Earn a Degree in Natural Resources

Earn a degree in Natural Resources

We offer classes, field experiences and outdoor research opportunities to help undergraduate students explore the natural world. We work to help students understand ecosystems in Utah and beyond, to prepare for careers managing a wide variety of natural systems. We offer ten majors for undergraduate students across three departments, along with multiple minors and certificates.

Department of Environment and Society
Department of Environment & Society
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Department of Watershed Sciences
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Department of Wildland Resources
Department of Wildland Resources
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Meet Our Students

 

Clubs & Community
QCNR has more than 15 active clubs, including the Wildlife Society, the Fire Club, the American Fisheries Society and TERRA (GIS club). The QCNR Student Council also hosts popular annual social events like the Logger’s Ball, QCNR Camp, and Natural Resources Week.
QCNR Clubs

Scholarships
Beginning Fall 2025, ALL incoming first-year undergraduate students in QCNR can qualify for the $500 Dean's First Year Scholarship. More than half of our undergraduate students also receive other financial support directly from the college or from USU. QCNR donors generously support more than 60 individual scholarships each year. Incoming freshmen and transfer students can apply for the remarkable Quinney Scholarship, which grants each awardee $8,000 per year and is stackable with other awards. Find application requirements and deadlines at the link.
QCNR Scholarships

Undergraduate Research

Our students work closely with faculty and staff with hands-on field experiences. There are student opportunities at several research labs on and near the Logan campus, including the Millville Predator Research Station, the Remote Sensing and GIS laboratories, and more. Many faculty employ undergraduate students in their research efforts, offering a mentored chance to gain field and laboratory experience. We are also proud to offer funding for mentored undergraduate research projects. Click below for more information about available opportunities and examples of past projects.
Undergraduate Research Grants

Paid Summer Internships
QCNR partners with state agencies, nonprofit groups, environmental organizations, and national parks to offer paid summer internships, available exclusively to our students. Peer advisors can help you to create a strong resume for application, navigate job sites, and explore available internship opportunities.
Summer Employment/Internships

Logger's Ball

Photo by Claire Ott

Connect with the College

College Tours

Our student ambassadors provide tours of the college during the academic year. During the summer, sign up for a tour of USU campus here. 

Student Ambassadors

Our student ambassadors can tell you about why they chose the college, talk about their education experiences, and answer anything else you may want to know! Contact a student ambassador.

Luke Forsberg

Luke Forsberg

Major in Wildlife Ecology and Management

Rachael McBride

Rachael McBride

Double Major in Forest Ecology & Management and Rangeland Ecology & Mangement

Brynn Meredith

Brynn Meredith

Double Major in Environmental Studies and Communication Studies

Sophie Peterson

Sophie Peterson

Major in Wildlife Ecology & Management

Undergraduate Advising

The undergraduate advising team is ready to help students navigate the college experience, answer questions, and achieve academic and career goals. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor as soon as they choose a major.

 

Careers in Natural Resources: Meet our Alumni

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