College of the Environment

School of Environmental and Forest Science

107 Anderson Hall
206- 543-2730
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sefsuw@uw.edu

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, through teaching, research, and outreach, generates and disseminates knowledge for the stewardship of natural and managed environments and the sustainable use of their products and services. Its vision is to provide internationally recognized knowledge and leadership for environmental and natural resource issues. The school's programs focus on the sustainability and functionality of complex natural resource and environmental systems, using an integrated, interdisciplinary approach across multiple scales involving the urban-to-wildland gradient. Its programs serve society generally, and natural resource professions in particular, with graduates well equipped to contribute to discussions and solutions to resource problems facing the region and the world.

Undergraduate Programs

School of Environmental and Forest Science

116 Anderson Hall
206-543-3077
sefsadv@uw.edu

Program of Study: Major: Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management

Program Overview

Students in Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) learn about natural and human-dominated landscapes and how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems. With a focus on sustainability, students work with professors and regional experts on environmental issues. Field work gives students enhanced opportunities for experiential learning and service in a rich contextual landscape.

This program of study leads to the following credentials:

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Natural Resource and Environmental Management
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Sustainable Forest Management
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Wildlife Conservation

Recommended Preparation

Suggested First- and Second-Year School Courses: ENGL 131 (or other 5-credit English composition course); BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220; one of CHEM 120, CHEM 142, CHEM 143 or CHEM 145; one of CHEM 220, CHEM 152, CHEM 153, CHEM 155 or OCEAN 295; one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135; 5 credits English Composition.

Admission Requirements

Minimum course requirements: one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135; one of CHEM 120, CHEM 142, CHEM 143, or CHEM 145; one of CHEM 220, CHEM 152, CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or OCEAN 295; either BIOL 180 or both BIOL 161 and BIOL 162; 5 credits of English composition.
Minimum grade requirements: Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in courses required for admission
See department website for instructions to declare the environmental science and terrestrial resource management major

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management

Credential Overview

Students in Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) learn about natural and human-dominated landscapes and how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems. With a focus on sustainability, students work with professors and regional experts on environmental issues. Fieldwork gives students enhanced opportunities for experiential learning and service in a rich contextual landscape.

Completion Requirements

Basic Skills

Written Communication (15 credits):
1. English Composition (C): one 5 credit course from the University list with a minimum 2.0 grade (ENGL 131 preferred)
2. Writing (W): 10 credits from the University W course list
Reasoning (RSN) (15 credits):
1. Calculus (10 credits): one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135
2. Statistics (5 credits): Q SCI 381 or STAT 311
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits)

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits):
1. one of COM 200, COM 202, COM 220, COM 231, LING 233/ANTH 233/COM 233, COM 234, COM 238, or COM 270
2. 5 credits from the University A&H list
Natural Sciences (NSc) (33-42 credits):
1. Biology (10-15 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. BIOL 180, BIOL 200; either BIOL 220 or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270
  2. BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
2. Chemistry (10-12 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. CHEM 120; either CHEM 220 or OCEAN 295
  2. CHEM 142; either CHEM 152 or OCEAN 295
  3. CHEM 143 and CHEM 153
  4. CHEM 145 and CHEM 155
3. Earth Systems (3-5 credits): one of ATMOS 211, ESRM 210, ESS 201, ESS 212, or ESS 230/OCEAN 230
4. Additional NSc credits (10 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major)
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits):
1. Economics (5 credits): one of ECON 200, ECON 201, ESRM 235/ENVIR 235/ECON 235, or FISH 230/ECON 230
2. Additional SSc credits (15 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 5 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

67 credits

Core Courses (22 credits): ESRM 200, ESRM 201, ESRM 250, ESRM 300/SBSE 300, ESRM 304.
Electives (45 credits): upper-division courses from within the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences or from a list of approved courses. Refer to department website for list of approved courses. Minimum 25 credits at the 400-level. Maximum 10 credits from ESRM general elective course list. Maximum 10 credits from Q SCI elective course list.
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all ESRM courses applied to the major

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Natural Resource and Environmental Management

Credential Overview

Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) is an integrated approach to studying the interaction of physical, biological, and social processes on ecological systems at a wide range of spatial scales. The NREM option focuses on applied aspects of environmental management that create, sustain, and alter landscapes to achieve biological diversity and integrity as well as social purposes.

