Housing Information for Transfers
Western has two on-campus apartment buildings for upper classmen and transfer students. Students must have completed 24 college credit hours, or be 21 years old to live in the on-campus apartments. Living on campus can be a great way to start your college experience at Western. Don't worry about landlords, signing a lease or paying extra for heat, cable and phone service!
FALL SPECIAL- for fall 2007 incoming transfer students we have 24 single rooms still available in a wing of the Mears complex. Call Housing today to reserve your room at 970-943-2101.
Chipeta Hall
This former residence hall was transformed in 1997 into an on-campus apartment for upper classmen. These unfurnished one and two bedroom apartments come equipped with full kitchens, bathrooms, living facilities and a dedicated internet line. A computer lab and laundry facilities also in the building.
Shavano Apartments
This complex includes Hermosa, Teocalli, Shavano, Ophir and Alpine apartments, all named after Colorado mountains. These one-and two-bedroom furnished facilities include a bathroom, living room, and a kitchenette. These buildings offer wireless internet.
Meal plans are optional for residents of the apartments. Some of the options that students in the apartments can choose from include the Gothic Plan which provides 8 meals a week at Keating Dining Hall, or the Slate Plan which offers 130 meals per semester and $170 Flex Dollars which can be used at Packer’s Grill or for to-go or guest meals at Keating.
Living off campus is also an option. Rentals can range from $300 for one room in a shared house to $650 for a one bedroom apartment. Check these websites for rentals:
Gunnison Country Shopper
970-641-3148
Gunnison Country Times
970-641-1414
Contacting a real estate agent from the Gunnison Valley before you move here can also be helpful.
You can also request a relocation packet from the Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce. 800-274-7580.
Other helpful links:
Gunnison Chamber of Commerce
Gunnison County
Gunnison/Crested Butte Tourism
Some tips on moving into your off campus apartment:
To set up water, sewer and electricity contact the City of Gunnison at: 970-641-8020
To set up telephone service contact Qwest at 800-244-1111
For cable and high speed internet service contact either Time Warner Cable at 866-363-6376 or Qwest at 800-244-1111
For cell phone service both Cingular and Verizon operate towers in the area.