Major ADVISING

CASA is looking forward to assisting students in planning for the upcoming registration period! This page includes information for students in their 2nd semester and beyond at Mines. First-year students should visit the page linked below. 

First year and Undeclared students!

If you are a first year student, or have not yet declared your major please click the button below for your registration information.

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Advising Information

Click on your major below for helpful registration advising information such as registration pin requirements for each major, how to best connect with your advisor, group advising (if offered), and more. This information is geared for students in their 2nd year and beyond at Mines. 

Applied Mathematics & Statistics
    • Advising Details
      • Group Advising: Monday, October 28th from 3:00pm-4:30pm in CH 143.
        • During group advising, students will receive information about the AMS curriculum, electives being offered this semester, special topics courses, and can ask questions. Students will be asked to bring their laptops and will have the opportunity to check their degree evaluations and build their schedules in GEODE with assistance from the department
      • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
      • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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    • PINS
      • Required for all declared students with a GPA <2.5. Click the link above based on last name and choose PIN appointment
    • Helpful Information
Biochemistry
  • Advising Details
    • All declared students must meet with faculty advisor to receive a registration pin.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Students may schedule a meeting with CASA advisors. Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • Pins are required for all declared second year and beyond students regardless of GPA.
    • You must meet with your faculty mentor to receive your registration pin. CASA advisors will not provide PINs.
    • Info on how to find your faculty advisor’s name and make the most of your meeting can be found in Canvas.
  • Helpful Information
Business Engineering and Management Science
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: Students should bring laptops for class planning.
      • In-Person Advising – Wednesday, October 30th, from 10:30AM – 11:30PM, Green Center, RM 200F
      • In-Person Advising –Monday, November 4th, from 3PM – 4PM, Green Center, RM 200F
    • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
    • Faculty Advising: Schedule an advising appointment with Becky Lafrancois: https://calendly.com/blafranc-mines
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • PINs required for all declared BEMS students excluding first year students.
    • Faculty Becky Lafrancois provides PINs to students
    • CASA provides PINs at group advising and during scheduled appointments.
  • Helpful Information
    • Registration information, FAQ’s and contact information for major advisors and faculty mentors can be found on the ME student portal in Canvas
Ceramic Engineering
  • Advising Detail
  • PINS
    • Required for all declared students with a GPA  below 2.7
    • Dr. Gerald Bourne, Faculty Mentor and CASA advisor can provide registration PINs.
    • Students can receive PINs during CASA walk-ins.
Chemical Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Drop-In Advising with Faculty Mentors: In-Person Advising 
      • Tuesday, November 5th, from 9:00AM – 9:50AM in AH362
      • Wednesday, November 6th, from 12:00PM – 12:50PM in AH 362
      • Friday, Nov. 1 at 12:00pm, AH368
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Students may schedule a meeting with CASA advisors. Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • Required for all second year and beyond students with a GPA under 3.0.
    • CASA advisor or faculty mentor gives out PIN.
  • Helpful Information
Chemistry
  • Advising Details
    • All declared students must meet with faculty advisor to receive a registration pin.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Students may schedule a meeting with CASA advisors. Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • Pins are required for all declared second year and beyond students regardless of GPA.
    • You must meet with your faculty mentor to receive your registration pin. CASA advisors will not provide PINs.
    • Info on how to find your faculty advisor’s name and make the most of your meeting can be found in Canvas.
  • Helpful Information
Civil Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Wednesday, October 30th, From 12- 1PM in Brown W250. 
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    •  Required for all declared students with a GPA below 2.5
    • Schedule a meeting with a CASA advisor to receive your PIN prior to your registration time. PINs will not be given out during walk-in advising.
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Computer Science
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: The CS department hosts group advising meetings, called Interrupt. Interrupt is required for second-year CS students and will be held in late October. In mid-October, check the CS Canvas page or your email to sign-up for one Interrupt meeting.
      • Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5:00pm in Metals Hall, Green Center
      • Wednesday Oct. 30 at 4:30pm in Metals Hall, Green Center
      • Friday, Nov. 1 at 12:00pm, Marquez 126 
      • During Interrupt, students will receive information about the CS curriculum, electives being offered next semester, special topics courses, and registration tips. Second-year students must attend in order to receive their PIN for class registration in November.
    • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • Required for all students with a GPA <2.5. Click the link above based on last name and choose PIN appointment. December graduates do not have a PIN, nor need to attend an advising appt.
    • Required for all second-year students. To receive your PIN, you must attend Interrupt (group advising)
    • Students in their first, third, or fourth year at Mines are NOT required to attend Interrupt and do not have a PIN for registration unless under a 2.5 GPA.
    • New Transfer students do not have a PIN, but are encouraged to attend Interrupt.
  • Helpful Information
Construction Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Wednesday, October 30th, From 12- 1PM in Brown W250.
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    •  Required for all declared students with a GPA below 2.5
    • Schedule a meeting with a CASA advisor to receive your PIN prior to your registration time. PINs will not be given to students during drop-in hours.
Design Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:  In-person Group Advising, Monday, October 28th from 6PM – 7:30PM, in MC214
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Students may schedule a meeting with CASA advisors. Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising and to create/update advising worksheet. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • Pins are required for all declared second year and beyond students regardless of GPA.
    • You must meet with your faculty mentor to receive your registration pin. CASA advisors will not provide PINs.
Economics
  • Advising Details
  • PINS
    • PINs required for all declared ECON students .
    • Faculty Becky Lafrancois provides PINs to students.
  • Helpful Information
    • Registration information, FAQ’s and contact information for major advisors and faculty mentors can be found on student portal in Canvas
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Electrical Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: Monday Oct 21 from 4:00PM-5:00PM in Marquez 108
      • Sign up for group advising: HERE
      • During group advising, students will receive information about the EE curriculum, electives being offered Spring 2025, and can ask questions. Students will be asked to bring their laptops and will have the opportunity to check their degree evaluations and build their schedules with assistance from the department
    • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • Required for all declared students with a GPA <2.5. Click to links above and choose PIN appointment to
  • Helpful Information
Environmental Engineering
    • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Wednesday, October 30th, from 12 – 1PM in Brown W250.
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Walk-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
    • PINS
      •  Required for all declared students with a GPA below 2.5
      • Schedule a meeting with a CASA Advisor to receive your PIN prior to your registration time. PINs will not be given to students during walk-ins.
Geological Engineering
  • ADVISING DETAIL
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising –  Tuesday, November 5th from 12-12:50pm, Berthoud 241
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments:
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
      • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
      • All declared GE students will have a registration PIN.
      • Registration PINs can be obtained from a CASA advisor, faculty mentor or by attending group advising.
      • We strongly recommend that GE students meet with both their faculty mentor & CASA major advisor every semester.

