Western At A Glance 2021

WESTERN AT A GLANCE

WELCOME TO GUNNISON

Accelerated Programs

SCIENCES AT WESTERN

ACCELERATE YOUR EDUCATION, ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Though Western’s academic roots are in the arts and humanities, we bring the same curiosity and problemsolving orientation to our technical fields as well.

Western offers a multitude of accelerated degrees, allowing you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years– saving you time and money. Pursuing this path also gets you into the workforce more quickly and gives you a head start on career success. Explore all of our accelerated offerings!

3+2 CREATIVE WRITING • B.A. in English or Environment & Sustainability • M.A. in Creative Writing

3+2 ECOLOGY

Employers tell us they’re looking for engineers, computer scientists and technology professionals who can do more than execute and program; they’re looking for thinkers and leaders who analyze critically, write well, and have both the hard and soft skills needed to succeed in fastchanging industries.

Western’s diverse curriculum prepares you to do just that.

Explore our STEM offerings at western.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/.

• B.A. in Environment & Sustainability or B.S. in Biology • M.S. in Ecology

3+2 EDUCATION • B.A. in Art, Economics, Elementary Education, English, History, Music, Politics & Government or Spanish; or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Exercise & Sport Science, Geology or Mathematics • M.A. in Education

3+2 HAEP • B.S. in Biology or Exercise & Sport Science • M.S. in Exercise & Sport Science, High Altitude Exercise Physiology

PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING The Paul M. Rady School of Computer Science & Engineering houses Western’s Math and Computer Science programs along with two special programs offered in conjunction with the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering & Applied Science.

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Earn a Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering degree from CU Boulder—all on Western’s campus.

Learn more about the programs at western.edu/rady.

3+2 MEM • B.A. in Business Administration, Environment & Sustainability, History, Politics & Government, Psychology, Recreation & Outdoor Education or Sociology or B.S. in Biology • Master in Environmental Management

3+2 MGMM • B.A. in Art or History • M.A. in Gallery & Museum Management

3+2 OIMBA • B.A. in Business Administration, Environment & Sustainability or Recreation & Outdoor Education • MBA, Outdoor Industry

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

GRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE

Master of Arts in Education • Educator Effectiveness • Principal Licensure • Teacher Licensure

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Environmental Science (Minor)

Accounting (Major & Minor) • Financial Analysis • Professional

Geography & Geospatial Analysis (Minor) • Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Master of Arts in Gallery & Museum Management Graduate Program in Creative Writing (MFA or M.A.) • Genre Fiction • Nature Writing • Poetry • Publishing • Screenwriting Master in Environmental Management (MEM) • Global Sustainability • Integrative & Public Land Management • Sustainable & Resilient Communities Master of Science in Ecology • Ecology & Conservation • Fisheries & Wildlife Management Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science, High Altitude Exercise Physiology M.A. in Special Education MBA, Outdoor Industry • Product Concentration • Service Concentration MBS in Rural Community Health

Anthropology (Major & Minor) Art (Major & Minor) • Art History & Theory • Graphic Design • K-12 Licensure • Web Design & Development (Minor) • Studio Art Business Administration (Major & Minor) • Energy Management (Emphasis & Minor) • Finance • Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Emphasis & Minor) • Latin American Business • Management • Marketing • Resort Management • Business Analytics (Minor) • Business Law (Minor) • Sales (Minor) Communication Arts (Major & Minor) • Communication • Film Studies • Strategic Communication • Film (Minor) • Public Relations (Minor) • Theatre (Emphasis & Minor) Economics (Major & Minor) • Secondary Licensure

HONORS Available to students of all majors with highly competitive grades, our Honors Program offers a distinctive core of courses that give exceptional students new views of the arts and humanities. These students benefit from small classes and close faculty guidance in an intimate Honors community setting.

For more information, visit western.edu/honors.

