All new students are expected to attend a Summer Orientation program. This program will prepare students for the challenges they may face their first year of college. Students will have the opportunity to get connected to the campus community and build relationships with other new incoming students. Summer Orientation sessions are listed below. Parents are encouraged to attend the Parent Sessions.
Orientation: FIRST Connections
FIRST Connections is an overnight experience on-campus at the School of Mines. Students stay with either their roommate (if they attend the same session) or with other students from their floor/building. Activities and games are planned to help students get to know one another - as well as learn more about campus and living in the dorms. The following day, students (and parents) take part in more detailed sessions about how to succeed as a first year student at the School of Mines.
- June 22-23, 2008
- July 13-14, 2008
Register for FIRST Connections on the New Student Checklist -- cost for a Connections is $35 and includes lodging, meals, and a FIRST Connections T-Shirt.
FIRST Connections Schedule (PDF)
Orientation: Athletics - August 9, 2008 (football and volleyball)
Hardrocker football and volleyball players will have Saturday afternoon to move into their residence halls and begin their college transition to the School of Mines. Students will learn the ropes to becoming a balanced athlete and college student. Sessions will be available for parents.
Orientation: International Students - August 28, 2008
Mini-Orientation - August 30, 2008
FIRST Adventure Weekends - August 31 - September 1, 2008
Orientation: Transfer, Non-Traditional, and Late Arrival - September 2, 2008
All transfer and non-traditional students (a student who graduated from HS fours years ago, has children, or is married) as well as anyone unable to attend a previous orientation session will have the opportunity to meet and begin transitioning into college life.
Welcome Week - begins September 2, 2008
