Transferring to Mines
Undergraduate Admissions
Each academic year we welcome new transfer Orediggers that exude intellectual curiosity, academic promise and a diverse range of interests and backgrounds.
Note: You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at a college or university after graduating from high school and/or have already earned a Bachelors Degree.
If you have yet to graduate high school, please visit our first-year undergraduate admissions page.
The Mines Experience
“Mines has amazing communities and opportunities. The professors and staff care about students, the environment is engaging, the traditions create great bonds and there are things to try no matter your interests. Get the best education and have the most fun doing it!”
Olivia Jackson, Engineering Physics
Ready to Become an Oredigger?
The application for fall 2025 will open in August.
Select the buttons below to submit your app for fall 2024, schedule a visit to Mines, or scroll on for more info.
Spring Admission
- October 1: Application deadline
- November 1: Enrollment confirmation deadline
Fall 2024 Admission
- March 1: Priority deadline for financial aid
- April 1: Application deadline – international students
- May 15: Application deadline – domestic students
- May 15: Enrollment confirmation deadline – international students
- June 1: Enrollment confirmation deadline – domestic students
$81k average starting salary for Mines undergraduates in their first year
40+ undergraduate academic programs and majors to choose from
Numerous research opportunities available to transfer students
Strong connections with a variety of on-campus communities
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Requirements
Explore our admissions criteria, application requirements, recommended next steps and more.
Including Aims Community College and Colorado Mountain College:
Transfer admission requirements include completion of a minimum of 30 credits which should include the following courses:
- Calculus I and II
- Chemistry I (with lab)
- Calculus-based Physics I (with lab)
- Cornerstone Design I (currently only offered at RRCC and FRCC)
- Computer Science I*
*Mines would prefer CCCS transfer students to complete Computer Science I prior to transfer; however, your application will still be considered without this course.
GPA: Transfer admissions to Mines is competitive and while the minimum required cumulative GPA is 3.0, transfer admits typically have a higher GPA.
If you have been previously admitted to Mines, currently attend a College/University out of state, and/or are a prospective athlete, please contact admissions regarding transfer criteria.
In general, Mines is looking for completion of:
- Calculus I and II
- Chemistry I (with lab)
- Calculus-based Physics I (with lab)
- a minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.0
Special Transfer Programs
These special opportunities are extended to applicants by the Admissions Office.
MINES TRACK TO TRANSFER
Mines Track to Transfer is a conditional acceptance given to transfer applicants who do not yet meet our preferred admission criteria but we feel are on the “right track” and would be a great fit at Mines.
As such, we offer an opportunity to join our Mines Track to Transfer and enroll at Mines for a future term upon the condition that the applicant completes additional coursework at their current educational institution or transfers to a Community College in Colorado with whom we have transfer agreements.
The student agrees to work on coursework that meets our preferred criteria of admission and guaranteed to transfer to Mines as part of our core curriculum.
PATHWAYS
Pathways is a conditional acceptance given to first-year applicants from Colorado who do not yet meet our admission criteria to head to Mines directly after graduating High School. Rather than deny these applicants, we provide an opportunity for them to enroll at Mines in two years after having completed additional coursework at one of our partner community colleges in Colorado.
The student agrees to work on coursework that meets our preferred criteria of admission and is guaranteed to transfer to Mines as part of our core curriculum – outlined in the Associates of Engineering Science degree (see transfer agreements).
MINES ACADEMY
The Mines Academy program helps you plan and complete prescribed coursework designed for a smooth transition to Mines to earn your bachelor’s degree. Through the Mines Academy, you can complete the equivalent of the first two years of most majors at Mines at a reduced cost through the Associate in Engineering Science transfer degree..
Mines partners with Colorado community colleges to create transfer pathways into engineering and science majors at Mines. Through articulation agreements, transfer students can complete equivalent coursework for Mines required core curriculum at most Colorado community colleges. Details of our Articulation Agreements can be found on our Office of the Registrar’s Transfer Agreements page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which courses I need to complete prior to enrolling at Mines?
Our Transfer Enrollment Coordinator will work with you to help determine the best courses for you to complete to ensure a strong foundation for the fast-paced and rigorous coursework you will encounter at Mines, as well as courses that will guarantee to transfer to Mines. Visit our community college info page to learn more. You can set up a time to connect with our transfer enrollment coordinator at tour.mines.edu or by emailing admissions@mines.edu
Do I need to transfer to a CCCS school or can I continue taking courses at my current institution?
You are welcome to attend any accredited college or university of your choice. We do, however, encourage students who are from Colorado, currently attending a college or university in Colorado, or considering moving to Colorado to strongly consider transferring to a community college in Colorado due to our articulated agreements and availability of guaranteed transferable and applicable coursework that is outlined. Visit our community college info page to learn more.
I was offered the Mines Track to Transfer – what do I do now?
The only requirement at this time is to complete the Mines Track to Transfer Decision form outlined in your admissions decision letter (also available via your applicant portal) by the designated deadline. Submitting the Track to Transfer form by the deadline holds your spot for the term for which you were conditionally offered admission and we will work with you and advise you on your next steps.
I was offered Pathways – what do I do now?
The only requirement at this time is to complete the Pathways Decision form outlined in your admissions decision letter (also available via your applicant portal) by the designated deadline. Submitting the Pathways form by the deadline holds your spot for the term for which you were conditionally offered admission and we will work with you and advise you on your next steps.
Is the Mines Track to Transfer or Pathways a binding decision?
No. You can submit the Mines Track to Transfer form or Pathways form and decide at any time that you no longer are interested in attending Mines prior to submitting your enrollment decision form and $200 deposit.
Is there a GPA requirement as part of my conditional acceptance?
Our minimum criteria is a 3.0 GPA. Preferred is 3.5. If your cumulative GPA is lower than a 3.0 we will want to see completion of additional coursework with As and Bs earned during that timeframe. If you already have a strong GPA, we want you to continue demonstrating strong academic excellence in your courses.
Can I be denied admission if I don’t meet the criteria outlined as part of my conditional acceptance?
Yes. If you do not complete the courses outlined in our preferred criteria and outlined in meeting with our transfer enrollment coordinator and/or you earn grades lower than As or Bs in your subsequent coursework, we will discuss future enrollment options. This may entail extending the timeline of your conditional acceptance in order for you to complete more courses and/or improve your GPA or discussing whether Mines is the right fit for you.
When do I submit my enrollment deposit?
If you submit the Mines Track to Transfer form, we will remain in communication with you as a conditional accepted transfer student. We will walk you through next steps including requirements to submit updated transcripts for us to review your academic progress and the deadline to submit your enrollment decision form and enrollment deposit.