Family & Friends Weekend
October 25-27, 2024
Save the date to join us as we celebrate our families, support systems, and Mines’ 150th Anniversary! Colorado School of Mines Family & Friends Weekend will take place between Friday, October 25th and Sunday, October 27th, 2024!
Please note that all events are open and first-come, first-serve unless noted and indicated with a * symbol. Registration for ticketed events and their wait lists can be found by clicking the links in each event on the calendar.
Order your Tote Bag Today!
Our exclusive 2024 Family & Friends Weekend utility tote bags are now on sale and will be sold for $25 each plus tax! Bag pickup will take place on campus on Friday, October 25th. Supplies are limited so sales will be first come, first serve! Be sure to secure yours today!
Join Undergraduate Admissions for a tour of campus! Tours will be roughly 75 minutes in length and will begin at Starzer Welcome Center. Note – some events include inclusivity […] Stop by, grab a coffee and a pastry, and mix and mingle with other Orediggers and their support systems! Mines faculty & staff will be present and a short welcome […] Meet staff from the Mines Center for Academic Support & Advising office to learn more about resources available to help students including advising, tutoring, office hours, and more! Meet staff from the Mines Health Center and Mines Counseling Center to learn more about the resources available to help students take care of their holistic wellness! With more than 2,000 items currently on display and more than 40,000 total items in our collection, there will always be something new to see! Earn a free rock or […] TICKET REQUIRED (Register here: https://mines.universitytickets.com/?cid=201) Join us in the Mines foundry to make your own casting! Participants must be 18 years or older to participate! Come to MEP House to see our Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda and add your own memories of loved ones to our display. Materials will be available to make tissue […] TICKET REQUIRED (Register here: https://mines.universitytickets.com/?cid=199) Join us for this special tour hosted by students and staff at our very own mine in Idaho Springs! This tour covers one-half mile of […] Join Associate Teaching Professor in Chemistry, Erik Menke, as he explains why chemistry is an important field of science. Dr. Menke will discuss the highs and lows of his academic […] Join Undergraduate Admissions for a tour of campus! Tours will be roughly 75 minutes in length and will begin at Starzer Welcome Center. Note – some events include inclusivity […]
Campus Tour
Starzer Welcome Center
1812 Illinois St, Golden, CO
Welcome Coffee Mixer
Student Center Grand Ballrooms
1516 Maple St, Golden, CO
CASA Tabling
Student Center Grand Ballrooms
1516 Maple St, Golden, CO
Student Health Tabling
Student Center Grand Ballrooms
1516 Maple St, Golden, CO
Visit the Mines Museum
Mines Museum of Earth Science
1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Mines Foundry Sessions*
Hill Hall
920 15th St, Golden, CO
Explore MEP: Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda
MEP Coolbaugh House
1700 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Edgar Mines Tours*
Edgar Mine
365 8th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO
Faculty Flash Talk- “Chemistry: A Great Science, or the Greatest Science?”
Student Center Ballroom D
1516 Maple St, Golden, CO
Campus Tour
Starzer Welcome Center
1812 Illinois St, Golden, CO
Campus Map
See the Mines campus map for details.
Transportation Options
Need help getting around when in Golden? Check out the Ore Cart Shuttle and other transportation options. For information on parking, visit the Parking Services website.
Local Events & Attractions
For more information on local events & attractions in Golden, visit the City of Golden website.
Lodging
Explore lodging around Golden to help you stay comfortably over the weekend. Visit the Golden lodging page for hotel options in and around Golden. Be sure to ask about special rates when you make your reservation!
Questions?
Contact New Student & Transition Services at nest@mines.edu or (303) 869-5550