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 concentrations are offered, which include: Fisheries, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Forest Management, Forest Science, Sustainable Biomaterials, and Urban Forestry.
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.
Would You Like to Learn More of What Forestry & Natural Resources Offers?
Student organizations will expand your college experience, helping you build a personal network with Purdue FNR peers, industry professionals and alumni. Participating in a student organization will provide you with opportunities to receive valuable insight on job prospects, industry news, internships and unique experiences.
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 other ways to be involved with Purdue FNR.
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.
Career OpportunitiesDiscover Student Life in FNR
Freshman wildlife major Donatella Mudica spent the last summer before coming to Purdue as a...
Katie Buckles, a senior wildlife major minoring in aquatic sciences, worked as a technician at...
Senior forestry major Amber Laughner was a stewardship intern at Shirley Heinze Land Trust in...
Senior wildlife major Gabby Dennis spent the summer as an ovenbird field technician at the...
Junior wildlife major and Spanish and biological sciences minor Alexandra Early was an intern and...
Sophomore wildlife major and forest ecosystems minor Lydia Pultorak worked as a Bird Atlas field...