Student Life

The annual tradition brought the Class of 2028 together as they climbed Mount Zion, made new friends and experienced the spirit of Mines the Friday before classes started.

Aug. 19 marked the start of fall classes at Colorado School of Mines and the continuation of the university's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Colorado School of Mines will welcome 1,774 first-year and transfer students to campus when fall classes begin Aug. 19.

The bookstore will transition to a spirit and apparel-only store, with course materials offered through Textbook Brokers’ online platform.

Students Robert Delmark and Natalia McEvoy were recognized for their dedication to the Betsy’s Friends Peer Education Program, which was established in 2021 by Mines alum Steve ‘63 and Carolyn McCandless.

Set for April 11-13, E-Days is one of the most anticipated student events of the academic year. This year is no different as Mines celebrates its 150th anniversary.

The two-day event on Jan. 30-31 offers myriad opportunities for Mines students to network with potential employers from a variety of industries.

Five new apartment buildings will open at Mines Park in Fall 2025, more than doubling the total number of on-campus beds for upper-division undergrads, grad students and grad student families.