Accepted Students
Congratulations! You're in!
We’re thrilled to welcome you to ESF and look forward to seeing how you will Improve Our World.
Accepted Graduate Student?
Are you ready to secure your spot as a Mighty Oak?
- Log in to your applicant portal.
- Scroll to the “forms” section on your checklist and click “Reply to Admissions Decision.”
- Choose the option to accept your offer and proceed with the Enrollment Agreement form to select your housing preferences.
- Pay your $400 enrollment deposit.
Check your Applicant Portal regularly for new student information.
If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Rooted with the Future
ESF is growing and stronger than ever. As of early June of 2026, ESF received $23 million in Capital funding, with an additional $10 million awarded for the year ahead. In addition, ESF received historic funding from the State's Environmental Protection Fund, $7.5 million, which supports critical research and programmatic efforts at the College, including direct support of:
Visit Campus
Whether you've visited before or this will be your first time on campus, there's no substitute for seeing ESF in person. Walk our campus, connect with staff, get your questions answered, and discover the community, opportunities, and hands-on learning environment that make ESF such a special place to call home. A visit can help turn confidence into certainty and give you a clearer picture of what your future here could look like. Join us for an information session this summer and see why so many students know they've found the right fit the moment they arrive.
Individual or Small Group Accepted Student Visits
If you are unable to attend an Accepted Student Reception, our Admissions team is available for accepted student appointments and campus tours at 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The visit is two to two and half hours.
Call (315) 470-6600 to schedule a visit. Individual virtual appointments may be scheduled by calling the same number. For Ranger School visits call (315) 848-2566.
Learn about Financial Aid
Have questions about financial aid or scholarships? We can provide answers and help you with next steps!
We’re available for meetings by appointment from
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at [email protected] or (315) 470-6706.
Hear from a Mighty Oak
If you know you want to better the environment, come here — that’s what we’re all about. I ended up choosing ESF for its reputation. I know when I graduate and an employer sees ‘ESF,’ they’ll know I got a quality education.
Layla Blask, Environmental Studies
About ESF
Programs, Majors, Minors
We offer 23 Bachelor of Science programs, 29 minors, and three associate degree programs
within our eight academic departments.
Student Life
ESF students are encouraged to dive in and take advantage of all that ESF has to offer. We offer many opportunities for support, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and lifelong friendships.
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Tuition & Aid
A college education is an investment in your future, and it’s hard to find a better
educational value than ESF. Find out how we can help make college more affordable.
Contact Us
Finding the right college can be both exciting and overwhelming. If you have any questions at any point in your journey, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is here for you:
[email protected] | (315) 470-6600
Academic Year: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Summer: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m.–noon