Visits and Events

On campus, virtually or in your area – we want you to get to know Mines.

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FEATURED VISIT

Discover Mines – Sept. 27, 2025

Mines invites prospective students and their families to join us on campus to get all your questions answered, make connections and learn about what makes Mines unique! This all-day event is a firsthand look at being an Oredigger.

Select Your Visit

Explore all visits and events below or filter using the top categories listed. When you are ready, click to learn more and to sign up to attend.

You’ll find options for on-campus tours, events, virtual webinars, one-on-one appointments and more. There are options for everyone including a 360 virtual tour that you can access online anytime and don’t forget our admissions team is always on the road and could be in a city near you!

Virtual Campus Tour

Virtual Campus Tour

Duration - 1 Hour - Virtual

Date - Anytime You'd Like!

Audience - Anyone!

Description - This one-mile walking tour begins at the Starzer Welcome Center, home to the Admissions Office, and takes approximately one hour to complete.

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Virtual Appointment With Your Admissions Counselor

Virtual Appointment With Your Admissions Counselor

Duration - 30 Minutes – Virtual

Date - Available Monday - Friday

Audience - Accepted or Prospective Students

Description - Schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment/meeting with your admissions counselor.

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Transfer Virtual Appointment

Transfer Virtual Appointment

Duration - 30 Minutes – Virtual

Date - Availability Varies

Audience - Transfer Students

Description - Schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment with our Transfer Admissions Counselor. Get guidance on the transfer process, application timelines, credit evaluation and more.

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Transfer Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Transfer Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Duration - 1.5 Hours – On Campus

Date - Availability Varies

Audience - Transfer Students

Description - Join us for a 30-minute information session for transfer students led by an admissions team member followed by a 60-minute walking tour with a student ambassador.

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Transfer Student Community College Visits and Events

Transfer Student Community College Visits and Events

Duration - Visit Length Varies

Date - Dates Vary

Audience - Local Community Colleges Attendees

Description - Meet our Transfer Admissions Counselor at local community colleges for personalized advising sessions, information sessions and more.

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Self-Guided Walking Tour

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Duration - 1 Hour – On Campus

Date - Anytime You'd Like!

Audience - All Students

Description - This one-mile walking tour begins at the Starzer Welcome Center, home to the Admissions Office, and takes approximately one hour to complete.

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Prospective Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Prospective Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Duration - 2 Hours – On Campus

Date - Available Monday - Friday

Audience - Prospective First-Year Students

Description - Join us for a 30-minute information session for prospective students led by an admissions team member followed by a 90-minute walking tour with a student ambassador.

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Make it Mines – Accepted Student Event

Make it Mines – Accepted Student Event

Duration - All-Day Event – On Campus

Date - Dates To Be Announced

Audience - Accepted First-Year Students

Description - Accepted Student Event Join us on campus to get all your questions answered, make connections and learn about what makes Mines unique!

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Group Tours and School Visits

Group Tours and School Visits

Duration - 1.5 Hours – On Campus

Date - Select Wednesdays

Audience - High School Students

Description - Whether you're with a high school, TRIO program or another student organization, group visits are a great way to explore campus together.

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Graduate Recruiter Virtual One-on-One Appointment

Graduate Recruiter Virtual One-on-One Appointment

Duration - 30 Minutes - Virtual

Date - Available Monday - Friday

Audience - Prospective Graduate Students

Description - Connect with our Graduate Admissions team virtually. During this informal meeting, you’ll meet with a Mines graduate recruiter and have the opportunity to ask all of your questions about the application process, academic programs, student services and more.

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Graduate Program Information Session

Graduate Program Information Session

Duration - 30 Minutes - Virtual

Audience - Prospective Graduate Students

Description - In this virtual online webinar, you will learn how to get started with graduate school at Mines. Walk through the steps on how to apply and funding opportunities that may be available for your program.

