Carolina Corral FAQs Flashcards
What does Fraternity and Sorority life look like?
17% of our undergraduate students joining Greek Life. 7 Frats and 4 Sororities
Rushing is the first week on campus.
Does Mines help you get a job after graduation/ what is the average starting salary and graduation rate?
95% of our graduates report positive outcomes w/in 6 months.
Our average starting salary for undergrads is $79,000.
We have an 83% graduation rate (25% higher when compared to similar colleges).
What is the 4-year graduation rate?
60.2% graduated in 4 years (*2018).
Source:
https://ir.mines.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2022/11/2022GraduationRetentionRpt.pdf
When is the first day of class fall 2024?
August 19th
Is health insurance required?
Mines requires all students to have adequate health insurance as a condition of enrollment. No distinction is made for part-time versus full-time status. Can be waived if you meet the other adequate health insurance requirements. Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) - Student Health (mines.edu)
https://www.mines.edu/student-health/student-insurance/measure-up/
What is housing like at Mines?
We have 9 residence hall options.
Residence Life provides three types of Signature Learning Communities:
Theme Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities
Affinity Communities (Gender Neutral Housing-no application necessary)
SLC is only for FYS, and it is at no additional cost. Must apply to get in thru Housing APP.
Describe the THEME Learning Community…
How many students?
Is there a supervisor?
What will they do together?
What are the specific THEMES?
20 – 50 students living together in a residential community.
At least one Resident Advisor (RA) who focuses on incorporating the community theme with the Residential Learning Model.
Students will partner with at least one Faculty Friend.
Coordinate with various campus organizations/offices, and/or local businesses/non-profits to ensure many opportunities for students to participate in programming efforts on-campus and in the local community (Golden and Denver).
Students in first-year TLCs will also participate in a common CSM101 course section(s) with fellow members of their TLC.
THEMES:
1. Athleticism & Wellness
2. Visual & Performing Arts
3. Env. Justice
4. Adventure Leadership
5. Oredigger Leadership Community
6. Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Programs
WHAT’S A LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY?
What are specific LLCs?
20-80 students living together in a residential community who all share membership in a common curricular experience (i.e., scholars’ program, academic major, career aspirations).
LLCs connect classroom learning experiences with co-curricular activities in the residence hall and the surrounding community.
Supported by at least one Resident Advisor (RA) who focuses on incorporating the community theme with the Residential Learning Model (i.e., general learning activities facilitated across all on-campus residential communities).
Students in the community partner with at least one Faculty Friend.
Coordinate with various campus organizations and offices, and/or local businesses/non-profits to ensure many opportunities for students to access tutoring and participate in other programming efforts.
Specific LLCs:
- First Year Honors Explore (For those who love STEM, but don’t want to miss out on Humanities courses). *The First Year Honors Explore Program encompasses both the Thorson and Grandey Honors Explore Programs. Need to apply and be accepted into these programs.
WHAT ARE AFFINITY COMMUNITIES?
Specific Examples?
20-40 students living together in a residential community who share connection around a shared identity.
Connection could be HOLDING the specific identity or ALLYSHIP to the associated community.
Affinity Communities are supported by at least one Resident Advisor (RA) who focuses on creating a welcoming environment and providing opportunities for connections among community members.
Affinity Communities have learning outcomes, community goals, or objectives focused to support unique needs and expectations of the community.
Specific Affinity Communities:
- Phirst Scholars (First Gen. Students, located in Spruce Hall).
- Gender Inclusive Housing (Gender affirming spaces like bathrooms; 4th Floor of Elm Hall). *Not intended for students to live with a romantic partner, and we discourage this choice. You can opt in on Residence Halls app.
Are ALL Signature Learning Communities ONLY for First Year Students?
No, the Environmental Justice Community is for Sophomores only!!
Is a Signature Learning Community Application required for a student to be placed in Gender Neutral Housing?
NO - All they have to do is go to the “Gender Inclusive Housing Page in the Residence Halls application and opt in.
What is the TIME/Financial commitment for participating in a signature learning community?
The events are optional, and they attempt to avoid the most difficult academic times of the year.
There is NO financial commitment to join.
When do you select your meal plan?
You will select your meal plan during the housing application process. You will be able to change it the first week of every semester if you desire
How does the Colorado College Opportunity Fund work?
COF is a state funded stipend for in state undergraduates. Must apply for it through the college assist website. College Opportunity Fund (college-assist.org).
Once applied, you must authorize COF on your trailhead account and select Lifetime Authorization, so it applies to each semester.
https://cof.college-assist.org/
What are my best options to make Mines a financial possibility?
Based on (1) MERIT; and (2) NEED -Determined by FAFSA.
85% receives some form of Aid.
Students who do not have lawful immigration status but have resided in Colorado for at least three years before graduating from a Colorado high school may complete a Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA).
After Acceptance, the General Scholarship Application can be filled out and additional foundation scholarships can be awarded. Requires a couple short responses.
How difficult is it to get work study?
First-come, first serve.
Must have a contract on file in Human Resources by September 30th. Awards will be canceled and re-awarded to students on the waitlist after October 1st. The deadline for spring only awards is March 1st. Awards will be canceled after that date.
Work study jobs pay at least CO minimum wage.
Can a student Defer?
Yes, you can defer. There is no stigma attached to doing so.
We only approve full year deferrals, not semester ones.
It can be jarring because one you officially defer you will stop getting communications from Mines. Technically if you defer, you are not a part of the current years incoming class, so you are taken off the email communications until the next cycle.
Be careful about taking too many credits after High School graduation as to not change your status to transfer student and void some scholarship opportunities. If you take more than 12 credits at college level after graduating H.S. you have to apply as a transfer student.
When will I see my Financial Aid packet??
When will I know the specific costs of Tuition?
You should be contacted by financial aid within 2 weeks of being admitted (if you have already submitted FASFA by Oct. 1).
Usually in early April (for spring semester) is when you’ll receive your financial aid packet from Mines that outlines your total cost of attendance. We disburse aid about a week before school starts.
How is Residency Determined?
Mines has no authority to make decisions on residency, it is governed by State Law. If you are under the age of 23, then residency is wherever your parent/guardian has their Domicile for legal and tax purposes. If the student is emancipated, they cannot receive any financial assistance from parents whatsoever.
If it is an adult, they must have proven Domicile and Intent. Domicile must be established by making the home in Colorado the permanent residence for a minimum of 12 months. Intent is established by severing ties from previous state, like getting a CO driver’s license, registering car, or proving employment in the state, etc.
Does Cost of Attendance change over time? Depending on credits taken?
Tuition is locked in as long as you are taking between 15/19 credit hours, taking more or less can change the cost per semester.
Tuition is not locked in for all 4 years, it has a higher rate of tuition increase than other CO schools.
What is a subsidized loan?
A subsidized loan has 0% interest while in school. 1st year students are limited to a max of $3500.
Does summer break impact my subsidized loan?
To be eligible for Federal Loans you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Summer break will not impact your loans for normal semesters, but you would need to take 6 credits during summer to take a loan to cover those credits.
How do I know if my FAFSA is connected to Mines?
You should see the financial aid including loan offers in trailhead. Click the blue financial aid tab in the left-hand tool bar. View your awards green box and select aid year. Email finaid@mines.edu if you have issues.
What is a Mines Grant?
Institutional aid based on need reported in FAFSA.
What is an unsubsidized loan?
Unsubsidized loan is for students only, there is no parent cosigner, and the debt lives with the student only.