Subject to Change
The current ESF Catalog is online only, and is updated as needed throughout the year. To view the version officially associated with a particular year of entry to the College, please refer to the appropriate catalog of record.
SUNY ESF
SUNY ESF is the oldest and most distinguished institution in the United States that focuses on the study of the environment.
Page Contents
- About ESF
- Accreditation
- Admission
- International Education
- Open Academy
- Research
- Staff and Administration
- Student Affairs
- Key Policies and Data
About ESF
For complete information on ESF, explore our website:
ESF Campuses
ESF is a multiple campus institution that includes approximately 1 million square feet of facilities in 186 buildings on 25,000 acres of land. Facilities for education and research are provided on the main campus in Syracuse and at five regional campuses and three field stations.
About the State University of New York (SUNY)
The State University of New York's 64 geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New Yorkers and comprise the nation's largest comprehensive system of public higher education.
Accreditation
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange St.
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The master of forestry degree; the bachelor of science degrees in forest resource management, forest ecosystem science and natural resources management; and the associate in applied science degree in forest technology are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). SAF is recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation as the specialized accrediting body for forestry in the United States:
Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
301-897-8720
The bachelor of science degrees in bioprocess engineering, environmental resources engineering, and paper engineering are accredited by:
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-7700
The associate in applied science degree in land surveying technology is accredited by:
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-7700
The bachelor of landscape architecture and master of landscape architecture degrees are accredited by:
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
603 Eye St. NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20001
Admission
Undergraduate Admission
High School Students
High School seniors may apply for admission under one of the three pathways available:
- Early Action First-Year
- Regular First-Year
- Guaranteed Transfer (future entry as a sophomore or junior)
The level of the applicant’s interest in ESF and the quality of their academic performance in high school will determine which pathway is most appropriate. Admissions staff members can assist applicants in selecting their admission pathway.
Transfer Students
SUNY ESF welcomes transfer students in all undergraduate programs of study. Approximately 40% of our students transfer to ESF. Applicants who have completed college-level coursework following high school graduation will be considered transfer students.
Graduate School Admission
Admission to Graduate School is conditional upon review and acceptance of an applicant's credentials by appropriate faculty members and upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chairman or program director to the Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School.
Faculty
International Education
The Office of International Education (OIE) services include immigration advising for F-1 and J-1 students and J-1 visiting scholars, and immigration document processing for Admissions and the Graduate School. The office also offers study abroad advisement for all students wanting to have an international experience, and the office supports international education programming and orientation for newly arrived international students and scholars. OIE serves as an emergency point of contact for students conducting research abroad, participating in international programs, and ESF faculty-led courses abroad.
Open Academy
The ESF Open Academy is an academic unit that encompasses the College's outreach programs including online education, summer semester, professional and public education, and visiting student support.
To these ends, ESF faculty, staff and students, along with our partners, pursue a diverse range of programs and projects—all with an aim to enhance leadership, education, and practice in the science, design, engineering and management of natural resources and the environment. Programs include on-campus, off-campus, and online credit and non-credit opportunities for professionals, middle and high school students, ESF students, and lifelong learners.
Research
Research at ESF is remarkably diverse, current and challenging, with contributions being made in fields like aquatic ecosystems, bioenergy, biotechnology, biodiversity, ecology, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, remote sensing, wildlife disease prevention and many others.
ESF is a leader in integrating the energy and excitement of research with the formal requirements of degree and certificate programs. A high percentage of undergraduates and virtually all graduate students participate in research activity as part of their educational experience.
Staff and Administration
- www.esf.edu/president/
- www.esf.edu/provost (Academic Affairs)
- www.esf.edu/welcome/trustees.htm (ESF Board of Trustees)
- www.esf.edu/faculty/
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs is guided by the College’s strategic goal of providing an outstanding student experience. The creative and dedicated team of professionals in Student Affairs will work to achieve this goal by creating opportunities for personal and leadership development, through community-focused learning experiences, and by offering services to promote academic and career success.
Key Policies and Procedures
- www.esf.edu/au/pp.htm (all college policies and procedures)
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Campus Safety Report
A Campus Safety Report is filed as required by the federal "Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act," or "Clery Act." The purpose of this report is to provide our faculty, staff and students with campus safety information including crime statistics and procedures to follow to report a crime.
The report is prepared and published each Oct. 1 by our University Police, Judicial Affairs and Environmental Health and Safety Department. It is also available in printed format from the University Police Department in Room 19 Bray Hall on request.
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Collegewide Smoking Policy
New York State legislation regulates smoking in all workplaces. Effective July 24, 2003, smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas on College property. Individuals who choose to smoke may do so outdoors, no closer than 20 feet from building openings such as doors, windows, air intakes, loading docks or similar structures, or in any area where flammable substances or combustible materials are used or stored. Smoking also is prohibited in all College vehicles.
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Student Consumer Information
This website provides student consumer information as required by the Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act and the United States Department of Education.
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Title IX
Title IX is the federal anti-discrimination law that states: "No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid." (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972).
This applies to all College programs and activities including, but not limited to, academic and athletic programs, financial aid and student records and accounts, health and counseling services, and housing and residence life programs.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination against students, employees, or third parties. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence.
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VA Pending Payment Compliance
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
- Prevent nor delay the student's enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;
- Provide written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.
