Residence Life

Learning through Living at Mines

We believe living on campus fosters student learning, development, and personal growth.

We show dedication to our students by creating experiences and physical spaces that recognize the unique challenges and opportunities of being an Oredigger at Colorado School of Mines.

Interior with high glass walls and seating in a lobby, mines logo on wall, outside green grass and ttrees

Academically Focused

We are committed to providing intentional learning by facilitating a safe and academically focused environment.

We challenge and encourage students to be critical thinkers and civically-engaged leaders in a diverse global community.

Important Campus Events

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SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Welcome Box: August 3, 2026

Second-Year Housing Move-In: August 12, 2026
1750 Jackson Street Apartments and Lookout Apartments

First-Year Housing Hall Move-In: August 15 – 16, 2026
Elm Hall, Maple Hall, Spruce Hall, Weaver Towers, The Traditional Halls

Helluva Welcome Week: August 15 – 22, 2026

Fall Classes Begin: August 24, 2026

Labor Day: September 7, 2026
(University Closed)

Census Day: September 9, 2026

Career Days: September 15 – 16, 2026

SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Halloween Box: October 10, 2026

Homecoming: October 2 – 3, 2026

Fall Break: October 12 – 13, 2026
(University Open, No Classes)

Family & Friends Weekend: October 23 – 25, 2026

Spring Housing Applications Open: November 1
First-Year Housing, Second-Year Housing, The Village at Mines Park

SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Fall Finals Box: November 7, 2026

Thanksgiving Break: November 25 – 27, 2026
November 25: University Open (no classes)
November 26 – 27: University Closed

Last Day of Fall Classes: December 9, 2026

Review Day: December 10, 2026
No classes

Finals Week: December 11 – 16, 2026

Residence Halls Close: December 18, 2026 @12:00PM sharp

Fall Commencement: December 19, 2026

Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 10 2027
University Open: December 21 – 24, 2026; January 4 – 10, 2027
University Closed: December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027

 

New Years Day: January 1, 2027
(University Closed)

Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 10 2027
University Open: December 21 – 24, 2026; January 4 – 10, 2027
University Closed: December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Residence Halls Re-Open: January 9, 2027
New students move in from 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Returning students may return at 12:00PM

First Day of Spring Classes: January 11, 2027

Martin Luther King Day – Campus Closed: January 18, 2027

SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Valentine’s Day Box: January 23, 2027

Census Day: January 27, 2027

Career Days: February 2 – 3, 2027

President’s Day Break: February 15 -16, 2027
(University Open, No Classes)

SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Spring Surprise Box: February 25, 2027

Spring Break: March 22 – 26, 2027
(University Open, No Classes)

SWAKU Care Package Order Deadline – Spring Finals Box: April 3, 2027

E-Days: April 15 – 19, 2027

Last Day of Spring Classes: May 5, 2027

Review Day: May 6, 2027

Finals Week: May 7 – 12, 2027

Commencement: May 13 – 14, 2027

Residence Halls Close: May 14, 2027 @ 12:00PM sharp

Memorial Day: May 23, 2027
(University Closed)

Juneteenth: June 18, 2027

Independence Day (Observed): July 5, 2027
University Closed