Academic Services

Academic Advising – Faculty page

CSM’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Manual
Available in pdf or as an interactive tool

Academic Advising Newsletters
March 2005 - Volume 1, Issue 1

Structure and Philosophy of Academic Advising at CSM

Mission and Goals
Structure of Advising at CSM
Advising Responsibilities for Advisors and Students
Advising Models
NACADA Statement of Core Values

Faculty Web Site for Student Data
· “Web Tools for Faculty: Manage Classes – Advise Students”

Academic Advising Forms (Registration)
Core Classes - Freshman Year
Possible Classes for Sophomore Schedule
Trailhead Basics for Mentors & Advisors
Blank Class Schedule Grid
Class Registration Information
Tips on Registering for Classes from Upper-Class Students
Steps to Choosing a Major

Freshman Advising Sheets
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Economics and Business
Engineering - Civil
Engineering - Environmental
Engineering - Electrical
Engineering - Mechanical
Geology and Geological Engineering
Geophysics
Math and Computer Science
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Physics (Engineering Physics)

GPA Calculator

Advising FAQs
See a list of frequently asked questions. Submit questions to the Advising Coordinator.

College Opportunity Fund

Conversation Starters
How and what to talk about with your Advisees

The Secrets of Successful Students at CSM
What study methods are used by academically successful students at Colorado School of Mines? In an attempt to answer this question, 342 sophomores completed a questionnaire describing their study methods. Student answers were then correlated to their grade point. Results highlight the strategies used by successful (and UNsuccessful) students at CSM.

“When Students Think We Are Mean”
An informal, insightful article written by Dr. Michael Edmiston, Chair of the Science Department and Professor of Chemistry and Physics at Bluffton College.

Online Advising Resources
Links to additional onlines information.