Overview

An integrated curriculum and required internship are designed to ensure you are ready for a career in the Forest Management field. Elective courses offer additional training in herbicide application, timber marking and forest inventory, tree felling, and tree climbing. From federal and state to private entities, our graduates have jobs in all sectors of the employment spectrum. Job titles include:

Forester
Land Use Planner
Resource Administrator
Procurement Forester

Silviculturist
Mensurationist
Biometrician
Research Forester

Discover your passions at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Whether joining a student organization, working at one of our centers, or participating in research at one of our three field stations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

Join the Society of American Forester’s student chapter or any of our other 200+ student organizations housed within Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Read the CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter, for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.

Gain Experience Outside the Classroom

You will gain additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management during a required summer field experience generally taken between your sophomore and junior years. You can choose between our six-week, hands-on summer field experience held at our Treehaven field station or on-campus, or take part in our European Environmental Seminar and learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.

You must also participate in one summer of an advisor-approved forestry internship or employment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecological Basis for NRES Management
Plant Biology
Chemistry
Natural Resources Data Analysis
Harvesting Systems
Soil & Water Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Early application is recommended.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application form
Academic records
English Proficiency
Personal Statement
Passport or photocopy
Financial declaration

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16766 USD / year

≈ 16766 USD / year
Out-of-State

16766 USD / year

≈ 16766 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7376 USD / year

≈ 7376 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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General requirements

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Domestic

Living costs

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