An experience unlike any other. Earn an associate degree and prepare for a career in the outdoors while immersed in the spectacular natural setting of the Adirondack forest. Students come to the ...

Introduces students to the interdisciplinary breadth of environmental science through a selection of core courses dealing with the geographical, physical, social and living environments. Students have ...

Whether you’re coming from a community college, from another four-year institution, or as an international student, we invite you to continue your college journey at ESF. We have a long-standing ...

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 ...

ESF is nestled on University Hill, right next door to Syracuse University, down the street from SUNY Upstate Medical University, and just blocks away from vibrant downtown neighborhoods. ESF ...

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is featured in season 15 of the popular Amazon series, The College Tour! Get an insider’s look at the ESF community as 10 students share ...

The Office of Sustainability led the development of ESF’s college-wide Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) during the 2023-2024 academic year. We developed the plan based on interviews with over 85 ...

Prioritizing mental health for students on campus. ESF offers short-term mental health counseling on campus. Our professionally trained licensed therapists are available by appointment for ...

We work to address the Earth’s most pressing problems — and students come here because they want to be part of the solution. If you’re interested in learning more about what ESF has to offer, fill out ...

Release the Loons! The only competition of its kind, our custom designed and made in America loons launch into Rich Lake to land in the winner’s circle. Prizes will be awarded to the three loons that ...

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Police Department is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the educational mission of the ...

Founding members of the New York Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation approached Dr. William Powell and Dr. Charles Maynard of ESF in 1989, asking them about using modern tools of genetic ...