New Student & Transition Services
New Student & Transition Services
Welcome to New Student and Transition Services at Colorado School of Mines! We are here to support students’ successful transition into the Mines community and beyond!
New Student & Transition Services (NeST) provides experiential programming for new students and their support networks to ensure a smooth transition into the Mines community, a sense of belonging, and a connection to campus resources.

Learn More About your Journey
Explore the 2025 Blaster Book!
The 2025 Blaster Book has been released! View this guide to learn more about the steps students should complete before coming to Mines as well as the range of resources and services available for students on campus. This is a great resource for students and their families as they prepare for their Mines journey!
Join the Oredigger Family Portal
Families of currently enrolled students can now join our Oredigger Family Portal to receive the most up-to-date information about resources and services they need to support their student!

Contact Us
1200 16th Street
Golden, CO 80401
nest@mines.edu
(303) 869-5550