Student & Family
GUIDE 2019–2020
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CONTENTS 06 | 08 |
Welcome to Colorado School of Mines
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Family Weekend
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Resources for Academic Success
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Student Health Services
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Co-curricular Campus Involvement
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Living on Campus
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Financial Aid Office
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2019–2020 Academic Calendar
Rankings, Stats and Academic Programs
Student Transitions
Career Center
Campus Map
Fraternity and Sorority Life: Thrive at Mines
Registrar's Office
Bursar Office
Websites and Phone Numbers
WELCOME to COLORADO
SCHOOL of MINES To Our New Orediggers and Their Families, On behalf of the Colorado School of Mines community, we welcome you to our campus. Mines is among the top educational institutions in the nation, promoting stewardship of the EARTH, advancements in ENERGY, and sustaining the ENVIRONMENT. When you become a Mines graduate, you play a pivotal role in advancing the quality of life for the world’s inhabitants. Mines will challenge you to work hard to be your best. Courses and faculty at Mines are demanding but fair, and your eventual reward will be the opportunities your Mines degree will afford you as well-rounded, well-educated adults whose comprehensive expertise contributes to the well-being of societies all over the world. Colorado School of Mines is an international community of scholars and leaders, providing students opportunities to learn from and interact with faculty and staff far beyond the classroom. Outside of their teaching, research and public service activities, faculty and staff are very accessible to every student, and their collective wisdom and experience is an invaluable resource. We encourage all students to take advantage of this resource.
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You will also benefit from the intentional and focused residential campus program here at Mines. Designed to offer many purposeful encounters outside of the classroom, you will be offered leadership opportunities, student enrichment programs, support programs and other co/extra-curricular activities throughout your college career at Mines. As an engaged member of the Mines community, it is important to get involved while taking advantage of and actively participating in the numerous opportunities provided. As educators and administrators at Colorado School of Mines, we take our roles very earnestly to ensure you experience a safe and stimulating learning environment, one which will ultimately provide you with the skills, ideals and values required to tackle and successfully solve the complex problems of today’s world. So, once again, welcome to Mines: a community where we strive for excellence in everything we do.
Best Regards,
Daniel P. Fox, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Life
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RANKINGS, STATS and ACADEMIC PROGRAMS •
#1 SmartAsset’s Best Value Colleges in Colorado (#11 nationally)
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#1 for Public Schools in the West with highest salaries 10 years out, Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
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#1 Mineral Mining Engineering, QS Global Ranking
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#2 nationally for combining scholarly research with classroom instruction, Wall Street Journal
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#23 in the West, #27 Publics, Forbes America’s Top Colleges
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#32 Top Public Schools, U.S. News & World Report
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#43 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs, U.S. News & World Report
ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2018
4,908
UNDERGRADUATE
29.7% FEMALE
55.9% COLORADO RESIDENTS
70% MALE
11%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
1,262
GRADUATE
ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Ranked among the nation’s “top 100 values” as selected by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Mines offers all the advantages of a research institution with a size that allows personal attention. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1 and an average undergraduate class size of 34, Mines offers students the personal attention they need to succeed. Applied Mathematics and Statistics
B.S.
Computational and Applied Mathematics Emphasis Statistics Emphasis Chemical Engineering
B.S.
Biological Engineering Track Process Engineering Track
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Chemistry
B.S.
Biochemistry Track Environmental Track Civil Engineering
B.S.
Computer Science
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Business Specialty Computer Engineering Specialty Robotics and Intelligent Systems
$69,206
AVERAGE SALARY OFFER for 2017–18 Bachelor of Science graduates
Research Honors Specialty Data Science Economics and Business
B.S.
Electrical Engineering
B.S.
Antennas & Wireless Communications Emphasis Energy Systems & Power Electronics Emphasis Information & Systems Sciences Emphasis Integrated Circuits & Electronics Emphasis
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FAMILY WEEKEND Engineering
B.S.
