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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.

Questions?

If you’re considering joining our college, we are here to help.

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.

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.

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Just some adventures we've had at a few gorgeous naturescapes in the area. 🥾 📸

How have you been enjoying #ParkAndRecreationMonth? 

Tag us at @ncstatecnr and use #PackToNature for the opportunity to be featured on our Instagram Stories (make sure your profile is public).
Meet Gabby Queen, a rising junior majoring in forest management at NC State. 🌳🎒

Gabby took a leave of absence from her studies to learn more about her passions. Her journey of self-discovery took her everywhere from Tennessee to South America, where she was able to discover her love for serving the land. 

“My experiences showed me that by studying forestry and prioritizing what I really care about, I live a life in service to the land, my communities and myself.”

To find out more about Gabby, click the link in our bio.
Meet Fred Lybrand, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering. 👋

A native of New Hampshire, Lybrand is one of a few out-of-state students to be awarded a full-ride scholarship to NC State through #NCStateCNR's “Paper Super Scholars” program. 

"The enthusiasm of the faculty and staff, especially Med Byrd and Angie Rush, was something I had not seen in any other program. All of the students seemed to love the program and everyone had an internship offer. 

Once I saw the “WolfPack Baby” pilot plant, I was sold. Regardless of the scholarship, I knew I was going to come to NC State to study."
Happy Fourth of July from the College of Natural Resources! 🇺🇸 🐺