TRANSFERRING TO SUCCESS
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
TRANSFER STUDENT GUIDE
CALLING ALL INNOVATORS + PROBLEM SOLVERS You love STEM!
That’s what matters.
From the close-knit, STEM-focused community to the hands-on learning experiences, our prestigious programs and outstanding reputation, becoming an Oredigger is a no-brainer.
At Colorado School of Mines, we do more than focus on science and engineering, we inspire students to address today’s greatest challenges. No matter what major you choose, your Mines education will enhance your skills as a problem solver, critical thinker and team player.
MINES AT A GLANCE
5,773 undergrads
1,675 grad students
$81k average starting salary after graduation
95% positive outcome rate for undergraduate
#1 best value college in Colorado
50 states
31% female
3% international
86 countries
50 states
16:1
student-tofaculty ratio
34 average class size
2022-23 Accepted Transfer Student Profile
~475 applications received
~225 accepted transfer students
~200 incoming transfers
Programs
• • Additive Manufacturing
• Aerospace Engineering
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• Applied Mathematics & Statistics
• Computational & Applied Math Specialty
• Statistics Specialty
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• Electrical Engineering
• Antennas & Wireless Communications Specialty
• Energy Systems & Power Electronics Specialty
• Information & Systems Sciences Specialty
*ASI = Area of Special Interest
• • Mathematical Sciences
• McBride Honors in Public Affairs
• • • Mechanical Engineering
• • Aerospace
• • Automation & Controls
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• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biomechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biophysics
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Business Engineering & Management Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Biological Engineering Specialty
• Process Engineering Specialty
• Integrated Circuits & Electronics Specialty
• • Energy
• Engineering
• Community Development Specialty
• Corporate Sustainability Specialty
• Energy Studies Specialty
• Individualized Specialty
• Robotics & Automation Specialty
• Water Security Specialty
• Engineering for Community Development
• • Automotive
• • Biomechanics
• • Energy
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• Manufacturing
• • Materials
• • Nuclear Energy
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• Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
• Midstream Engineering
• Military Science (Army ROTC)
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• Mining Engineering
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• Chemistry
• Biochemistry Specialty
• Environmental Chemistry Specialty
• • Engineering Physics
• Entrepreneurship
• Environment & Sustainability Studies
• Music, Audio Engineering & Recording Arts
• Music Technology
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• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Chemistry
• Operations Research with Engineering
• Petroleum Data Analytics
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• • Computer Science
• Business Specialty
• • Computer Engineering Specialty
• • Data Science Specialty
• Research Honors Specialty
• • Environmental Engineering Science
• Explosive Engineering
• Explosive Processing of Materials
• • • Geological Engineering
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• Petroleum Engineering
• • Physics
• Polymer Chemistry
Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering
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• Robotics & Intelligent Systems Specialty
• Space Specialty
• Construction Engineering
• Culture, Creativity & Communication
• Digital Systems
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• Economics
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Environmental, Engineering Geology & Geotechnics & Groundwater Engineering Specialty
• Minerals & Petroleum Exploration Engineering Specialty
• Geophysical Engineering
• Global Politics & Society
• Leadership in Social Responsibility
• Quantum Engineering
• Space & Planetary Science & Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• • Underground Construction & Tunneling
• Water Sustainability
Learn more about Mines degrees.
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THE NITTY GRITTY
Enrolled at another college? Want a second bachelor’s degree? Keep reading...
Admissions checklist
Preferred criteria & completed coursework
□ Calculus I, II and III
□ Calculus-based Physics I and II (w/ labs)**
□ Chemistry I and II (w/ labs)**
□ College GPA of 3.5 or higher
Application requirements
• Online application
Minimum criteria & completed coursework
□ Enrolled in Calculus I or higher
□ Enrolled in or completed Chemistry I (w/ lab) or Calculus-based Physics I (w/ lab)
□ College GPA of 3.25 or higher
• $50 non-refundable application fee, $75 for international students (payable via your Applicant Portal)
• Official or unofficial college transcript(s) from all colleges/universities you attend(ed)
• Chem II and or Physics II are not required in all majors**
2023-24 cost of attendance Can’t-miss deadlines Colorado Out-of-state Tuition $18,390 $41,580 Room & Board $16,820 $16,820 Fees $2,796 $2,796 Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 Personal Expenses $2,556 $2,556 Total Cost $42,062 $65,252 OCTOBER 1 Application deadline for Spring ‘24 NOVEMBER 1 Deadline to confirm enrollment for spring ’24 APRIL 1 Application deadline for fall ’24 JUNE 1 Deadline to confirm enrollment for fall ’24
READY FOR A CHANGE
Articulated Transfer Agreements
Mines has articulation agreements* with a number of CO community colleges. See the website below or list on the next page for transferable courses. mines.edu/registrar/transfer-students
*Attendance at one of these schools does not guarantee admission, but does guarantee transfer of certain credits.
Transfer Student Resources
In addition to the support services available to all students, the following resources are specifically for our transfer student population.
There are 250+ clubs and organizations on campus, many of which help facilitate the integration of transfer students. Your interests are represented here, and you’ll find a lot of support designed to help you meet and maintain your goals.
Learn more about transferring to Mines by visiting mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students
Be sure to check out the Mines Academy at Red Rocks, a partnership between Mines and Red Rocks Community College!
“What has made you want to stay at Mines has amazing communities and opportunities. The professors and staff care about students, the environment is engaging, the traditions are bonding and there are things to try no matter your interests. Get the best education and have the most fun doing it.”
Olivia Jackson, Engineering Physics
Veterans Alliance
Helps build and support the Mines veteran/military community and their families by providing assistance with veteran resources, VA benefits, academics and professional development. The Veterans Alliance is also involved with veteran orientation, staff and faculty training and academic preparation and tutoring.
CSM201
CSM 201 is a Transfer Student Success Seminar focused on transfer-specific content in order to help you succeed at Mines. This 1.0 credit-hour course meets once per week and is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Schedule your next visit to Colorado School of Mines at: tour.mines.edu/
YOUR DEGREE IN ACTION!
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Computer Science
Mining Engineering
MANUFACTURING
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING additive manufacturing Energy Systems & Power Electronics Specialty