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Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

About NREM

Dedicated to the understanding, effective management, and sustainable use of our renewable natural resources through the land-grant missions of teaching, research, and extension.

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Home Away From Home

With two undergraduate majors and several graduate programs, students passionate about the outdoors are sure to find a home in NREM.

Academics
Hands-on learning

Hands-on Learning

All NREM professors support hands-on learning, with many classes incorporating labs and field trips. Students must also complete 400 hours of work experience.

Advising

1-on-1 Advising

Students are assigned advisors who are there to guide you through the challenges of college. They all have open-door policies and one-on-one advising sessions.

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Learning Communities

Join a learning community to help build your network and personal support system. Students have access to reserved coursework and fun out-of-class activities.
 

Montana camp

Montana Camp

Make the mountains of Montana your classroom. The Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp offers summer and early fall courses intended to immerse you in the field.

French Conservation Camp