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Other Ways to Apply

Readmission Application
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Former Western students ready to return and complete their degree.

Readmission Application
Concurrent Enrollment Application
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High school, TREP, and ASCENT students apply to take college-level courses.

Concurrent Enrollment Application
Adult Degree Completion Application
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Adult learners returning to school online to complete their degree.

Adult Degree Completion Application

Application Requirements

Not sure what you need to apply? Find your program’s application requirements here.

Recommended Application Deadlines

Western is on a rolling admissions cycle. We accept applications throughout the year until our class is full. However, we recommend students apply before the following dates to be as prepared as possible for the upcoming academic year.

Spring Application

January 2

Fall Application

August 8

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There’s no better way to learn about Western than to experience it firsthand.

Admissions

Contact Information

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall L1
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231