FIRST is a great way to learn, lead and succeed at the School of Mines! Just check that you want to be FIRST on your housing application/exemption request form on the New Student Checklist, and you'll be on your way to participating in some great activities designed exclusively for you -- a FIRST year student who wants to learn, lead, and succeed!

Get reminders of what you need to have completed when.
Attend summer orientation FIRST Connections -- spend the night on-campus with students who will be your fellow classmates. Get to know each other and more about life at the School of Mines.
Join other FIRST participants on a FIRST Adventure Weekend -- camping, hiking, community service and more.
Take advantage of the opportunity to work with FIRST Assistants -- upperclassmen who meet with you individually, provide tutoring as needed, help you get study groups organized and in general ensure you have what you need to succeed as a Hardrocker.
FIRST Residential -- Living with other first-year students on Peterson 2nd floor.

Reminder . . . as a member of the FIRST community, you agree to the following. . .

I will strive for academic excellence.
I will practice personal and academic integrity.
I will respect the dignity of all persons, encouraging tolerance and striving to understand and appreciate human differences.
I will respect the rights and property of others.
I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions which support their work and development.
I will actively participate in the activities designed for my well-being and the FIRST community.
I will make every effort to keep the FIRST community alcohol and drug free.
I will uphold the Student Code of Conduct.