Undergraduate Transfer Students
An applicant to Colorado School of Mines is considered a Transfer Student if they have enrolled in coursework at another college after high school graduation. To be considered for transfer, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of one semester as a full-time (12+ credit hours) student. The minimum admission criteria for all transfer students are as follows:
- Student must have completed the same high school course requirements as entering freshman
- Completion of trigonometry and enrolled in Calculus I or beyond
- Enrolled in and/or completion of chemistry with lab and/or physics with lab
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Student must provide official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Student must provide a final high school transcript or copy of their GED (2nd Bachelor degree applicants are exempt from having to provide high school transcripts)
The following is a list of recommended courses for you to take at a 2-year or 4-year college or university that will keep you on track for a successful transfer. By completing these courses and the transfer requirements listed, you will be eligible to apply for transfer into Mines.
| Fall Semester I: Trigonometry/Pre-calculus or Calculus I Principles of Chemistry I with lab English Composition II or Technical Writing Microeconomics Physical Education |
Spring Semester I: Calculus I for Scientists and Engineers Principles of Chemistry II with lab Environmental Ethics Macroeconomics Physical Education |
| Fall Semester II: Calculus II for Scientists and Engineers Engineering Physics I - calculus-based Contemporary World History Physical Education |
Spring Semester II: Calculus III for Scientists & Engineers Engineering Physics II - calculus-based Physical Geology or Biology Physical Education |
Courses with grades of C or better may be eligible for transfer credit. Please keep all course work (syllabus, graded quizzes and exams, homework assignments) from all math and science courses. Prior to awarding transfer credit, department faculty may request the materials for review. This is especially the case with calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and any other engineering or applied science course work.
To review current transfer agreements in Colorado, visit:
Applications for transfer admission will be accepted one semester prior to the term for which you would like to be considered for admission.
- For fall admission, you should apply no later than April 1
- For spring admission, you should apply by October 15
- The priority date for financial aid is March 1
- The confirmation date for fall enrollment is May 1
Ready to apply? When entering the application link, choose 'TRANSFER' if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a college, university or other school since graduating from high school.
Items required for a Transfer applicant:
- Completed and submitted admission application
- Official college transcript(s) from ALL colleges attended
- Pay $45 Transfer application fee by CREDIT Card On-line (2013 Application Closed)
- Pay $45 Transfer application fee by CHECK - print form (2013 Application Closed)
- Final, official high school transcript - required for application review if applying within 12 months of high school graduation. Otherwise, this document must be on file prior to enrollment
We’re no longer reviewing applications for Fall 2013
