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bachelor of science Applied Biological Sciences Applied & Computational Mathematics Chemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringGeological EngineeringGeology Industrial Engineering & Engineering ManagementInterdisciplinary Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences Pre-Professional Health Sciences Science, Technology & Society

Mechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining Engineering Physics

minors Applied Biological SciencesAtmospheric SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringGeologyGeospatial TechnologyMaterials Science-MetalsMathematicsOccupational SafetyPetroleum Systems PhysicsRoboticsSustainability Engineering

master of science Atmospheric & Environmental SciencesBiomedical Engineering*Chemical Engineering*Civil & Environmental Engineering*Computational Sciences & Robotics*Construction Management*Electrical Engineering*Engineering ManagementGeology & Geological Engineering*Materials Engineering & Science*Mechanical Engineering*Mining Engineering*Paleontology*Physics

doctor of philosophyAtmospheric & Environmental SciencesBiomedical EngineeringChemical & Biological EngineeringCivil & Environmental Engineering Geology & Geological EngineeringMaterials Engineering & ScienceMechanical EngineeringNanoscience & NanoengineeringPhysics

DEGREES & MAJORSImmerse yourself in your major from day one or explore all your choices.

For more information on the programs offered, please visit: ACADEMICS.SDSMT.EDU/

* degrees offering accelerated options

We demand the impossible. And then we defy it. Our success isnt just defined by the discoveries we make, but by the risks we take. Others stop at what now? We begin at what next?

Unmatched opportunities for co-ops, internships, research, and travel allow you to meet the worlds demandsand then surpass them.

Plus were affordable. School of Mines has been voted one of Americas 100 Best College Buys for 16 years running.

From the onset, our hands-on education immerses you in the challenges of today so you can invent the solutions of tomorrow.

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In todays rapidly-changing world, companies

expect graduates to hit the ground running.

WELL GIVE YOU AN

EDGE.

IN THE FIELDINTERNSHIPS AND CO-OPS

Personal development on a professional level

WHERE THE ROAD ENDS, RESEARCH BEGINS.

Breaking new ground means never letting the soil settle and constantly striving toward the unknown. Its not about arriving at a destination but starting with infinite possibilities.

With millions of dollars in competitive funding and 14 research centers and laboratories, untold opportunities exist, matched only by the number of undiscovered frontiers.

Through co-ops and internships, youll gain the professional experience to launch a successful career. Youll be in good company: 78 percent of last years graduates gained relevant work experience through companies such as NASA, Caterpillar, and Garmin. Students earned an average of $17.65 per hour this past summer.

Connect with more than 148 employers at our Career Fairs or during an on-campus interview. Last year alone, companies conducted more than 1,300 interviews at the School of Mines.

Employers, like Microsoft, 3M, and John Deere, offered graduates average starting salaries of $62,020 last year. With 98 percent of last years graduates currently working in their career fields and others pursuing advanced degrees, the future youve dreamt of awaits you.

14 RESEARCH CENTERS/LABS

RESEARCH

www.sdsmt.edu/minesadvantage

BIG IDEAS. BOLD PURSUITS.Anna Haydock Sophomore, Metallurgical Engineering

Q: Tell me about your research.

A: My research is through NASA, and were testing insulation because its expensive to go into the atmosphere or outer space. So were just trying to find a more cost efficient way to make it out there.

Q: How did you get started on this project?

A: I always wanted to work for NASA since I was nine, so I asked my advisor my first year here, and we found out that we have NASA research on campus.

Q: Whats the most rewarding part?

A: Its really rewarding actually doing things Ive been planning on since I was nine and that are going to benefit people in the long-term.

Q: So what ultimately do you want to do when you graduate?

A: In three years from now, I want to be in outer space working with materials on the moon instead of staying here, waiting for them to come to me.

We believe in the power of exchange. Exposure to stimulating ideas sparks collaborative trailblazing that races to the brink of imaginationand then leaps. Thats why a School of Mines education crosses borders.Our students study in Spain and attend conferences in Dubai, conduct research in India and compete in the United Kingdom.

In Chile, students managed design projects ranging from water supply to the construction of a school for orphans. Other students traveled to Uganda to develop a rain-water harvesting and water consumption system, and bringing this basic amenity to over 3,000 students and staff.

Whether youre studying sustainability in Copenhagen or designing a humanitarian project in Haiti, youre engineering the solutions of tomorrow and creating a better world today.

LIFE BEGINS AT THE END

OF YOUR COMFORT

ZONE.

DIVE INTO THE UNKNOWN

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

Some people say these are the best years of your life. We can guarantee theyll be the most fun.

Live it up with Greek life or ham it up on our radio show, tune out with a yoga session or turn up the volume as a Singing Engineer. Whether you love ski trips, mountain trails, or scaling summits, weve got an organization for you.

And support is just a STEMinist away. Our Women in Science & Engineering program offers events, campus-wide mentorship, professional development, and career planning designed to help you excel in every STEM field: science, engineering, technology, and math.

camp teamsAero Design

Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Baja

ChemE Car

Concrete Canoe

Formula Racing

Game Development

Competitive, internationally recognized, CAMP brings together students, faculty, and industry leaders to partner on real-world projects where students test their grit against engineering universities from around the worldincluding Purdue, Cornell, and the University of Stuttgart, Germany.

In the process of engineering high-efficiency engines or high-tech suspension, youll find youre engineering something greater: excellence.

