Residence Life

Learning through Living at Mines

We believe living on campus fosters student learning, development, and personal growth.

We show dedication to our students by creating experiences and physical spaces that recognize the unique challenges and opportunities of being an Oredigger at Colorado School of Mines.

Interior with high glass walls and seating in a lobby, mines logo on wall, outside green grass and ttrees

Academically Focused

We are committed to providing intentional learning by facilitating a safe and academically focused environment.

We challenge and encourage students to be critical thinkers and civically-engaged leaders in a diverse global community.

Important Campus Events

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New Years Day: January 1, 2026
(University Closed)

Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 11, 2026
(University Open December 22 – 23, 2025; January 5 – 9, 2026)

Residence Halls Re-Open: January 10, 2026
New students move in from 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Returning students may return at 12:00PM

First Day of Spring Classes: January 12, 2026

Resident Advisor Applications Close: January 15, 2026 at 11:59PM

Martin Luther King Day – Campus Closed: January 19, 2026

Census Day: January 28, 2026

Career Days: February 3 – 4, 2026

Second-Year Housing Process: February 9 – 13, 2026

President’s Day Break: February 16 -17, 2026
(University Open, No Classes)

Spring Break: March 23 – 27, 2026
(University Open, No Classes)

E-Days: April 17 – 19, 2026

Last Day of Spring Classes: May 6, 2026

Review Day: May 7, 2026

Finals Week: May 8 – 13, 2026

Commencement: May 14 – 15, 2026

Residence Halls Close: May 15, 2026 @ 12:00PM sharp

Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
(University Closed)

Juneteenth: June 19, 2026
University Closed

Independence Day (Observed): July 3, 2026
University Closed

First-Year Housing Move-In Dates Assigned: July 10, 2026

The Village at Mines Park Move-In: July 31, 2026

Second-Year Housing Move-In: August 12, 2026
1750 Jackson Street Apartments and Lookout Apartments

First-Year Housing Hall Move-In: August 15 – 16, 2026
Elm Hall, Maple Hall, Spruce Hall, Weaver Towers, The Traditional Halls

Helluva Welcome Week: August 15 – 22, 2026

Fall Classes Begin: August 24, 2026

Labor Day: September 7, 2026
(University Closed)

Census Day: September 9, 2026

Career Days: September 15 – 16, 2026

Homecoming: October 2 – 3, 2026

Fall Break: October 12 – 13, 2026
(University Open, No Classes)

Family & Friends Weekend: October 23 – 25, 2026

Spring Housing Applications Open: November 1
First-Year Housing, Second-Year Housing, The Village at Mines Park

Thanksgiving Break: November 25 – 27, 2026
November 25: University Open (no classes)
November 26 – 27: University Closed

Last Day of Fall Classes: December 9, 2026

Review Day: December 10, 2026
No classes

Finals Week: December 11 – 16, 2026

Residence Halls Close: December 18, 2026 @12:00PM sharp

Fall Commencement: December 19, 2026

Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 10 2027
University Open: December 21 – 24, 2026; January 4 – 10, 2027
University Closed: December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027