Transferring to Mines

Each academic year we welcome new transfer Orediggers that exude intellectual curiosity, academic promise and a diverse range of interests and backgrounds.

Note: You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at a college or university after graduating from high school and have completed 12 or more credits, and/or have already earned a Bachelors Degree.

If you have yet to graduate high school, please visit our first-year undergraduate admissions page.

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The Mines Experience

“Mines has amazing communities and opportunities. The professors and staff care about students, the environment is engaging, the traditions create great bonds and there are things to try no matter your interests. Get the best education and have the most fun doing it!”

Olivia Jackson, Engineering Physics

Ready to Become an Oredigger?

The application for fall 2025 is now open.

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Spring 2025 Admission

Fall 2025 Admission

$81k average starting salary for Mines undergraduates in their first year

40+ undergraduate academic programs and majors to choose from

Numerous research opportunities available to transfer students

Strong connections with a variety of on-campus communities

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Requirements

Explore our admissions criteria, application requirements, recommended next steps and more.

CCCS Transfer Students

Including Aims Community College and Colorado Mountain College:

Transfer admission requirements include completion of a minimum of 30 credits which should include the following courses:

*Currently, only Red Rocks Community College (EGT1110) and Front Range Community College (EGG1040) have been approved to offer courses that satisfy the EDS department learning outcomes for this course at Mines. As such, your application will be considered without this course.

**Mines would prefer CCCS transfer students to complete Computer Science I prior to transfer; however, your application will still be considered without this course.

GPA: Transfer admissions to Mines is competitive. Successful candidates transferring to Mines typically have A’s and B’s in the above course work.

Non-Colorado Community College Transfer Students

If you have been previously admitted to Mines, currently attend a College/University out of state, and/or are a prospective athlete, please contact admissions regarding transfer criteria.

Transfer admission requirements include completion of a minimum of 30 credits which should include the following courses:

Mines is looking for completion of:

GPA: Transfer admissions to Mines is competitive. Successful candidates transferring to Mines typically have A’s and B’s in the above course work.