Community Development Specialty Corporate Sustainability Specialty Energy Studies Specialty
The Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership (SAIL) hosts our annual Parent & Family Weekend during the fall semester. The date and schedule will be released soon, so keep checking our website! The weekend is a fun-filled opportunity to visit campus and experience life at Mines! Activities include a home football game, tailgate, campus tours and activities, and so much more! The cost is minimal, and registration is required. Please check the SAIL website in late August for the final schedule and registration: sail.mines.edu
Individualized Specialty Music, Audio Engineering & Recording Arts Specialty Robotics & Automation Specialty Water Security Specialty Engineering Physics
B.S.
Environmental Engineering
B.S.
Geological Engineering
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Environmental, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, and Ground-Water Engineering Concentration Minerals and Petroleum Exploration Engineering Concentration
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Geophysical Engineering
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering
B.S.
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
B.S.
Mining Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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CSM201
CSM201 is a free-elective course meant to assist Transfer Students in their transition to Mines. Acknowledging that transfer students already have some college experience, CSM201 content is specific to this more seasoned population. Emphasis is placed on fostering connectedness to Mines, discussing strategies for integrating into the Mines community, and learning the techniques and institutional resources that will allow transfer students to achieve their goals at Mines.
Peer Mentors
STUDENT TRANSITIONS Office of New Student and Transition Services
and Fall Kick Off. While each event serves a different purpose or specific group of students, all are meant to answer questions, provide resources and welcome our new students into the Mines community.
The Office of New Student and Transition Services (NeST) supports new and continuing Colorado School of Mines students with their transitions to campus and beyond. Through specialized programs, our students become acquainted with campus, traditions, expectations and processes while getting a head start on their community building.
CSM101
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Orientation
NeST oversees all programs related to orienting new students to campus. These events include Launch, Oredigger Camp, Transfer Orientation
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NeST employs 96 upper-class Peer Mentors to assist with all portions of our transition programming. These student leaders complete more than 30 hours of training prior to working with our incoming population so they are more than equipped to lead, guide, teach, mentor and serve. Our Peer Mentors are warm, passionate and professional sources of advice and information for new students as well as their families.
CSM101 is a seminar course required of all first-year students. CSM101 prepares them for a successful transition to academic life at Mines, as well as providing social and cultural competencies for a diverse world. Lessons range from study skills and faculty connections to communication and personal wellness. This course promotes student awareness of university resources, best practices and policies. CSM101 is co-taught by members of faculty and administration, and a pair of upper-class student Peer Mentors.
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Core Supplemental Instruction, or CSI. CSI workshops in Physics, Calculus, Chemistry and Biology are held once a week. These workshops give students a “no risk” opportunity to work on non-graded problems with the guidance of our competent student facilitators. Worksheets are provided weekly through collaboration between facilitators and faculty, and many of the workshop problems are recorded and available via YouTube. Tutoring and CSI workshops are proven components to academic success at Mines and are FREE to all students. End-of-the-semester academic support wraps up with CASA’s Pre-Finals Workshop, a daylong event with CASA tutors, CSI facilitators and faculty available throughout the day to address students’ final exam preparation questions. Healthy snacks, free massages and study break activities are also a part of this popular workshop.
RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS CASA (Center for Academic Services & Advising) casa.mines.edu
Academic Advising
CASA is the academic home for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Through professional advisement services, CASA guides all students through the core curriculum until the student has begun major-specific coursework and is ready to declare their major. Regardless of academic interest or intended major, CASA Academic Advising Coordinators work individually with students in a holistic and developmental manner. Students receive invaluable advice on course sequences, class planning and major choice (if applicable).
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In addition, the CASA Peer Advising program connects first-year students with upper-level peers who are personable, supportive and understanding of the needs of Mines students. Peer Advisors provide honest, authentic guidance to their fellow classmates and offer an invaluable student perspective on courses, the registration process, extracurricular opportunities and academic resources.
Students may request individual academic assistance via academic coaching with CASA professional staff. Coaching works to equip students with the fundamental tools for succeeding at Mines. Coaching sessions often address study habits and techniques, test anxiety and preparedness, as well as time management and self-regulatory skills.
