and/or economically disadvantaged undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), who will conceivably complete doctorate degrees. This program provides students with educational experiences that prepare them to assume positions of leadership in industry, government, public service, and academia following the completion of a doctoral degree, preferably at the University of California.
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Mentoring Summer Research Internship Program (MSRIP)
Established in 1987, MSRIP is an eight-week summer research program designed for students in any major from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. There are three programs within this group: MSRIP, MSRIP for Transfers, and Mind the Gap (MSRIP for Seniors). Participants work under the supervision of a faculty mentor on the mentor’s research project. MSRIP is intended to encourage outstanding students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their PhD by strengthening their academic and professional development. The program provides an opportunity for these students to develop a competitive profile with which to seek admission to UC Riverside and the University of California in general, as well as colleges and universities nationwide.
Meet the APRO Staff
Laura McGeehan
Director, Academic Preparation, Recruitment and Outreach, UCR Graduate Division
Email: laura.mcgeehan@ucr.edu
Students, please email apro@ucr.edu with inquiries.
Nicholas Hall
Slate and Recruitment Specialist
Email: Nicholas.hall@ucr.edu
Students, please email apro@ucr.edu with inquiries.
Karla Bonilla
Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Email: karla.bonillaportillo@ucr.edu
Students, please email apro@ucr.edu with inquiries.
