Academics
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
Scholarship Information
- Students may apply for university, college and departmental scholarships through one application. You can find the scholarship application once you logon to myState. Under the banner tab, select Financial Aid and Scholarships. The application is listed as Submit/Revise General Scholarship Application.
- Freshmen-only scholarships: Priority date for application is December 1.
- All other students: Scholarship application close date is March 1.
- New freshmen and transfer students who need information should contact Chloe Evans. All other students should contact Lanna Miller, Office of Student Services at 662.325.9376.
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Accredited Status
The undergraduate curricular concentrations (Environmental Conservation, Forest Business, Forest Management, Wildlife Management, and Urban Forestry) in the Forestry major leading to the bachelor of science degree are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The Society of American Foresters is the standard in forest management, bringing science, best practice and the best people together to actively shape the future of the profession. Learn more about the Society of American Foresters by reading their code of ethics.
Student Success
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- 95% placement of graduates in 2021-2022
- 88.5% pass rate on Mississippi Board of Registered Foresters' Exam (2022)
- 64% graduation rate (2020-21)(MSU)
- 82.8% retention rate (2022)(MSU)
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education – Mississippi State University’s Cooperative Education program provides opportunities to receive practical on-the-job training along with your academic studies. This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills you'll need to begin a successful career.
You must complete two semesters of study and earn a minimum 2.5 grade-point average to enter, and you must maintain that GPA to complete the program. Most students begin the program the summer following their freshman year and alternate semesters working with a cooperating organization and studying on campus. When you've completed the program, you will have a full year of first-hand experience in your desired career field.