Faculty Integration
CASA hosts “Faculty in CASA,” an awardwinning program where faculty hold their office hours in CASA. Through this program, students meet with faculty for extended office hours in a comfortable meeting space equipped with whiteboards for individual instruction.
Last but not least, CASA is a physical space for students. Our facility offers printing, free computer access, a small kitchen and a large late-night study hall that is accessible after hours.
Disability Support Services Disability Support Services is committed to providing equal access to university courses, programs and activities for students with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, staff work with students to manage the impact of their disability on learning and living at Mines by providing reasonable accommodations for qualifying students. Disability Support Services determines eligibility and appropriate accommodations based on an interactive process. Please visit disabilities.mines.edu for registration and contact information.
The CASA Peer Advising program connects first-year students with upper-level peers who are personable, supportive and understanding of the needs of Mines students.
Academic Support Services
Tutoring is offered Sunday through Thursday in the CASA Study Hall and Arthur Lakes Library. Tutors are successful undergraduates and offer non-judgmental assistance in the core curriculum as well as many majorspecific courses. Tutoring services run in concert with our workshop services known as
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CAREER CENTER The Mines Career Center assists students and recent graduates in developing and evaluating career and employment decisions. Visit careers.mines.edu for more information. Beginning with the first semester and throughout a student’s time at Mines, the following services are offered: •
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Immediate access to DiggerNet, an online recruiting system for Mines students and recent graduates seeking on-campus jobs, summer internships, co-op positions, part-time jobs, full-time positions and research opportunities Individual job search advice, resumé and cover letter assistance, and practice interviews
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Individual career advising and resources to help choose the right path for the student’s desired career
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Over 50 job search workshops and career panels provided each year by staff and top company recruiters
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Large Career Day events (Fall: 9/10/19, Spring: 2/11/20), Student Assistant Job & Resource Fair (working on campus), and special end-of-semester recruiting events
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Thousands of on-campus interviews and over 100 company information sessions each year
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Salary, employment and overall outcomes information
that is strongly recommended for all students after CSM101. The purpose of this course is to provide a student with the career planning and job search tools, work ethics and professional life skills that are instrumental in obtaining internship, co-op, research and full-time positions. The class will also give students guidelines on transitioning into a new career and making a positive impact in their chosen profession.
In addition to working directly with students on skills and job search strategies, the class features top guest speakers who are leaders in their respective industries. These engineers, executives and owners of successful engineering, science and technical companies look forward to imparting their valuable advice and tips directly to the students.
CSM250: Engineering Your Career Path Course Professional career development is integral to the success of Mines graduates and to the mission of Mines. This is a 1.0 credit course
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students in resolving issues that interfere with their ability to successfully navigate the Mines journey. Services are confidential, voluntary and covered by student fees. Student are connected to services based on their goals and needs. Such service options include short term individual therapy, skills-based workshops or groups, online therapeutic assistance, and singlesession consultations. Care coordination services are also available when more specialized or longer term treatment is needed. Please visit our website for more information: counseling.mines.edu.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES W. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness Center Services Mabel Coulter Student Health Center
The Coulter Student Health Center provides health care to current Mines students. Care is provided by a certified team of nurses and nurse practitioners. Physicians are on campus several hours a week during the fall and spring semesters. Services include evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries, travel advice, allergy injections, well women exams and contraceptive counseling. Some specialty care is available on campus. Students paying the health services fee are eligible to be seen in the Health Center and this fee covers most services. For immunization requirements, please visit our website, mines.edu/student-health/studenthealth-center/forms.
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Dental Clinic
Students paying the Health Center fee are eligible for treatment at the Mines Dental Clinic on the second floor of the Student Wellness Center. Services include emergency treatment, comprehensive exams and X-rays, cleanings, fillings, cosmetic procedures, retainers and night guards. Services are charged at 50–80% LESS than customary dental fees. Our emphasis is on improving our student patient’s oral health literacy to help ensure a lifetime of oral and systemic health. Information is available for students wishing to be reimbursed by outside insurance.
