Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines requires at least 128-141 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Colorado School of Mines accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Colorado School of Mines has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 81% of students who start college at Colorado School of Mines complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Colorado School of Mines may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Colorado School of Mines?

Colorado School of Mines has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Colorado School of Mines.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Colorado School of Mines directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Colorado School of Mines

When choosing a major, Colorado School of Mines students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Colorado School of Mines. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Colorado School of Mines offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado School of Mines

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Does Colorado School of Mines Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Colorado School of Mines does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Colorado School of Mines Offer Online Classes?

❌ Colorado School of Mines false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Colorado School of Mines Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Colorado School of Mines true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Colorado School of Mines Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Colorado School of Mines, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Colorado School of Mines.

Does Colorado School of Mines Require Internships?

❌ Colorado School of Mines does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Colorado School of Mines does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Colorado School of Mines

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Colorado School of Mines Library

The main library on campus is the Arthur Lakes Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Colorado School of Mines

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Colorado School of Mines does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Colorado School of Mines have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Colorado School of Mines has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Colorado School of Mines include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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