GRADUATION INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATES

 

The enclosed information is provided to ensure that graduating seniors will not miss out on any of the information, events, deadlines, etc. with regard to graduation.   Area information regarding lodging and restaurants, etc. can be found on the web at Golden Chamber of Commerce.

A graduation fee must be paid as part of the check-out process. This fee pays for diploma/s, generic announcements (10), gown, cap and tassel and must be paid before the yellow check-out card (distributed at the Graduation Salute) can be turned in as completed.  Fees are as follows:

 

$110.00 for a single bachelor's degree

$165.00 for a double bachelor's degree

 

TICKETS ARE LIMITED and distribution is contingent upon the number of undergraduates and graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.  The number of tickets to initially be given each student will be determined by the Graduation Salute event.  Please see the Calendar of Events (spring / fall) .

 

AWARDS:   All graduating seniors are eligible for departmental awards and are selected by the degree-granting department.  These awards are presented at graduation each semester.  Open awards are presented only at the Spring Commencement and winning applicants are selected by the Awards Committee.  However, all seniors graduating in May or December are eligible to apply for the open awards (described below), and must submit a resume and letter to the Awards Committee outlining activities (both school and community), interests, thoughts about CSM, and hopes and plans for the future.   Those who entered Mines as transfer students should specify the college they entered from and the number of semesters they have been enrolled at CSM (excluding summer sessions).   Since the Committee does not know each student personally, it is important letters reflect all the information requested.  It is also helpful to have a letter of recommendation from your advisor or a professor in your major department. LET YOUR DEPARTMENT KNOW ABOUT YOUR INTEREST TO APPLY .

 

OPEN AWARDS

 

The Colorado Engineering Council Award is based on integrity, scholarship, citizenship, personality, school activities, and athletics.  Three students will be chosen, one medalist, and two certificate winners.

 

The Waltman Award is a monetary award and a plaque is presented as well.  To be eligible, you must be in the upper 10% of your graduating class; be American born; must not have been involved in disciplinary problems; must have completed four years of courses and have been in-residence for six regular semesters. You will not be considered for this award unless you submit a letter to the Committee as outlined above.

 

Your letter should be addressed to:  Student Honor Awards Committee, c/o Vice President for Student Life, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado   80401; or you may bring it to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life.  Deadline for receipt of your award application letters is the first week in March.

 

If you are selected as the recipient of an award, you will be notified before the end of April.  Please be sure your email or correct mailing address is listed so you can receive notification in a timely manner.  You may address any questions to Eve Jordal, 303/273-3231 or ejordal@mines.edu.