Colorado School of Mines requires all degree-seeking students, as well as all international students, to have quality health insurance. Being in good health supports academic success and achievement. Mines utilizes a “hard waiver” system, common on most campuses that have a health insurance requirement, to assure understanding of and compliance with this policy. Every student is enrolled automatically in the Mines Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). To waive annual enrollment in SHIP, students must demonstrate that they have insurance that meets all of Mines insurance requirements. The waiver/ enrollment period begins July 15, and continues to Census Day. These requirements, as well as instructions and deadlines to waive and enroll, can be found at studentinsurance.mines.edu. SHIP is underwritten by National Guardian Life, and uses the national Cigna PPO network. SHIP coverage is annual; coverage dates are August 1 to August 1 annually. SHIP fully complies with the PPACA and meets all the student health insurance standards developed by the American College Health Association. A plan brochure, available on the above website, will be mailed to each student with an address in the U.S. during the summer.
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is staffed by licensed and experienced mental health professionals skilled in handling a variety of presenting concerns. Services are designed to assist
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professional societies: AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society), NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), SASE (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers) and SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers). MEP offers a supportive and welcoming environment for all students to thrive academically while maintaining community and cultural ties.
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CO-CURRICULAR CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Students who are involved in co-curricular activities perform better academically. We truly have something for everyone within our wide array of activities offered on campus.
SAIL also plans some of our greatest campus traditions including Celebration of Mines, Homecoming and E-Days. SAIL also encourages students to explore the local community through our discount ticket program including tickets to movie theatres, the Denver Zoo, Denver Aquarium, more. For more information about our programs, visit our website: sail.mines.edu.
Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership (SAIL)
Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)
The Office of Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership (SAIL) provides and supports a variety of campus involvement opportunities. SAIL supports more than 200 clubs and organizations, advises the Mines Activities Council (MAC), oversees our Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus, and provides leadership development opportunities to the Mines campus.
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Colorado School of Mines’ intercollegiate athletics program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in 18 varsity sports. As one of 15 schools in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), Mines provides an excellent opportunity and environment for both the scholar and the athlete. Men’s sports offered at Colorado School of Mines include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, track and field, and wrestling. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Check out the athletics website for schedules and more information: minesathletics.com.
Intramural and Club Sports
Intramural activities are structured sport leagues and tournaments open to all students to participate. Over 40% of students participate in at least one of the 25 different free events offered throughout the year. The events provide exercise, promote leisure and enhance personal development and social interactions. The Club Sports program complements the school’s intercollegiate, intramural and physical activity programs. Twenty different men’s and women’s student-led club sports (baseball, basketball, bowling, cycling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ski team, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate, volleyball and water polo) earn PA credit and compete against other colleges locally, regionally and nationally. For more information visit minesathletics.com or recsportsstore. mines.edu.
The Student Recreation Center (SRC)
The Student Recreation Center provides countless opportunities for students to engage in healthy recreational programs and activities. The SRC is equipped with an indoor lap pool, a 40-foot climbing wall, elevated jogging track, fitness lab (with cardio equipment, free weights and machine weights), multi-activity rooms and a recreation gymnasium. The Student Recreation Center offers equipment checkout, locker rooms, free fitness classes/wellness programs and personal training opportunities. The SRC’s Lockridge Arena plays host to our varsity men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as our varsity women’s volleyball team.
Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC)
The ORC is here to satisfy all of our students’ outdoor needs! The Center offers an equipment rental program with gear for camping, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, whitewater rafting and many other outdoor activities. The ORC also maintains a library of guidebooks and maps specific to Colorado and surrounding states as well as books on specific skills. A wide variety of outdoor trips and workshops are scheduled each semester including hiking, camping, rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding and much more. The ORC manages a shop where bicycle, ski and snowboard maintenance services and sales are provided. The climbing wall and a number of special events are also facilitated through the ORC.
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FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE: THRIVE AT MINES Mines students aspire to be, to do and to accomplish so much. We’ve been like that all our lives. We’re the A+ students. We’re the achievers. But too many Mines students find themselves just trying to survive underneath those heavy expectations of outward achievement. 24
Not us. We thrive. We embrace the challenge of outward achievement, but relish the opportunity for internal growth. We value balance, and joy, and service to others as much as we care about exceeding the expectations placed on us by others. We are the Mines Greek Community, and we help Mines students do more than survive their time here — we help each other thrive.
