Transfer Western Colorado University At a Glance

Transfer to

our side of the

mountains.

The University of the Western Slope

GUNNISON, COLORADO • ELEVATION: 7,723'

Western feels

like home.

2. CAMPUS LIVING

1. HIKING & BIKING TRAILS

#IChoseWestern

@westerncoloradouniversity

@westerncou

Get to Know Western's Campus 1. Explore an incredible trail system accessible directly from campus!

2. Walk to anywhere on campus when you live in Western housing.

3. Home to our dining hall, the bookstore, club events, billiards, and more.

4. Shop and dine at the many local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores.

5. Cheer on our NCAA Division II athletics teams at the Paul Wright Gym, Mountaineer Bowl (currently undergoing renovations), and Katy O. Rady Field.

6. Meet your fitness goals at the Mountaineer Field House with access to our weight room, indoor track, 40-foot climbing wall, aquatics center, and more!

WESTERN.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE

With our unbeatable outdoor access and strong sense of community on and off campus, your life at Western Colorado University will be nothing short of an adventure.

4. DOWNTOWN GUNNISON 3. UNIVERSITY CENTER

5. PAUL WRIGHT GYM & MOUNTAINEER BOWL

6. MOUNTAINEER FIELD HOUSE

"As a transfer student, being at Western has allowed me to pursue my passions and build a strong community. The people and opportunities here have pushed me to grow as a student and person in ways that would not have been possible anywhere else."

-Emma Choban, 24'

A place for

everyone.

How Our Students Get Involved •Academic Leadership Program •Career Services •Student Government Association •NCAA Division II Athletics •14 Club & Intramural Sports •Music & Theater productions •Study Abroad

Health & Wellness Your physical and mental well-being are priorities at Western. Our on-campus medical clinic and counseling center ensures you have the resources to thrive at Western. You may also connect with a Peer Health Educator (PHE) for guidance.

Find Your Sense of Belonging When you become a Mountaineer, you will be paired with an Experienced Peer Initiating Connections (EPIC) Mentor who will help you find your path and place at Western.

Mountain Sports Take your outdoor passions to the competitive level by joining a Mountain Sports team!

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

Wilderness Pursuits Wilderness Pursuits (WP) provides the resources you need to explore outdoor recreation opportunities the Gunnison Valley and surrounding area has to offer.

No experience required!

•Day trips and multi-day excursions •Gear maintenance clinics •On-campus gear rentals

Multicultural Center & Student-Run Clubs •Amigos Club •Asian Pacific Islanders Club •Black Student Alliance •Gamers Guild •Mountaineers Without Borders •Spectrum •& More!

Learn by

doing.

The hands-on learning experience Whether you're studying outdoor leadership, STEM, business administration, liberal arts, or fine arts, Western highly values the benefits of hands-on learning.

By applying your knowledge to real-world situations, you will develop a better understanding of your coursework while also gaining the critical experience you need to land your first job out of college.

Our average class size of 17 students also ensures you will get the support and attention that you need to succeed.

All classes are taught by professors and instructors who are not only experts in their field, but demonstrate an interest in your success today and tomorrow.

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Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and rock formations, Western’s expansive backyard is the perfect place for you to turn your classroom knowledge into hands-on understanding.

"Western has such easy access to public lands, it’s almost hard not to take advantage of it. The Multicultural Center provided me opportunities to engage in the outdoors through recreation. I’ve always had an appreciation for nature and realized that you don't have to ski or rock climb to immerse yourself in nature, but it never hurts to try something new."

-Miriam Olvera, 21'

EMPHASIS MINOR MAJOR

EMPHASIS MINOR MAJOR

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Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts Accounting

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Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education

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Financial Analysis

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity

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Professional

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Global Citizenship

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Anthropology

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Art

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

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Art History & Theory

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Graphic Design

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K-12 Licensure

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Studio Art n

Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts Ceramics

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Graphic Design

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Jewelry

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Painting

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Photography

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Printmaking n n

Business Administration Business Analytics

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Finance

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Latin American Business

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Management

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Marketing Resort Management

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Sales

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Communication Arts

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Communications

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Film Studies Public Relations

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Strategic Communications

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Theatre

Climate Action Planning

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Food Systems

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Individualized Contract

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Public Land Management

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Water Studies

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Economics Secondary Licensure

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Environmental Science

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Geography & Geospatial Analysis

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History Public History

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Secondary Licensure

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Latin American Studies

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Music

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K-12 Licensure

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Music Industry n

Music Technology

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Philosophy

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Politics & Government

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Global Studies

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Pre-Law Secondary Licensure

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Psychology

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Recreation & Outdoor Education

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Outdoor Environmental Education

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Outdoor Leadership Recreation

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Theatre Secondary Licensure

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Environment & Sustainability

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Energy Management

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Secondary Licensure

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Business Law

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Humanities

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Sculpture

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English Creative Writing

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Web Design & Development

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Sociology Criminal Justice

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Spanish K-12 Licensure

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Special Education

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Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science

Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program Bachelor of Science

Biology

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Computer Science

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Environmental Biology & Ecology