Completion Requirements

Basic Skills

Written Communication (15 credits):
1. English Composition (C): one 5 credit course from the University list with a minimum 2.0 grade (ENGL 131 preferred)
2. Writing (W): 10 credits from the University W course list
Reasoning (RSN) (15 credits):
1. Calculus (10 credits): one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135
2. Statistics (5 credits): Q SCI 381 or STAT 311
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits)

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits):
1. one of COM 200, COM 202, COM 220, COM 231, LING 233/ANTH 233/COM 233, COM 234, COM 238, or COM 270
2. 5 credits from the University A&H list
Natural Sciences (NSc) (33-42 credits):
1. Biology (10-15 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. BIOL 180, BIOL 200; either BIOL 220 or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270
  2. BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
2. Chemistry (10-12 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. CHEM 120; either CHEM 220 or OCEAN 295
  2. CHEM 142; either CHEM 152 or OCEAN 295
  3. CHEM 143 and CHEM 153
  4. CHEM 145 and CHEM 155
3. Earth Systems (3-5 credits): one of ATMOS 211, ESRM 210, ESS 201, ESS 212, or ESS 230/OCEAN 230
4. Additional NSc credits (10 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major)
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits):
1. Economics (5 credits): one of ECON 200, ECON 201, ESRM 235/ENVIR 235/ECON 235, or FISH 230/ECON 230
2. Additional SSc credits (15 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 5 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

62-66 credits

Core Courses (22 credits): ESRM 200, ESRM 201, ESRM 250, ESRM 300/SBSE 300, ESRM 304
Natural Resource and Environmental Management Courses (29 credits): ESRM 323, ESRM 331/BIOL 331, ESRM 350; ESRM 381, ESRM 400, ESRM 426, ESRM 470
Electives (11-15 credits): at least one course from each of the categories below. See department website for list of approved courses.
1. Ecosystem Threats (3-5 credits)
2. Adaptive Management (5 credits)
3. Economics and Society (3-5 credits)
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all ESRM courses applied to the major

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture

Credential Overview

Students in the Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture (REEH) option learn and apply fundamental concepts of biology, plant science, and ecology. This disciplinary knowledge, with supporting coursework and experience, allows students to become accomplished in producing plant materials, managing sustainable landscapes, repairing damaged ecosystems, and participating in large interdisciplinary projects.

Completion Requirements

Basic Skills

Written Communication (15 credits):
1. English Composition (C): one 5 credit course from the University list with a minimum 2.0 grade (ENGL 131 preferred)
2. Writing (W): 10 credits from the University W course list
Reasoning (RSN) (15 credits):
1. Calculus (10 credits): one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135
2. Statistics (5 credits): Q SCI 381 or STAT 311
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits)

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits):
1. one of COM 200, COM 202, COM 220, COM 231, LING 233/ANTH 233/COM 233, COM 234, COM 238, or COM 270
2. 5 credits from the University A&H list
Natural Sciences (NSc) (33-42 credits):
1. Biology (10-15 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. BIOL 180, BIOL 200; either BIOL 220 or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270
  2. BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
2. Chemistry (10-12 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. CHEM 120; either CHEM 220 or OCEAN 295
  2. CHEM 142; either CHEM 152 or OCEAN 295
  3. CHEM 143 and CHEM 153
  4. CHEM 145 and CHEM 155
3. Earth Systems (3-5 credits): one of ATMOS 211, ESRM 210, ESS 201, ESS 212, or ESS 230/OCEAN 230
4. Additional NSc credits (10 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major)
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits):
1. Economics (5 credits): one of ECON 200, ECON 201, ESRM 235/ENVIR 235/ECON 235, or FISH230/ECON 230
2. Additional SSc credits (15 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 5 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

67 credits

Core Courses (22 credits): ESRM 200, ESRM 201, ESRM 250, ESRM 300/SBSE 300, ESRM 304
Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture Courses (45 credits):
1. Electives (35 credits): see department website for list of approved courses
2. Capstone (10 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. ESRM 462/T BIOL 462 ESRM 463/T BIOL 463, ESRM 464/T BIOL 464
  2. ESRM 494 and ESRM 495
  3. ESRM 494 and ESRM 496
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all ESRM courses applied to the major

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Sustainable Forest Management

Credential Overview

Students acquire the knowledge and skills to measure and assess natural resources in order to understand the ecology of forest systems; manage for environmental services; treat forest fuels; achieve sustainable harvest; market and sell forest products; and understand how social, economic, and ecologic forces impact the management of forests and their resources.

