Parents and Families of Accepted and Incoming Students

CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS

At Mines, your student will find the advantages of a world-class research institution on a campus dedicated to collaboration and community. With more than 220 student organizations, numerous recreation opportunities and a thriving culture of outdoor activity, students can find a balance between rigorous academics and enriching personal interests.

 

Resources

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Student
Involvement

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New Student
Orientation

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On-Campus
Housing

New Student & Transition Services (NeSt)

Get connected with NeST! They support students with the important transitions to college life through specialized programs designed to help them get a head start on building their community and become acquainted with campus, traditions, expectations and processes. They also are your go-to for orientation, fall kick-off, new student checklist and more!

Contact Us

Mines Admissions

1812 Illinois St.
Golden, CO 80401

303-384-2027
admissions@mines.edu

Academic Calendar

Deadlines, due dates, holidays, exams and more.

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Welcome to Mines

Why Mines

Next Steps For Your Student

Wondering what comes next? Please refer to the Oredigger Checklist, found under the “Application Resources” tab on your student’s Applicant Portal.

Student Support

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Academic Services
and Advising

social care


Counseling
Center

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Health
Center

financial support
Financial
Aid

Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)

The Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) works to improve the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students who are pursuing degrees in engineering at Colorado School of Mines. We continue building a community of support through leadership, partnerships and advocacies.

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Why Mines is the Right Fit

College decisions are difficult. Parents and family members explain why Colorado School of Mines was the right fit for their Oredigger.

We have created the templates for you to use to celebrate your Mines student.  You have permission to print with our logo for this cause. 

 

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First-of-its-kind study estimates daily PFAS dietary exposure from vegetables in adults and children

If state and federal regulators focus only on the safety of drinking water, the public could still be exposed to concerning levels of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) via the vegetables on their dinner plate if those vegetables are grown with PFAS-impacted water, according to a new study from researchers at Colorado School of Mines and engineering firm Geosyntec.

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