The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
will host hundreds of prospective students during three upcoming Go To Mines events.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 21, 2018) – The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host hundreds of
prospective students during three upcoming Go To Mines
events.
High
school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on March 24, June 15
and July 21, to tour departments, residence halls and other facilities and to
meet faculty and current students. This year’s event will include information
on the new Esports Athletics Program at Mines plus an after-hours
game session where students can meet members of the Hardrocker
Esports Club.
The
in-depth campus visits are open to students of all ages, particularly 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 is 96
percent, with an average early-career salary for graduates of over $63,000. 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.