The Village at Mines Park
Your Home On-Campus
On-campus housing for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students and families
Discover the ultimate student living experience at The Village at Mines Park. Our modern apartments feature fully furnished units, utilities included and a range of amenities designed to enhance your campus life. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from your classes, while immersing yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded students.
Our community complex offers a supportive environment with resources available when needed, and fosters a sense of belonging in an independent living experience. Enjoy the best of both worlds and secure your home at The Village at Mines Park.
COMFORT | CONVENIENCE | COMMUNITY
Housing Options
The Village at Mines Park offers a variety of housing options for students and student families. The complex comprises five new apartment buildings and 19 completely renovated apartment buildings, totaling 1,058 beds available for rent. The new buildings feature studio, two-bedroom and four-bedroom units for students. The fully renovated buildings offer one, two and three-bedroom units for students and one- or two-bedroom family units.
- Fully furnished units (furniture is not optional)
- Utilities included in rent
- Wired and wireless internet access is provided
- Fully equipped kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, a dishwasher, an oven and a range
About Mines Park
No matter where you’re from, you always have a home on campus.
Located off 19th Street on the west side of U.S. 6, The Village at Mines Park provides convenient, affordable student housing for the expanding Mines community. Only a short walk to the central campus, Mines Park is an apartment-style community owned by the university that caters to upper-division (third-year and above) undergraduate students, graduate students and students with families.
- Rental applications for the Village at Mines Park open March 3, 2025
- The new Village at Mines Park buildings are scheduled to open in Fall 2025
Mines Park Unit Details
The Village at Mines Park identifies three sections of the community: Galena Garnet, and Graphite!
Galena
Buildings 1805, 1809, 1811, 1812, 1901
Studio Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 1 student per unit
- Differs from a 1-bedroom apartment as there is not a bedroom separate from the kitchen/living room
- Communal laundry rooms on every floor
- Approximate unit dimensions: 16.2 ft. x 21.6 ft
- Approximate total unit square footage: 350 sq. ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress
- 2 two-drawer dressers
- Loveseat
- Built-in desk and desk chair
- Built-in closet
2-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 2 students per unit
- Communal laundry rooms on every floor
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 9.3 ft. x 10.5 ft.
- Approximate total unit square footage: 650 sq. ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Twin-sized XL bedframe and mattress (per bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (per bedroom)
- Desk and desk chair (per bedroom)
- Armoire closet (per bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- Mobile counter-height table
- 2 counter stools
4-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 4 students per unit
- Communal laundry rooms on every floor
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 9.3 ft. x 10.5 ft.
- Approximate total unit square footage: 1,036 sq. ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Twin-sized XL bedframe and mattress (per bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (per bedroom)
- Desk and desk chair (per bedroom)
- Armoire closet (per bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- Mobile counter-height table
- 2 counter stools
Garnet
Building 1903, 1905, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1913
1-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 1 student per unit
- Communal laundry room located in Community Center 2
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 9.75 ft. by 11 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 10.8 ft. by 14 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress
- 2 two-drawer dressers
- Desk and desk chair
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
2-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 2 students per unit
- Communal laundry room located in Community Center 2
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 9.5 ft. by 13.75 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 14 ft. by 14.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress (per bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (per bedroom)
- Desk and desk chair (per bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
Graphite
Single Student Housing
Buildings 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2023, 2025
1-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 1 student per unit
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 10 ft. by 11.5 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 8 ft. by 12.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress
- 2 two-drawer dressers
- Built-in desk and desk chair
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
2-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 2 students per unit
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 10 ft. by 11.5 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 12 ft. by 14.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress (per bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (per bedroom)
- Built-in desk and desk chair (per bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
3-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses undergraduate and graduate students in Single Student Housing
- 3 students per unit
- Only available in building 2007 and 2015
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 10 ft. by 11.5 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 12 ft. by 14.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress (per bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (per bedroom)
- Built-in desk and desk chair (per bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
Family Housing
Buildings 2019, 2027
1-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses students with families (spouses, children, dependents)
- 2 adults per unit, or 1 adult and 1 child per unit
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 10 ft. by 11.5 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 8 ft. by 12.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress
- 2 two-drawer dressers
- Built-in desk and desk chair
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
2-Bedroom Units
Details:
- Primarily houses students with families (spouses, children, dependents)
- 2 adults per unit, 2 adults and 2 children per unit, or 2 adults and 1 child per unit
- In-unit washer and dryer
- One bedroom is left completely unfurnished for families to furnish themselves, as necessary (e.g. crib, toddler bed)
- Approximate bedroom dimensions: 10 ft. by 11.5 ft.
