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Residence Hall Options 2 Dear Students, Parents, and Families, On behalf of all of us in Residence Life and Housing, welcome to Colorado School of Mines! I want to thank you for taking the time to explore Residence Life and the opportunity to serve you! We encourage you to learn more about the opportunities and benefits that are in store for you when you decide to live on-campus in one of our engaging communities. Why should you live on-campus? Studies have shown that students who live on-campus at Colorado School of Mines are more likely to have a higher persistence and grade point average, take less time to earn their degree, and overall are more satisfied with their college experience. Residence Hall communities are safe, convenient, and engaging with social and educational opportunities. Our current and past residents will testify that living on-campus made adjusting to the Oredigger experience easier and set them up for success. Residents make lifelong friends, and have easy access to campus without the hassles of commuting. From academic to educational programs to social justice to Theme Learning Communities and recreational events, we encourage you to participate and take advantage of the opportunities within all of our living and learning environments. Please continue to explore our information within this booklet and on our website to see what we have to offer. We also encourage you to stop by or call us to meet some of our team at anytime. We are excited to have you join our community and make it your home away from home! On behalf of Residence Life and Housing, we look forward to serving you and providing you with the resources to be successful as an Oredigger! Sincerely,
Brent Waller Director of Residence Life and Housing
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Residence Halls 3 Theme Learning Communities 4 Mines Dining 6 Campus Safety/Job Opportunities 7 What to/not to Bring 8 Beyond the First Year/ Additional Information 8 International Students inside back cover
LIVING ON CAMPUS MISSION Colorado School of Mines Department of Residence Life is dedicated to student success through a superior living and learning experience that recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities of being an Oredigger. Our staff is committed to providing intentional learning and student support through an inclusive, secure and academically-focused community in a quality environment. Campus living, in collaboration with the rest of the Mines community, fosters personal growth and development, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and civically engaged leaders in a diverse global community. RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF All residence halls have highly trained live-in Resident Assistants, Hall Directors, as well as live-in professional Residence Life Coordinators for each building. Our Residence Life Staff oversees building maintenance, housekeeping, and health issues, as well as ensures student safety, security, transition into college, and overall education and social life outside the classroom. All Residence Life staff members are available to discuss personal concerns, roommate issues as well
as general questions regarding campus housing and campus wide resources. All of our residence halls are located within a half mile of Golden’ s major bus routes, bike and walking paths, multiple restaurants, campus dining facilities, a grocery store, hardware store, a pharmacy, banks, student recreation center, and coffee shops. WHO MUST LIVE ON CAMPUS? All full-time, first-year, degree-seeking students are required to live in the residence halls. With the stress that often comes with transitions to college life, the proximity to campus facilities and resources are especially important. FIRST YEAR RESIDENCY WAIVER Students may petition to waive the first-year residency requirement. Criteria and waiver forms can be found on our website: http://inside. mines.edu/RSL-NewStudents. The Department of Residence Life will review on a case by case basis before approving.
TRANSPORTATION Colorado School of Mines, City of Golden and Regional Transportation District (RTD) have collaborated to establish a shuttle service, operated by RTD, to provide service to the Golden area including the Colorado School of Mines. This includes a connection to the light rail station at the Jefferson County complex. Students are provided an RTD pass at the beginning of each semester for access to RTD services. Parking permits for first year residence hall students will be limited through the Parking Services office, and all requests for permits must be received by June 1st. Information on the registration process will be provided through the Parking Services website. http://inside.mines.edu/ Parking
HOUSING TIMELINE Oct - May 1: Submit
Student Enrollment Confirmation, per instructions in acceptance letter packet from Admissions. May 1 - June 1: Residence
Life Housing Portal will be open for on-line Housing Application and Contract in Trailhead Portal will open for Theme Learning Community Applications June 1: Special Accomodation requests are due to Disability Services. Check: http:// disabilities.mines.edu Theme Learning Community Application closes Housing Portal will close for Housing Application and Contracts Mid July: Room
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THE RESIDENCE HALLS All Residence Halls are centrally located on campus. TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE HALLS Traditional Halls (Morgan, Thomas, Bradford, and Randall) house approximately 380 students total. Although there are a few exceptions in the ground levels of Bradford and Randall, the typical layout of a double room is approximately 12x16. Most bed frames are bunkable. Each floor has a community restroom and shower facility, and the hallways are air-conditioned. All outside doors and the corridors to each floor are locked 24 hours a day and are accessible by residents via their Blastercard student ID. Each room is keyed separately for additional privacy. Students who reside in the Traditional Halls have access to common study space in VanDewerker Lounge (between Morgan and Thomas Halls), as well as various spaces in Bradford and Randall. There is a centrally located front desk and courtesy phone on each floor.
