Welcome to ESF
Welcome to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. ESF is one of the nation's premier colleges focused on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future.
Admissions at ESF
For the past century, we’ve been educating, training, and supporting environmental champions, climate-change warriors, and sustainability advocates to understand, adapt to, mitigate, and build resilience in the face of environmental issues facing our planet.
Academics at ESF
ESF stands apart from the rest with a focus on experiential learning that prepares students to make an immediate impact in their communities and around the world. ESF students learn in the classroom and labs, out in the field, and by completing internships. Learn more about our academic programs and offerings.
Apply - ESF
Please note: You must use the SUNY application if you have earned or will earn an A.A. or A.S. at a SUNY or CUNY college and you wish to receive the SUNY transfer application fee waiver, or you are applying for the “3+3” Doctor of Physical Therapy program with …
Graduate Programs - ESF
Graduate academic programs at ESF share a foundation of rigorous science and dedication to wise use of natural resources. ESF offers advanced degrees in six program areas. Each program provides a unique opportunity for you to further your education with …
About - ESF
ESF is one of the nation's premier colleges focused on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future. We work to address the Earth’s most pressing problems — and students come here because they want to be part of the solution.
New Students - ESF
Welcome to ESF! We’re so happy that you’re joining us as a Mighty Oak for Spring 2025! This page contains everything you need to know and do to prepare for arrival. Students enrolled in the Sustainability Management online degree program will have access to …
Undergraduate Admissions - ESF
ESF is home to a dynamic community of collaborators, researchers, teachers, and learners — all coming together to improve our world. Our students are high achieving, engaged, active, and enthusiastic. At ESF, you can pursue your interests and passions and take them even farther through research ...
ESF Academic Catalog | Admission Policies & Requirements
All applicants for first year or transfer entry are required to submit the online admissions application (choose either the Apply SUNY application or The Common Application), official high school transcript or documentation of high school graduation (or equivalent) and any college-level coursework (or equivalent) completed, even if it does not …
First-Year Admission - ESF
ESF is a small college with big ideas. Our faculty, students, and alumni make a global impact improving and sustaining the environment. We offer a world-class education among a close-knit community of scholars with common values and a shared sense of purpose. Admission to ESF is competitive, but our ...