The Challenge Program is entirely free for accepted students, covering tuition, fees, housing, food, textbooks, class materials, and transportation for off-campus activities, thanks to generous corporate funding.
The Colorado School of Mines Challenge Program is an intensive four-week residential summer bridge program designed to prepare incoming first-year university students for the academic rigors of a STEM-focused college curriculum. Participants live on campus and engage in daily classes, workshops, and activities. The core academic component includes Mathematics 100 (Pre-Calculus) and Chemistry 111 (Intro to Chemistry), along with weekly Engineering Design labs. Beyond academics, the program offers skill-building workshops covering topics such as the science of learning, test preparation, stress management, time management, financial aid services, and career planning. Students also participate in community-building activities, team-building exercises, and a service outreach project. The program aims to provide a head start on college life, foster a strong support network, and introduce students to various campus resources, ultimately aiding in a successful transition to university studies at Mines.
Participants engage in daily classes, workshops, and activities during the weekdays, with scheduled tutoring time and community building activities on the weekends.
The program is ideal for incoming first-year Colorado School of Mines students, particularly those who may benefit from a preview of Calculus I and Chemistry I, or whose academic background suggests they would benefit from an early introduction to the rigor of Mines coursework.
Colorado School of Mines campus, Golden, Colorado
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