Mines Parent Guide

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UNIVERSITY PARENT

GUIDE

2012 Colorado School of Mines

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4 | Mines GuideComprehensive advice, information for campus success

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22 | Golden CommunityMake the most of your visit by getting to know the area

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University Parent Media

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To the Parents of Our

Entering Students:

Best Regards,

Daniel P. Fox, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Welcome to Colorado School of Mines


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Health and Counseling

W. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness CenterServices:

Mable Coulter Student

Health Center:

Counseling Center:

Disability Services:

Student Services

Student Health Benefits Plan:

Resources for Academic Success

Academic Services:

International Student &

Scholar Services (ISSS):

Office of International Programs (OIP):

Career Center


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Student Activities Office:

Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP):

Students who are involved in extra-curricular activities perform

better academically. We truly have something for everyone

within our wide array of activities offered on campus.

Athletics:

Intramurals & Club Sports:

The Student Recreation Center (SRC):

Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC):

Campus Involvement

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Living on Campus:

Living On Campus Campus Dining:

Public Safety:

Parking:

Parents & Family Weekend

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CWID, Trailhead Password and E-Key:

Course Registration:

Office of the RegistrarThe Registrar’s Office is available to help your student with

his/her academic needs including enrollment verification

letters, official transcript requests, registration help,

graduation audits, and various academic forms.

Confirmation of Registration:

Contact Information:


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Enrollment Verification:

Verification of Lawful Presence:

Selective Service Verification:

FERPA

Frequently Asked Questions:



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Financial Aid Office


Billing:

Parent/Third Party Account Access:

Student Receivables OfficeThe Student Receivables Office manages billing and payment on

student accounts. Student Receivables is committed to providing

students with the best customer service and resources necessary

to facilitate the payment and understanding of their charges.

Services provided by the Student Receivables Office include

billing, cashiering, sponsor management, payment plans, refunds,

etc. Please see our website for answers to general questions:

http://inside.mines.edu/Accounts_Receivable-Cashiering.

Cashiering:

Payment Plans:

Refunds:

Sponsor Management:

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Dear Mines Parents:

Sincerely,

Marjorie Sloan

Mayor

Golden, Colorado . . . Where the West LivesA Look at Golden’s 150 Year History

Golden Fun Facts

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10 Free & Fun Things to Do in Golden

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RESOURCES


Degrees Pursued in Fall 2011 Bachelor’s Graduate & PhD

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TOTAL 3,876 1,342 5,218

Department Website Phone Number

Academic Facts

Websites & Phone Numbers

Enrollment for Fall 2011:

Undergraduate students: 3,876

Graduate students: 1,343

65% Colorado residents

26% Female / 74% Male

11% International Students

Dependable Cleaners

Please see ad on p. 3.

Boulder Medical Center, P.C


STUDENT SERVICES

Wells Fargo Bank


Supershuttle - Yellow Cab - ExecuCar


College Student Storage


Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu


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Places to Live

Alan’s Air Car


College Student Storage


Credit Union of the Rockies


Student Resources

Fairfield Inn


Days Inn Golden


Denver Marriott West


The Golden Hotel


Hampton Inn Denver West/Golden


Holiday Inn Express & Suites


Table Mountain Inn


Fox Hill Apartments


The Cliffs at 6th Avenue West


Laurel Property Services, Inc.


GEO Tours Whitewater Rafting


What to See & Do

The Basket Place


Dell


Where to Shop

Places to Stay

The Parents Fund


Dr. Ronald L. Morse, DDS, PC & Dr. Justin S. Petracek, DDS


Gentle Smiles of Colorado


Olde Towne Golden Realty, LLC


Wells Fargo Bank



RESOURCES

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2012-2013

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