WEAVER TOWERS has living space for 230 students in suites with limited single and double rooms, a common living area, and two single restroom/ shower facilities per suite. Weaver Towers features seven or eight person suites. Bedrooms vary widely but generally tend to be smaller than the Traditional Halls rooms. Usually lofted or bunked beds are the best option due to space constraints. Blastercard access opens main exterior doors. The suite door can be locked to prevent outside entry, and for additional privacy, the individual bedrooms are keyed separately. Weaver Towers has a music room, fireplace, kitchen, grill, picnic tables, front desk service and social/ study lounges. Each tower has a laundry room. MAPLE HALL is a 291 bed semi-suite facility, with single, and double (triple rooms over-flow only) bedroom and one bathroom per suite. 2 Courtyard areas, 5 Social Lounges, 9 Study Rooms, Bike and Ski Storage/Work room, Music Room,
Conference rooms, Large Community Kitchen/Program Center, Elevator, Security Cameras, Common Area Computers, Piano in Living Room/ Lobby, Recreation room, courtesy phone on each floor, vending machines, loft-able beds, ADA Suites, LEED Silver (Sustainable Building). ASPEN HALL was renovated in 2012, Aspen Hall houses 23 upperclass students with single, double and triple rooms. Aspen offers one community bathroom per floor, two study lounges, community living room, kitchen facility, recreation room, laundry facility, courtesy phones on each floor, mail room, and front desk customer service.
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Basketball court and barbeque area were added for fun and relaxation. ELM HALL is our newest residence hall that opened in fall 2014, with a neighborhood style living that houses 207 students in a combination of single and double bedrooms and community bathrooms that offer private options on each floor. Located two blocks from central campus, Elm offers four social lounges, three study rooms, three study nooks, courtesy phones on each floor, work shop, community kitchen and laundry rooms on each floor, central living room, and rent-able indoor bike and storage units.
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THEME LEARNING COMMUNITIES http://inside.mines. edu/RSL-ThemeHousing VISION Theme Learning Communities consist of intentionally designed living experiences centered around a variety of educational, cultural, organizational, and personal interests. These communities allow students with common interests and pursuits to live together and support each other through planned activities and informal interactions. GOALS • To provide an educational experience, rather than academic • To create wellrounded students • To further connect students to campus and the local community Each community will be comprised of about 30 students living together and an RA. The community will work with the Hall Director and Residence Life Coordinator of the building. Additionally, each community will
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partner with at least one Faculty Friend, various campus organizations and offices, and local businesses and nonprofits to ensure a well-rounded experience with many opportunities for students to get involved and experience what Mines and Colorado have to offer. Each community will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programming efforts on-campus and in the local community (Golden and Denver). ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY HOUSED IN MAPLE HALL Students involved with the Adventure Leadership Community will receive the opportunity to participate in humanpowered recreational activities in Golden, Colorado, and the surrounding states. This community will partner with the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC).
