Undergraduate Program Information, Wood Science and Engineering, College of Forestry, Oregon State University

OSU has one of the largest and most comprehensive wood science and technology programs in the US and we were recently ranked in a US Department of Agriculture program review as one of the top four programs in North America. We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Our faculty are leaders in their field and most are internationally renowned.
We enjoy strong interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in Science, Engineering, and Business, the other programs in the College of Forestry and with many companies.
Most WS&E classes are taught by faculty who will get to know you and will personally help you develop as a professional. Our class sizes are relatively small and you won’t get treated as a number.
We teach and do research in modern facilities in Richardson Hall or at local industrial sites. You will learn using up-to-date equipment or in an industrial setting. Many types of industrial manufacturing facilities or forests are found within easy driving distance of Corvallis—we use those as our labs!
Many WST majors transfer from other degree programs or from community colleges. Because of the electives in our flexible curriculum and the personal attention they receive from our advisors, transfers are generally able to graduate with a minimum of extra work. Each case is unique and Dr. Brunner, the Head Advisor, should be consulted.
There are many scholarships available through OSU, the College or the Department, and many faculty offer part-time work on research or other projects.
We will help you find successful internships that will meet your degree requirements, offer competitive wages, and give you a chance to test out different career options.
Our undergraduate programs require a senior project and six months of work experience which helps make our graduates “work-ready” and highly marketable.
Student extracurricular activities such as The Forest Products Club, Xi Sigma Pi, Logging Sports Team, Forestry Club and others in the College of Forestry build friendships, leadership skills and enrich your academic experience as well as enhance your professional development.