Impact
We strive to make an impact within our fields of study, of course, but also within our community, within each other’s lives, and throughout the world. We serve, we raise money for worthy causes, and we apply our expertise to solve the challenges facing people around the globe.
Community
We participate fully, of course, as engaged students here at Colorado School of Mines, but we are also part of a global community of well-rounded, diverse, thriving professionals. Our membership is lifelong — there are over 9 million members of our organizations doing good work and supporting our future careers around the world.
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Empowerment
We empower each other to be amazing students, of course, but also amazing leaders, communicators, collaborators and friends. We lift each other up and help each other grow and develop.
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For more information on the Department of Residence Life, please visit: www.mines.edu/residence-life.
Mines Dining
All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a residential dining plan. Students may choose from a variety of dining plan options and select one that best fits their lifestyle. Mines Dining offers delicious, healthy meals to satisfy every taste and need. Special dietary requests can be accommodated for students with food allergies or religious or medical dietary needs. Students simply use their BlasterCard (campus ID card) to access their dining plans. There are various options and times that meals are served each week. Please visit the Campus Living Office (Elm Hall) or minesdining.sodexomyway.com for more information.
Public Safety and Safety on Campus
LIVING ON CAMPUS Residence Life
Colorado School of Mines offers eight different residence hall options: Weaver Towers, the four Traditional Halls (Morgan, Thomas, Bradford and Randall), Maple Hall, Aspen Hall and Elm Hall. Each is staffed with Resident Assistants, Hall Directors and professional Residence Life Coordinators who help build a positive, academically focused and socially supportive community for residence hall students. First-year students are required to live on campus within the Mines residence halls to ensure a smooth transition into college.
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After a student’s first year, they have the option to apply to our upper-class housing options. For 2020, sophomore students will have the option of living with their friends in Maple Hall, a suite-style building, where student staff will create programs specifically designed for sophomore students. We will also have limited space at Mines Park apartments as well as the apartments at Jackson Street. The incoming class of 2023 will be the first class that will have numerous options for housing past their first year and we are so excited to offer more choices to students and peace of mind to parents.
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Creating a safe living environment is of utmost importance to Residence Life, the Department of Public Safety and the Colorado School of Mines community. The Mines Department of Public Safety (Mines Police Department) is a full-service police department providing 24/7 police services to the campus community. To promote student safety, police officers are focused on getting to know students, staff and faculty through a community policing philosophy. They regularly attend campus events and support Residence Life with safety programming initiatives. Police officers often accompany Residence Life staff members on their evening building walks. Additionally, Public Safety and Residence Life have a communication network for emergency purposes. The Mines Police Department also offers the following services: •
Vehicle, bike and foot patrols by fulltime sworn police officers
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Escorts to and from campus facilities and parking lots provided by officers 24 hours a day
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Training and education, to include alcohol and drug awareness, personal safety classes, and crime prevention
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Investigation and reporting of crimes and incidents and campus violations; traffic enforcement and other enforcement activities
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Membership in the Mines Emergency Alert Team, which allows students to be immediately updated by text, phone, email and the campus public address system about any emergency situation in the campus community
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Additional services to the campus community such as: vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts, building and office security, and assistance in any medical, fire or other emergency situation
For questions and a description of additional police services, contact Public Safety at (303) 273-3333 or check out their website: mines.edu/campus-safety.
Parking
There is no parking available for first-year students living on campus without an approved waiver from the committee. Waivers are only approved for extreme circumstances. Please visit the parking website at inside.mines.edu/parking for more information regarding the waiver process.
Transportation
The Golden Shuttle is a shuttle service operated by RTD, providing service to the Golden community. This includes the Colorado School of Mines campus. Students receive an RTD pass at the beginning of each semester for access to RTD services. The CollegePass allows students to enjoy unlimited rides on RTD buses and light rails including all the way to DIA! Colorado School of Mines has also partnered with Zipcar, a car share program. Students c an enroll online and be ready to go when the need arises. You can find this link in the righthand column of the Parking Services website, inside.mines.edu/parking.
