Non Degree Application

Welcome to the Undergraduate non-degree application at Colorado School of Mines. This application is intended for students who are interested in taking courses at Mines, but do not plan on pursuing a degree at that time. Registration in requested courses is based on availability (after all current students have registered for their courses), completion of the non-degree application, and proof of prerequisites, through the submission of official transcripts and/or test scores.

Please note the following important items:

If you have already completed a bachelor's degree or higher, do not submit this application. You must submit a Graduate non-degree application.
This non-degree application is open one month prior to the start of the semester or summer session.
Non-degree registration will take place the week prior to term start. Use this: School of Mines: Schedule of Courses for a list of courses available.
Financial Aid is not offered to Non-degree students.

Please verify the highest degree/level of education completed*

This form is designed for those who have yet to complete a Bachelor's degree. Based on the level of education you have verified here, you should not fill out this application.

You must complete and submit the Graduate Non-Degree Application.

PRIOR MINES INFORMATION

Have you applied for, or taken courses at Colorado School of Mines before?*

Yes

No

CWID

Semester(s) you attended Mines

Semester for which you would like to register*

Fall 2026 (August)

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Student First Name*

Student Preferred First Name or Nickname

Student Middle Name

Student Last Name*

Student Email Address*

Confirm Student Email Address*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone Number*

Birthdate*

Legal Sex*

Female

Male

X or another legal sex

Gender

Female

Male

Non-Binary

Country of Citizenship*

Are you a U.S Permanent Resident?

Yes

No

Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Number *

Race/Ethnicity: Colleges and universities are asked by many groups, including the federal government, accrediting associations, college guides, and newspapers, to describe the ethnic/racial backgrounds of their students and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to answer the following two questions.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

Birth Country*

Student Status*

High School Student

College Student, Interested in Transferring to Mines

College Student, Not Transferring to Mines

Professional Development, Not Enrolling in College

High School Name*

CEEB Code

Name of Institution Attended*

CEEB Code

Dates Attended

MINES COURSE INTEREST

In order for the Registrar to process your registration, you must complete the below fields to the best of your ability using the course calendar.

To view the academic calendar, please click here.
To view the course calendar, please click here.

Subject and Course Number (ie. EPICS 151)

Name of Course (ie. Introduction to Design)

CRN #: (ie. 50049)

Which transcript proves you fulfull the prerequisite(s): (ie. Red Rocks Community College)

Which course(s)/test score/AP/IB score did you take that proves the prerequisite(s): (ie: Calculus A/B)

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

Your application will not be forwarded to the registrar or processed until you submit transcripts and/or test scores.

If you are currently enrolled in HS, your HS must attach your most recent transcript in this application.
If you are currently enrolled in college/university, but do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must attach a transcript that proves the prerequisites are met for the course you intend to take.
If you are currently not enrolled in school, please attach a transcript sent to us that proves the prerequisite(s) are met for the course you intend to take.

Upload your unofficial high school transcript:

Upload your unofficial college transcript

Test Scores:

SAT or ACT: If you are currently enrolled in high school please request an official copy of your SAT or ACT test scores (to be sent directly from the testing agency). For the ACT, our code is 0500; for the SAT, our code is 4073.

AP or IB: If your proof of prerequisite is from an AP or IB test score you must request those scores be sent to Mines from the appropriate testing agency. To order your official AP transcripts visit www.collegeboard.com or call 609-771-7300. To order your official IB transcripts visit www.ibo.org or call 212-696-4464.

RESIDENCY INFORMATION

Are you claiming tuition classification as a Colorado resident?*

Yes

No

The College Opportunity Fund (COF)

, created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend

to eligible undergraduate students. Eligible undergraduate students must apply, be admitted and enroll at a participating Colorado institution. Both new and continuing students are eligible for the stipend. Students who do not apply will be responsible for the full amount of in-state tuition (student share plus the state's share).

https://www.collegeincolorado.org/Home/COF/College_Opportunity_Fund.aspx

Social Security Number (Required for Colorado Opportunity Fund):

If you are under 23 please have your Parent/Legal Guardian complete the following:

Please answer Colorado Residency information as the parent/legal guardian.

Date Colorado driver's license first issued*

Date of first established presence in Colorado to present*

Date of Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration*

Date of Colorado Voter Registration*

First Date of Employment in Colorado*

Have you filed Colorado income taxes*

Yes

No

Date of extended absence from Colorado

Additional date of extended absence from Colorado (if needed)

If there wasn't an extended absence from Colorado, please check the box below

No extended absence from Colorado

FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

I understand and agree to accept full financial responsibility for the payment of all applicable tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration at Colorado School of Mines as outlined in the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.*

Yes

Criminal History

Except for the specific questions set forth below, a Colorado public institution of higher education may not use, obtain, inquire into or require disclosure of, an applicant's criminal history or disciplinary history at another school or educational institution in connection with any application for admission.

While the following inquiries are permissible, an applicant has a right to appeal an admission decision that is based on his or her answers to these questions. See the Mines' Policy webpage for more information.

Do you have any criminal charges pending against you?
Do you have any prior disciplinary history at another academic institution for stalking, sexual assault or domestic violence?
Do you have any prior convictions* for stalking, sexual assault or domestic violence?
Do you have any prior convictions*, within five years before submitting the application, for assault, kidnapping, voluntary manslaughter or murder?

One or more of the above statements applies to me

No, none of the above statements apply to me

Please describe the pending criminal charge(s), conviction(s) and/or disciplinary history and date(s).

Applicants have an obligation to report any updates or changes to their criminal and disciplinary response if they are arrested and charged with any crime after completing their application for admission. Applicants are required to disclose any and all such information in writing to the Executive Director of Admissions at Mines or, once enrolled, to the Dean of Students. Failure to report changes that should have been disclosed may result in an allegation of a violation of the Mines Code of Conduct.

Yes

*Conviction means a conviction by a jury verdict or by entry of a verdict or acceptance of a guilty plea or a plea of nolo contendere by a court. Conviction does not include a plea to a deferred judgment and sentence until the deferred judgment and sentence are revoked. Criminal convictions that have been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential need NOT be disclosed.

Certify Accuracy

I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct, and I understand that the submission of false information is grounds for denial of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or any appropriate corrective action. I authorize Colorado School of Mines to verify the information I have provided with all of the school(s) that I have attended. I agree to notify the proper officials of the institution of any changes in the information provided. I grant my high school(s) and college(s) permission to release my transcript(s) to Colorado School of Mines.

Yes

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

Your electronically printed name in this box will indicate your signature to all of the above information.

Student's Legal Name*

Today's Date*

All notifications will be sent to the email address you provided above.