# NRES

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**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/oap/pathway-to-purdue.html

Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Are you ready to make the world a better place?

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Current Students

[Current Student](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/current-students/index.html)

Future Students

Thinking about Purdue and NRES?

[Learn more about NRES](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/prospective-students/index.html)

# NRES

# Natural Resources and environmental science

NRES is a unique and exciting major for students who want to contribute to environmental change in the world. It’s an applied, science-based program that focuses on environmental management, policy and science.

NRES students take core courses in soil science, hydrology, environmental impact analysis, ecology, and environmental policy. Many then add courses in conservation, environmental engineering, sustainability, and economics to broaden their technical background.\
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One-on-one advising is key to success in NRES. With guidance from your advisor, you will design a plan of study in one of six interdisciplinary concentrations.\
 

[Current Students](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/current-students/index.html#Students "Current Students")

[Prospective Students](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/prospective-students/index.html)

[NRES Ambassadors](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/nres-ambassadors/index.html)

## Contact Us

[NRES Map](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/contact-us.html#NRES Map "DEPARTMENT/NRES/CONTACT-US")

[175 Marsteller](https://www.google.com/maps?q=Forest+Products+Bldg,+West+Lafayette,+IN+47907)\
[FPRD 101](https://www.google.com/maps?q=Forest+Products+Bldg,+West+Lafayette,+IN+47907)\
[W. Lafayette IN 47907](https://www.google.com/maps?q=Forest+Products+Bldg,+West+Lafayette,+IN+47907)

[nres@purdue.edu](mailto:name@purdue.edu)\
(765) 496-0376

# Are you ready to make the earth a better place?

Join an elite group of students learning how to create positive environmental change in the world. With one-on-one advising, you’ll design an interdisciplinary plan of study that’s a perfect fit for your interests and career goals.

## Explore Possibilities

## Meet the NRES Staff

The NRES staff is available to meet with you to plan a successful journey while you are at Purdue.

[Meet the NRES Staff](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/nres/meet-the-staff/index.html)

## NRES NEWS

[September 22, 2025

### The art of nature](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/09/the-art-of-nature.html)

[June 16, 2025

### Ag Boilers Abroad: Studying sustainability beyond borders](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/06/ag-boilers-abroad-studying-sustainability-beyond-borders.html)

[April 25, 2025

### Farm Research Prepares Students for Their Future](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/04/farm-research-prepares-students.html)

[January 15, 2025

### Purdue Agriculture athletes earn Big Ten recognition](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/01/purdue-agriculture-athletes-earn-big-ten-recognition.html)