Admissions
Our world needs leaders who can solve natural resources challenges — and enjoy successful careers doing so. Join us.
Your Bright Future Begins Here
Never have natural resource challenges been more pressing than right now. And never has there been more opportunity for people with the passion and knowledge to confront those challenges. At the College of Natural Resources, you’ll learn to balance resource consumption with preservation — the key to solving our planet’s grand challenges and to building a successful career.
From paper science and engineering to sport management to cutting-edge forestry, our college offers world-leading programs in a wide range of natural resource disciplines. Whether you want to work outdoors as a wildlife biologist, develop community recreation and sport programs, or develop renewable paper products for the developing world, our college will give you the skills and opportunities to make an impact.
The planet is our classroom. If you’re interested in the big, wide world we share, there’s a seat here for you.
Start Your Journey
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.
“Choosing the College of Natural Resources has given me incredible opportunities to grow in my major and a strong support system that makes me feel fully prepared for what’s ahead.”
Elena Zuidema
Paper Science and Engineering, ’26
100%
of students gain hands-on learning experience
96%
of NC State grads employed or in grad school within six months
$40M+
in active research addressing real-world sustainability challenges
The Best of Both Worlds
Our students get the personalized attention of a small college (1,700 students) and the support resources of North Carolina’s largest university.
The urban opportunities of fast-growing Raleigh—one of America’s most-awarded cities—and access to exceptional outdoor learning labs, some just 10 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 societal, environmental and economic natural resource issues around the world. And you’ll do it all at a university consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best values in education.
Picture Yourself Here
From quiet corners to shared experiences, this is our college through our students’ lens.
Small Classes, Big Connections
With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 12 to 1, you’ll find mentorship and collaboration that help turn your interests into a career path.
“My experience at the College of Natural Resources has helped me find the areas I’m most passionate about, especially through hands-on work, networking and opportunities beyond the classroom.”
Laurel Cavanagh
Sports Management, ’23
Think or Do?
We #ThinkAndDo every day at NC State’s College of Natural Resources — but when you play Think OR Do, you have to choose.
