Visit TEST

A campus visit gives you the chance to go beyond websites, rankings, and brochures and experience what being a student could actually feel like. At Western, you’ll explore our campus in Gunnison, meet members of the Mountaineer community, and see firsthand how academics, student life, and the surrounding mountains shape the college experience.

During your visit, you can:

• Explore academic buildings, residence halls, and campus spaces.
• Learn about Western’s academic programs and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Meet current students and get a feel for campus life.
• Connect with faculty and Admissions staff.
• Experience Gunnison and Colorado’s Western Slope.
• Get answers to the questions that matter most to your college decision.

A typical weekday campus visit at Western Colorado University includes a student-led college campus tour and an Admissions information session, with the option to meet with an academic department. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the places where Western students learn, live, and spend their time while getting answers about academics, admissions, financial aid, and student life.

When you visit Western Colorado University, you’ll experience our campus in Gunnison, Colorado, in the heart of the Gunnison Valley. Whether you’re traveling from across the state or across the country, use these tips to plan your campus visit and make the most of your time in the valley. Whether you’re traveling from across the state or across the country, use these tips to plan your campus visit and make the most of your time in the valley.

Where to Stay
Gunnison offers a variety of hotels and other accommodations within a short drive of Western’s campus. Visitors can also find additional lodging throughout the Gunnison Valley and in nearby Crested Butte.

What to Wear
Western sits at 7,723′ in elevation, and mountain weather can change quickly in any season. Campus tours involve walking outdoors, so wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Bring sun protection and a water bottle, and check the Gunnison weather forecast before your visit.

Explore Gunnison
Your campus tour is a great opportunity to experience the community Western students call home. Spend some time exploring downtown Gunnison, local restaurants, shops, and the places that make this mountain town unique. Watch our video about life in Gunnison on YouTube.

Explore Crested Butte & the Gunnison Valley
There’s more to the Western experience than campus. From Crested Butte to the surrounding mountains, trails, rivers, and public lands, the Gunnison Valley gives Western students access to year-round outdoor recreation and a one-of-a-kind Colorado mountain community. Discover more about life in the Gunnison Valley and everything the area has to offer Western students.

To plan a college visit to Western, simply book a college tour that best fits your stage in the college decision-making process using our visit portal, and prepare for your travel. We are just under a four-hour drive from the Denver area, four hours away from Denver International Airport, and have a regional airport in Gunnison.

During our college campus tours, you’ll walk around campus, get a feel for our campus life, meet current students, connect with professors, and learn more about academic programs that interest you.

While we recommend experiencing our campus in person, we do offer virtual tour options. You can connect with an admissions counselor virtually to have all your questions answered and also explore the campus online.

Take a Virtual Tour

Campus visits at Western are perfect for prospective students, admitted students, and their families who want to experience our campus, meet our community, and see what life on the Western Slope is like.

We recommend visiting campus during the academic year, when most students are on campus. If you want to see our fall colors, plan your tour at the end of September or the first week of October. Or, visit during the winter to pair your campus tour with skiing and snowboarding at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.