2015–2016
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Welcome to Colorado School of Mines
Student Services
Resources for Academic Success
Career Center
Co-Curricular Campus Involvement
Living On Campus
Parents and Family Weekend
Campus Map
Office of the Registrar
Financial Aid Office
Student Receivables Office
Academic Facts
2015-2016 Academic Calendar
Websites and Phone Numbers
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Colorado School of Mines is an
international community of scholars and
leaders, providing students opportunity
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.
Your daughter or son will also benefit from
the intentional and focused residential
campus program here at Mines. Designed
to offer many purposeful encounters
outside of the classroom, your student
will be offered leadership opportunities,
student enrichment programs, support
programs, and other co/extra-curricular
activities throughout their 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.
Welcome to
Colorado School of Mines
To the Parents of Our
Entering Students:
On behalf of the Colorado School of
Mines campus community, we welcome
you as the proud parents of this year’s
entering class of students. Your son
or daughter now becomes a part of a
distinguished student body, all of whom
share the challenging and rewarding goal
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of becoming a Mines graduate. With your
support as they endeavor upon this new
journey at Mines, they are sure to succeed!
Mines is among the top educational
institutions in the nation promoting
stewardship of the EARTH, advancements
in ENERGY, and sustaining the
ENVIRONMENT. When your student
becomes a Mines graduate, they will play
a pivotal role in advancing the quality
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of life for the world’s inhabitants. Your
daughter or son will be challenged to
work hard to be their best. Courses and
faculty at Mines are demanding, but fair,
and the student’s eventual reward will
be the opportunities their Mines’ degree
will afford them as well-rounded, welleducated adults whose comprehensive
expertise contributes to the well-being of
societies all over the world.
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As educators and administrators at
Colorado School of Mines, we take
our roles very seriously to ensure your
daughter or son experiences a safe and
stimulating learning environment, one
which will ultimately provide them with
the skills, ideals, and values required to
tackle and successfully solve the complex
problems of today’s world. So, once
again, welcome to the Mines family: a
community where we strive for excellence
in everything we do.
Best Regards,
Daniel P. Fox, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean
of Students
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mostly covered by student fees. If more
specialized help is needed, counselors
partner with community providers and
connect students to appropriate care.
The range of services available in the
Counseling Center include individual
therapy, group counseling on specialized
topics, consultation and outreach to the
campus community, crisis intervention
and wellness education.
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). In order to waive annual
enrollment in the SHIP, students must
demonstrate that they have insurance
that meets all of the requirements found
at studentinsurance.mines.edu.
Disability Services
The goal of Student Disability Services
is to provide an equal opportunity
to participate in University courses,
programs, and activities. Staff works with
students to manage the impact of their
disability on learning and living at the
Colorado School of Mines by providing
reasonable accommodations for qualifying
students who apply for services
(www.disabilities.mines.edu). This office
determines eligibility and appropriate
accommodations based on required
documentation. Additionally, counselling
and academic services are available
upon request.
Student Services
Health and Counseling
Dental Clinic
W. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness
Center Services: Services include preventative and basic
dentistry care. Dental services at modest
rates are available to all students who
have paid the mandatory student fees.
This service is available only to eligible
students.
Mable Coulter Student Health Center
The Coulter Student Health Center
provides health care to current Mines
students who have paid mandatory
student fees, as well as spouses who have
paid the Health Services fees. A caring
team of nurses and nurse practitioners
provides services. Physician care is
available for several hours a week during
the fall and spring semesters. Evaluation
of illness and injuries, travel advice, and
well women exams are provided. The
health services fee covers most services.
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The SHIP is managed by United
Healthcare Student Resources and
underwritten by United Healthcare. The
Plan fully complies with the PPACA and
meets all of the student health insurance
standards developed by the American
College Health Association. A Plan
Summary, available on the above website,
will be mailed to each student with an
address in the U.S. during the summer.
Student Health Insurance/Benefits Plan
The Colorado School of Mines requires
all degree-seeking students, as well as
all non-degree 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
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 students in resolving
issues that interfere with their ability to
successfully navigate the CSM journey.
Services are confidential, voluntary, and
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Chemistry, and Biology are held once a
week. These workshops give students a
“no risk” opportunity to work on nongraded problems, with the guidance
of our competent student facilitators.
Worksheets are provided weekly through
collaboration between facilitators and
faculty. Last, many of the workshop
problems are recorded and available
via YouTube. Tutoring and workshops
services are proven components to
academic success at CSM and are FREE
to all students.
