Transporation
Conference Venue
The Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is an architectural gem nestled in Golden, Colorado. With its versatile 85,000 square feet of event spaces, it seamlessly transitions between roles: from hosting academic talks in lecture halls to setting the stage for cultural performances in the 1,400-seat Bunker Auditorium. Beyond its physical dimensions, The Green Center bridges the gap between campus and community, inviting all—students, artists, scientists, and curious minds—to explore its creative and knowledge-rich spaces.
924 16th St
Golden, CO 90401
Please plan to arrive to The Green Center on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, between 3:00 and 6:00 PM to check in. The conference will kick off with an evening Welcome Function at 6:00 PM on Sunday August 3rd, 2025, and conclude on August 7th, 2025.
Air Travel
Due to increasing airfares, we recommend booking air travel as soon as possible to avoid premiums.
The Green Center at CSM is located approximately 34 miles (54 km) from the Denver International Airport (DEN). No transportation will be provided. The use of rideshare apps is recommended.
Ground transportation
Daily shuttle buses will be arranged by the SGA Organizing Committee, offering multiple options free of charge for conference attendees. These shuttles will be available from Monday, August 4, to Thursday, August 7. Attendees can choose from these shuttles, public bus service, or taxi options for convenient travel to and from the conference venue at Colorado School of Mines.
Stay tuned for updates on transportation and shuttle services.
Additionally, SGA aims to provide transportation for the following evening events. Please check the website for further details at a later date:
SGA’s Student Industry Night: Monday, August 4, 2025, at The Rose.
SGA Gala: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Mount Vernon Canyon Club
Explore the city of Golden’s free and low-cost public transportation options here: Golden Transportation Services
If you live nearby and plan to drive to the Green Center, CSM Visitor, Blue, and Yellow lots are available for you to park in. Daily parking rates for Visitor and Blue lots are $10.00 per day before 2:00pm and $5.00 per day after 2:00pm; rates for Yellow lots are $1.50/ hour or $8.00/day.
CSM offers ParkMobile as pay-by-cell option for all visitors. Go to app.parkmobile.io/zone/start or download the ParkMobile application on your mobile phone. You will need to enter the four digit zone number for the lot you parked in. The zone numbers are located on the yellow and black ParkMobile signs in each lot. At any time, if your visit is unexpectedly extended, you can extend the amount of time needed to continue parking in the lot. For assistance, please contact the Parking Department at (303) 273-3100.
Or, you could utilize one of the pay stations indicated by orange dots on the Campus Parking map. Our pay stations accept credit/debit cards; some accept cash and coin (no pennies), but they do not give change. Using a pay station in a Blue lot will allow you to park in any Blue lot, campus street and Yellow lots. Paying for parking at a pay station in a Yellow lot will allow you to park in any Yellow lot or Mines Park residential area. Campus parking maps are available at all pay stations to help guide you around campus.
CSM Parking zones Map: Parking Brochure 10_2023 INS PROOF (mines.edu)