Colorado School of Mines' Golden campus is anchored by Guggenheim Hall, completed in 1906 with the largest private donation to a Colorado public institution at the time, with all freshmen and sophomores required to live on campus, most in the 402-bed Spruce Hall - a name genuinely distinct from Colorado State University's own, much older Spruce Hall in Fort Collins.
Enrollment
6,371
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,593
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 15-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
61%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Mines is a genuinely rigorous school - student reviews on Appily describe 'every freshman class' as 'a weed-out class,' though the community and support are described as strong.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- You're randomly assigned an arrival time window on your assigned move-in day (Aug. 15-16); this identifies the earliest time you can check in, not a hard start-and-end slot.
- Check-in location
- Your assigned residence hall (Elm, Maple, Spruce, Weaver Towers, or the Traditional Halls).
- Parking
- After unloading, vehicles must be relocated to designated long-term parking lots (Q, CT, I, or J) - only one vehicle per resident is allowed in the drop-off and unloading areas.
- What you'll receive
- Your room key, Campus-Wide ID materials, and a blue rolling bin for transporting belongings.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Each student is allowed 2 personal helpers to assist with move-in, and only ONE vehicle per resident in the drop-off and unloading areas.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (4)
Reserved for first-year students
Elm Hall
First-year onlyMaple Hall
First-year onlySpruce Hall
First-year onlyWeaver Towers
Suite · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bradford Hall
Morgan Hall
Randall Hall
Thomas Hall
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
1750 Jackson Street Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Lookout Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Village at Mines Park
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 16, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target3.7 miles
- Walgreens5.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy6.4 miles
- Walmart7.6 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.