Elementary Education (Major) • Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity • Global Citizenship • Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math English (Major & Minor) • Creative Writing (Emphasis & Minor) • Secondary Licensure • Humanities & Diversity (Minor) Environment & Sustainability (Major & Minor) • Individualized Contract • Water Studies

History (Major & Minor) • Public History • Secondary Licensure Latin American Studies (Minor) Music (Major & Minor) • K-12 Licensure • Business • Music Technology (Minor) Philosophy (Minor) Politics & Government (Major & Minor) • Global Studies • Pre-Law (Emphasis & Minor) • Secondary Licensure Psychology (Major & Minor) • Clinical, Counseling & School Psychology • Experimental Recreation & Outdoor Education (Major & Minor) • Outdoor Environmental Education • Outdoor Leadership • Recreation Sociology (Major & Minor) • Criminal Justice Spanish (Major & Minor) • K-12 Licensure

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Art (Major) • Ceramics • Graphic Design • Jewelry • Painting • Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biology (Major & Minor) • Environmental Biology & Ecology • General Biology • Pre-Med/Cell & Molecular • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Physical Therapy • Secondary Licensure • Wildlife & Conservation Chemistry (Major & Minor) • Biochemistry • General Chemistry • Secondary Licensure Computer Science (Major & Minor) • Information Security • Scientific Computing • Software Engineering • Web Design & Development (Minor) Exercise & Sport Science (Major & Minor) • Clinical Exercise Science • Health & Fitness • K-12 Licensure, PE (Emphasis & Minor) • Sport & Fitness Management • Sport Psychology (Minor) Geology (Major & Minor) • Environmental Geology • Geoarchaeology • Petroleum Geology • Secondary Licensure Mathematics (Major & Minor) • Actuarial Science • Data Analytics (Minor) • Secondary Licensure Nutrition Science (Major and Minor) • Community Nutrition • Pre-Dietetics Physics (Major & Minor) • Applied Physics / Pre-engineering

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CU BOULDER • Computer Science • Mechanical Engineering

FINANCIAL AID MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS western.edu/cost

Immediately upon acceptance at Western, every student is considered for a Merit Scholarship worth between $2,500-$4,500 per year for in-state students and $8,000-$10,000 for out-of-state students. The amount is based on your High School GPA - see chart below.

Merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years.

Katy Mooney

Find more information on scholarships and aid opportunities at Western, like the Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship, First Generation Scholarship and the Presidential Promise by visiting western.edu/aid.

SCHOLARSHIP TIERS GPA

IN-STATE

PER YEAR

OUT-OF-STATE

PER YEAR

3.35 TO 3.749

EAST MERIT

$2,500

BASIN MERIT

$8,000

3.75 TO 3.999

SLATE MERIT

$3,500

RIDGELINE MERIT

$9,000

4.0

TAYLOR MERIT

$4,500

PEAK MERIT

$10,000

Note: If a student is awarded a Merit Scholarship and fails to maintain the required GPA for renewal, the student will not default to the tuition-discount program.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS western.edu/aid

A maximum of eight semesters of eligibility will be awarded to freshman students. To continue receiving a Merit Scholarship, students must: • Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year.

• Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA. • Meet satisfactory academic requirements.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS western.edu/aid

Under the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Central Plains (CP) programs, students from certain states pay just 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2021-22, the discount is valued at $4,146.

Students from neighboring states who demonstrate financial need are considered for an extra $1,000-per-year grant, assessed annually.

WUE

CP

Neighboring States

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DIRECT COSTS FOR 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

TUITION

$6,816*

$18,600

DOUBLE ROOM

$5,200

$5,200

BOARD (15-MEAL/WEEK PLAN)

$4,790

$4,790

REQUIRED FEES

$3,846.70

$3,846.70

OPTIONAL FEES

$250

$250

TOTAL ANNUAL COST

$20,902.70

$32,686.70

*Reflects that the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend has been applied. Colorado residents can register for the COF at cof.college-assist.org.

Total In-State tuition without COF is $9,636

Go to western.edu/cost to calculate your estimated cost, and visit western.edu/finaid for more information on financial aid.

Western has a two-year live-on-campus requirement, though we do allow some exceptions. To determine if you qualify for an exemption, visit western.edu/reslife or contact Residence Life at 970.943.2101.

STUDY ABROAD Gain a global perspective and travel with Western, one of LendEDU’s Top 50 Colleges for Study Abroad Programs. Visit western.edu/studyabroad.

FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE

FOLLOW OUR PATHFINDER BEAR STEPS

1

Head to western.edu/apply or submit the Common Application.

6

April 1, 2022 Turn in your Western Common Scholarship Application.

2

Oct. 1, 2021 Complete your FAFSA.

7

May 1, 2022 Submit your tuition and housing deposits.

