Admissions
Our world needs leaders who can solve natural resources challenges — and enjoy successful careers doing so. Join us.
Your Bright Future
There’s never been a greater demand for natural resources professionals. When you come to the College of Natural Resources, you’ll learn how to make sustainable use of our shared environment — exactly what you need to solve many of the grand challenges our planet faces and to build a successful career.
From paper science and engineering to sport management to cutting-edge forestry, our college is the first choice of a diverse group of students with a wide range of interests. Whether you want to work outdoors as a wildlife biologist, develop community recreation and sport programs, or work with third-world countries making paper products using native renewable resources, our college will give you the skills and opportunities you need to make an impact.
If you’re interested in the big, wide world we share, we want you with us.
Start Your Journey
Explore undergraduate and graduate admissions to find the right path for your goals and interests.
Our nationally recognized programs combine hands-on experience, cutting-edge research and real-world application to prepare you for a meaningful career. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take the next step in your education, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way — from application to enrollment.
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The Right Environment
With a student body of just over 1,700, our college is one of the smallest at NC State, home to a close-knit community and students who get the attention they deserve — including personalized advising and instruction. At the same time, our students benefit from all the resources and support of NC State, the largest university in North Carolina.
Our college also offers the best of both worlds in terms of location: We’re based in Raleigh — the state’s capital and one of America’s most-awarded cities — but enjoy easy access to exceptional outdoor learning labs, including Schenck Forest just 10 minutes from our door and Hill Forest only 45 minutes away.
Whether you want to study the native animals of Namibia or the forests of Sweden, our college will give you the opportunity to study the environment, diverse societies and engineering of sustainable resources around the world. And you’ll do it all at a university consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best values in education.
Admissions Toolkit
Meet Gabby Queen, a rising junior majoring in forest management at NC State. 🌳🎒
Gabby took a leave of absence...
Meet Addison Selna, a new graduate of the college’s parks, recreation and tourism program (@ncstateprtm). This summer,...
Meet Fred Lybrand, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering. 👋
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Happy Fourth of July from the College of Natural Resources! 🇺🇸 🐺
Meet Rylee Miller, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials...
Over the next couple of months, we will be highlighting several #NCStateCNR students and their summer internship...
Since his graduation in 1976, George Melton has used his degree in forestry from the NC State College of Natural...
On this #NationalHydrationDay, we encourage you to make sure you are drinking plenty of water, even if you don`t feel...
We`re in a summer state of mind. ☀️
#NCStateOnCampus #FirstDayOfSummer
Our own Dr. Nathalie Lavoine has been awarded the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (@nsfgov) to honor...
Meet Emily Prickett, a recent graduate of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (@ncstateprtm)....
From May 27 through May 30, five graduate students from the college, along with seven NC State Extension Forestry...
