Mines Academy
Welcome to the Mines Academy at Red Rocks
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
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Pursue an economical path to a bachelor degree at Mines.
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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.
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Take high-quality math, science, and engineering courses at RRCC with small faculty-student ratios.
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Engage with Mines student success offices early and often, such as Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Office of Veterans, etc.
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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.
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Gain access to resources and events at Mines such as sporting events, career and professional speakers and presentations.
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Be part of an engineering community with academic peers who support each other both at RRCC and Mines

Mines Academy to Launch at Red Rocks Community College
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