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SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry

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SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry campus

ESF is the premier college in the nation focused on the science, design, engineering and management of natural resources and the environment. ESF offers 24 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs, and is consistently ranked among the nation's top universities based on value, class size and student engagement. ESF faculty come from impressive backgrounds and conduct research at the forefront of solving many of the world's environmental problems.

Bachelor's degree students study at the Syracuse campus and associate degree students study at the Ranger School campus in the central Adirondack mountains.  Students from both campuses conduct field experiences and research on our 25,000 acres of property throughout New York State. ESF's special relationship with neighboring Syracuse University provides ESF students with access to many SU amenities. 
 

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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Communication
  • Art & Design
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Applicants should present strong high school academic credentials. A college preparatory curriculum is expected — three units each of college preparatory mathematics and science are required, four years are highly recommended. Art, architectural or technical drawing courses are highly recommended for applicants to Landscape Architecture. Advanced coursework at the honors or college level is highly recommended.

First Year applicant may choose from 3 application pathways: Early Action First-Year (non-binding), Regular First Year and Guaranteed Transfer.  Details on each pathway are available at the First Year Applicants webpage.

Transfer

Transfer student admissibility is based primarily on academic performance in college coursework completed and the applicability of that coursework to the requirements of their intended ESF program of study. Consideration is also given to the relationship of the student's prior academic discipline to the intended program of study. For most ESF programs, emphasis is placed on the student's background in mathematics and science. Landscape Architecture applicants should have some background in art or graphic design. Details are found on the Transfer Applicants webpage.

Additional information

Financial Aid at ESF is intended to assist students with education and essential cost-of-living expenses.  Funds are awarded primarily on the basis of financial need and are coordinated to supplement parental support, student employment earnings, savings, and assistance from other sources.  Some scholarships and fellowships are awarded based on additional criteria, such as academic achievement or minority student status. 

The College offers these basic forms of student financial assistance: scholarships or grants; part-time employment; educational loans; diversity student scholarships and fellowships; a deferred tuition payment plan; and sources of non-need loans to students and parents.

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The college search process is never easy. Combine it with the ever-changing world we now live in and you will certainly have questions about your college choices. Here at ESF we have resources available to help you make your decision to apply. We offer a variety of ways you can learn more about ESF, either in-person or virtually.  We hope you will Visit ESF to have an opportunity to interact with the faculty, staff and students who will welcome and support you as a student at ESF.