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A one-of-a-kind college experience.

  • Football athletes run onto the field through pink smoke.
  • A skier skis out of a powder slash.
  • Graduate in cap and gown stands on an alpine ridge at sunrise with a mountain peak behind her.
  • A student walks through sagebrush holding a butterfly net with big mountain views behind.
  • Western Theatre company performs a dance during the dress rehearsal for Tartuffe.
  • Graduate student smiles at Verzuh Ranch wetlands with cattle and Whetstone Mountain behind him.
  • Skier slides a rail in front of the library as students cheer in the background, with motion blur.
  • Professor shows a student how to inject a water sample beside a pond outdoors.
  • From Van Tuyl Ranch, the “W” on Tenderfoot Mountain burns on Homecoming night.
  • A rainbow is seen above Taylor Hall at sunset
  • Skier grabs her skis midair on a clear day with mountains in the background.
  • A student in the crowd section holds his hands up in a W during a football game.
  • ROE class hikes single file across a mountain meadow.
  • Mechanical engineering students build a rail for Rail Jam in the Rady Building Maker Space.
Life at Western Colorado University is anything but ordinary. Here, you won’t just sit in a lecture hall—you’ll dive into hands-on courses, connect with professors who know your name, and explore big ideas in small classes. Surrounded by a Rocky Mountain backdrop, your education goes far beyond the classroom, blending academic challenge with real-world application.

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Admissions

How to Pick a College: 7 Things to Consider Before You Decide

Choosing a college can feel overwhelming. With rankings, tuition costs, campus tours, and advice coming from all directions, it’s easy to feel pressured to find…
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Western Names Dr. Pavel Cenkl as Provost, Continuing Focus on Place-Based Learning
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School of Graduate Studies Honors Outstanding Students and Faculty at 2026 Distinguished Achievement Awards
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Events

May 31

Crested Butte Farmers Market

Sunday, May 31, 9:00am
Jun 01

Classes begin first 5 weeks and 10 week sessions

Monday, June 1, 12:00am
Jun 06

Gunnison Farmers Market

Saturday, June 6, 9:00am
Jun 07

Crested Butte Farmers Market

Sunday, June 7, 9:00am
Jun 07

JMC Overnight Camps

Sunday, June 7, 1:00pm
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A Local's Guide to the Gunnison Valley

Get familiar with the different communities, recreational opportunities, and views our students get to call home.

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