Engineering

Red Rocks Community College enrolls many student veterans who are studying Engineering Preparatory with the intention of transferring to a four-year college or university engineering program.

Veterans Study Lounge
Location: RRCC Library

The Veterans Study Lounge provides a space where RRCC student veterans can study, relax, or make connections with fellow student veterans. The Study Lounge provides computer stations, wifi, printer, telephone for local calls, coffee, refrigerator, and microwave and veteran-related RRCC and community resource information.

Looking for financing?
Several scholarships are available to student veterans who are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics):

The Veterans Study Lounge is located in room 1007.

STEM-specific scholarships:

Raytheon – SVA STEM Scholarships http://www.studentveterans.org/component/content/article/15-scholarships/97-raytheon-sva-scholarship.html

Disney - SVA STEM Scholarships
http://www.studentveterans.org/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/210-disney-sva-scholarship.html

Red Rocks Community College Cyber Security Scholarship Program from the National Science Foundation. RRCC is implementing a Cyber Security Scholarship Program (CSSP) to enroll academically achieving, but financially needy incoming freshman and current students, as full-time Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors with an emphasis in Computer Security Specialist, Programming Specialist, Web Development or Networking Specialist. Learn more here at the Computer Technology page.

More information on other scholarships and support services for student veterans can be found through Red Rocks Veteran Services.

Welcome to the Mines Academy at Red Rocks

Apply Now to the Mns Academy at Red Rocks Community College here

What is Mines Academy?

The Mines Academy at Red Rocks Community College helps you plan and complete prescribed coursework designed for a smooth transition to Mines to earn your bachelor's degree. Along the way you will earn an Associate of Engineering Science degree from Red Rocks.

Mines Academy Benefits

• Pursue an economical path to a bachelor degree at Mines.

• Find support through resources like TRIO Support Services for First Generation students, Accessibility Services, Tutoring Center, RRCC scholarships, or STEM groups such as STEM Scholars or Women in STEM.

• Take high-quality math, science, and engineering courses at RRCC with small faculty-student ratios.

• Engage with Mines student success offices early and often, such as Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Office of Veterans, etc.

• Begin to build skills and experiences in engineering while at RRCC through the IDEA Lab, research in STEM Expo, the Trefny Honors Program, NASA Space Grant, and more.

• Gain access to resources and events at Mines such as sporting events, career and professional speakers and presentations.

• Be part of an engineering community with academic peers who support each other both at RRCC and Mines

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Mines Academy to Launch at Red Rocks Community College

Colorado School of Mines (CSM) EPICS Course

Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) has an articulated transfer agreement with the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). As part of this agreement RRCC students are eligible to register for the CSM class EDNS 151 (Engineering Practices Introductory Sequence) through RRCC. 

In order to sign up for EDNS 151 you must have taken Calculus 201 or be registered for it in the same semester you take EDNS 151. Also you must have at least a 2.75 GPA to request this class.

Please contact Jen Broadwater for more information:  Jen Broadwater (jen.broadwater@rrcc.edu) 303.914.6254

Steps to register for EPIC 151 (Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence).  

On the Red Rocks Community College campus:

1. Apply to RRCC.
2. Complete the on-line RRCC orientation
3. Fill out the RRCC to CSM registration form (see below).
4. Select the section of EDNS 151 that you prefer.
5. Turn the form into Jen Broadwater.  She will forward your information to CSM.
6. CSM will create a student account, issuing you a CSM student ID number called a CWID (College Wide ID) and an E-Key (pin number).
7. CSM will email both you and RRCC, letting us know which class you are in or if the class is full. CSM will send RRCC your CWID which we will forward to you.  Please remember that all email will be sent to your student email account. CSM will also send you an informative email detailing how to set up your “Trailhead” portal access and your CSM email account.
8. At RRCC, you will be register in AAA 175 501 (EDNS 151), a generic class for EPICS.  Please remember that we use CSM’s drop and withdrawal dates for AAA 175 501. Also, be aware that CSM’s beginning and ending dates may not match RRCC’s.  You may go to https://catalog.mines.edu/calendar/ to view CSM’s Academic Calendar.                 
9. You will pay your tuition at RRCC.            

On the Colorado School of Mines campus

1. Pay both the technology and parking fee. Set up your parking fee before you go to pay. If you do not plan on driving to CSM you will need a parking waiver from their Parking Department.
2. Buy the EPICS packet at the CSM bookstore.
3. Set up both your “Trailhead” account and your CSM email.
4. Through Trailhead, you can drop and add  a different section or withdraw from an EPIC section. Make sure to let RRCC know if you drop or withdraw. Remember you are enrolled at both colleges.   
5. To drop EDNS, please contact Jen Broadwater.

Forms:
RRCC/CSM application form
        
RRCC advisors can assist you in selecting other classes that are part of this agreement.

To see the full articulation and transfer agreements, click here.