The Peer Advisors — detailed above —
also assist the CASA staff with ongoing
academic programming. Programs range
from small (5 to 10 students) to large (500+
students) and universally aim to provide
students with further resources or skills
to help them perform in their coursework.
For example, CASA hosts a twice-annual
Pre-Finals Workshop, a day-long event
with tutors and faculty who prepare
students for finals.
Resources for
Academic Success
CASA (Center for Academic
Services & Advising)
Academic Advising
CASA is the academic home for all
incoming students. Through professional
advisement services, CASA guides all
students through the core curriculum until
the student has begun major-specific
coursework. 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). In addition, the
CASA Peer Advising program connects
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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. casa.mines.edu
Students may request individual academic
assistance via academic coaching with
the 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.
CSM101 and Faculty Integration
CSM101 is a 12-week First Year Seminar
course required of all first-year students.
CSM101 prepares students for successful
transition to their academic life at Mines
with lessons ranging from study skills
to campus engagement. This course
promotes student awareness of university
resources, best practices, and policies.
CSM101 is taught by members of faculty
and administration.
In addition to CSM101, CASA hosts Faculty
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, CASA is a physical space for
students. Our facility offers free printing,
free computer access, private small group
studying rooms, a small kitchen, and a
large late-night study hall (accessible after
hours).
The transition to Mines can be a challenge
for any student, regardless of skill or
preparation. CASA aims to cultivate the
potential excellence within all 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 major-specific courses. Tutoring
services run in concert with our workshop
services. Workshops in Physics, Calculus,
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Career
Center
The Mines Career Center
assists students and recent
graduates in developing and
evaluating career, education,
and employment decisions. The
following services are offered:
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Individual job search advice;
resume, cover letter, and practice
interviews
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Individual career counseling and
resources to help choose the right
major for the student’s Career Path
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Over 50 job search workshops
provided each year by staff and
company recruiters
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Full and immediate access to
DiggerNet: an online recruiting
system available only to Mines
students and recent graduates who
are seeking on-campus positions,
summer internships, co-op
positions, part-time jobs, full-time
entry level positions, and research
opportunities
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CSM Career Days (Fall: 9/15/15,
Spring: 2/9/16), virtual career fairs,
and special end of the semester
recruiting events
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Over a hundred information
sessions and thousands of oncampus interviews each year with
hundreds of employers from most
industries
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Salary, employment, and overall
outcomes information
Co-Curricular
Campus Involvement
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 that is strongly
recommended for all students after
CSM101. The purpose of this course is to
provide a student with the career planning,
job searching tools, work ethics, and
professional life skills that are instrumental
in obtaining internships, co-ops, research,
and full-time positions. The class will also
give students guidelines on transitioning
into a new career, and making a positive
impact in his or her chosen profession. In
addition to working directly with students
on skills and job searching tools, the class
features top guest speakers lined up who
are leaders in their respective industries.
These engineers, executives, and owners
of successful engineering, science, and
technical companies are looking forward
to imparting their valuable advice and tips
directly to the students.
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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.
Student Activities Office
The Student Activities Office provides and
supports a variety of campus involvement
opportunities. In addition to advising
student government (USG), the student
programming board (Mines Activities
Council, MAC), and the fraternities and
sororities, the office also oversees the
185+ student organizations that are on
campus. Several campus events including
Orientation, Celebration of Mines, Parents
and Family Weekend, Homecoming,
and E-Days are coordinated through the
Student Activities Office. Additionally, the
office assists in providing many leadership
development opportunities for students
from programs such as the Leadership
Class to our annual Leadership Summit.
See our website for more information:
studentactivities.mines.edu.
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Multicultural Engineering
Program (MEP)
MEP is an academic-enhancing program
committed to Mines men and women
that are traditionally under-represented
in science, technology, engineering,
and math disciplines. MEP provides
support services including professional
development, leadership, scholarship,
and internship referrals, and support
to five student organizations: AISES
(American Indian Science and Engineering
Society), NSBE (National Society of
Black Engineers), SASE (Society of Asian
Scientists and Engineers), SHPE (Society
of Hispanic Professional Engineers), and
oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics). MEP
offers a welcoming and supportive
environment for all students to study,
socialize, or just take a break from the
rigors of Mines.
