Student Life
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The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) works hard to ensure that undergraduates feel a part of a supportive community. In addition to faculty advisors, peer counselors and special University resources, FER sponsors a number of student organizations to make the undergraduate experience more fun and provide expanded academic, career and leadership opportunities.
A Supportive Community
All FER undergraduates are assigned a faculty advisor to assist them in tailoring a program of study. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their advisors annually. In addition, an Ambassador Program pairs freshmen and sophomores with upperclassmen peer advisors to ease the transition to college life. The College of Natural Resources' Community for Diversity promotes an "everyone is welcome here" environment and is available to assist students, faculty and staff as needed.
FER freshman live in residential halls located all across NC State's campus, including several special NC State student communities such as the University Honors Program Village and the Women in Science & Engineering Village. Upper classmen may live on campus or in any one of several nearby apartment complexes. For more information on your residential options, please visit our University Housing site.
Free tutoring is available for FER students though a College of Natural Resources tutoring service, while a variety of other tutoring and academic support programs are available through NC State's Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs.
For more information on student life at NC State plus the many resources open to you as an FER undergraduate, please visit the University's For Students website.
The CNR Council
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) is home to eight recognized clubs, including two honors fraternities and five organizations tied to departments within CNR. The CNR Council links these organizations and serves as the student council for the entire college. It is comprised of council officers, a representative for each recognized club and the student senate, plus a liaison from the CNR yearly publication that chronicles all college activities and clubs. The Council meets six to eight times a year to discuss current issues, problems, achievements and concerns — as well as to develop ideas for better serving students. It is also responsible for allocating funds to each organization at the end of the spring semester. Funds are distributed based on attendance, need, support and the contributions made by that particular organization. The Council also seeks to unite the students in CNR's different departments, hosts a spring event for the College and provides students with opportunities to hone their leadership and professional skills.
Student Organizations
Participating in student organizations can help you meet new people, develop friendships, explore career opportunities, gain experience in your field, practice your leadership skills and add balance to your life:
The Forestry Club at NC State has a long and distinguished history. It members include students, faculty advisors and technical advisors dedicated to furthering the interests of forestry. The club combines many of its activities and efforts with those of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) on the national and local levels. Club members participate in intercollegiate woodsman's competitions held throughout the Southeastern U.S. and sponsors an intracollegiate competition of its own known as Rolleo. Members also participate in regional and national SAF conventions. Other activities may include, community service, practical experience, guest speakers, career development and fund-raisers. Active memberships are open to all students pursuing forestry related studies. Associate memberships are offered to faculty, alumni and industry members through a club-wide election process.
The Leopold Wildlife Club offers FER students the opportunity to network and learn from professionals in wildlife science and management. Meetings are held twice a month and typically feature speakers on a variety of topics. Past speakers have included falconers, fishing guides, taxidermists, decoy carvers and more.
The Student Fisheries Society is a sub-unit of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. It encourages the exchange of fisheries and aquatic science information among students, faculty and regional professionals and provides career guidance to students. The American Fisheries Society is the oldest and largest not-for-profit professional society for government, academic and industry scientists associated with conservation, development and management of fishery resources in North America.
For more information on other student organizations within the College of Natural Resources, please see our CNR Student Organizations section. Visit University-wide Student Organizations for a look at the more than 300 other organizations that can add interest and fun to your undergraduate years at NC State. State and national organizations associated with specific FER interest areas can also provide additional academic, career and social opportunities.
Disability Services
Students with special needs are supported by the Disability Services Office (DSO). The ongoing mission of DSO is to develop an accessible university and workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. It helps secure access and reasonable accommodations for students, faculty, and staff; educates the campus community; and promotes equal access and opportunity. It is a unit of the Office for Equal Opportunity and Equity. NC State is an institutional member of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) on both the national and state levels.
