PS The purpose of the statement of goals is to introduce yourself to the Graduate Admissions Review Committee. In the statement, you should address professional and personal goals, as well as why Colorado School of Mines would be the best place to achieve those goals. In addition, any skills or experience you have that you think are applicable to a Teaching Assistantship or Research Assistantship award should be addressed in the statement. It is typically one to two pages in length. GPA GPA must be 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or above CV Your resume should contain a comprehensive list of your education, professional experience, publications, special projects, etc.Special trainings, publications, projects, internships, etc. should be included in your resume. Certificates (athletic, special trainings, internships etc.), published papers, etc. will not be included in your application packet. Fee A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants. The current discounted fee for applications submitted online by February 1 for Fall or September 1 for Spring is $70 payable by credit card. Applicants submitting their applications after September 1st for Spring will be charged the full application fee of $95. Our online application will only accept fees paid by credit or debit card. RL Three (3) letters of recommendation (*Download the PDF file).These should be submitted through our electronic application system or emailed to grad.credentials@mines.edu Letters of recommendation that are submitted via email will only be accepted if they are sent directly from the recommender (No exceptions). You are not permitted to use letters of recommendation from a different term for a new application, unless it is a deferral. Letters of recommendation should be solicited from sources knowledgeable of your academic and professional capabilities. They should also describe your qualifications for the specific degree program into which you are applying. Transcript One (1) official transcript from all current and previous institutions (unofficial transcripts may be used for the review process). You may upload* copies of transcripts through the online system. *Uploaded transcripts must contain both your name and the name of the institution to be valid Transcripts are marked ‘unofficial‘ if your program is not complete and still ‘in progress’ Transcripts are marked ‘unofficial‘ if they are not in a sealed envelope from the University International transcripts are marked ‘unofficial‘ if there is not a certified and stamped literal English translation, as well as an official copy in the indigenous language. International transcripts are marked ‘unofficial’ if there is not a certified literal English translation of your diploma or certification of completion as well as a certified copy in the indigenous language.