Athletics
Colorado School of Mines’ intercollegiate
athletics program provides studentathletes with the opportunity to participate
in 18 varsity sports. As one of 14 schools
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in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
(RMAC), CSM provides an excellent
opportunity and environment for both
the scholar and the athlete. The RMAC
is an NCAA Division II affiliate consisting
of 10 institutions in Colorado, 1 in New
Mexico, 1 in Nebraska and 2 in South
Dakota and beyond. Men’s sports offered
at Colorado School of Mines include
baseball, basketball, cross country,
football, golf, soccer, swimming, track
& field, and wrestling. Women’s sports
include basketball, cross country, soccer,
softball, swimming , track & field, and
volleyball. Check out the athletics website
for schedules and more information:
www.csmorediggers.com.
Intramural and Club Sports
Intramural activities are structured
sport leagues and tournaments open
to all students to participate. Over 51%
of students participate in at least one
of the 40 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 teams (cycling, ice
hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ski team,
soccer, ultimate, and volleyball) compete
against other colleges regionally and
nationally. For more information visit:
recsports.mines.edu/REC-Club-Sports.
The Student Recreation Center (SRC)
The SRC is a great resource and provides
countless opportunities for students to
engage in healthy recreational programs
and activities. The SRC is equipped with
a natatorium (pool), a 40 ft. climbing wall,
an elevated jogging track, a fitness lab
(with cardio equipment, free weights, and
machine weights), multi-activity rooms,
a recreation gymnasium, and is home to
the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) and
the Intramural and Club Sports Programs.
The Student Recreation Center also offers
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equipment checkout, locker rooms, free
fitness classes/wellness programs, and
personal training opportunities. The SRC
also features Lockridge Arena, which
plays host to our Varsity Men’s & Women’s
Basketball teams as well as our Varsity
Women’s Volleyball team.
Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC)
The ORC is designed to be a resource
for the CSM community. The ORC 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 though the
ORC. The ORC is here to satisfy all of your
student’s outdoor needs!
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.
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Living On Campus
Living On Campus
The Colorado School of Mines offers eight
different residence hall options: Weaver
Towers, the four Traditional Halls, Maple
Hall, Aspen Hall, and Elm Hall. Each are
staffed with Resident Assistants, Hall
Directors, and professional Residence
Life Coordinators, who all help build
a positive, academically-focused, and
socially supportive community for
residence halls students. Furthermore,
first-year students are required to live
on campus within the Mines residence
halls to ensure a smooth transition into
college. For more information on the
Department of Residence Life, please visit
residencelife.mines.edu. After students’
first year, the apartments at Mines Park
provide independent living for upper class
and graduate students, as well as family
housing. Please visit residencelife.mines.
edu/Apartments-at-Mines-Park for more
information about living on campus after
the first year.
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Housing Sign-up for the Summer 2016 and
the upcoming 2016–2017 Academic Year
is anticipated to begin February 1st, 2016.
Please visit the Campus Living Office (Elm
Hall) or inside.mines.edu/CampusDining
for more information.
Campus Dining
All students living in the residence halls
during the academic year (August through
May) are required to purchase a residential
meal plan. Students may choose from a
variety of meal plan options and select
one that fits their lifestyle. Mines Dining
offers delicious, healthy meals to satisfy
every taste and need. Special dietary
requests may be made for students with
food allergies or religious or medical
dietary needs. Students simply use their
BlasterCard (campus ID card) to access
their meal plans. There are various
options and times that meals are
served each week. Please visit the
Campus Living Office(Elm Hall) or
inside.mines.edu/CampusDining for
more information.
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Public Safety and Safety on Campus
Creating a safe living environment is of
the utmost importance to the Department
of Residence Life, Public Safety, and the
Colorado School of Mines community.
The Mines Public Safety is a full-service
department providing 24/7 police services
to the campus community. To promote
student safety, the officers are focused on
getting to know students, staff, and faculty
through a community policing philosophy.
They regularly attend campus events and
support the Department of Residence
Life with safety programming initiatives.
Public Safety 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.
Additionally, Public Safety also
offers the following services:
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Vehicle, bike, and foot patrols by
full-time 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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Updates and tests emergency
management policies and
procedures
Manages the Mines Emergency
Alert system, which allows students
to be immediately updated by text,
phone, and email on any emergency
situation possibly threatening the
campus community
For questions and a description of
additional police services, contact Public
Safety at (303) 273-3333 or check out
their website: inside.mines.edu/PS-PublicSafety.