#MINESLIFE CAMPHAM Radio Club

Human Powered Vehicle

Robotics

Steel Bridge

Supermileage Car

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

MORE SUNNY DAYS thAN hONOlUlU OR MiAMi

WEEKEND READY

4 SEASONS OF ADVENTURE TO FUEL YOUR ADRENALINE FIX.

OVER 70 SHOPS & 33 RESTAURANTS TO CHOOSE FROM, GOOD TIMES GUARANTEED.

SO MUCH.SO CLOSE.

CALLING ALL THRILL SEEKERS. GO WHERE EXTREME LIVES ON THE EDGE.

Grab your board and shred the slopes. From beginner to expert, you can rip, ride, and tear it up on the biggest verticals from the Rockies to New England. Or scale the Needles, towering spires nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, and mountain bike on more than 6,000 miles of trails.

Six national parks, including the Badlands and Devils Tower Horseback riding Hiking and mountain biking Jet skiing, kayaking, and white-water rafting Skiing and snowboarding Hunting and fishing Go-karting, mini-golf, and year-round waterparks

With a small-town soul and big-city offerings, Rapid City is a bustling hub day or night.

Spend the day at Main Street Square. Stroll along the plaza, peruse the farmers market, or watch a play in the open-air theater. As the sun fades, settle in for the latest blockbuster hit under the stars or rock out to a concert on the main stage. Enjoy year-round events from film festivals and street fairs to comedy troupes and symphonies.

Photo courtesy of SD Tourism

Photo courtesy of SD Tourism

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CROSS COUNTRY

BASKETBALL

TRACK & FIELD

GOLF

CHEERLEADING

MEN FOOTBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

SOCCER

BASKETBALL

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Hardrocker Country isnt a place. Its a state of mind, where die-hard fandom meets fierce determination to push harder and dig deeper for our team, for our vision, for ourselves.

Our story has a powerful beginning. Our football team coasting to a winning season, an NCAA Division II All-American Athlete in track and field, and a landmark first as we become a full member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

As we embark on our second year in NCAA DII, we come to a pivotal moment in our narrative. The story we write today will be the legacy we leave tomorrow.

So lets make history. Its time to show who we are and what we stand for. From laboratories and lecture halls to the field and the dorms, one question remains for all those who bleed blue: Are you in?

When inspiration meets determination, you discover reality is just a dream with drive.

Thats why our Hardrockers long-held wish became a student-led initiative for a new wellness and recreation center boasting two basketball courts, a group fitness room, a low-level rock climbing wall, expanded cardio and weight training areas, and spacious locker rooms.

This 34,000-square-foot facility will house a comprehensive array of club sports, intramurals, and intercollegiate teams with unlimited opportunities to have fun, stay fit, and stave off that Freshman 15.

GAME TIME

GET STARTEDVISIT CAMPUS

We offer daily tours Monday Friday. www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/

Go to mines open house FALL October 18 & November 8, 2014 SPRING April 11, 2015

SUMMER July 25, 2015

APPLICATION Complete application online at gotomines.com/Apply

Application form with $20 non-refundable fee Official high school and/or college transcripts Official SAT or ACT test score

ADMISSIONShiGh school course expectations

Math three years English four years Lab Science three years Social Studies three years Fine Arts one year

assured freshman admission 25 ACT/1130 SAT Composite and 25 ACT/570 SAT Math Subscore or 4 years of Advanced Math & 3.5 cumulative GPA

transfer requirements Students with 24 or more credits must possess a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher and be college algebra ready. Transfer applicants with less than 24 college credits must also meet freshman applications requirements.

FINANCIAL AIDonline financial aid estimator

The School of Mines provides online calculators to help families plan for educational costs by calculating an estimate of need-based awards the student could receive. The estimator is available at gotomines.com/costs/cAlculAtors.

applyinG for financial aidThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens January 1 of each enrollment year. Filing immediately following this date ensures maximum eligibility for need-based aid. The FAFSA determines eligibility only for federal aid and is not required for students to be considered for Mines scholarships.

The FAFSA for 2015 enrollment will be available online at fAfsA.gov on January 1, 2015. Students should submit the FAFSA to Mines using Federal School Code 003470.

SCHOLARSHIPSThe application deadline for all scholarships is the first business day of February. To be considered for the full range of scholarships, students must be admitted by the first business day of February of the year they plan to attend. For more information visit: gotomines.com/costs/scholArships.

SD RESiDENt

$8,235

$1,800

$6,370

$16,405

NON-RESiDENt

$11,755

$1,800

$6,370

$19,925

tUitiON/fEES*

bOOkS/SUppliES**

ROOM/bOARD

EStiMAtED YEAR tOtAl

EStiMAtED cOSt Of AttENDANcE pER YEAR MN RESiDENt

$8,680

$1,800

$6,370

$16,850

* *Averages based on 30 credits per year**Books and supplies includes Tablet PC Program

Some programs are more expensive due to discipline and lab fees

CONTACT ADMISSIONS605.394.2414 toll free 877.877.6044ADMISSIonS@SDSMT.EDU www.SDSMT.EDUDonT jUST TAkE oUr worD for IT. SEE for yoUrSElf. SChEDUlE A CAMpUS vISIT AT goToMInES.CoM/ADMISSIonS/vISIT

WHY MINES?98% OF GRADUATES FOUND JOBS OR ENROLLED IN GRAD SCHOOL LAST YEAR

GREAT PLACE TO PREPARE FOR A FUTURE IN

SCIENCE - MEDICINE - ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - COMPUTERS - LAW

$62,020AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF A 2012-13 GRADUATE

FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES COMPETE FOR OUR STUDENTS EACH YEAR

78% OF STUDENTS GOT CO-OPS AND INTERNSHIPS WORLDWIDE

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Office of Admissions 501 E. Saint Joseph St. Rapid City SD 57701