Colorado School of Mines 2015-2016 Guide for Parents

2015–2016A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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| Mines GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

4 | Welcome to Colorado School of Mines

6 | Student Services

8 | Resources for Academic Success

10 | Career Center

11 | Co-Curricular Campus Involvement

13 | Living On Campus

15 | Parents and Family Weekend

16 | Campus Map

18 | Office of the Registrar

21 | Financial Aid Office

22 | Student Receivables Office

25 | Academic Facts

26 | 2015-2016 Academic Calendar

30 | Websites and Phone Numbers


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

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, 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 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.

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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Health and CounselingW. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness Center Services:

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.

Dental Clinic

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.

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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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.

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 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

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.

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.


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

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

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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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. 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.

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.


The Mines Career Center assists students and recent graduates in developing and evaluating career, education, and employment decisions. The following services are offered:

• Individual job search advice; resume, cover letter, and practice interviews

• Individual career counseling and resources to help choose the right major for the student’s Career Path

• Over 50 job search workshops provided each year by staff and company recruiters

• 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

• CSM Career Days (Fall: 9/15/15, Spring: 2/9/16), virtual career fairs, and special end of the semester recruiting events

• Over a hundred information sessions and thousands of on-campus interviews each year with hundreds of employers from most industries

• Salary, employment, and overall outcomes information

Career Center

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.


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.

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 student-athletes 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

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!

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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.

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:

• Vehicle, bike, and foot patrols by full-time sworn police officers

• Escorts to and from campus facilities and parking lots provided by officers 24 hours a day

• 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-Public-Safety.

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

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 Flyer-handout 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 Call-n-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.

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).


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).

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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 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.

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

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.


This contact information can be provided and updated in the Trailhead System under Self-Service, Personal Information.

Enrollment Verification

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.

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.

FERPA

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.

For more information regarding FERPA, visit inside.mines.edu/FERPA.


Financial Aid OfficeThe 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:

• Direct PLUS Loans — for parents

• Federal Direct Loans — for students

• Federal, State, and Institutional Grants and Scholarships

• Work Study Jobs and Contracts

• Federal Perkins Loan

• 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 work-study 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.

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.


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.

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.

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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.

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

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 MinesDepartment 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.

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Degrees Pursued in Fall 2014 Bachelor’sGraduate & Ph.D.

Total

Chemical & Biological Engineering 563 80 643

Chemistry & Geochemistry 114 63 177

Civil & Environmental Engineering 355 152 507

Economics & Business 24 136 160

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 186 N/A 186

TOTAL 4,199 1,269 5,468

Enrollment for Fall 2014:Undergraduate students: 4,235Graduate students: 1,31761% Colorado residents27% Female/ 73% Male11% International Students

Academic Facts


Fall Semester

Confirmation Deadline 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 September 30 – October 4

Fall Break Monday & Tuesday October 19 & 20

Midterm Grades Due Monday October 19

2015-2016Academic Calendar


Last Withdrawal – Continuing Students

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

Last Withdrawal – New Freshmen & Transfers

Monday December 4

Classes End Thursday December 10

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


Spring Semester 2016

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


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


Websites and Phone Numbers

Department Website Phone Number

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)

(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


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-student-information

(303) 273-3210

Multicultural Engineering Program

mep.mines.edu (303) 273-3286

Outdoor Recreation Center recsports.mines.edu/REC-outdoor-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

Colorado School of Mines 2015-2016 Guide for Parents

Documents