Potential Activities: Hiking; Backpacking; River Rafting; Camping; Spelunking/ Caving; Rock Climbing/Bouldering; Challenge Courses; Skiing/Snowboarding; Snow Shoeing; Local Races; Outdoor Trail Running; Biking Trips; International Learning Adventures ATHLETICISM AND WELLNESS HOUSED IN THE TRADITIONAL HALLS Students involved in the Athleticism and Wellness Theme Learning Community will engage in a variety of activities and immersive programs that engage in physical activity, team sports, and wellness. Partnering with club and intramural sports, the BE WELL committee, local professional athletic teams, and the Department of Athletics, students in this community will have a variety of opportunities to remain physically and mentally fit while learning more about balance and holistic wellness while at Mines. The community is looking for students of all genders, ability levels, and interest
levels to the various teams and sports on campus. Potential Activities: attending athletic events at Mines, supporting student athletics, joining intramural or club teams, guest speakers on wellness and balance, exploring what athletics look like in different cultures, and learning about healthy behaviors and balance.
OREDIGGER LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY HOUSED IN ELM HALL Students involved with the Oredigger Leadership Community will have the opportunity to participate in professional and personal development opportunities that will focus on enhancing their leadership skills to become well-rounded engineers. Service, knowledge, well-being, communication and mentorship are the five pillars of leadership for the community. This experience is open to all first-year students from a variety of backgrounds and gender identities. Many activities will be planned for the entire community, and there will also be various personal and professional development opportunities geared towards supporting both men’s and women’s experiences. Possible activities include: Community Service Events, Discussions on Servant Leadership, SelfConcept, Wellness, Self-Advocacy, Gender
Communication, and Media Influence; Workshops on Time Management, Financial Planning, Business Etiquette, and Public Speaking; Mentor and Mentee Relationships “The support system is huge. We’re not in this alone. It can be overwhelming when you get here. We’re pretty normal.” – Deanna Mitchell Littleton, CO
Grade art publication, and the Anonymous Right Brains Club, including attending local performances or workshops, and performing or creating for their own communities. This engagement will not only broaden students’ horizons regarding the arts, but will also enhance the Mines community by providing additional opportunities for all Mines students to become engaged in the arts as well. This community welcomes artists of all art forms or patrons of the arts.
Denver Center for Performing Arts; On-campus performers or speakers; Student Art & Musical Showcases; Miner’s Alley Play-house; Art, Creative Writing, & Poetry Workshops “Bonding over a shared interest of music and art, theme living helped create a close-knit group of friends that I can always rely on.” - Krista Horn Houston, TX
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS HOUSED IN WEAVER TOWERS Students involved with the Visual and Performing Arts Community will engage the right side of their brain through a variety of art based programs. They will partner with the Creative Arts Club, the yearly High
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MINES DINING CAMPUS DINING LOCATIONS
With locations conveniently located on campus and flexible dining hours, Mines Dining is here to make sure you get great food and convenient service. Mines Dining on campus has lots to offer with locations central to campus and dining hours from 7:00 a.m. until 12 a.m. We are dedicated to serving students’ dining needs. We understand each student has different eating habits and that is why Mines Dining offers several different options to choose from. We’re excited to be a part of the Mines community, where we pledge to listen constantly to students’ requests and needs. We are happy to meet with you at any time to discuss special diets. Please visit our campus dining website at http://inside.mines. edu/CampusDining to view menus, hours, and nutritional information.
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Slate Café The Slate Café located in the Student Center, is an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility with a wide variety of options, sure to please everyone. For one meal swipe, you will find everything from home cooked meals and traditional grill items to innovative international cuisine, a made to order deli, and fresh greens at the salad bar. Among the many choices, students’ top favorites are always the mouthwatering desserts and self-serve ice cream station. The Slate Café also serves as a gathering place among friends and throughout the year you will find exciting events going on. Your Munch Money can be used for guests or visiting parents. Mines Market Coming soon! Opening in Spring 2015, Mines Market will be your brand new resident dining facility located in Elm Hall. Rest assured you can expect all of your current favorites from Slate Café, but with new added twists. Be sure to look out for updates on our grand opening. Einstein Bros. Bagels* The CTLM Building is home to Einstein Bros. Bagels. Freshly baked bagels paired with shmears and deliciously roasted coffee will help you start your morning right.
