Mines Climbs Together
COVID-19 health and safety resources, updates
Mines Climbs Together
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES, UPDATES
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The Oredigger Promise: We Climb Together
As a member of the Oredigger community, I promise to protect my classmates and colleagues, our families and neighbors, and myself by adopting the practices and attitudes necessary to safely return to, and remain together at, Mines.
Mines Climbs Together
While the Colorado School of Mines campus and residence halls remain open, all classes are being delivered remotely for the final weeks of the Fall 2020 semester. The Spring 2021 semester will begin as planned on Jan. 12.
This website is regularly updated to offer our community, families and the general public the latest information related to safety guidelines on campus, testing activities and results, and more. The site will also continue to house resources for students and faculty and staff, including the Returning to Mines pages developed by the nine pandemic recovery teams leading Mines’ COVID-19 response.
For the latest information on COVID-19 and public health guidance, visit the websites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and consult with your primary care provider.
Tools
Total Confirmed Positive Cases in the Mines Community
Cumulative Total Since August 17, 2020 | Last updated December 1, 2020
Active Cases*
16
Total (Since Aug. 17)
355
Students
335
Faculty
7
Staff
13
*Total number of community members in isolation
Thanks, Orediggers!
“I want to tip my hat to all the Mines students that I have seen in class and on campus so far for respecting the Oredigger Promise. Frankly, I have been amazed by their dedication and sense of responsibility given the difficult situation we found ourselves in. Keep up the good work and be proud of this achievement!”
— Fred Sarazin, Physics Professor
COVID-19 Email Updates
Parents, families and community members are invited to sign up for the weekly Mines Climbs Together update—an email containing the latest news, resources and reminders related to COVID-19 response activities at Mines.
University Status
- Mines will remain open but deliver all classes and final exams remotely following the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information, read the post-Thanksgiving FAQ.
- Free COVID-19 testing is now available for whole Mines community, including family members. Learn more.
- The Spring 2021 semester is expected to begin as scheduled on Jan. 12, with an increase in the percentage of classes offering some in-person components.
- All employees, unless otherwise directed, are expected to continue to work remotely until otherwise directed by their vice president, dean or supervisor.
- The Office of Admissions is offering limited in-person campus tours as well as virtual information sessions.
- University travel is not permitted, except for travel paid through a research contract or by an external source.
Returning to Mines
A tool kit for safely returning to campus
Learn about hygiene and safety protocols, instructions for classroom and lab use, resources for working on campus and guidelines for reopening buildings.
Wear Your Mask
like you're preparing for reentry
Masks are required on campus sidewalks, walkways and other outdoor areas where six feet of social distancing cannot be easily maintained..
- Mines students: Countdown to a safer holiday, end-of-semester begins today
Dear Orediggers, There are only 10 days separating us from Thanksgiving. That gives us a 10-day window during which we can take important steps to help ensure a safe and healthy holiday and end-of-sem … - Campus COVID-19 response update: Nov. 13, 2020
Mines COVID-19 Dashboard update—The Mines COVID-19 dashboard was updated today, revealing 123 active cases on campus. This week, the sixth two-week snapshot (Oct. 26-Nov. 6) was also added to the dash … - Free COVID-19 testing now available for whole Mines community, including family members
Mines and COVIDCheck Colorado (CCC) are now offering testing for all Mines students, faculty and staff. We’re also excited to announce that family and household members (spouses, children, significan …
Questions & Answers
Get more information about the semester
See answers to frequently asked questions about academics, campus life, health and safety, athletics and more.
CLIMBING TOGETHER
CURRENT PARENTS & FAMILIES
Classes, housing, wellness, graduation, travel, etc.
ALUMNI, DONORS AND FRIENDS
Resources, virtual volunteer opportunities and more
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