Prospective Students
Why Study Natural Resources?
The FNR Undergraduate Program is one of the Bachelors of Science degree granting departments in Purdue’s College of Agriculture. FNR houses 30+ faculty and approximately 270 undergraduate students. Three majors are offered: Aquatic Sciences, Forestry, and Wildlife. Additionally, six minors are offered, which include: Fisheries, and Aquatic Sciences, Forest Ecosystems, Furniture Design, Urban Forestry, Wildlife, and Wood Products.
Are You Looking for Opportunities with Hands-on Experience?
Forestry students have been retreating to the woods for over 80 summers, gaining first-hand knowledge and practical field experience no classroom lecture can match. And while many schools are scaling back their summer camp programs, Purdue has expanded the program to include students majoring in aquatic sciences and wildlife. Summer Practicum, Marine Biology Practicum, Desert Practicum.
Would You Like to Learn More of What Forestry & Natural Resources Offers?
Enhance your understanding of the natural environment, examine controversial topics in natural resources, and gain an appreciation for disciplines and professions in Aquatic Sciences, Forestry, and Wildlife.
Want to Explore Natural Resources Around the World?
Study Abroad gives student opportunities for unique international experiences, to make new friends and gain important skills. Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) scholarships are available for prospective and current students. One in four students receive scholarships in FNR. Approximately 82 scholarships are awarded each year.
The cost varies depending on factors such as where a student chooses to live, travel expenses, food costs, enrollment in a specific program, scholarships, etc.
Check out FNR student organizations, freshman learning communities, and other Purdue FNR resources.
The FNR Student Services is a hub of support at Purdue for FNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.
- Contact the FNR Student Services.
Where can a Purdue FNR degree take me?
Our world-class expertise in forestry, wildlife, fisheries & aquatic sciences, natural resources social science, and interdisciplinary ecology is helping solve some of the most important natural resource problems around the globe.
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