Both groups are quite active during the academic year. Special opportunities for students Majoring in one of the four programs in the wood and paper science department is special. The programs are often referred to as 'discovery programs,' since a large proportion of students transfer from other majors. Students are attracted to the programs for a variety of reasons. The St. Paul campus is a relatively small environment, while still being a part of the whole University of Minnesota.
Students take classes from the larger university while maintaining the department as their home.
There is an abundance of employment opportunities for graduates of the four programs. This proves to be a large factor in student enrollment, and a very large factor in transfers from other majors. Industry representatives visit the department regularly to interview students for both summer and permanent jobs. Students who are considering a transfer from another major often remark on how much they enjoy natural resources. But, graduates can chose to work at companies located in some of the most beautiful environments in the state and nation.