Graduate Student Resources
Need Help or Have Questions?
Ebru Bozdağ AMS Director of Graduate Studies 303-273-3578 bozdag@mines.edu
Lisa Maddux AMS Department Manager Chauvenet Hall 147 303-384-2752 lmaddux@mines.edu
General Information amsgrad@mines.edu
Current Students
All current AMS grad students have access to the AMS Graduate Program canvas site. This site consolidates important information and websites from across Mines, and should be your first stop for advising questions. On it, you will find detailed degree requirements, AMS course schedule, and answers to frequently asked questions like: What forms do I need to submit? When and how do I apply to graduate? What steps do I take to schedule my thesis/dissertation defense? And more…
New Student Information
New Student Orientation: All current students have access to the AMS Graduate Program CANVAS page. Check there for important updates, including New Student Orientation details.
Mailboxes: All current graduate students have a mailbox in Chauvenet Hall 145.
Graduate Student Listserv: All current students are subscribed to the AMS Graduate Student Listserv. Watch for important messages from the department!
Degree Requirements: The most up-to-date degree requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
Mines Graduate Resources
Quick Reference Guide for Graduate Students: The Office of Graduate Studies maintains an online information resource you should familiarize yourself with. This includes useful information such as admissions, degree requirements, registration requirements, contracts, financial aid, etc.
Forms: The Registrar’s office creates and maintains graduate student forms. All forms need to be filled out electronically and submitted here for signatures and approval. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.
Graduate Bulletin: The Graduate Catalog provides academic policies and program requirements. This is an important resource for all students.
Department Seminars: Department seminars are held regularly throughout the academic year. Watch emails and the AMS Newsletter for announcements!
Academic Calendar: The Academic Calendar provides important deadline information enforced by Mines.
Academic Support Services: The Center of Academic Services and Advising provides links to valuable resources related to time management & productivity, the importance of sleep, stress management, test anxiety, focus aids and more. Check out the tools & strategies on this resource page to help you be academically successful.
Career Center: The Career Center provides many valuable resources to students including: job searching support and strategies, choosing a career path, career day(s), cover letter, resume, and mock interview services, recruiting events, and graduation check-out requirements. ALL students should connect with the Career Center and explore the the valuable resources and services this office provides.
Graduate Student Government: Mines Graduate Student Government offers many resources to students. Connect with leaders on campus and take advantage of the resources offered.
Registration Policy: Please be sure you are following the registration policy outlined within the Graduate Bulletin. The registration policies provides a quick reference.
Funded Student Requirements: If you are a funded student on an RA or TA contract, you must complete several university ethics and training requirements. See the Funded Student Requirements document.
400-Level: Graduate students can apply 9 credits of 400-level courses toward their degree requirements. To register, you must email the Registrar at registrar@mines.edu to have the prerequisite requirement overridden.
Fellowships: The fellowship and grant list provides information on outside fellowships applicable to students by program.
Move to Thesis-Based Degree: How do I move to an MS-Thesis or PhD? To move to a thesis-based degree program, you need to find a permanent advisor willing to support your research interests and to support you financially. You should look into the professors in the department to understand what they research to identify where the best fit might be. Then contact the professors you are interested in working with to discuss potential research and funding opportunities. Be sure to meet with the Graduate Program Manager to discuss policies and forms required to change degree levels.