• The Fall 2020 semester will begin August 24. No adjustments to the current academic calendar are expected.
• The majority of courses will be delivered entirely or partially in-person, with a special emphasis on delivering labs, design courses and smaller class sections on campus. The remaining 40 percent of courses, many of which are best suited to remote delivery, are expected to be offered in that format or online.
• All classes, delivered remotely and in-person, will be recorded and made available to students enrolled in those courses.
• Students wishing to take only remote-delivery lecture courses in Fall 2020 will be accommodated.

See also: Fall 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (updated regularly)

• Residence halls will be capped at 80 percent occupancy, with only single and double rooms available.
• Dining facilities will remain open but will replace self-service dining with grab-and-go options, queuing procedures and other services, including expanded grab-and-go locations.
• Facilities including the Student Recreation Center, Ben Parker Student Center, Mines Bookstore and Arthur Lakes Library will be open and offering new services, with safety precautions in place.

See also: Fall 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (updated regularly)

• In June, the Mines Board of Trustees approved a tuition rate freeze for in- and out-of-state students, online degrees and study abroad programs for the 2020-21 academic year.
• The mandatory fees for resident and non-resident students will increase just $38 for the 2020-21 academic year. While Mines continues to assess housing and dining programs, the board also approved a “not to exceed” increase to room and board expenses of $509 for the coming year.
• Fall tuition is due September 10. See additional dates and deadlines on the Bursar’s website.

See also: Fall 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (updated regularly)

• The new student experience will begin with the traditional climb up Mount Zion to the M.
• Oredigger Camp will be hosted virtually. Register for this important event, which will include ample social activities and opportunities, on the orientation web page.
• Residence halls will be at 80 percent capacity to allow for reduced density in rooms and common spaces. The remaining rooms will be set aside for isolation and quarantine as needed.

• Most Mines faculty and staff will continue to work remotely throughout the summer. Directors and supervisors will determine which individuals and offices may need to report to campus and when. Some offices will resume on-campus operations in support of Summer II and still others as preparation for the fall semester.
• All employees reporting to campus or a Mines facility must comply with required procedures for reporting to work, including conducting daily self-screenings and wearing a cloth face covering.
• Normal absent reporting, based on individual department or leadership procedures, is still required for employees who aren’t able to report to work, either remotely or on campus. Employees should contact their supervisor with questions about what absence procedures are in place for their department.
• Researchers and those who work in research labs should continue to follow direction provided by the Research and Technology Transfer Office in addition to national and state health guidelines.
• University travel is not permitted, except for travel paid through a research contract or by an external source. Any exceptions must be approved by the provost or a vice president and must follow CDC guidelines.

• The Mines Admissions Office resumed on-campus tours July 6. Virtual visit events continue to be offered daily. The latest information about visiting Mines is available at the Campus Tour website.
• Reduced on-campus operations will continue through the summer of 2020, although some faculty, staff and students are on campus for the Summer II term.
• Any visitors to the Mines campus or at a Mines facility (such as the Catalyst HTI and the Water Innovation Hub facilities in Denver or the Edgar Mine in Idaho Springs) must wear a cloth face mask.

• The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference delayed the start of fall sports practices to August 24, 2020. The first date of competition will be September 18, 2020. Football, soccer and volleyball will be conference-only competition. A decision about club sports has not been determined yet.