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
From NC State student to chief operating officer, Bree Nidds ’19 is making an impact in the Lehigh Valley tourism industry. 🐺❤️
At Discover Lehigh Valley, Bree helps drive strategic growth, strengthen partnerships and create economic impact across the region. She has been recognized with the Smart Meetings Catalyst Award: Rising Star and named to both the Professional Convention Management Association’s “20 in Their Twenties” and Destinations International’s “30 Under 30” lists.
"At its core, my job is about helping make the Lehigh Valley a better place to live, work and visit," she said. "Every dollar spent by a visitor at a hotel, restaurant, attraction, retail store or event contributes to the local economy and supports residents throughout our community."
Read Bree’s story at the link in our bio.
This week, Dr. Jim Pfaendtner, @ncstate`s new executive vice chancellor and provost, visited the College of Natural Resources. 🐺🐾
During his visit, he met with each department and the Center for Geospatial Analytics to learn more about what makes our college extraordinary.
📸: Take a look at highlights from his tour of the college.
One month. Two countries. A new perspective on what’s possible. 🌎
For environmental sciences student Kenna Talhelm, studying abroad in Sweden and Norway wasn’t just about seeing new places — it was about seeing the world, and her future, differently.
Through the International Sustainable Resource Use study abroad program, Kenna spent a month learning about sustainability and natural resource use across Scandinavia. Her experience took her from hiking in Abisko National Park and exploring the landscapes of northern Sweden to visiting an iron-ore mine and climate research station, learning about sustainable urban design and cruising through Norway’s breathtaking fjords.
"This study abroad experience really reaffirmed my interest in urban design and planning," Talhelm said. "As we travelled throughout Sweden and Norway, I found myself drawn to the ways in which their cities were designed differently from ours and how that allows them to live in such cold weather and to be more sustainable."
Read more at the link in our bio.