Completion Requirements

Basic Skills

Written Communication (15 credits):
1. English Composition (C): one 5 credit course from the University list with a minimum 2.0 grade (ENGL 131 preferred)
2. Writing (W): 10 credits from the University W course list
Reasoning (RSN) (15 credits):
1. Calculus (10 credits): one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135
2. Statistics (5 credits): Q SCI 381 or STAT 311
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits)

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits):
1. one of COM 200, COM 202, COM 220, COM 231, LING 233/ANTH 233/COM 233, COM 234, COM 238, or COM 270
2. 5 credits from the University A&H list
Natural Sciences (NSc) (33-42 credits):
1. Biology (10-15 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. BIOL 180, BIOL 200; either BIOL 220 or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270
  2. BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
2. Chemistry (10-12 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. CHEM 120; either CHEM 220 or OCEAN 295
  2. CHEM 142; either CHEM 152 or OCEAN 295
  3. CHEM 143 and CHEM 153
  4. CHEM 145 and CHEM 155
3. Earth Systems (3-5 credits): one of ATMOS 211, ESRM 210, ESS 201, ESS 212, or ESS 230/OCEAN 230
4. Additional NSc credits (10 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major)
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits):
1. Economics (5 credits): one of ECON 200, ECON 201, ESRM 235/ENVIR 235/ECON 235, or FISH 230/ECON 230
2. Additional SSc credits (15 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 5 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

71-77 credits

Core Courses (22 credits): ESRM 200, ESRM 201, ESRM 250, ESRM 300/SBSE 300, ESRM 304
Sustainable Forest Management Courses (39-40 credits): ESRM 323, ESRM 331/BIOL 331, ESRM 368, ESRM 400, either ESRM 426 or FISH 447/ESRM 447, ESRM 428, ESRM 430, SBSE 461/ESRM 461, ESRM 470
Electives (10-15 credits): at least one course from each of the categories below. See department website for list of approved courses.
1. Forest Ecology and Biology (3-5 credits)
2. Forest Resource Management (4-5 credits)
3. Forest Resource Policy, Economics, and Administration (3-5 credits)
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all ESRM courses applied to the major

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management: Wildlife Conservation

Credential Overview

Wildlife Conservation is the science and art of managing animal populations and their related resources. This option offers coursework in wildlife ecology, quantitative science, and the social and political aspects of wildlife conservation issues. Students can expect hands-on field experiences including how to identify, capture, and handle animals; and how to assess, map, and plan wildlife habitats. Instruction on writing technical reports and scientific papers, and presentation of findings and implementation of wildlife conservation plans will be covered.

Completion Requirements

Basic Skills

Written Communication (15 credits):
1. English Composition (C): one 5 credit course from the University list with a minimum 2.0 grade (ENGL 131 preferred)
2. Writing (W): 10 credits from the University W course list
Reasoning (RSN) (15 credits):
1. Calculus (10 credits): one of Q SCI 291, MATH 124, or MATH 134; one of Q SCI 292, MATH 125, or MATH 135
2. Statistics (5 credits): Q SCI 381 or STAT 311
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits)

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits):
1. one of COM 200, COM 202, COM 220, COM 231, LING 233/ANTH 233/COM 233, COM 234, COM 238, or COM 270
2. 5 credits from the University A&H list
Natural Sciences (NSc) (33-42 credits):
1. Biology (10-15 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. BIOL 180, BIOL 200; either BIOL 220 or FISH 270/MARBIO 270/OCEAN 270
  2. BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
2. Chemistry (10-12 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. CHEM 120; either CHEM 220 or OCEAN 295
  2. CHEM 142; either CHEM 152 or OCEAN 295
  3. CHEM 143 and CHEM 153
  4. CHEM 145 and CHEM 155
3. Earth Systems (3-5 credits): one of ATMOS 211, ESRM 210, ESS 201, ESS 212, or ESS 230/OCEAN 230
4. Additional NSc credits (10 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major)
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits):
1. Economics (5 credits): one of ECON 200, ECON 201, ESRM 235/ENVIR 235/ECON 235, or FISH 230/ECON 230
2. Additional SSc credits (15 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 5 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

