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The admissions process for the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is selective. Successful candidates typically meet or exceed certain criteria for admission. In addition, most admitted students have had at least some science and math instruction in high school. However, exceptions are made for special circumstances.

Successful candidates for FER undergraduate study typically meet or exceed the following academic criteria:

  • A ranking in the top 25% to 30% of their high school class.
  • A B+ GPA or better.
  • Competitive scores on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT's, etc.

For more information on applying to an FER undergraduate program, including minimum course requirements and deadlines for applications, please visit the NC State Freshmen Admissions or contact our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Shannon Shinault, 919-513-2582.

Transfer & International Students

FER welcomes transfer students from other universities and colleges as well as international students from all around the world. If you fall into one of these categories and are considering NC State, please review the information found at NC State Transfer Student Admissions or International Undergraduate Admissions.

Diversity Commitment

FER is committed to providing an outstanding education for all people, regardless of gender or race. We also welcome applicants from outside the State of North Carolina. In fact, about one quarter of our undergraduate students come to us from other states in search of a top notch forestry or natural resources education. We are particularly interested in inviting women and minority candidates to apply to our forestry programs. For more information on our diversity initiatives, please visit our Community for Diversity in Natural Resources.

Visit Us

We welcome prospective students and parents who want to get a firsthand look at our facilities and meet some of our undergraduate faculty. For more information on how you can schedule a visit and a map of where we are located, please see the College of Natural Resources Visit Us section. For more information on visiting NC State, including the new Joyner Visitor Center, please see Visiting NC State.

For More Information

For more information on undergraduate programs and entrance requirements, please email or call the appropriate contact below:

Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Shannon Shinault 919-513-2582

Undergraduate Program Director
Gary Blank 919-515-7566

Promo Area

FER is working to encourage new generations of natural resource leaders from all areas of our society. One case in point: our innovative academic program, EnvironMentors, is a national pilot program aimed at preparing traditionally under-represented student populations for careers in environmental sciences and natural resources. This unique mentoring program pairs NC State graduate students, professors and natural resources professionals with high school students for a year. During this time period, students are required to develop environmentally-based science projects and present them to elementary school students as well as at an annual science fair.

Key Contacts

Shannon Shinault

Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs

Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
Phone: 919-515-7566
shannon_shinault@ncsu.edu

Gary Blank
Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs

Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
Phone: 919-515-7566
gary_blank@ncsu.edu