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Undergraduate

From managing wildlife to engineering sustainable products to advancing community well-being, we empower students to turn their passion into a high-impact career.

From Classroom to Career-Ready

As one of the top 10 colleges in the nation for studying natural resources and conservation, every major includes hands-on learning, in-the-field training and access to industry experts. Our programs equip students to help solve the challenges of natural resources use and management, social and ecological sustainability, and human health and well-being.

The College of Natural Resources is a close-knit community. From application to graduation, our students enjoy smaller class sizes and direct access to our supportive faculty and staff. As an intimate community in a large university, we’re proud to offer our students the best of both worlds.

Visit the College

Online or IRL, we’d love to meet you. See how to experience our college firsthand.

Explore Our Degree Programs

To make finding a major easier, we’ve grouped our undergraduate programs into four unique career pathways. By organizing our degrees around shared interests and professional outcomes, we help students compare similar fields of study and choose the degree that most closely matches their personal and career ambitions.

Engineering and Innovation

Discover our engineering and problem solving.

In the Field and Outdoors

In the field and outdoors find your fit.

Recreation and Sport

Change the world of recreation and the outdoors.

People and Policy

Make a difference in our world

The Environmental First Year Program at NC State


Interested in sustainability or conservation but undecided about a major? The Environmental First Year Program (ENVFY) includes exploratory courses, peer mentoring, and opportunities to visit labs and field sites before declaring a major. Advising support and network building help students find the path best suited to their interests.

Life as a CNR Student

Discover how our students gain hands-on experience through internships, campus clubs, and fieldwork. Explore stories that highlight their achievements and perspectives both on campus and beyond.

Working in the Woods - Modeling Growth Response of Loblolly Pine and Economic Returns From Nutrient Additions Based on a Gradient of Soil Characteristics Across the Southeastern US - College of Natural Resources NC State University