- Approximate living room dimensions: 12 ft. by 14.5 ft.
Provided Furniture:
- Full-sized XL bedframe and mattress (provided in one bedroom)
- 2 two-drawer dressers (provided in one bedroom)
- Built-in desk and desk chair (provided in one bedroom)
- Sofa
- Entertainment center
- 2 counter stools
Take a Tour!
The link below will take you to a 3D virtual tour of several unit options, the café, fitness center, and study lounge!
The Village at Mines Park
Our community complex offers everything you need to thrive in your campus life. With a variety of amenities designed to enhance your living experience, Mines Park is the perfect place to call home.
- On-site laundry
- Fitness area
- Study spaces
- 24-hour assistance
- Large community spaces
- Safe walk to campus
- Dining component
- Parking on-site (residents who wish to park will need to purchase a Mines Park permit)
- Building, shared spaces & outdoor areas maintained by Mines
- Ore Cart stops throughout the community
- Electric car charging spots on-site
- Community programs and events
- Recreational areas and green spaces
- Trash and recycling receptacles
Submit Your Application
Application Cycle for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
The housing application will be available in the Residence Life Housing Portal (linked in your my.mines.edu account) from March 3 through March 31.
Applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Offers will be made via lottery, based on availability, and on a rolling basis through the month of March.
New residents are offered 10-month contracts (August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026) with the opportunity to renew for 12 additional months (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027). Rent rates are all-inclusive and cover gas, electric, water, laundry, internet, and trash removal.
Annual Application Cycles Overview
Upper-division students (third-year, fourth-year, and graduate students) can apply for The Village at Mines Park in early March. Offers are made via lottery and on a rolling basis. New applicants are offered 10-month contracts (August 1 – May 31) with the opportunity to renew for an additional 12 months (June 1 – May 31).
- Applications Open: Early March
- Audience: All rising juniors, seniors, graduate students, and students with dependents/spouses
- Housing Offers: March – May (rolling basis)
Upper-division students (third-year, fourth-year, and graduate students) who are seeking housing for the spring semester can apply for The Village at Mines Park in early November. Offers are made based on availability. New applicants are offered 5-month contracts (January 1 – May 31) with the opportunity to renew for an additional 12 months (June 1 – May 31).
- Applications Open: Early November
- Audience: All juniors, seniors, graduate students, and students with dependents/spouses
- Housing Offers: November – December
Renewal Process
Eligibility to Renew
All Mines Park residents are eligible to renew their Mines Park contracts for an additional 12 months UNLESS they have resided at Mines Park for 3 years or longer (by the end of the current contract). Mines Park residents must additionally meet the credit hour requirements, as outlined in the contract, during the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year in which they plan to continue residing at Mines Park.
Section 2. Term: “The maximum length of stay in any Mines Park unit for any Resident shall not exceed three (3) years without the express written consent of the Director of Housing and Residence Life, or designee of Residence Life.”
Section 6. Resident and Occupant Eligibility: “Unless otherwise approved by Mines, eligibility for residency at Mines Park is limited to undergraduate students who are enrolled for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester at Mines and graduate students who are enrolled for a minimum of four (4) credit hours per semester at Mines, except during summer sessions.”
Renewal Process Overview
Upper-division students (third-year, fourth-year, and graduate students) can renew their contract at The Village at Mines Park in February. Renewing your contract means that you will extend your current contract by 12 months.
