Colorado School of Mines is a public research university focused on science and engineering, where students and faculty together address the great challenges society faces today—particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment.
Mid-Year Virtual Commencement
Graduates, their family and friends are invited to a virtual commencement on Friday, December 18, as we celebrate cherished Mines traditions with a modern spin. Celebrations will also include a series of in-person stage crossings from December 14 to 16.
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70+
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1st grad program in the world for space resources
#4 Brainiest College
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Our online programs are built, managed and supported by world-class Mines faculty and staff who create relevant and innovative courses, content and exams for the high-quality educational experience you’re looking for.
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One of the world’s best, in Golden
Mines offers opportunities to engineer solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, in a setting that’s hard to beat
Future proof your career
We are among the top universities in the U.S. for return on investment, immediately after graduation and decades into the future
A unique name for a unique university
Mines has always been a bit different, so if you’re excited to do something new and big, we should be on your list