New Student & Transition Services

New Student & Transition Services

Welcome to New Student and Transition Services at Colorado School of Mines! We are here to support students’ successful transition into the Mines community and beyond!

New Student & Transition Services (NeST) provides experiential programming for new students and their support networks to ensure a smooth transition into the Mines community, a sense of belonging, and a connection to campus resources.

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Learn More About your Journey

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation welcomes all incoming Orediggers beginning their journey at Mines in January of 2025! This one-day orientation program will take place on Friday, January 3rd on the Mines Campus so be sure to RSVP today!

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Peer Mentor Applications

Applications for 2025-26 Peer Mentors open on Monday, November 18th! Visit our Student Staff webpage to learn more about the position, our information sessions, and to apply!

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Contact Us

1200 16th Street
Golden, CO 80401
nest@mines.edu
(303) 869-5550