 

Geophysical Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Thursday, October 31st from 4-5pm in Green Center 217
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom..
    • CASA Advisor Appointments:
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Walk-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
      • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
      • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • All GP students will have a registration PIN.
    • Registration PIN’s can be obtained from a CASA advisor or your faculty mentor.
    • We strongly recommend that GP students meet with both their faculty mentor & CASA major advisor every semester.
  • Helpful Information
Mechanical Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: Students should bring laptops for class planning.
      • In-Person Advising – Tuesday, October 29th, from 10AM – 12PM, in Avery Room, Student Center 
      • In-Person Advising –Thursday, October 31st, from 1PM – 3PM, Avery Room, Student Center
      • In-Person Advising –Tuesday, November 5th, from 1PM – 3PM, Avery Room, Student Center
      • In-Person Advising –Thursday, November 7th, from 10AM – 12PM, Alderson Hall, RM 362
    • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • Required for students with a GPA below 2.5 – must meet one-on-one with CASA major advisor.
    • CASA provides PINs at group advising and during scheduled appointments.
  • Helpful Information
    • Registration information, FAQ’s and contact information for major advisors and faculty mentors can be found on the ME student portal in Canvas
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
  • Advising Details 
  • PINS
    • Required for all declared students with a GPA below 2.7
    • Students can receive PINs during CASA walk-ins.
    • Dr. Gerald Bourne, Faculty Mentors and CASA advisors can provide registration PIN
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Mining Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Wednesday, November 6th from 12-1pm in Brown 206
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom
    • CASA Advisor Appointments:
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Walk-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
            • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
            • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
            • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
            • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
            • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • All mining students will have a registration PIN.
    • All declared mining students are required to meet with their faculty mentor to receive their PIN.
  • Helpful Information
Petroleum Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising:
      • In-Person Advising – Thursday, October 31st from 12-1pm in Marquez 322
      • Virtual Advising – Thursday, November 7th from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop-In Hours:
          • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
          • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
          • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
          • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
          • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
  • PINS
    • Petroleum Engineering students will have a registration PIN if their cumulative GPA is below a 2.5.
    • PE students with a GPA below 2.5 can meet with Dr. Linda Battalora (lbattalo@mines.edu), Dr. Mark Miller (mmiller@mines.edu), or a CASA advisor to receive their registration PIN.
Physics
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: MANDATORY for all Physics majors
      • Tuesday, November 5th from 2-4pm in TBD
      • Wednesday, November 6th from 2-4pm in TBD
      • Thursday, November 7th from 2-4pm in TBD
      • At group advising, the student will retrieve their file/spreadsheet from Barbara, make a schedule for spring, get it approved by one of the faculty advisors present at the advising meeting for that day, then receive their PIN afterward to register.
    • CASA Appointments: Individual appointments available based on Last Name
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
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    • Drop-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • Required for all physics majors
    • PINs will only be shared at drop-in group advising.
  • Helpful Information
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Quantitative Bioscience and Engineering
  • Advising Details
    • Group Advising: In-Person Advising for second-year students
      • Wednesday, November 6th, from 5:00PM – 6:00PM in CTLM 102
    • CASA Advisor Appointments: Students may schedule a meeting with CASA advisors. Individual appointments available based on last names.
    • Faculty Advising: Please e-mail your faculty mentor to set-up an appointment for advising. Click here for faculty contact information.
    • Walk-In Advising:
      • Drop In Hours:
        • 11/11: 1PM – 4:45 PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/12: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/13: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/14: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
        • 11/15: 1PM – 4:45PM (Aspen Hall)
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  • PINS
    • All declared students admitted in Fall2023 and students under 2.5GPA.
    • Second-Year students must attend advising session to receive pin. Students with GPA <2.5 should schedule an appointment with CASA advisor to receive PIN.
  • Helpful Information

 

HELLO OREDIGGERS!

ADA Accessibility: CASA’s new location in Aspen Hall, 1869 W. Campus Rd., is not ADA accessible. If you require ADA accessibility, we are happy to work with you! Please consider scheduling an online appointment or e-mailing casa@mines.edu 48 hours in advance to set up an appointment in a common ADA accessible area on campus.