68 credits

Core Courses (22 credits): ESRM 200, ESRM 201, ESRM 250, ESRM 300, ESRM 304
Wildlife Conservation Courses (36 credits): ESRM 350, ESRM 351, ESRM 441, ESRM 450, ESRM 451/Q SCI 451, ESRM 458; Q SCI 482; one of ESRM 452, ESRM 453, or ESRM 459
Capstone (10 credits): complete one of the following:
1. ESRM 462/T BIOL 462, ESRM 463/T BIOL 463, T BIOL 464/ESRM 464
2. ESRM 494 and ESRM 495
3. ESRM 494 and ESRM 496
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all ESRM courses applied to the major

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits

Program of Study: Major: Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering

Program Overview

The Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering (SBSE) major combines process engineering, materials science, and sustainability fundamentals to provide students with a versatile foundation to engineer sustainable bio-based systems. Students in the major study bio-based processes and products by applying sustainability metrics and process engineering fundamentals. Graduates of the major find employment opportunities with industry, consulting firms, NGOs, and government agencies.

This program of study leads to the following credential:

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering

Recommended Preparation

Suggested First- and Second-Year School Courses: CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162 (or CHEM 143, CHEM 153; or CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165); CHEM 223 or CHEM 237 or CHEM 257; ENGL 131 (or other 5-credit English composition course); AA 260; MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 207, MATH 208 (or MATH 134, MATH 135, MATH 136); PHYS 121, PHYS 122 (or PHYS 141, PHYS 142)

Admission Requirements

Minimum Course Requirements: CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162 (or CHEM 143, CHEM 153; or CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165); MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126 (or MATH 134, MATH 135, MATH 136); PHYS 121 (or PHYS 141); 5 credits of English composition.
Minimum grade requirements: Minimum 2.0 grade for each course required for admission; minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in courses required for admission
See department website for instructions to declare the sustainable bioresource systems engineering major

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering

Credential Overview

Completion Requirements

General Education Requirements

Basic Skills

Written and Oral Communication (15 cr)

English Composition: 5 credits from the University list (ENGL 131 preferred)
Writing: 10 credits met by coursework in the major.

Reasoning (RSN) (10 credits): met by program requirements
Diversity (DIV) (5 credits): courses may also apply to an Areas of Inquiry requirement. Of Special Note: For students admitted to the University prior to autumn quarter 2023, the DIV requirement is 3 credits.

Areas of Inquiry

Arts and Humanities (A&H) (10 credits): chosen from the University A&H list
Social Sciences (SSc) (20 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University SSc list (outside the major); 10 credits met by coursework in the major
Natural Sciences (NSc) (68-81 credits)
1. Mathematics (15-23 credits): complete one of the following:
  1. MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 207 (or AMATH 351), MATH 208 (or AMATH 352)
  2. MATH 134, MATH 135, MATH 136
2. Sciences (30-33 credits):
  1. CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162 (or CHEM 143, CHEM 153; or CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165), CHEM 237 (or CHEM 223 or CHEM 257)
  2. PHYS 121, PHYS 122 (or PHYS 141, PHYS 142)
  3. A A 260
3. Statistics (3-5 credits): one of Q SCI 381, IND E 315, or STAT 390
4. Additional NSc credits (20 credits): 10 credits chosen from the University NSc list (outside the major); 10 credits met by coursework in the major

Major Requirements

74-77 credits

Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering (67 credits): ESRM 300/SBSE 300, SBSE 391, SBSE 392, SBSE 406, SBSE 410, SBSE 420, SBSE 422, SBSE 426, SBSE 430, SBSE 436, ESRM 461/SBSE 461, SBSE 475, SBSE 480, SBSE 481
1. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in SBSE courses applied to this requirement, with no grade below 1.0 in these courses
2. Minimum 2.0 grade in SBSE 480 and SBSE 481
Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering Electives (7-10 credits): One course taken from each of the categories below. Refer to department website for list of approved courses.
1. Computation and Data Science
2. Business, Policy, and Economics

Additional electives as needed to reach 180 credits.

