NCSU CNR Recruitment Brochure

THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU Join us and you’ll work alongside our faculty to protect the environment, promote sustainability, and create healthier communities.

5 REASONS TO CHOOSE US 1 Top-Ranked in Natural Resources NC State is ranked in the top 10% of universities in the United States and #2 in North Carolina for studying natural resources and conservation. (College Factual, 2021) 2 Small College, Big Advantages Because we’re one of the smaller colleges at NC State, you’ll enjoy a close-knit community with reduced class sizes and direct access to faculty and staff support. 3 Leader in Campus Sustainability Ranked as a Top 20 Green College, NC State has numerous programs, policies and practices aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. (The Princeton Review, 2021) 4 Best Education for Your Money NC State is the #1 Public University For Your Money in North Carolina, according to a national ranking of more than 700 schools. (Money Magazine) 5 Live, Learn, Play With our campus located in the #6 Best College Town in the U.S., you’ll have direct access to parks, restaurants, sporting events, farmers markets, museums, and countless other activities. (WalletHub)

FORGE YOUR PATH Engineering and Innovation Whether you’re interested in working with wildlife, Use engineering principles and technology to develop sustainable products and tackle pollution. engineering everyday products from natural resources, Ð Environmental Technology and Management shaping environmental policies, managing land, Ð Sustainable Materials and Technology boosting tourism, or promoting sport and recreation Ð Paper Science and Engineering programs in local communities, we have a major to In the Field and Outdoors help you pursue your passion. Protect, manage, and conserve wildlife and natural resources — from air and water to soil and sand. Ð Environmental Sciences Ð Environmental Technology and Management Ð Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Ð Forest Management Ð Natural Resources Ð Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management People and Policy Develop and implement policies that create healthier communities and protect natural resources. Ð Environmental Sciences Ð Natural Resources Ð Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Recreation and Sport Create recreational experiences that improve the well-being of individuals, communities and society. Ð Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Ð Sport Management (Professional Golf Management) Ð Sport Management

THE PLANET IS YOUR CLASSROOM THINK Check out the map below to see where you can study abroad. AND DO Jyvaskyla, Finland Sustainable Materials and Technology At NC State’s College of Natural Resources, you’ll learn by doing. UK/Germany No matter which major Sport Programs you choose, you’ll and Facilities have the opportunity Nicaragua to go beyond the walls Tropical of the classroom to Wildlife apply your knowledge Ecology Nanjing, China and skills in the real Paper Science world through a Oaxaca, Mexico and Engineering Sustainability in variety of hands-on Emerging Countries learning experiences, Namibia including study abroad African Ecology Australia/New Zealand and Conservation Human Cultures and programs, summer Natural Environments camps and more. Learn more at studyabroad.ncsu.edu.

A FIRST YEAR n More LIKE NO OTHER Through our Environmental First Year program, you’ll learn about the academic paths we offer and the careers they can lead to. You’ll also work with our faculty in the lab and 昀椀eld to study Lear environmental justice, conservation, sustainability, technology and everything in between.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE SUMMER As part of the Forest Management and Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology programs, you’ll live and learn in off-campus forests across the Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain regions of North Carolina for several weeks during the summer. Learn More

YOUR CAREER BEGINS HERE All undergraduate students complete an internship or co-op before graduation, preparing them for rewarding careers across the nation and beyond in positions ranging from forest managers to process engineers. Here are some careers you can pursue with a degree from our college: Ð Wildlife or Fisheries Biologist Ð Sport Operations Director Ð Land Conservation Specialist Ð Community Event Planner Ð Renewable Energy Consultant Ð Process Engineer Ð Sustainability Coordinator Ð Quality Control Manager Ð Environmental Educator Ð Materials Scientist Ð Park Ranger Ð Product Analyst ANOTHER PATH FORWARD The path to NC State is not always direct. In fact, about 30% of our students are admitted into the College of Natural Resources through special transfer programs like The Dale Earnhardt Legacy Program. This program allows certain students to spend one year at a community college and Learn More provides them with academic support to prepare them to join our college. Photo by U.S. National Park Service

CONNECT WITH US Schedule a personalized visit to see what it’s like to live and learn at NC State. Learn More @NCStateCNR cnr.ncsu.edu | [email protected] | 919-515-6191