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:
Love Your Neighbor Week- USG’s Spring 2025 Service Events
Mines’ Undergraduate Student Government (USG) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community for their generosity and support throughout the years. This spring, we kindly invite all our neighbors to participate in these two upcoming events:
April 13-26: Canned Goods Drive in partnership with BGOLDN
Spring cleaning is right around the corner—why not start with your pantry? Donate excess non-perishables and support Golden families in need!
April 21st- 6-7PM- Metals Hall- Metabolic and Mental Health Guest Speaker
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.
Mines Student Discounts
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Speak Your mind
If you have an idea of how Student Government can help you, Let us know!