Diggers Den Food Court* Diggers Den, also located in the Student Center, is your one stop for a quick, delicious meal. Choose from Diggers Grill, Pizza Hut Express, Power Blendz Express smoothies or Simply to Go sandwiches, salads, and other on-the-go items. Whether you are craving a classic cheeseburger or a personal pan pizza fresh from the oven, we have what you want. Starbucks* Here, at our on-campus location in Brown Hall, you will find high-quality Starbucks coffee and espresso beverages and a line of innovative Tazo teas. In addition, you will also find a wide selection of Simply to Go items including sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Subway & PowerBlendz* Visit our Subway located in the Student Recreation Center, where sandwiches are always made on freshly baked bread, prepared right before your eyes and just the way you like it. As a bonus, Power Blendz offers delicious and nutritious shakes or smoothies made with real fruit. *Meal Exchange options available and Munch Money are accepted at these locations.
MEAL PLANS Students have the multiple options for their meal plan. These options vary year-to-year. Each plan provides the student with a combination of meal “swipes” and Munch Money. Refer to the campus dining website for information on the latest meal plans. http://inside.mines.edu/ CampusDining
CAMPUS SAFETY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES RESOURCES The Mines Police Department is a full service, community oriented law enforcement agency, providing 24/7 service to the campus. It is the mission of the Colorado School of Mines Police Department to make the Mines campus the safest campus in Colorado. The department is responsible for providing services such as: • Proactive patrol of the campus and its facilities • Investigation and reporting of crimes and incidents • Motor vehicle traffic and parking enforcement • Crime and security awareness programs • Alcohol/Drug abuse awareness/education • Self defense classes • Consultation with campus departments for safety and security matters
Additional services to the campus community such as: vehicle unlocks and jump starts, community safe walks (escorts), building and office security, and assistance in any medical, fire, or other emergency situation. The police officers employed by Mines Police Department are fully trained law enforcement officers in accordance with the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board and the Colorado Revised Statutes. http://publicsafety.mines. edu
MINES EMERGENCY ALERT To be informed in the event of a future campus emergency, sign up for Mines Emergency Alerts. The Mines Emergency Alert system (MEA) is an emergency notification service that allows university officials to quickly communicate emergency messages to students, faculty and staff via cellular phone text and voice messages, and
broadcast on-campus e-mail and phone messages. http://inside.mines.edu/ Mines_Emergency_Alert
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Residence Life provides work-study and non work-study positions that include Desk and Office Assistant positions to first year students. We also have a Marketing Team, which consists of a Social Media Coordinator, a Graphic Designer, and a Web Designer. As an upperclass student, you have the option of applying to be a Resident Assistant, Community Assistant, Programming Assistant, Hall Director, or Community Director. http://inside.mines.edu/ RSL-Employment
Please check out Diggernet for oncampus positions along with the Colorado School of Mines Recruiting system for future full-time employment and internships. http://careers.mines.edu
“I lived in the Residence Halls my first year at Mines and had my best experiences that I can remember. I became a Resident Assistant, RA, for two years. I was able to meet new people and help them through the transition that I went through as freshmen. I work as a Desk Assistant for the Residence Halls in which I assist RAs and residents at the desk. Even though it is my last year at Mines, I still wanted to be a part of the Residence Hall’s and what they have to offer. Truly the experiences that I gained from living in the Residence Halls has helped me tremendously to be where I’m at today.” – NABEEL BABBITT CASTLE ROCK, CO
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WHAT TO BRING AND NOT TO BRING THAT IS THE QUESTION. AND... Moving in is an exciting part of being a college student but it can also cause anxiety. To ease the tension, here is a list of some items you’ll want to consider bringing to campus to make an easy transition. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING... • Extra-long twin sheets (80x30 and 75x38½) • Pillows, comforter, blankets • Towels, washcloths and bathrobe • Shower tote, caddy, and shower shoes • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.) • Clothes and hangers • Cell phone • Surge Protector • Laundry basket, detergent and fabric softener • School supplies and backpack • Alarm clock WHAT YOU MAY WANT TO BRING (OPTIONAL)… • Small safe to store valuable items • Computer/laptop and printer – there are various labs on campus • Iron and ironing board • Posters and poster putty • Camera • Fan and/or humidifier • Bike and U-lock • Sports equipment: skis, snowboard, etc. • Storage bins, small organizers • Full length mirrors (however, these cannot be hung on the walls or doors) • Non-perishable food items • Coffee maker
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PLEASE DO NOT BRING... • Pets, with the exception of fish (with a limit of 25-gallon tanks) • Waterbeds or mattress from home • Drapes for the windows • Hot plates or cooking items that have an open heating element • Halogen or torchiere-style lamps • Unapproved materials for hanging, including Scotch, duct, electrical or masking tape, tacks, and nails; anything that might damage walls • Candles and incense • Valuable possessions you don’t really need • Alcohol/Drug paraphernalia • Extension cords ITEMS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR ROOMMATE BEFORE PURCHASING... • Refrigerator and microwave • TV, DVD player, video game consoles • Carpet/rugs • Couch • Futon • Reclining chairs CUSTOMER SERVICE Each Residence Hall has a customer service desk. Students may go to the Front Desk for campus information or to check out games, cleaning supplies, Vacuums, Irons, Ethernet cord and many more additional items. The front desk is managed by students and supervised by Residence Life Coordinators. The Front Desk is open from 8:00am to midnight.
