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professional societies: AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society), NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics), SASE (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers) and SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers). MEP offers
a supportive and welcoming environment
for all students to thrive academically while maintaining community and cultural ties.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Colorado School of Mines’ intercollegiate athletics program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in 18 varsity sports. As one of 15 schools in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), Mines provides an excellent opportunity and environment for both the scholar and the athlete. Men’s sports offered at Colorado School of Mines include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, track and field, and wrestling. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Check out
the athletics website for schedules and more information: minesathletics.com.
Intramural and Club Sports
Intramural activities are structured sport leagues and tournaments open to all students
to participate. Over 40% of students participate in at least one of the 25 different free events offered throughout the year. The events provide exercise, promote leisure and enhance personal development and social interactions. The Club Sports program complements the school’s intercollegiate, intramural and physical activity programs. Twenty different men’s and women’s student-led club sports (baseball, basketball, bowling, cycling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ski team, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate, volleyball and water polo) earn PA credit
and compete against other colleges locally, regionally and nationally. For more information visit minesathletics.com or recsportsstore. mines.edu.
The Student Recreation
Center (SRC)
The Student Recreation Center provides countless opportunities for students to engage in healthy recreational programs and activities. The SRC is equipped with an indoor lap pool, a 40-foot climbing wall, elevated jogging track, fitness lab (with cardio equipment, free weights and machine weights), multi-activity rooms and a recreation gymnasium. The Student Recreation Center offers equipment checkout, locker rooms, free fitness classes/wellness programs and personal training opportunities. The SRC’s Lockridge Arena plays host to our varsity men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as our varsity women’s volleyball team.
Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC)
The ORC is here to satisfy all of our students’ outdoor needs! The Center offers an equipment rental program with gear for camping, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, whitewater rafting and many other outdoor activities. The ORC also maintains a library of guidebooks and maps specific to Colorado and surrounding states as well as books on specific skills.
A wide variety of outdoor trips and workshops are scheduled each semester including hiking, camping, rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding and much more. The ORC manages a shop where bicycle, ski and snowboard maintenance services and sales are provided. The climbing wall and a number of special events are also facilitated through the ORC.
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