Parking
First-year freshmen students living on
campus are not permitted to park on
campus unless a parking permit is first
obtained through the lottery system or by
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an approved waiver. Permits are limited
to 260. The lottery is held once a year
and all requests for the lottery must be
received online before June 9. To register
for the lottery, a CSM email account must
be activated at least three days in advance
of attempting to enter the lottery. Students
receiving a student housing waiver
will be allowed to purchase a permit.
Campus parking policies are enforced
year-round, including holidays, summers,
and semester breaks when the school
administration is open for
business. Additional information is
available on the Parking Services
website (inside.mines.edu/parking);
click on “Freshmen Residents” in the
right hand column.
Transportation
The Golden Shuttle is a new shuttle
service operated by RTD, providing
service to the Golden Community. This
includes the Colorado School of Mines
campus and Mines Park housing area on
weekdays and Saturdays. Students are
provided 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. (inside.mines.edu/UserFiles/File/
facilities/CollegePass Smart Card Flyerhandout 2013.pdf)
Students at Mines Park have scheduled
trips in the morning to get to Campus.
They can also book trips outside the
morning period for pickups with the Calln-Ride. For more information on pickup
and drop-off times, please visit the Parking
Services website, and click on the “Golden
Shuttle and CollegePass” link.
Parents and Family
Weekend
The Student Activities Office proudly presents the
2015 Parents & Family Weekend on November 6–8.
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled opportunity to visit campus
and experience life at Mines! Activities include a home football game,
and more. The cost is minimal, and registration is required. Please check
the Student Activities Office website in August for additional information
(studentactivities.mines.edu).
Colorado School of Mines has
also partnered with Hertz Rental Car
to offer a Hertz 24/7 Car Share program.
Students can enroll online and be ready
to go when the need arises. You can
find this link in the right hand column
of the Parking Services website
(inside.mines.edu/parking).
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AP and IB credits are normally received
and applied to the student records during
the last two weeks of July. Once this
information is received, adjustments to
student schedules will be made to place
students in advanced courses. These
adjustments normally take place through
the second week of August.
After the first semester, registration
is completed by the student through
Trailhead.
Confirmation of Registration
At the beginning of each term, students
will need to log on 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. After
classes begin, a withdrawal notification
form needs to be completed through
CASA. If this is not completed before
September 9, 2015, the student will be
charged for all courses according to the
federal financial aid rules.
Contact Information
Office of the Registrar
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.
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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 is kept
private and used only by the student.
Course Registration
Registration for new freshmen is
completed in their first semester by the
Registrar’s Office staff. New freshmen
are normally enrolled in 14–17 hours
of coursework. Time preferences are
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not normally possible this first term, in
order to ensure that all students get a
full-time schedule. Schedules can be
viewed online, but they are not final until
Oredigger Camp in August. Adjustments
can be made the day classes start, but
keep in mind space is tight and changing
classes may mean losing a seat in a
required class. It is strongly recommended
that students stay in their assigned first
semester classes.
For students who participate in varsity
athletics, care is taken to ensure that no
classes are scheduled for them after
4 p.m. Monday through Friday, in order to
not conflict with scheduled practice times
for varsity teams.
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In order for campus offices to 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.
The Colorado School of Mines requires
that all students use their assigned Mines
email account. This is an 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. Additionally, the Mines
Emergency Alert System allows 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.
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This contact information can be provided
and updated in the Trailhead System
under Self-Service, Personal Information.
Self-Service, Personal Information,
choose ‘Answer a Survey’ and select
the ‘Selective Service’ survey.
Enrollment Verification
FERPA
Beginning the first day of class, the
student can access and print his or her
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 www.MyStudentCenter.org.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) deals specifically with the
education records of students, affording
them certain rights with respect to those
records. For purposes of definition,
education records are those records
that are directly related to a student and
maintained by an institution or a party
acting for the institution.
Selective Service Verification
For more information regarding FERPA,
visit inside.mines.edu/FERPA.
Verification of registration with Selective
Service can be done through Trailhead:
Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office seeks
to make CSM a possibility
for all students and families
by offering as many financial
aid options as possible.
The following are maintained
through the Financial Aid Office:
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Direct PLUS Loans — for parents
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Federal Direct Loans — for students
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Federal, State, and Institutional
Grants and Scholarships
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Work Study Jobs and Contracts
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Federal Perkins Loan
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Outside Scholarships
All information related to Financial Aid is
posted on the student’s Trailhead account
in the Self-Service Student section. There,
students can access their schedule,
review billing statements, accept Federal
Direct loans, change their address, review
their financial aid records, and print workstudy contracts.