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REGISTRAR’S OFFICE The Registrar’s Office is available to help your student with their academic needs, including enrollment verification letters, official transcript requests, registration help, graduation audits, various academic forms and enrollment certification for veterans and their dependents who are eligible for education benefits under the various GI Bill programs. CWID and Trailhead Password
Your student’s Campus-Wide Identification Number (CWID) is their student ID number. It is an 8-digit number used throughout their entire time at Mines. Students should memorize this number or have it with them at all times. The Trailhead Password is a password for the student web services. It is imperative that this password be kept private and used only by the student.
Course Registration
New freshmen are normally enrolled in 15–17 hours of coursework per semester. This helps to ensure that each student is on a path to graduate in four years, as listed in each of the degree programs in the Undergraduate Catalog. AP and IB credits are typically received and applied to student records during the first two weeks of July. Once official AP and IB test scores and official transcripts for transfer coursework are received and recorded, schedules are created for each student by the Registrar’s Office based on the student’s interest area. Registration changes can be made at the beginning of the semester, but keep in mind
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space is tight and changing classes may mean losing a seat in a required class. It is strongly recommended that students speak with their advisor before making changes to their schedule close to term start. For students who are officially recognized as varsity athletes, no classes are scheduled after 4 p.m. in order to avoid conflicts with scheduled practice times for varsity teams. Monday through Friday from 4–6 p.m. is the officially recognized “Activity Hour” when athletic practices normally take place.
Confirmation of Registration
At the beginning of each term, students need to log in to Trailhead to confirm attendance for that semester. If your student does not plan to attend, they must drop all courses before classes start by contacting the Registrar’s Office at registrar@mines.edu. After classes begin, a withdrawal notification form needs to be completed through CASA. If this is not completed before Census Day of the current term, the student will be charged for all courses according to federal financial aid rules.
Contact Information
So that campus offices may reach your student concerning billing, registration, academic updates, deadline reminders and other important matters, a current local address and phone number must be listed in the student’s Trailhead account. Colorado School of Mines requires that all students use their assigned Mines email account. This is the official means of communication between administrative offices and students. Students are responsible for checking this account on a regular basis, and spam filters do not absolve students of the responsibility of knowing the content of official emails sent to Mines accounts.
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Enrollment Verification
Beginning the first day of class, students can access and print their enrollment verification online at no charge. Log in to Trailhead. Go to the Student tab (not Self-Service), and go to the enrollment verification link under the Registrar’s Office area. For a nominal fee, parents can request this information online at mystudentcenter.org.
Selective Service Verification
Verification of registration with Selective Service can be done through Trailhead: Self-Service, Personal Information, choose “Answer a Survey,” and select the “Selective Service” survey.
Emergency Notifications
The Mines Emergency Alert System requires a student to designate a cell phone number and a text address to which campus officials can send a message in the event of an emergency on campus. This contact information should be provided and updated in the Trailhead System under Self-Service, Personal Information.
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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE The Financial Aid Office seeks to make Mines a possibility for all students and families by offering as many financial aid options as possible. The Financial Aid Office handles:
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Scholarships from all sources
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Grants
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Work Study
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Subsidized/Unsubsidized Student Loans
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Parent PLUS Loans
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Private Education Loans
Parents and families are encouraged to subscribe to the Financial Aid Newsletter to receive direct communication from our office about important dates, deadlines and timely information. Subscribe at finaid.mines.edu. All information related to a student’s financial aid is available in real-time on Trailhead. Students can accept or reject federal loans, review their financial aid awards, and view outstanding requirements.
Outside scholarship payments go to Financial Aid
Students should report outside scholarships through the financial aid form on our website. Please have scholarship providers mail the scholarship to Financial Aid and include the student’s name and CWID. Mines Financial Aid 1200 16th St. Golden, CO 80401
FERPA and Financial Aid
The student’s financial aid record is a closed record and cannot be released to a third party, even with a signature. For specific information about a student record, the student must be present. The Financial Aid Office can answer many questions in a general manner to assist families with understanding the financial aid process, but details must be communicated through the student.