3

Dec. 2021 Look for your First Look at Financial Aid Offer starting early December.

8

July 1, 2022 Watch for your statement of charges in the mail in early July.

4

March 1, 2022 Complete your FAFSA by this date to maximize your eligibility for loans and grants.

9

Aug. 13, 2022 Scholarships, grants and loans are applied to your account in MyWestern.

5

March 15, 2022 Look for your Financial Aid Next Steps and updates to your award via your MyWestern account.

10

Aug. 23, 2022 Pay your tuition bill or set up a payment plan by this date.

Jayden Omi Jayden Omi has been interested in studying computer science since high school. Once he found out he could study at the new Paul M. Rady School of Computer Science & Engineering and run track and field at Western Colorado University, he was sold.

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“The track and field program appealed to me and gave me an opportunity to continue my athletic career and help pay for college,” Omi said. “The Paul M. Rady and CU Boulder partnership program for computer science was a huge advantage of coming to Western. Having the opportunity to receive a degree from such a prestigious school was too good to turn down,” he said.

“Western is far away from largely developed areas and some see this as inconvenient or even unbearable but for many like me, this is good.

I’ve found myself focused on the most important thing that Western provides: a quality, personalized education.”

50+ CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Our clubs and organizations fall into four categories. View the complete list at western.edu/clubs.

ACADEMICS

Chemistry Club Pi Sigma Epsilon Western Association of Professional Landmen

PASSION

Meditation Club Organics Guild Spectrum

MULTICULTURAL CENTER Amigos Black Student Alliance Asian Pacific Islanders Club

WILDERNESS PURSUITS

EPIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Making the transition to college can be a confusing one. That’s why we pair every incoming student with an Experienced Peer Initiating Connections (EPIC) Mentor to guide them through summer and their first year at Western.

Katie Lyons

STUDENTS | 16 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

EPIC Mentors are upperclassmen who empower you with the resources you need to connect with campus and the Gunnison community. Once you’re off and running, your EPIC Mentor will be there to answer any questions you have and to connect you with any resources you may need.

Curious about EPIC Mentors? Visit western.edu/epic to learn more!

SUPPORT SERVICES Academic Advising Disability Services

Carley Clegg

Exploratory Program for Undeclared Students

LEAD (Leadership, Engagement and Development) Math Tutoring Center

Career Services

Peer Tutoring

(Free) Mental Health Counseling

Veteran Benefits Writing Center

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER The Office of Career Services supports all Western students in the pursuit of meaningful careers and lives through individual and group advising, campus programming and engagement with students, employers and alumni.

Resources include: Resume and cover letter reviews

Professional development programming

Mock interviews

Career Closet

Career and internship search support

Access to Handshake, your hub for job and internship opportunities

Career and internship fairs

ATHLETICS NCAA DIVISION II gomountaineers.com MEN’S

Basketball Cross Country Football Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Wrestling

WOMEN’S

Mason Schultz

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Volleyball

VARSITY

Cheerleading Esports

MOUNTAIN SPORTS western.edu/mountainsports

Alpine Skiing Climbing Freeride Skiing & Snowboarding Mountain Biking Nordic Skiing Ski Mountaineering Trail Running

CLUB SPORTS

western.edu/clubsports

INTRAMURAL SPORTS western.edu/intramuralsports

PREVIEW DAYS Visit campus for Preview Days and get a taste of the Mountaineer life. You’ll connect with current students, meet with professors, explore campus and more.

Find the details at: western.edu/preview

FALL 2021 Jeremy Wallace

Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 Friday, Oct. 29, 2021

SPRING 2022 Friday, March 4, 2022 Saturday, March 26, 2022

CAN’T MAKE A PREVIEW DAY? Visit us for a campus tour and the opportunity to meet with a professor.

Tours run Monday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. and by appointment on Saturdays.

CAMPUS VISITS

western.edu/visit visit@western.edu 970.943.7083

SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to explore our beautiful campus, find out about upcoming events, connect with fellow Mountaineers and celebrate all the reasons students choose to #GoWestern.

Facebook: @WesternColoradoUniversity Instagram: @westerncoloradouniversity LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/ western-colorado-university Twitter: @WesternColoU TikTok: @westerncou

ADMISSIONS

western.edu/admissions-aid admissions@western.edu 970.943.2119

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