Due to federal privacy laws, questions can
only be answered via the student’s Mines
email account. Financial aid information is
considered a “closed record” by FERPA.
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Closed record means that we can only
discuss students’ financial aid information
with them. The law specifically states
that even a letter from the student giving
permission for another party to have
access to their information does not
waive their right to privacy, and — even
with such a letter on file — we cannot
give information to anyone other than
the student. We fully understand that this
may not seem reasonable. Yet by law
students are the responsible party for all
of their information, including their billing
and payment information. Financial Aid
processes outside scholarship payments.
Please have your scholarship provider
mail the check to Financial Aid, 1200 16th
St, Golden, CO 80401. We will be happy
to answer your questions if you visit our
office with your student.
Financial Aid counselors have experience
helping students work through a variety
of situations, such as dropping courses
to protect their GPA, late time sheets,
and changes in family financial situations.
We are glad to help explain their options,
but request that they come to see us
before it becomes a crisis. We are here
to help students make informed choices,
especially when it pertains to college
financing.
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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 do not have access
to Trailhead. Therefore, a link to access
the student’s account page will be
included for them in the email. Please save
this under your favorites. The link is also
located on the CSM Accounts Receivable
Cashiering webpage.
ONLY individuals your student sets up
through Trailhead will be able to view your
student’s information. CSM cannot grant
anyone access to your student’s account;
your student must initiate this process.
Cashiering
Student Receivables Office
The Student Receivables
Office manages billing and
payment on student accounts.
Student Receivables is committed to
providing students with the best customer
service and resources necessary to
facilitate the payment and understanding
of their charges. Services provided by
the Student Receivables Office include
billing, cashiering, sponsor management,
payment plans, refunds, etc. Please
see our website for answers to general
questions: inside.mines.edu/Accounts_
Receivable-Cashiering.
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Billing
Student bills are provided electronically
only through the “My Account Page”
located on Trailhead. CSM 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 access their eBills online when they
become available. Please visit your My
Account Page to view all information
available. After the beginning of the
semester, bills are generated monthly for
any outstanding balance.
Colorado School of Mines
Tuition and fees are due on the first
business day following the Census Date.
There is a 5-business-day grace period.
Therefore, 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.
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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
AmericanExpress. Checks may also be
mailed to the attention of:
STUDENT TUITION,
Colorado School of Mines
Department 91 1914,
Denver, CO 80291-1914
Checks mailed to CSM should include
the Campus Wide ID (CWID) on the
check payment to ensure proper posting
of the payment. If a student prefers to
pay by wire, information is available
upon request. CSM also accepts IFT
(international funds transfer) payments;
please see our website for detailed
information. The Cashier is located
on campus in the Student Center.
The Cashier accepts check and cash
payments only.
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Payment Plans
For a $25 enrollment fee, students are
able to 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. Details regarding payments
plans are available online.
Refunds
Students who are eligible for a refund from
Colorado School of Mines can receive the
funds by enrolling in eRefund located on
the “My Account Page” on Trailhead. Once
a student is enrolled in eRefund, they
need to submit a Refund Request Form
to the Cashier’s Office. Students who are
unable to submit the form at the Cashier’s
Office can access it on the CSM website
and send the electronic copy via email to
[email protected]. Disbursements will
begin the first day of classes.
Sponsor Management
Students who have their tuition paid
by a business or government are able
to receive sponsorship status if proper
documentation is sent to the Student
Receivables 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. In order to be considered a
sponsored student by CSM, the Sponsor
Authorization Form must be submitted
before the first day of classes each
semester. Specific details regarding the
sponsorship process can be viewed on
our website or by contacting the Student
Receivables Office directly.
Student
Receivables is
committed to
providing students
with the best
customer service
and resources
necessary to
facilitate the
payment and
understanding of
their charges.
Academic Facts
Degrees Pursued in Fall 2014
Bachelor’s
Graduate
& Ph.D.
