Residence Life & Housing

Resident Resources

Everything you need to navigate residence life at Western.

Western offers a range of residence resources to support students living on campus, including housing guidance, amenities, and staff support to ensure a comfortable and connected experience.

General Resources

Go to Housing Portal

Housing Portal

The housing portal is the hub for all things housing including the application, vehicle registration, room condition contracts, roommate agreements, and more.

Go to Housing Portal
Call Residence Life

Mail Center

The Mail Center inside the University Center handles all mailing needs. Contact Residence Life to figure out your on-campus mailing address and the hours of operation.

Call Residence Life
Email IT Services

Mountaineer Card

Your Mountaineer Card is essential for meals, building access, flex dollars, and more. Stop by the IT Office in Taylor 125 to pick up your card.

Email IT Services
Call Residence Life

Need More Help?

If this page doesn’t have the information you are looking for, give Residence Life a call. You can call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call Residence Life

Learn more about our residence life staff!

Become familiar with the groups that make living on campus a positive and exciting experience and see how you can get involved.

Residents' Rights

Housing staff will educate residents regarding their rights and responsibilities, and use them as a guide in making decisions concerning resident welfare and behavior. The following statements define minimal expectations regarding these rights and responsibilities.

Gender Identity Statement

Residents' Rights

Residents' Responsibilities

Student Handbook

Campus Safety

Western prioritizes student safety with 24/7 campus security and secure keycard access to residence halls.

Important Numbers
Resident Assistant Phones
Residence Hall Safety Tips

Important Numbers

24-hour emergency: 911
24-hour non-emergency: 970.641.8000
Campus Security phone: 970.209.1020, available 24/7

Resident Assistant On-Call Phones

Available Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 24/7

Residence Hall Safety Tips

  • Do not prop doors
  • Keep suite or room doors and windows locked at all times
  • Never leave valuables unattended
  • Report suspicious activity to Campus Security

Internet Access

Wi-Fi is available everywhere on campus. Rooms in the Pinnacles, Chipeta, Escalante, and Mears Complexes have internet access via Ethernet.

Computer Requirements
Computer Labs
Need Help?

Computer Requirements

All students using the Western campus network on a personal computer will need anti-virus installed and kept up-to-date.

Computer Labs

Computers are important to life here at Western, but owning a personal computer is not a necessity. Computer labs with internet capability are located in Pinnacles, Chipeta, Mears, and Ute halls. Additional computer labs are located in Taylor Hall and Savage Library.

Need Help?

If you are having issues with your computer or internet access, contact IT Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Moving Out and Staying Over Breaks

When do I need to be moved out of my room?

Am I required to remove all of my possessions at the end of the fall semester?

How do I request to stay during Fall/Winter/Spring Break?

Housing Selection & Roommate Assignments

When do I get to select my housing for the next academic year?

How do I switch my room?

I’m a student-athlete. How can I find other student-athletes to be potential roommates?

Residence Hall Policies & Expectations

Does Western have a live-on requirement?

Will Residence Life inspect my room?

What happens if I don’t get along with my roommate?

What are quiet hours, and when are they in effect?

Can I have a guest stay in my room/apartment with me?

Can I possess and consume alcohol in my apartment/suite/room if I am 21 or older?

Can I possess and consume tobacco products in my apartment/suite/room?

Can I store edibles (i.e. food with marijuana baked into it) in my room?

Furniture & Room Setup

What size are the beds in the residence halls and apartments?

Can I remove furniture that I do not want in my room?

Can I switch my furniture with the furniture in another room?

Can I bring my own furniture?

Can I hook up personal devices to the WiFi?

Can I use extension cords in my room?

Can I have kitchen appliances in my room/apartment?

Can I store my bike in my room?

Does my room come with cable television?

Mail & Deliveries

Can I have mail and packages delivered directly to my residence hall?

Can I have food directly delivered to my residence hall?

Services & Facilities

How do I pay for laundry?

Can I recycle while living on campus?

Do I have to pay to park on campus?

Meal Plans

Am I required to have a meal plan?

Where and when can I change my meal plan?

Keys & Safety

What happens if I lose my key?

How will Western communicate with students in case of an emergency?

General University Policies

Where can I find a copy of the Student Handbook?

Do I have to check my Western email?

What should I do if I withdraw from Western?

Residence Life

Contact Information

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
University Center 117
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231