WCU University Center

University Center

Your hub for campus life.

The University Center (UC) is where student life comes together at Western. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, joining a club meeting, renting gear for your next outdoor trip, or catching a movie with friends—the UC is your go-to spot.

Here, you’ll find the Rare Air Café, Mad Jack’s Café, a movie theater, meeting and event spaces, and a range of student support offices—including LEAD & Orientation, the Multicultural Center, Residence Life, and more!

University Center Hours (During Academic Year)

DAYS HOURS
Monday-Friday  7:15 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

University Center Amenities

University Dining Hours

Rare Air Cafe Hours (During Academic Year)

DAYS BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Monday-Thursday 7:15-10 a.m. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 4:45-7 p.m.
Friday 7:15-10 a.m. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 4:45-6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4:45-6:15 p.m.

Mad Jack’s Retail Hours (During Academic Year)

DAYS HOURS
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 1-9 p.m.

University Center Meeting Spaces

Full Ballroom (South and North combined)

South Ballroom

North Ballroom

North and South Conference Rooms

Board Room

Theater

Meeting Space Reservations

Meeting spaces are available to the Western campus community at no charge during regular operating hours.

A fee of $25/hr. is applied to special events requiring additional support staff and for events held outside of the University Center’s regular operating hours.

Please contact University Center Operations for current rates and to check availability. Reservation requests for renting the University Theater must be submitted at least 30 days before the event date.

Reservation Process

Non-Western / Community Reservations

Event Policies

Western’s rules of conduct apply within the University Center. The Director of Operations, or other authorized staff, may require anyone who violates these policies to leave the building. Security personnel may be called to help enforce these rules.

University Center Space Use Policies

Decoration and Cleanup Guidelines

Audio/Visual Equipment

Smoking and Alcohol Policies

Catering

University Center Operations

Contact Information

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
University Center 102
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231