- Renewal Window Opens: Mid-February
- Audience: Current residents of Mines Park
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Q: What does it mean to renew? A: Renewing your Mines Park contract means that you will extend your current contract by 12 months. Current contract ends on May 31, and a renewed contract begins on June 1 and continues through May 31 of the following year. |
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Q: What if I do not renew my contract? A: If you do not renew your contact, you must vacate your unit by May 31. We cannot provide extensions beyond this date. |
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Q: What if I don’t plan to be here for an additional 12-months (e.g. graduating in December)? A: This is an important consideration in deciding whether to renew. Mines Park residents are eligible to cancel their contract without penalty if the reason for cancellation meets a Qualifying Event. You can read more about Qualifying Events in the Mines Park contract under Section 25. Cancellation or Termination of Contract by Resident. Qualifying Events include:
So, for example, if you plan to graduate at the end of the fall semester, you will be eligible to cancel your Mines Park contract without penalty and not be obligated to the full 12-month term of the renewed contract. If you plan to study abroad in the spring semester, you may also cancel your Mines Park contract without penalty and not be obligated to the full 12-month term of the renewed contract. |
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Q: Do I have to pay rent over the summer if I won’t be here? A: Yes, the renewed contract dates are June 1 through May 31 and you will be billed accordingly. Please consider your summer plans in your decision to renew. If you will not be in Golden over the summer but you want to keep your belongings in your unit, you will be charged monthly rent, as you are still occupying the unit. If you do not want to pay rent during the summer months, you will need to vacate by May 31. You may reapply to Mines Park in March when the application opens for new 10-month contracts (August 1 – May 31). Apartment offers are made via lottery and are not guaranteed. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in rent?
Mines pays for water, sewer, public area lighting, exterior maintenance, community space maintenance, trash removal, snow removal, utilities and wireless connection to the Mines network.
Does rent include all utilities?
Yes, everything is included in your rent (internet, trash/recycling, water, electricity, gas).
Do I need a parking permit to park at Mines Park?
Yes, residents who wish to park on-site must purchase a Mines Park permit.
Parking passes are required at Mines Park, 7 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday. For more questions on the Campus Parking Policy, contact Parking Services at 303-273-3100 or visit www.mines.edu/parking.
The Mines Park parking permit allows the permit holder to park a vehicle in the residential areas of Mines Park only. Residents are subject to all policies contained in the Colorado School of Mines Vehicle Operation and Parking Policy.
Can visitors to Mines Park residents get a parking permit?
Parking Services provides FREE temporary parking permits for short-term visitors. Residents should bring the license plate number of their visitor’s vehicle and we will issue a temporary permit for Mines Park so they are not ticketed for not having a permit if they happen to be visiting during our enforcement hours.
How long are the housing contracts? Can residents renew?
New applicants are offered 10-month contracts (August 1 – May 31) with the opportunity to renew for an additional 12 months following the end of their 10-month contract (June 1 – May 31). The renewal process takes place in the Spring semester.
Students who apply just for the Spring semester are offered 5-month contracts (January 1 – May 31) and have the same opportunity to renew for an additional 12 months (June 1 – May 31). The Spring applications open in November and offer spaces for the Spring based on availability.
Is any type of smoking allowed?
No. The Apartments at Mines Park are strictly smoke free. This includes hookahs and any other smoking devices. Smoking must be done 25 feet away from any Mines building.
Are pets allowed?
No. The only exception is harmless aquatic life kept in appropriate domains, not to exceed 10 gallons.
Are window air conditioners or satellite dishes allowed?
No. However, you may purchase a portable floor model air conditioner to be used in your unit. Under no circumstances are any objects allowed to hang or protrude outside of the apartment windows.
Do the apartments have storage units?
Apartments on Infinity Circle have a secure storage closet outside of their unit. Units in the 1800 and 1900 buildings have space inside their unit to store their belongings.
What kitchen appliances are included?
Units include a stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. You must bring any additional appliances you may require.
What's changing with parking?
Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, parking will no longer be included in the Mines Park contract and rent rates. Residents may purchase a Mines Park permit with Parking Services; however, they are not required to purchase a permit if they do not have a vehicle on campus. Additionally, Mines Park residents are limited to purchasing a Mines Park-specific permit. They may not purchase other permits to park elsewhere on campus. Rates have not yet been established for next year, but Parking Services is not anticipating any major increases.