Visit Us
We offer a variety of opportunities to see the College of Natural Resources for yourself.
We’re here to help you find an environment where you can thrive. Whether you want to work with wildlife, engineer products from natural resources, shape environmental policy, manage land or support tourism and recreation in local communities, we can help you pursue your passion and explore a wide range of career paths.
High school and transfer students are invited to explore NC State. You can join a virtual information session, meet one-on-one online or in person or experience campus firsthand with a guided tour of our vibrant Raleigh campus.
Online Information Sessions
This is a great way to make your first connection with the College of Natural Resources. Designed for prospective high school and transfer students who have not yet applied to NC State, live virtual sessions offers an overview of the college and a Q&A with current students.
Virtual Information Sessions
Learn what it’s like to be part of the College of Natural Resources through our live virtual information sessions. These sessions are intended for prospective high school and transfer students who have not yet submitted an application to NC State. You’ll receive an introduction to the college, explore key academic and student life opportunities and hear directly from current students during an interactive Q&A.
Environmental First Year Virtual Information Sessions
Discover how your interest in sustainability can shape your future. These live virtual sessions introduce the Environmental First Year Program and are designed for students eager to engage with environmental challenges and make a real-world impact. You’ll also explore a range of majors across the college and campus that can support your academic and career goals.
On-Campus Experiences
Explore life at the College of Natural Resources through on-campus events and personalized visits that let you connect, learn and experience the college firsthand.
University Open House
Join us in October 2026 for the University Open House. This event is a great opportunity for students and their families to meet faculty, advisors and current students, as well as learn more about our majors and tour campus facilities.
Discovery Days
Take a closer look at what the college has to offer through one of our Discovery Days. These events begin with a brief overview, followed by breakout sessions where you’ll dive into your area of interest, connect with current students and experience our learning spaces firsthand.
One-on-One Requests
Can’t make it to a scheduled visit day or want to connect one-on-one? Complete our online request form to schedule a personalized visit.
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Explore, Learn, Play
Discover how the College of Natural Resources turns passion into purpose. Then head to Talley Student Union — but watch out for the seal, and remember: The floor is lava. Game on.
See What’s Happening Across the College
This summer, Oscar Cleaveland had the opportunity to complete a 12-week remote internship with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a state and local government market development intern.
During his internship, Oscar worked on two main projects focused on how local governments can use USGBC programs to advance sustainability. One project explored how LEED for Cities can serve as a gateway to broader engagement with USGBC while providing insight into the value of certification for local governments. The other examined how local governments are using LEED for Operations & Maintenance (O+M) to manage and improve the performance of existing buildings.
As a remote intern working with a team spread around the world, Oscar spent his days researching, analyzing data and collaborating with colleagues through Microsoft Teams and email. He also had the opportunity to learn new tools, including Salesforce and Power BI, which became some of the highlights of his experience.
“The experience has reinforced my desire to do work advancing the sustainability of cities and local governments,” Oscar said. “I find the whole field of sustainability within the built environment to be incredibly interesting, and seeing the data about how much of an impact cities and buildings have on the environment makes me understand how needed sustainability is in this area of our everyday lives."
One experience that stood out was the opportunity to meet with the sustainability manager for his home county. After connecting through his work with LEED for Cities, he had the opportunity to learn more about her career, the role of a local government sustainability manager, and potential paths he could pursue based on his interests. She also offered to connect him with sustainability professionals across the state and country.
Oscar is grateful for the experiences, connections, and knowledge he gained throughout his internship and looks forward to applying what he learned as he continues exploring a career in sustainability. 🌱
Check out a few tips from fellow #NCStateCNR students on how to prepare for next week’s Career Expo. ✨💼
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Meet Marica Thomas ’21, an NC State College of Natural Resources alumna who is putting her environmental science education into action as a lead basin planner with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Today, Marica works to support healthier waterways across the White Oak and Lumber river basins — developing water resource management plans, creating tools to communicate water quality information and building relationships with communities and stakeholders.
Read about Marica`s journey in the link in our bio.
