Welcome to Western - Acceptance Book

Congratulations on your acceptance!

Here are your next steps.

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“The faculty and students are not just a part of the school. We are also part of the community, and Western allows me to be exactly who I want to be.”

— Cody Washka, spring 2015

It seems I stumbled upon Western while searching blindly for an avenue to a better life. I now know I was drawn to stay because of the space Western puts between itself and many other academic institutions.

— Rebecca Ingram-Bryant, spring 2015

“Western will help you succeed in every way; expect to graduate from this University as a changed and better person.”

— Zach Lovell, spring 2015

“There’s not one person here that fits the mold.

That’s the beautiful part of it.”

— Francesca Pavillard-Cain, spring 2014 photo by Allan Ivy

WHAT TO EXPECT AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You must submit official score reports to the Admissions Office for consideration of results from Advanced Placement testing and the College Level Examination Program. You must submit an official transcript for consideration of International Baccalaureate credit. You must have a minimum score of 3 to receive credit for most Advanced Placement tests (some require a minimum of 4). Western will grant International Baccalaureate credit for tests with a score of 4 or better. Western will award a maximum of 18 credits for CLEP exams.

How do I confirm my enrollment and pay my housing deposit?

A $200 tuition deposit confirms a student’s enrollment for the upcoming semester. Students can pay their deposit by visiting western.edu/deposit > Student & Financial Aid Menu > Pay Bill or Tuition/Housing Deposit.

What financial assistance is available for incoming students?

We automatically consider all freshmen and transfer students for merit-based scholarships. After acceptance, you will receive notice from the Financial Aid office if you qualify. You do not need to apply for merit scholarships.

How do students select a major?

What if you have no idea what to study?

We classify students into the majors they selected during the admission-application process. If you would like to change or add a major or minor, indicate this on your class-registration survey, which becomes available on May 1. Current students must visit the Office of the Registrar and complete a short form.

Western has an Exploratory Program just for students who have not yet declared majors. This allows you to explore your interests, abilities and values, and then connect those to a major at Western and to a future career. You aren’t required to declare a major until you reach the end of your sophomore year.

A Letter From the Director…

Colleges and universities around the globe strive to offer the right fit for every student.

We want to know: Is Western the right fit for you?

You will soon make a huge decision about your future. Wherever you choose to continue your education, chances are your time at college will be the most fun and some of the most influential days of your life. I hope you will choose to spend them at Western State Colorado University.

Western offers amazing college value as a state-funded university with a private college look and feel. We are a teaching institution. This means – whether you intend to be a doctor, an environmentalist, a teacher or a CEO – your professors at Western focus on your learning, not just their research projects. This focus, helped by our average class size of just 17 students, adds value to your education. You’ll find the support you need, both in and out of class, with innovative programs, such as our First-Year and SophoMORE Year experiences, to help ensure your success.

You and your parents should also know Western is a very safe campus, in the historic, friendly, small town of Gunnison. We are committed to student engagement, within our learning environment, our governance and in our modern facilities. Within our amazing new Mountaineer Field House, University Center, residence halls and the abundance of on-campus activities, there are always things to do and learn beyond class.

This packet will walk you through your next steps for enrolling at Western. If you or your parents have any questions along the way, please reach out to us at any time.

I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Best wishes,

How much is campus parking and where do students park?

Parking on campus is free.

Western State Colorado University reserves parking spaces for disabled students. You must display a handicapped permit issued by Western State Colorado University or your home state, on your rearview mirror, your driver's side dashboard or on your license plate.

Jerry Martinez Director of Enrollment & Student Financial Services Western State Colorado University

You may leave your vehicles on campus during all breaks, other than summer, in the Dolores and Mountaineer Bowl parking lots.

Do I need my books for the first day of classes?

There is no need to purchase your books before classes begin, unless you would like to get a jump start on class readings. Your instructor will review the class syllabus the first day. This will include going over the required and optional books for the class. You may then purchase your books at the campus Bookstore.

The university reserves the right to withdraw this offer of admission if you fail to complete required coursework, or if the admission decision was based on incomplete or inaccurate information furnished by you. If you have questions, or if you are unable to fulfill the stated conditions of the offer, contact the Admissions Office at 970.943.2119.

Students who are unable to attend or choose to decline this offer of admission should inform us by emailing admissions@western.edu.

