Jeffco Public Colleges college students who graduate with a excessive GPA and a STEM diploma can even earn a “golden ticket” to Colorado Colleges of Mines with assured admission to any bachelor of science diploma program beginning in 2026.
The partnership between Jeffco Public Colleges and the state’s premier engineering college, introduced Thursday, goals to encourage college students with an curiosity and aptitude in science, expertise, engineering and arithmetic to finish a STEM-endorsed highschool diploma by providing a direct path to Mines positioned in Golden, college officers stated in a joint assertion.
The primary college students eligible for the brand new program would be the class of 2026, who’re at the moment juniors.
In a latest survey of Jeffco junior and senior STEM college students, greater than 50% stated they’d be extra motivated to finish the STEM-endorsed diploma if it assured admission to Mines, which is in Jefferson County.
“Proper now, our district is concentrated on reimagining the highschool expertise to make sure each pupil is ready for a brilliant and profitable future — no matter that will appear like for them,” Jeffco Superintendent Tracy Dorland stated in a written assertion. “The chance for our college students who’re obsessed with STEM to construct on the present abilities and experiences they develop in highschool and immediately transition to a prestigious establishment just like the Mines is each inspiring and a significant funding of their training.”
Jeffco college students who pursue the STEM diploma are required to take 4 years of faculty prep or superior math and three years of lab science, in addition to full a senior STEM capstone venture, a hands-on course the place eleventh and twelfth grade college students deal with real-world challenges by designing, prototyping and presenting modern options.
To be eligible for assured Mines admission, college students should additionally keep a cumulative, unweighted GPA of three.8 or greater, apply to Mines by the Nov. 1 precedence deadline and adjust to all different commonplace admission necessities, the colleges stated.
Paul C. Johnson, president of Colorado Faculty of Mines, stated he hoped {that a} assured admission pathway would supply native college students an “thrilling new entry path” to Mines.
“By offering a assured admissions pathway, we’re guaranteeing that Jeffco college students who show excellence in STEM have the chance to pursue a world-class training and earn a highly-valued diploma whereas staying near dwelling,” Johnson stated.
Colorado Faculty of Mines was ranked No. 76 out of 436 nationwide universities by the U.S. Information and World 2024 report.
