Program Overview

Natural Resources Program

The Natural Resources Program is offered by the College of Forestry at Oregon State University.

About the Program

Students who live in or around Corvallis, Oregon may pursue the Natural Resources degree on the beautiful campus of Oregon State University.

Getting Started

Both new and transfer students are required to participate in a LAUNCH session that will help them get oriented to the college and program.

• Students will meet with an Academic Advisor each term to receive a PIN number for registration and to plan their academic program.
• The advisor will be assigned to the student after they attend a LAUNCH session.

Evaluation of Prior Coursework

If a student's previous coursework is not on their OSU transcript yet or has not been evaluated by an advisor, there is plenty of OSU coursework that will not duplicate their previous work.

• It can take up to 6 weeks for the Admissions Department to review the student's records.
• An Advanced Standing Report will not be generated by Admissions until the student pays the Advanced Tuition Deposit.
• Once the advisor has evaluated the transcripts, any applicable transfer work will be noted in MyDegrees, the online degree audit system.
• Students can petition to have prior or future courses count towards fulfilling specific requirements in the Natural Resources program by completing a Petition for Course Substitution for each course they are petitioning and submitting it to their Academic Advisor.

Petitioning for Course Substitution

If a student is petitioning for a course to fulfill a Baccalaureate Core or CORE ED, they can submit it through the online form.

• Transfer Credit Petition for Baccalaureate Core

Student Services and Facilities

In addition to the award-winning faculty, students will also have access to a comprehensive list of student services and facilities.

• The College of Forestry Student Services webpage includes information on:
  • Scholarships
  • Employment
  • International programs
  • Internships

Program Resources

• Program Admission
• Student Advising Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Checklists
• College of Forestry Resources
• Petition Forms
• Quick Links
• Careers in Natural Resources
• Syllabi
• Double Counting Courses
• Internships, Projects and Study Abroad
• Accelerated Master's Platform
• Make an Advising Appointment