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 in Peterson Hall 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 - meeting faculty, staff, and more!
- June 13-14, 2010
- June 27-28, 2010
Register for FIRST Connections on the New Student Checklist -- cost for Connections is $35 and includes lodging, meals, and a FIRST Connections T-Shirt.
Orientation: Athletics - August 8, 2010 (football and volleyball)
Hardrocker football and volleyball players will have the 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 26, 2010
FIRST Adventure Orientation - August 28, 2010 - Schedule (MS Word)
FIRST Adventures - August 28-29, 2010
Orientation: Non-traditional and Open Student- August 30, 2010 - Schedule (MS Word)
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 August 29, 2010
