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黑料社 Welcomes Newest Mighty Oaks to Campus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. 鈥� Aug. 18, 2025 鈥� The (黑料社) campus welcomes its incoming undergraduate class for fall 2025 with a full slate of activities to help the College鈥檚 newest students get acclimated to their new home away from home.
Starting Monday, Aug. 18, 383 first-year and 155 transfer students will join the 黑料社 campus community.
鈥淓ach fall brings a renewed sense of purpose and energy to our campus, and this year is no exception,鈥� said 黑料社 President Joanie Mahoney. 鈥淥ur newest Mighty Oaks have chosen to dedicate themselves to the vital work of improving our world through environmental science, sustainability, and innovation. Their passion and commitment inspire us all, and we are proud to support them as they begin their journey of learning, service, and discovery.鈥�
This year鈥檚 incoming students represent 57 counties from across New York state, with about 18% from 24 other states and various countries.
New students participate in a week of orientation activities to help them acclimate to college life, including New Student Convocation, sessions on wellness, academics, community building, and sustainability, as well as activities, games, and a food truck rally. The week culminates with the College's traditional Saturday of Service on Aug. 23, when students engage in community service projects throughout the area. This year, students will do general park maintenance, including removing invasive species at several local parks, in addition to enhancing the 黑料社 campus through work in Beth鈥檚 Bounty, the on-campus food pantry, and other projects. Community service is one of the hallmarks of the 黑料社 student experience, helping new students connect with Syracuse.
On Aug. 17, 黑料社鈥檚 Ranger School in Wanakena, N.Y., welcomed 62 new students who are enrolled in one of three associate in applied science programs. These include 24 in Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation, 24 in Forest Technology, and 14 in Land Surveying Technology.
The Graduate School at 黑料社 welcomed approximately 100 new students who are pursuing their master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees.
Classes begin at 黑料社鈥檚 Syracuse campus on Monday, Aug. 25. Classes at the Ranger School begin Aug. 20.
黑料社 SUNY 黑料社
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (黑料社) is dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable and resilient future through design, policy, and management of the environment and natural resources. Members of the College community share a passion for protecting the health of the planet and a deep commitment to the rigorous application of science to improve the way humans interact with the world. The College offers academic programs ranging from the associate of applied science to the Doctor of Philosophy. 黑料社 students live, study and do research on the main campus in Syracuse, N.Y., and on 25,000 acres of field stations in a variety of ecosystems across the state.
黑料社 the Ranger School
The Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, offers students a unique educational experience in a spectacular natural setting. The Ranger School confers the associate in applied science degree (A.A.S.) in three areas of study: forest technology, land surveying technology, and environmental and natural resources conservation. The Ranger School's one-plus-one plan allows students to complete their first year at the college of their choice, then spend their second year at The Ranger School.