The undergraduate program in Forestry at Iowa State has helped over 2,500 students begin their careers. Today, those people are involved in all aspects of forestry throughout the United States and in numerous foreign countries. Their occupations range from forest management and protection to product development and sales. ISU foresters have found rewarding careers with all levels of government, private industry, non-profit organization, and environmental agencies. Nearly anywhere you go, you will find ISU Foresters helping to shape the future of forestry.
Course work in the freshman and sophomore years is quite similar to all four options.
As a part of their coursework, students are required to attend a Fall Forestry Camp during Fall Semester of their sophomore year. The location of that camp changes from year to year. SAF is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for forestry in the United States. The department also participates in interdisciplinary programs in Pest Management, Plant Health and Protection , and International Studies. Forestry students are required to obtain at least one summer of forestry-related work experience.