Our financial aid counselors are available without an appointment during normal business hours. They have experience assisting families with changes to their financial situations and helping students with decisions such as dropping classes to protect GPA. We encourage students to stop by or email any question they have so we can help.
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access their eBills online when they become available. Encourage your student to visit their My Account Page to view all information available. After the beginning of the semester, bills are generated monthly for any outstanding balance. Your student will not receive an updated eBill for every change made on the account, so please ensure that your student regularly verifies their account is in good status.
BURSAR OFFICE The Bursar Office, sometimes referred to as Student Receivables, manages billing and payment on student accounts. The Bursar Office is committed to providing students with the best customer service and resources necessary to facilitate the payment and understanding of their charges. 32
Services provided by the office include billing, cashiering, sponsor management, payment plans, refunds, etc. Please see our website for answers to general questions as well as web tutorials on how to navigate important processes related to our office: inside.mines.edu/ Accounts_Receivable-Cashiering.
Tuition and fees are always due on the first business day following the Census Day. There is a 5-business-day grace period — any payment not received by the close of business on the last day of the grace period will be assessed a late fee. Any outstanding balance that is not covered by financial aid or a payment plan will be subject to late fees, assessed monthly, equal to 1.5% of the outstanding balance. Late payments may also result in account holds, which prevent future registration, release of transcripts, and graduation.
Parent/Third Party Account Access
Students who would like to grant parents/third parties access to view account information may do so by setting up a PIN and password online through their “My Account Page.” Parents/third parties
Billing
Student bills are provided electronically only through the “My Account Page” located on Trailhead. Mines does not generate paper invoices. At the beginning of every semester, students receive a notification through their Mines email account when an eBill is available in Trailhead. It is important for students to
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do not have access to Trailhead. Instead, a link to access the student’s account page will be included in the verification email. Please save this under your favorites. The link is also located on the Mines Accounts Receivable Cashiering webpage. ONLY individuals your student sets up through Trailhead will be able to view your student’s information. Mines cannot grant anyone access to your student’s account; your student must initiate this process.
Cashiering
Students can pay online via electronic check free of charge by accessing their “My Account Page” and selecting “Make a Payment.” Credit Card payments are also accepted on the “My Account Page” with a convenience charge assessed; we accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. As a friendly reminder, debit cards are processed as a credit card and will be charged the convenience fee. To avoid this fee, do not use the debit card number, but select to pay via electronic check and use the actual checking/savings account number attached to the debit card. Checks may also be mailed to: STUDENT TUITION Colorado School of Mines Department 911914 Denver, CO 80291-1914 Checks mailed to Mines should include the student’s Campus Wide ID (CWID) on the check to ensure proper posting of the payment. Please do not mail checks to this address that require a signature for receipt. If a signature for receipt is required, please use our physical address located on our website: inside.mines.edu/cashier. If a student prefers to pay by wire, information is available upon request. Mines also accepts IFT (international funds transfer) payments; please see our website for detailed information.
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The Cashier is located on campus in the Student Center. The Cashier accepts check and cash payments only.
Refunds
Students who are eligible for a refund from Colorado School of Mines can receive the funds by the following two-step process: 1.
Enroll in eRefund located on the “My Account Page” on Trailhead.
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Once a student is enrolled in eRefund, they need to submit an electronic Refund Request Form via their Trailhead account to notify our office they are ready to receive their disbursement. To access the form, students log into Trailhead and select: Self Service, Student, Student Records, Student Refund Request Form.
A confirmation email will be sent to the student notifying them when the request is submitted successfully as well as when the disbursement is processed. Disbursements begin the first day of classes.
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Sponsor Management
Students who have their tuition paid for by a business or government may receive sponsorship status if proper documentation is sent to the Bursar Office before specified due dates. All new sponsors are required to fill out a Sponsor Authorization Form that can be accessed on the Mines website. To be considered a sponsored student by Mines, the Sponsor Authorization Form must be submitted before the first day of classes each semester. Specific details regarding the sponsorship process are available by contacting our office directly or by visiting our website, inside.mines.edu/sponsor.