Total
Chemical & Biological Engineering
563
80
643
Chemistry & Geochemistry
114
63
177
Civil & Environmental Engineering
355
152
507
Economics & Business
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136
160
Electrical Engineering & Computer
Science
425
81
506
Geology & Geological Engineering
154
181
335
Geophysics
128
89
217
Liberal Arts & International Studies
N/A
13
13
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
92
33
125
Mechanical Engineering
904
95
999
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
139
124
263
Mining Engineering
117
42
159
Petroleum Engineering
736
108
844
Physics
262
72
334
Undecided
TOTAL
186
N/A
186
4,199
1,269
5,468
Enrollment for Fall 2014:
Undergraduate students: 4,235
Graduate students: 1,317
61% Colorado residents
27% Female/ 73% Male
11% International Students
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2015-2016
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
Friday
November 13
Priority Registration for
Spring Term
Monday through Friday
November 16–20
Non-Class Day prior to
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday
November 25
Thanksgiving & Day
After – No Class, Campus
Closed
Thursday & Friday
November 26 & 27
Monday
December 4
September 30 – October 4
Last Withdrawal – New
Freshmen & Transfers
October 19 & 20
Classes End
Thursday
December 10
October 19
Dead Week – No Exams
Monday through Friday
December 7–11
Dead Day – No Academic
Activities
Friday
December 11
Final Exams
Saturday, Monday through
Thursday
December 12, 14–17
Semester Ends
Friday
December 18
Commencement
Friday
December 18
Residence Halls Close at
Noon *Residents must
be out 24 hours ater
thier last final.
Friday
December 18
Final Grades Due
Monday
December 21
Monday
August 24
Classes Start
Tuesday
August 25
Graduate Student
Registration Deadline
Friday
August 28
Celebration of Mines
Friday
September 4w
Labor Day – Classes in
Session
Monday
September 7
Census Day
Wednesday
September 9
Homecoming
Friday & Saturday
Fall Break
Monday & Tuesday
Midterm Grades Due
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Last Withdrawal –
Continuing Students
Confirmation Deadline
Monday
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Spring Semester 2016
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Residence Halls re-open
at 8 a.m.
Monday
January 11
Confirmation Deadline
Tuesday
January 12
Classes Start
Wednesday
January 13
Graduate Student
Registration Deadline
Friday
January 15
Census Day
Thursday
January 28
Non-Class Day –
Presidents Day
Monday
February 15
Midterm Grades Due
Monday
March 7
Spring Break
Saturday through Sunday
March 14–18
Last Withdrawal –
Continuing Students
Thursday
April 7
Colorado School of Mines
E-Days
Thursday through Saturday
March 31 – April 2
Priority Registration
Summer I/Summer II/ Fall
Monday through Friday
April 11–15
Last Withdrawal – New
Freshmen & Transfers
Friday
April 29
Classes End
Thursday
May 5
Dead Week – No Exams
Monday through Friday
May 2–6
Dead Day – No Academic
Activities
Friday
May 6
Final Exams
Saturday, Monday through
Thursday
May 7, 9–12
Semester Ends
Friday
May 13
Commencement
Friday
May 13
Residence Halls close at
noon *Residents must be
out 24 hours after their
last final.
Friday
May 13
Final Grades Due
Monday
May 16
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Disability Services
disabilities.mines.edu
(303) 384-2595
Financial Aid
finaid.mines.edu
(303) 273-3301
Health Center
healthcenter.mines.edu
(303) 273-3381
Housing to Residence Life
[email protected]
(303) 869-LIFE
(5433)
International Programs
oip.mines.edu
(303) 384-2121
International Student &
Scholar Services
inside.mines.edu/
international-studentinformation
(303) 273-3210
Multicultural Engineering
Program
mep.mines.edu
(303) 273-3286
Outdoor Recreation Center
recsports.mines.edu/RECoutdoor-recreation
(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
Student Activities Office
studentactivities.mines.edu
(303) 273-3234
Student Health Benefits Plan
studentinsurance.mines.edu
(303) 273-3388
Websites and
Phone Numbers
Department
Website
CASA
casa.mines.edu
(303) 384-2600
Accounts Receivable
(student accounts)
inside.mines.edu/Accounts_
Receivable-Cashiering
(303) 273-3158
Admissions
mines.edu/Admissions
(303) 273-3220
Athletics
csmorediggers.com
(303) 273-3360
BlasterCard
(campus card services)
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Phone Number
(303) 384-2273
Campus Computing,
Communications & Info
Technologies
ccit.mines.edu
(303) 273-3430
Career Center
careers.mines.edu
(303) 273-3233
Counseling Office
counseling.mines.edu
(303) 273-3377
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