FB Pixel Skip to Main Content
Two Western Students Studying in the Rady Building

Public Health

Protecting the health and safety of our campus community.

Scroll to bottom of section

Our dedication to preserving the wellness of our campus community remains a top priority, and our committed response teams are diligent and fluid to ongoing changes in public health practices and prevention standards. Review the pages below to learn more about health promoting measures encouraged by campus leadership.

Promoting Health and Preventing Illness

COVID-19

Preventing the spread and transmission of COVID-19 remains a priority for Western. Learn more about testing, vaccination and campus resources in place to keep our Mountaineer community safe.

Read More

Mpox

As this virus continues to evolve in the United States, Western is committed to ensuring our students, faculty, staff and visitors are supported with the resources to prevent the spread and transmission of this contagious illness.

Read More

Flu

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. The best way to protect yourself and reduce your risk from seasonal flu is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body.

Read More

Take the Next Step

Apply to
Western
Students pose for a photo on top of Mount Crested Butte in the summer

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
Colorado Hall with the Palisades in the background on a bluebird day.

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
A group of four alumni look at a display of old photos on a table.

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
A few students pose for a photo behind a table.

Request
Information

Want to discover more about Western? Request information today to get in touch with the admissions team.