Spring Helluva Welcome

Friday, December 12, 2025

Spring Helluva Welcome welcomes all incoming Orediggers who start their Mines journey in January 2026 and is designed to prepare students for a smooth and successful transition to Mines. This one-day orientation program is for those undergraduate students who have committed to enroll at Mines in January 2026 and have submitted their Enrollment Decision form and $200 Enrollment Deposit. Highlights of this program include:

  • Sessions with Financial Aid, Bursar, and other offices that will share important details and deadlines
  • Time to connect with current students through a current student panel
  • Meeting with the academic advising team from CASA to learn about how course enrollment works

Spring Helluva Welcome will be virtual and will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 9am-12:30pm MST. More detailed information, including a link to the schedule, will be communicated as we get closer to the event. Make sure to check your Mines email for the registration information, which will be sent around mid-October.

Registration for Spring 2026

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Spring Helluva Welcome FAQs:

What is Spring Helluva Welcome?

Spring Helluva Welcome orientation is our 1-day virtual orientation program for incoming new first year and transfer undergraduate students. The schedule is filled with a variety of presentations, peer discussions, resource fairs, and conference-style presentations. 

Is Spring Helluva Welcome required?

Attending Spring Helluva Welcome orientation is required for new students. Please contact nest@mines.edu if you are unable to attend your orientation day.

What do I need to bring with me?

Since Spring Helluva Welcome will take place virtually, we recommend having a laptop to join the virtual meeting and a notebook and pen to take notes throughout the event.

What does the schedule look like?

We are still in the process of finalizing the Spring Helluva Welcome orientation schedule. You can expect to hear a welcome from Mines administration, some presentations from important offices on campus, current student panel, and an academic advising overview for students. There will also be in-person events that take place during the first week of spring classes in 2026!