Payment Plans
For a $25 enrollment fee, students may enroll in payment plans each semester. Rather than paying their entire tuition at the due date, payment plans enable students to break up their tuition payments into installments that are due at a specific date each month. Payments are automatically deducted from an account that is set up when you enroll in the payment plan. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a convenience charge assessed. Details regarding payment plans are available online at inside.mines.edu/Payment-Options.
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2019–2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2019 Confirmation Deadline
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August 16
Residence Halls re-open at 8 a.m.
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January 5
Classes Start
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August 19
Confirmation Deadline
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January 6
Graduate Student Registration Deadline
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August 23
Classes Start
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January 7
Celebration of Mines
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August 23
Graduate Student Registration Deadline
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January 10
Labor Day — Campus Closed
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September 2
Martin Luther King Day Holiday — Campus Closed
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January 20
Census Day
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September 4
Census Day
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January 22
Midterm Grades Due
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October 14
Presidents’ Day Break — No Classes
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February 17–18
Fall Break
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October 14–15
Midterm Grades Due
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March 2
Priority Registration for Spring Term
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November 11–15
Spring Break
Sa–Su
March 21–29
Last Withdrawal
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November 15
Priority Registration Summer I/II, Fall
M–F
March 30–April 3
Last Withdrawal
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April 10
E-Days
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April 17–19
Classes End
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April 30
Dead Week — No Exams
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April 27–May 1
Dead Day — No Academic Activities
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May 1
Final Exams
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May 2, 4–7
Semester Ends
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May 8
Commencement
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May 8
Residence Halls close at noon — Residents must be out 24 hours after their last final
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May 8
Non-Class Day prior to Thanksgiving Break — Campus Open
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Spring Semester 2020
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November 27
Thanksgiving & Day After — No Class, Campus Closed Th–F
November 28–29
Classes End
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December 5
Dead Week — No Exams
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December 2–6
Dead Day — No Academic Activities
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December 6
Final Exams
Sa, M–Th
December 7, 9–12
Semester Ends
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December 13
Commencement
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December 13
Residence Halls close at noon — Residents must be out 24 hours after their last final
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December 13
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WEBSITES AND PHONE NUMBERS
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Counseling & Dental Offices
counseling.mines.edu
(303) 273-3377
Dining
minesdining.sodexomyway.com
(303) 273-3028
Disability Services
disabilities.mines.edu
(303) 273-3297
Financial Aid
finaid.mines.edu
(303) 273-3301
Health Center
healthcenter.mines.edu
(303) 273-3381
International Programs
oip.mines.edu
(303) 384-2121
International Student & Scholar Services
mines.edu/isss
(303) 273-3210
Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)
mep.mines.edu
(303) 273-3021
Outdoor Recreation Center
minesathletics.com/ sports/2016/7/10/outdoorrecreation-home
(303) 273-3184
Parking Office
inside.mines.edu/parking
(303) 273-3100
Public Safety
publicsafety.mines.edu
(303) 273-3333
Registrar’s Office
inside.mines.edu/registrars_office
(303) 273-3200
Department
Website
Phone Number
Admissions
mines.edu/admissions
(303) 273-3220
Athletics
minesathletics.com
(303) 273-3206
BlasterCard (campus card services)
residencelife.mines.edu/bc-home
(303) 869-5433
Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership
mines.edu/student-activities
(303) 273-3234
Bursar Office
inside.mines.edu/accounts_ receivable-cashiering
(303) 273-3158
Student Health Insurance Plan
studentinsurance.mines.edu
(303) 273-3388
Campus Computing, Communications & Info Technologies
ccit.mines.edu
(303) 273-3430
Campus Living Office mines.edu/student-life/campus(Residence Life, Blastercard, living-office Dining)
(303) 869-LIFE (5433)
Career Center
careers.mines.edu
(303) 273-3233
Center for Academic Services & Advising (CASA)
casa.mines.edu
(303) 384-2600
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