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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 Ford , 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.
In addition to the university transfer requirements, the departmental requirements for transfer students are as follows:
- English Composition
- College Algebra or pre-calculus
- GPA requirements:
Environmental Science, Watershed Hydrology: 3.0+
Environmental Technology: 2.5+
Other programs: 2.1+
For general information regarding transfer course credits, please visit the admissions undergraduate transfer equivalencies web page.
Many of our transfer students are from North Carolina Community Colleges. The following downloadable documents are course recommendations for each of our majors. If you have questions regarding these suggestions, contact our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Shannon Ford, 919-513-2582.
North Carolina Community College Course Recommendations for a degree in:
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences - Fisheries Concentration
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences - Wildlife Concentration
Natural Resources - Ecosystem Assessment
Natural Resources - Policy and Administration Assessment
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
To schedule a visit to North Carolina State University, please see Visiting NC State. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources also welcomes prospective students and parents who want to get a firsthand look at our facilities and meet some of our undergraduate faculty. To schedule a visit to our department, please contact our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Shannon Ford, 919-513-2582.
For More Information
For more information on undergraduate programs and entrance requirements, please email or call the appropriate contact below:
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Shannon Ford 919-513-2582
Undergraduate Program Director
Gary Blank 919-515-7566
