High
school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on Saturday, Sept.
22, and Saturday, Oct. 20, to tour departments, residence halls and other
facilities and to meet faculty and current students.
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host hundreds of prospective students during two upcoming Go To Mines events.
High school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 20, to tour departments, residence halls and other facilities and to meet faculty and current students. This event includes information on the exciting new Esports Athletics Program at Mines.
The in-depth campus visits are open to students of all ages, particularly high school juniors and seniors exploring their college options.
SD Mines, a science and engineering
research institution offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, is
consistently ranked among the top returns on investment nationally for a
college education. The job placement rate for Mines students is 97 percent,
with an average early-career salary for graduates of more than $61,300. The
university enrolls approximately 2,800 students with a student-to-faculty ratio
of 15:1.
Through the many labs, research projects and competitive
teams, students participate in rich hands-on learning experiences
beginning their freshman year. SD Mines is also known for its specialized
internship program.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not
required for Go To Mines events. Prospective students and their families may
pre-register at www.sdsmt.edu/visit.