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Mechanical Engineering

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Fisheries & Aquatic Ecology

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General Biology

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Pre-Med/Cell & Molecular

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Pre-Nursing

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Pre-Physical Therapy

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Secondary Licensure

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Wildlife & Conservation n n

Chemisty

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Biochemistry

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General Chemistry

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Secondary Licensure n n

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Scientific Computing

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Software Engineering n

Web Design & Development

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Exercise & Sport Science

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Health & Fitness

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K-12 Licensure, Physical Ed

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Sports & Fitness Management n n n

Environmental Geology Geoarchaeology

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Petroleum Geology

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Secondary Licensure in Earth-Space Science Mathematics Actuarial Science

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Community Nutrition

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Pre-Dietetics n n

Physics Applied Physics/Pre-Engineering

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Psychology

Education

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Art, Economics, Elementary Education, English, History, Music, Politics & Government or Spanish

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or Biology, Chemistry, Exercise & Sport Science, Geology or Mathematics

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Theatre Secondary Licensure Emphasis

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Exercise & Sport Science

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Biology or High Altitude Exercise Physiology

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Master of Behavioral Science

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Sociology with Community Health Emphasis

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Master in Environmental Management

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Business Administration, Environment & Sustainability, History, Politics & Government, Psychology, Recreation & Outdoor Education or Sociology

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Data Analytics Nutrition Science

or Biology

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or Biology

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Secondary Licensure

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Environment & Sustainability

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Geology

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Ecology

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Sports Psychology

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English or Environment & Sustainability

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Clinical Exercise Science

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Gallery & Museum Management

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Art History or Public History

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Accelerated Degree Programs Creative Writing

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Computer Science Information Security

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WESTERN.EDU/RADY

B.A. B.S. M.F. A. M.S. M.A. M.B.S. M.B.A.

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Outdoor Industry Business Administration, Environment & Sustainability or Recreation & Outdoor Education

WESTERN.EDU/ACCELERATED-DEGREES

UR PROGRAM

Certificates •Advanced Spanish Proficiency • Cultural Resource Management

•Ethics and Critical Thinking • Geographic Information Systems

•Professional Writing •Spanish Language and Culture • The Western-CU Partnership Honors Program

•Writing

Take the next step,

apply.

Graduate Programs WESTERN.EDU/SGS •Creative Writing, Master of Arts •Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts •Ecology, Master of Science •Education, Master of Arts • Exercise & Sport Science: High Altitude Exercise Physiology, Master of Science • Gallery and Museum Management, Master of Arts • Master in Environmental Management • Outdoor Industry, Master of Business Administration • Professional Development for Educators & Principals • Rural Community Health, Master of Behavioral Science • Special Education, Master of Arts

Graduate Certificates • Marketing and Branding in the

1

Complete the application.

Submit via Western's online application.

2

Send all official college transcripts to Western.* Transcrips must come directly from the institution granting credit.

3

Submit the $30 application fee.

Contact us for a fee waiver if needed.

Questions?

Contact Admissions admissions@western.edu 970.943.2119

Outdoor Industry

• Responsible Organizational

Leadership in the Outdoor Industry • Sustainable Financial Management in the Outdoor Industry

Honors Program

WESTERN.EDU/HONORS The Honors Program welcomes high-achieving students from all disciplines. Students with at least a 3.3 transfer GPA are automatically invited to apply upon acceptance to Western.

*If you have less than 24 credit hours completed at the time of application, you must request your official high school transcript be sent to Western. Official ACT/SAT scores are optional.

CURIOUS ABOUT CREDIT TRANSFER? Western is part of the Colorado Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Pathways program and accepts most course transfers where a C- or better was earned. Check out our Transfer Admissions page for resources on credit transfer, the transfer admissions process, and more. To see a full list of transfer articulation agreements and more about transferring to Western, visit western.edu/transfer

Direct Costs for 2023-24 Academic Year In-State

Out-of-State

Tuition

$7,128*

$19,728

Required Fees

$3,955

$3,955

Optional Fees**

$446

$446

Double Room

$5,304

$5,304

Board (15-Meal/Week Plan)

$5,183

$5,183

Total Annual Cost

$22,016

$34,616

*Reflects that the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend has been applied. Total In-State tuition without COF is $10,608. **Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($396), Renewable Energy ($30) and Scholarly Activity ($20). ***Tuition amounts listed above exclude the Western-CU Partnership Program

Merit Scholarship Tiers College GPA

In-State

Out-of-State

Advantage Award (3.0-3.49 GPA)

$2,000

$4,500

Scholars Award

$3,000

$6,000

$4,000

$7,000

(3.5-4.0 GPA)

Phi Theta Kappa

(Two-Year College Honor Society Members)

WUE/Central Plains Tuition Discount Program 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 2023-24, the discount is valued at $4,356. Students from neighboring states who demonstrate financial need are considered for an extra $1,000per-year grant, assessed annually.

WUE

CP

Neighboring States

80

%

of Western Students Receive Aid in grants and/or scholarships

Experience Western

in

person Watch The College Tour!

or

online.

2023-24 In-Person Visit Days GEARING UP: Daily Campus Visit BASECAMP: Open Houses Sept. 29, Nov 3, Mar 22

MOUNTAINEERING: Transfer Student Experience Oct. 20

SUMMIT: Deposited Student Experience April 19

ASCEND: Admitted Student Experience Mar. 1-2

Register to Visit!

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