Program of Study: Minor: Ecological Restoration

Program Overview

The minor in Ecological Restoration seeks to prepare students to address the complex relationships of human communities and ecological sustainability. The minor is a tri-campus initiative (UW Bothell, UW Seattle, and UW Tacoma) offered by the UW Restoration Ecology Network. Students may, but are not required to, take courses from more than one campus in order to earn the minor.

This program of study leads to the following credential:

Minor in Ecological Restoration

Minor in Ecological Restoration

Completion Requirements

25 credits

Introduction to Restoration Ecology (5 credits): Either ESRM 362/ENVIR 362, BES 362, or TESC 362.
Capstone (10 credits): One of the following sequences: ESRM 462/ENVIR 462, ESRM 463/ENVIR 463, ESRM 464/ENVIR 464; or BES 462, BES 463, BES 464; or TESC 462, TESC 463, TESC 464.
Electives: 10 credits from approved list of electives maintained by each campus.
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for courses presented for the minor.
Minimum 15 credits from outside the student's major.
Minimum 15 credits completed through the UW.

Program of Study: Minor: Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management

Program Overview

The ESRM minor offers students majoring in a wide range of subjects exposure to the challenges facing terrestrial ecosystems, including their conservation and restoration. Course work provides a solid foundation for links to other fields of biology, environmental education, journalism and public policy.

This program of study leads to the following credential:

Minor in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management

Minor in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management

Completion Requirements

Minimum 25 credits

Minimum 25 ESRM credits, 20 of which must be upper-division
Maximum 5 credits from BSE courses allowed

Additional Information

Student Outcomes and Opportunities

Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: Forest resources emphasizes interactions between biotic and human systems at landscape to regional scales. It also provides a knowledge base to answer critical questions about how individual organisms and biotic systems respond to perturbations and stresses imposed by human activities, as well as how the environment affects human behavior and institutions. This knowledge enables the design of methods for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biotic systems, and is critical for environmental decision making.
The goal of the bioresource science and engineering curriculum is to provide students with the training, tools, and experiences needed to be successful professionals in the paper and allied industries. At the same time, it provides a comprehensive education so graduates can effectively work and live in the world's complex society.

The goal of the environmental science and terrestrial resource management curriculum is to present fundamental knowledge and problem-solving experiences that enable students to understand the interdisciplinary dimensions of natural resource and environmental sciences and management. The structure of this curriculum provides great flexibility for students to pursue specialized fields through the formal program options, which include: landscape ecology and conservation; restoration ecology and environmental horticulture; sustainable forest management; and wildlife conservation; or to construct individual coursework to fit their educational goals.

Career opportunities abound in the area of environmental science and terrestrial resource management in both private and public sectors. One example is the projected need in the U.S. Forest Service, where it is estimated that one-third of the workforce will be retiring within the next five years.
Instructional and Research Facilities: See the main school page for details.
Honors Options Available: With College Honors (Completion of Honors Core Curriculum and Departmental Honors). With Honors (Completion of Departmental Honors requirements in the major). Contact adviser for requirements or visit the department webiste.
Research, Internships, and Service Learning: The Office of Student and Academic Services regularly receives internship announcements, which are forwarded to all SEFS students via email and placed in the office's Career Corner. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue these opportunities, which include work experience with federal, state, and private organizations in environmental science, forestry, engineering, conservation, wildlife, horticulture, and other related fields.
Undergraduate research opportunities are available. Students should contact faculty members in their areas of interest. There are also foreign study and field opportunities within the College. Some are formal study with faculty members, others are through other agencies. Contact the Office of Student and Academic Services for more information.
Department Scholarships: For majors, the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences has a strong scholarship program that provides in-state tuition to students, based on merit or need. Please refer to the department website for application information.
The Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation provides scholarships for students enrolled in the bioresource science and engineering curriculum. For information, contact Professor Rick Gustafson in Bloedel 364 or visit the foundation website.
Student Organizations/Associations: The School has student organizations which organize student symposia, field trips, parties, slide shows and talks, public service projects, and other social activities. Please refer to the department website for current SEFS student organizations.

Of Special Note: Some classes include field trips or require laboratory supplies or material duplication at student expense.

Graduate Programs

School of Environmental and Forest Science

sefsgpa@uw.edu