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Students are not required to live in the residence hall after the first year.
Upperclass students have the opportunity to live in the residence halls by a first come, first serve process starting in February. Continuing students may also apply for the Apartments at Mines Park. Students also may live off campus or in fraternity and sorority houses. For more information, go to http:// inside.mines.edu/greeklife The Apartments at Mines Park (Upperclass and Family Living)
is an apartment complex that was built to provide convenient, affordable housing for the expanding Mines’ community. The complex has apartments for both single undergraduate and graduate students and families. There are one, two, and three bedroom units for single students, and one and two bedroom units for families. The apartments are unfurnished. The kitchen is equipped with a full-size refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher and an oven and range. Each bedroom has a hook up for expanded basic cable television and wired and wireless connections to the Mines network. There are two Community Centers at Mines Park. Both feature laundry facilities, television lounge, study area, and kitchen.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAMPUS CLOSED Campus is closed during winter break. It is mandatory that all students leave campus during this time except for extenuating circumstances, on a caseby-case basis. SUMMER SCHOOL HOUSING One of the additional benefits provided by Colorado School of Mines is housing during the summer for students attending Summer School – Sessions 1 and/or 2. Students will be provided with the same amenities as in the academic year. In addition, meal plans will be made available for summer students (optional). Summer school sign up will begin mid-March.
Apartments at Mines Park
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOUSING The International Student & Scholar Services Office (IS&SS) serves approximately 750 international students from 77 countries who attend Mines. Mines and Residence Life work hard to place international students in a comfortable, convenient and safe environment. When making a transition to college living, the residence halls are an excellent way to experience American culture as well as other cultures from around the world.
What residence halls are available for international students? International
students may live in any of the residence halls on campus. We want to make sure that international students adjust comfortably to their new environment. All campus residence halls include laundry facilities, wired and wireless internet connections, and cable TV services. These halls include rooms that are equipped with a bed, desk, desk chair, wastebasket, recycling bin, and a closet or dresser for each student. If you have questions about international student admissions, degree programs, billing, financial aid, or housing, please visit those specific webpages. Please send other questions and comments about international student life at Mines to bsamter@mines. edu.
The IS&SS business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST), Monday through Friday.
Campus is closed during winter break. It is mandatory that all students leave campus during this time. *International Students living in Maple Hall will have the opportunity to stay on campus during winter break for an additional fee if they do not wish to leave campus or return home. Our Residence Life staff located in Maple Hall will be available to assist you. If you are not planning to leave campus for winter break, we recommend that you select Maple Hall. Please note that the Mines Campus Dining facilities has limited operating hours during the winter break. No venues are open when campus is closed during the last week of the year.
“The best part of living in the residence halls is being a part of a huge community. You get to meet all kinds of people by just hanging out in the hallway or cafeteria. You will form relationships that will carry you through your college career.� – JENNY LEE CHINA
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