Non-Degree Graduate Information
Whether you are a practicing professional, looking to expand your knowledge-base or enhance your skill-set, or you are preparing yourself to pursue a graduate degree, you are welcome to take courses as a non-degree student here at Mines.
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Links and Downloadable Forms Application Instructions for Non-Degree Students International Student Financial Statement |
If you already have a already achieved a bachelor's degree (in any subject) you must use the online graduate application for admission to apply. You will need to complete the applicant Information section and the non-degree supplemental section, within the online application, to be considered for admission.
Additionally, you will not be able to complete your application until after the course schedule has been approved and released for the term you wish to take courses in (fall, spring, summer 1 or summer 2). Please check the registrar's page for a schedule of courses.
For your convenience you can download this checklist here: application instructions for non-degree applicants![]()
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Please ensure that your non-degree application is submitted by the deadline date.
- As a non-degree applicant you are required to submit a NEW application for each term you are applying to (fall, spring, summer 1 and summer 2)
- A non-refundable $10 application fee is required of all non-degree applicants. Please note: Our online application will only accept fees paid by credit or debit card.
- You MUST complete the course number list section, within the online application, before you submit the application
- International non-degree applicants are required to submit a valid I-20 and I-94 form and the International Student Financial Statement

form. Please feel free to visit our International Student and Scholars Office.
Once your application is complete and submitted, it is processed in the Graduate Office. From there it is forwarded to the Registrar’s Office, where you are registered for your classes. You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration. Be sure to print this e-mail; it contains specific information about withdrawing from classes, should you need to do so, and the deadline for any changes you need to make. If you have not received notification within five days of your first class you should contact either:
Kay Leaman: grad-app@mines.edu or Jahi Simbai: jsimbai@mines.edu
Colorado School of Mines
engineering the way
Graduate School
1500 Illinois St.
Golden, Colorado USA 80401-1887
(303) 273-3247
(800) 446-9488 x3247

