A visit to campus is the best way to experience all that Western Colorado University has to offer. Our faculty, staff, and student ambassadors are eager to help you explore your academic interests, our campus, and the Gunnison Valley.
2023-24 On-Campus Visit Opportunities
Save the date(s) for our Fall and Spring on-campus events! Registration and more information coming soon. We can’t wait to see you in Gunnison for:
- Basecamp Western – Open Houses: September 29th, November 3rd, March 22nd
- Mountaineering Western – Transfer Student Experience: Oct 20th
- Ascend Western – Admitted Student Experience: March 1st-2nd
- Trailhead Western– Junior Visit Experience: April 5th
- Summit Western – Deposited Student Experience: April 19th
Registration Information
Registration links will become available when registration for each event is live. Currently, only registration for the September 29th Basecamp is available. If you are interested in future visit opportunities, please check back at a later date to sign up when registration becomes available.
Ways to Explore Western
Schedule a Visit
Experience all that Western has to offer on campus and in the community.
Take a Virtual Tour
Get an overview of where you’ll be studying, living and recreating while attending Western—from the comfort of your home.
Schedule a Group Visit
Visit Western with your friends and future classmates. Take this opportunity to meet with faculty members, financial aid officers, admissions counselors and students.
Schedule a Virtual Admissions Counselor Meeting
Prospective Undergraduate students: schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Western admissions counselor.
Schedule a Virtual Student Meeting
Schedule an information session with a current Western student.
Schedule a Virtual Information Session
Join a Western admissions counselor for a virtual information session to learn all about Western’s offerings as well as ask any questions you have about what it’s like to be a Mountaineer.
Types of Visits
See for yourself what makes Western unique.
You’ve worked hard, done your research and decided that Western is where you want to be. The next step is to schedule a campus visit to see for yourself what it’s like to be a student at Western. A formal visit to Western includes a campus tour, information sessions and optional faculty meetings. We even offer a guide for questions to ask when visiting colleges to help you succeed.
If you are interested in our graduate programs please contact graduatestudies@western.edu to arrange a visit.
Explore Western
Visiting Western is a great way to see what life is like as a Mountaineer.
Tour Western from the comfort of your home.
We’re excited to help you learn more about us–at your convenience. Take a virtual campus tour, explore academic programs, meet faculty members and more. Our virtual tour provides you with an overview of where you’ll be studying, living and recreating while attending Western. You can also view our campus map to become familiar with the layout of Western’s campus, or watch a virtual information session to learn more about Western from a knowledgeable admissions counselor.
Virtual Tour
Get an overview of where you’ll be studying, living and recreating while attending Western—from the comfort of your home.
The Western Experience
Take the Next Step
Apply to Western
We understand that applying to a university can be daunting, which is why we make our admission process as simple and straightforward as possible. Learn more about applying to your program of choice at Western.
Visit Western
The best way to find out what makes Western such a special place is to experience it for yourself. Our student-led tours give you an insider’s perspective on everything from academics to student life.
Alumni Community
We keep the Mountaineer spirit going strong within our alumni community. Whether getting together with friends at an annual event, making a donation or mentoring a student, graduates continue to play an important role in the Western community.
Request Information
Want to discover more about Western? Request information today to get in touch with the admissions team.