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New Student Orientation
Summer Visits
Alumni Hub

In-Person New Student Orientation

All incoming first-year students! Join us August 20–23 for four days of connection, campus exploration, and Mountaineer spirit. Orientation is the perfect way to get familiar with your new home and start meeting lifelong friends. Parents and families are welcome to attend the Orientation Welcome event on August 20th!

Interested in Attending Western?

A campus visit is one of the best ways to figure out if Western Colorado University is the place for you. Our faculty, staff, and student ambassadors are here to help you explore your academic interests, our campus, and the Gunnison Valley.

Curious about what’s happening with Alumni Relations?

Check out upcoming events, networking opportunities, alumni stories, and ways to stay connected with Western’s proud alumni community.

A one-of-a-kind college experience.

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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A Local's Guide to the Gunnison Valley

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