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Find an Event Near You

Find an Event Near You

Duration - Durations Vary

Date - Dates Vary

Audience - Accepted | Prospective Students

Description - Can't make it to Mines? Then we'll come to you! Explore the map to view our upcoming recruitment events and learn more about life at Mines.

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Discover Mines – Sept. 27

Discover Mines – Sept. 27

Duration - All-Day Event - On Campus

Date - Saturday, Sept. 27

Audience - Prospective Students

Description - Join us on campus to get all your questions answered, make connections and learn about what makes Mines unique!

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Discover Mines – Oct. 25

Discover Mines – Oct. 25

Duration - All-Day Event - On Campus

Date - Saturday, Oct. 25

Audience - Prospective Students

Description - Join us on campus to get all your questions answered, make connections and learn about what makes Mines unique!

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Combined Graduate Program Information Session

Combined Graduate Program Information Session

Duration - 30 Minutes - On Campus

Audience - Current Mines Undergraduate Students

Description - In this session you will learn how to get started, how to apply and funding opportunities. You will also have a chance to talk one-on-one with a graduate recruiter.

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Accepted Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Accepted Student Information Session and Campus Tour

Duration - 2 Hours – On Campus

Date - Available Mondays and Fridays

Audience - Accepted First-Year Students

Description - Join us for a 30-minute information session for accepted students led by an admissions team member followed by a 90-minute walking tour with a student ambassador.

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Other Visit Options and Appointments

Virtual Tour

Click below to explore campus online anytime with the 360 virtual tour.

Department Meetings

If you are interested in meeting with a department or faculty member, use the link below for contact information.

Meetings are offered at the discretion of individual departments or professors.

Past Webinars

At Colorado School of Mines, we want to make sure you have all the information you need. Take a look at some of the past webinars to help you navigate the process.

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Residence Life: The On-Campus Living Experience

All the details on residence life and the two-year live on requirement for first-year students. Topics include residence hall options, the housing application process and more.

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What’s Next: Accepted Student Webinar

After being accepted to Mines, take a look at your next steps to get ready to become an oredigger.

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Scholarship Opportunities 

A webinar with The Mines PASCAL center taking a look at scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.

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Applying to Colorado School Of Mines

Learn about a variety of topics, including admission requirements, tips and tricks, essays and more.

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Graduate Program Information Session

In this session, learn how to get started, how to apply and funding opportunities for graduate programs at Mines.

Watch Colorado School of Mines

On Prime Video: The College tour S4 E5

Hosted by Alex Boylan, each episode of The College Tour tells the story of what life is truly like on college campuses across the country and around the world.
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Hello from Golden, Colorado

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Colorado School of Mines is located in Historic Golden, Colorado – just 15 minutes from downtown Denver and 45 minutes from the mountain slopes.  

While in Golden, experience world-class outdoor recreation, shopping, perfect food and drink options and more. Nearby, you may also recognize the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a frequent research collaborator and Coors Brewing Company.

Take a look at our visitors guide to experience more than just Mines. Recommendations on things to do, accommodations, parking and more.

Getting Here

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Starzer Welcome Center

1812 Illinois St.
Golden, CO 80401

 

Starzer Welcome Center

Office Hours & Info

Questions?

Reach out to the Office of Admissions regarding visit opportunities.

Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: (303) 384-2027
Email: admissions@mines.edu

Graduate Admissions
Phone: (303) 273-3247
Email: grad-admissions@mines.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Hours subject to change depending on events on campus, staff travel schedules and major holidays.

Parking

There are two suggested lots for visitors directly next to the Starzer Welcome Center. Both lots are indicated by visitor parking flags.

If you are attending an admissions event or campus tour, check your confirmation email for the best place to park along with a validation code to enter at the parking kiosk along with your license plate number to waive your parking fee.

Pay station parking locations and map can be found on the parking services site.  All parking, including streets are zoned and monitored so be sure to look for posted signs.

Campus parking is free after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.