Co-Curricular Campus Involvement

Students who are involved in co-curricular activities perform better academically. We truly have something for everyone in the range of activities offered on campus.

Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership (SAIL)

The Office of SAIL provides countless opportunities for students to get connected to campus! SAIL supports more than 180 active student 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.

SAIL also plans some of our greatest campus traditions including Celebration of Mines, Leadership Summit, Homecoming, and E-Days. These events showcase what it means to be an Oredigger and builds community amongst our faculty, staff and students. For more information about our programs, visit our website: mines.edu/student-activities .

Student Clubs and Organizations within SAIL

The Mines student clubs and organizations community includes over 180 registered student organizations. These allow students to get involved, get connected, and ensure that every student has a place that they feel like they belong on the Mines campus. Through the student clubs and organizations community, students have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills, pursue their passions, make lifelong friendships, and have fun! Students can do this through participating in an active student organization, joining a governing body such as the Board of Student Organizations (BSO), or creating a completely new student organization. The opportunities are endless!

For more information about the student clubs and organizations community at the Colorado School of Mines, visit mines.edu/studentactivities/organizations

Mines Activities Council (MAC)

The Mines Activities Council (MAC) is the sole programming council on the Mines campus. They are responsible for the acclaimed campus traditions like Homecoming and E-Days as well as other popular events like Oktoberfest, movie nights, comedians, tailgates, and block parties. MAC is comprised of 11 undergraduates whose primary passion is developing a signature experience for students while they are at Mines.

Looking to stay up to date on their schedule of events? Be sure to follow them on social media at Mines Activities Council or check out their website: minesactivitiescouncil. com/upcoming-events

Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)

MEP is a department at Mines committed to supporting traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. We work to build a community of equity, inclusion, and support through professional development workshops, tutoring, scholarships, research and internship opportunities, cultural celebrations, and connections to professional societies. We have a house on campus that is open to all students which include computers, free printing, school supplies, a student kitchen, and a prayer/meditation room. Our office supports 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), SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), and Kickstart. MEP offers a welcoming environment for all students to thrive academically while maintaining community and cultural ties, so come drop by Coolbaugh House and say hi! You can also visit mep.mines.edu for ways to get involved.

PASCAL Center

The Professional and Scholar Communities Applied Learning (PASCAL) Center works to develop, advance, and steward scholarship communities and professional development at Mines. Through PASCAL, scholars benefit from meaningful programming, unique community experiences, facilitated student connections across years, individualized support, and impactful donor engagement opportunities.

The PASCAL Center aims to guarantee a signature student experience for scholars, as well as advance MINES@150 efforts to promote vertical student connections, create affinity to Mines, and advance professional development efforts across campus. For more information, including an overview of all scholar communities currently served by the PASCAL Center, please visit mines.edu/pascal.

Vip

The Vallejo-Irvine Program (VIP) for Professional Development helps to equip students with the essential skills needed to distinguish themselves within the first five years of their careers. VIP programming focuses on six career readiness competencies: career self-management, collaboration, communication, diversity & inclusion, professionalism, and successful thinking. VIP programming is open to all students at Mines and students benefit from a variety of programming, from signature events to workshops and guest lectures and more. For more information, please visit mines.edu/vip.

Rotc

Army ROTC is a series of elective courses. During classes and field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead effective organizations, motivate others, and problem-solving techniques necessary to become a successful Army officer. You can attend the first two years of classes to further yourself professionally without any service obligation. If you choose to continue beyond the first two years of ROTC, upon graduation from college and Army ROTC, not only will you be eligible to receive a Minor in Military Science (Colorado School of Mines), but you will also be fully prepared to take charge as a commissioned leader.

Newly commissioned lieutenants will enter the workforce and supervise as many as 45 soldiers, while being accountable for millions of dollars in assets. Upon completion of military service, civilian employers will highly seek your leadership experience and technical knowledge.

We are looking for high quality students who are seeking opportunities to develop themselves professionally. If you are seeking a challenge — academically, physically, with leadership potential — and want to have fun, then Army ROTC may be your tool to developing a pathway to achieving success.

Our team of Cadre and continuing cadets are ready to help you be successful, work with you to develop your confidence and management skills, have the best college experience possible, and make you marketable following college.

We invite you to explore the opportunities that Army ROTC has to offer. If you have questions, or would like to discuss your options further, feel free to email ROTC@mines.edu, or call us at 303 -273-3380.

Air Force ROTC classes are also available through Mines. Email det105@colorado.edu for more information.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Colorado School of Mines’ intercollegiate athletics program provides studentathletes 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 sports activities open to all students, faculty and staff to participate. More than 35% of students participate in at least one of the 25 different free events offered throughout the year. Our Intramural Sports offering include leagues, tournaments, open play and Esports. 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. Eighteen different men’s and women’s student-led club sports (baseball, basketball, cycling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ski team, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate, volleyball and water polo) earn PA credit, personalized strength and conditioning training and compete against other colleges locally, regionally and nationally. For more information visit minesathletics.com or recsportsstore.mines.edu .

Student Recreation Center (SRC)

The Student Recreation Center provides a wide variety of opportunities for students to engage in healthy recreational programs and activities. The SRC is equipped with an indoor eight lane swimming pool (home to varsity swimming), a 40-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, a fitness lab (cardio equipment, free weights, lifting racks, multi tower, and selectorized weights) two multi-purpose rooms, and a recreation gymnasium. Sports offers over 30 group fitness classes per week including SUP Yoga, Zumba, Cycling, HIIT, and more. Personal Training and Small Group Training classes are also available. Fitness also hosts certification prep courses for people interested in becoming a Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer. The SRC’S three court Lockridge Arena is the home venue for 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 even international adventure trips. The ORC will be offering opportunities on all continents during your time here at Mines. The ORC manages a shop where bicycle, ski and snowboard maintenance services and workshops are provided. They also manage the climbing wall that offers bouldering, top rope climbing, lead climbing and climbing-based workshops to get you up to speed on anything you want to know. Through the ORC you will also find events like film festivals, climbing competitions, and advanced outdoor skills courses. Contact the ORC for more information on how to get involved.