Undergraduate Student Government
The mission of the Undergraduate Student Government is to enrich the undergraduate student experience by advocating for student interests and driving long term, sustainable change within the Mines community.
Current Opportunities:
- Apply to be a USG Representative for 2025-2026.
- Senate Meetings:
- Join us for Senate meetings on Thursdays in Marquez 235, 5-7pm.
- Office Hours:
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First-Years -Wednesdays, 7-8 pm (Mines Market)
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Sophomores -Monday, 12-1 pm (USG Office)
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Juniors- Wednesday, 11-12 (USG Office)
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Seniors -Wednesday, 4-5 (USG Office)
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- USG Elections Info Session
- March 27, 2025, 4-5 pm
- Marquez 235
- Registration is not needed, feel free to stop by any time you are available.
How to Join!
The Undergraduate Student Government is an integral part of the Mines community, ensuring that student voices are heard loud and clear. As student representatives, we attend committee meetings, such as Parking, Student Organizations and Public Safety, to give constructive feedback in those areas. In addition, USG votes on resolutions that typically involve fees or large changes on campus.
All representatives hold their position for one academic year, and elections for the following year run in the Spring semester. First Year positions open during the first weeks of the Fall semester along with four additional positions for anyone who may have not had the opportunity to run in the spring (like our wonderful transfer students). All positions are up for grabs during the spring election season.
USG elections work in rounds with two rounds for both Executive and Legislative positions.
For more information on positions and USG functions, feel free to check out our Governing Documents.
Want to meet with a USG member to learn more? The USG Office can be located in the first floor of the Student Center across from SAIL and next to NeST, Room 132. Stop by during office hours to talk with your Representatives or fill out this interest form to get a coffee with a Rep!
Elections Deadlines
Round Two Executive Appointments
- 2/27/25-Elections information session, Marquez 235, 4-5 pm. come if you’re interested in joining USG! (Highly encouraged for all applicants).
- 2/28/25- Executive appointed position applications open at 8 am.
- 3/14/25- Priority deadline for applications, continuous applications shall be accepted until 3/23.
- 3/11/25- Position interviews begin
- 3/26/25- Appointments selected.
Round Two Legislative Elections
- 3/27/25-Elections information session, Marquez 235, 4-5pm. come if you’re interested in joining USG! (Highly encouraged for all applicants).
- 3/24/25- Committee Representative Intent to Run form opens at 8 am. Applicants will be approved on a rolling basis.
- 3/28/25- Committee Representative’s campaigning begins.
- 4/2/25- Committee Representatives Intent to Run form closes at 11:59pm.
- 4/3/25- Committee Representatives voting begins.
- 4/9/25- Elections Close at 11:59 pm.
- 4/10/25- Elections results announced at the OreCart Pull.
who we are
The Undergraduate Student Government at Colorado School of Mines is committed to fostering a thriving student community rooted in the principles of service, authenticity, and tradition. Our mission is to enrich the undergraduate student experience by advocating for student interests and driving long term, sustainable change within the Mines community. We are dedicated to creating a student environment where every voice is heard, and every individual is empowered to make an impact. We promote student success by providing opportunities for leadership, connection, and growth. Through active advocacy, collaboration, and civic engagement, our representatives uphold the student perspective across all areas of the institution including academics, student services, and campus life to cultivate a strong connection between students and the greater Mines and Golden communities. Together, we strive to build a vibrant, supportive community that honors the traditions of our past, celebrates the achievements of our present, and prepares the Orediggers of tomorrow.
USG New Structure
The Undergraduate Student Government has a new look! Check out our new structure for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond!
what we do
Undergraduate Student Government at the Colorado School of Mines is the recognized organization that delivers the voice of the student body to the Faculty, Administrators, and the Board of Trustees.
Throughout the year, Student Government works to represent the student voice on a variety of campus committees. Student Government will debate and discuss issues that are pertinent to the students and work to address student concerns.
Student Government regulates all mandatory student fees. These fees are used in a variety of ways to improve campus life.
Town Hall Minutes
Thank you to everyone who joined our Town Hall on January 30th, 2025. The meeting notes can be seen here: 1_30 Town Hall Notes
Senate Meetings
Spring 2025 Senate Meetings will be on Thursdays from 5:00PM-7:00PM in Marquez 235.
For previous Senate minutes, please click here.
All students are welcome to attend to voice their ideas, concerns, and feedback, we hope to see you there!
USG is committed to being transparent on every front. Here are some ways you can learn about what we do.
- Attend Senate meetings every week! Our home page will always have the correct location and time on where to go. Sitting in on Senate meetings allow you to voice your concern, or learn about our current projects being worked on.
- If you can’t make our meetings, you can review our meeting minutes, monthly officer reports, bylaws, and other governing documents over on the Governing Documents page.
- If you ever have any questions or concerns about our fiscal responsibility, you as a fee-paying student have the right to contact the USG treasurer and request a detailed expense report on our organization. See our Executive Branch Page for the treasurer contact or email USG@mines.edu.
- Sit down with your class representatives, class president, or governing body representative! They’re always excited to talk to constituents about projects and initiatives. The Legislative Branch page has class office hours with where and when you can visit them.
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Speak Your mind
If you have an idea of how Student Government can help you, Let us know!