WESTERN DIFFERENCE

How do AP, IB and CLEP credits transfer to Western?

Campus Dining

Academic Resource Center 970.943.7056

The dining hall will open at 7:15am Thursday, Aug. 20, for all new students.

For questions about class registration, academic advising, and Disability Services

Admissions 970.943.2119 For questions about your application, campus visits or general information

Athletics 970.943.2079 For questions about NCAA athletics

Bookstore 970.943.7195 For questions about purchasing books, purchasing Western gear, or the Books-to-Go program

Cashier’s Office 970.943.3003 For questions about bill or deposit payments

Financial Aid 970.943.3085 For all financial aid questions (pertaining to the FAFSA, scholarships, loans, etc.)

Information Technology (IT) Services 970.943.3333 For questions about “MyWestern” account login problems

Orientation 970.943.2469 For questions about Orientation program dates, activities, registration or Wilderness Based Orientation trips

Registration Services 970.943.7003

Rare Air Café serves meals at the following times: Monday through Thursday …

Friday through Sunday …

Hot Breakfast, 7:15 to 10am Continental Breakfast, 10 to 11am Lunch, 11 to 1:30pm Dinner, 4:45 to 7pm

Brunch, 10 to 1pm Dinner, 4:45 to 6:15pm

Questions and Answers How can I find out what the café serves each day?

What if I don’t have time between classes for lunch?

We post menus and nutrition facts daily in the dining hall and at westernstatedining.com.

If you are missing a meal due to class or your work schedule, you can use your meal plan for a meal to go.

Can I have friends who do not live on campus eat with me?

Parents and guardians are guests of Sodexo at no charge.

We welcome visiting friends, and you can pay for their meals with a credit card, cash or flex dollars.

What if I am ill and cannot go to the dining hall for meals?

You may have a friend pick up meals on your behalf. You will need to have your friend bring your Mountaineer Card to the dining hall cashier.

What if I have food allergies or restrictions?

How do I get into the dining hall for meals?

You must bring your Mountaineer Card with you to all meals. You may not enter the dining hall without it. Only you may use your card.

Please let the dining management team know once you are on campus. We will accommodate your special dietary requirements.

For questions about calendars, class schedules and Transfer Credit Evaluations

Residence Life 970.943.2101 For questions about housing policies, room and roommate selection

Student Affairs 970.943.2011 For questions about immunization and selective service records

Veteran Services 970.943.7007 For all questions about veteran benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, how to apply for benefits, etc.)

Westerners in Transition 970.943.2150 For questions about non-traditional student resources

Employment Both Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s – the university’s retail dining options – employ students on a part-time basis. Schedules are flexible and can usually revolve around your classes and other commitments. The Catering Department also hires students for part-time banquet work. All students are eligible to work for Sodexo, regardless of financial aid status.

For other dining-related questions, please contact Jon Coady, food service manager, at 970.943.2100.

ROOM AND BOARD RATES AND CAMPUS DINING

Important Campus Contacts

2014 – 2015 Room and Board Rates

Additional Student Resources

(Rates for 2015 – 2016 may be adjusted) GETTING CONNECTED: ORIENTATION, CAREER PREPARATION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING

RESIDENCE HALLS AND APARTMENTS Residence Halls

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Total Academic Year

$2,397.00

$2,397.00

$4,794.00

Chipeta – One Bedroom

$3,187.50

$3,187.50

$6,375.00

Chipeta – Two Bedroom

$2,907.00

$2,907.00

$5,814.00

Pinnacles - Two Bedroom (standard)

$3,060.00

$3,060.00

$6,120.00

Pinnacles - Two Bedroom (stacked double)

$2,703.00

$2,703.00

$5,406.00

Pinnacles - Three Bedroom

$2,805.00

$2,805.00

$5,610.00

Pinnacles - Four Bedroom (standard)

$2,550.00

$2,550.00

$5,100.00

Pinnacles - Four Bedroom (stacked double)

$2,448.00

$2,448.00

$4,896.00

Escalante, Mears, Ute - Double

Designed to meet your specific needs, Orientation will connect you to the resources, programs, leadership opportunities and people who will help ease the transition to a new academic community.

Small classes and a friendly, welcoming town contribute to new-student success.

Apartments

MEAL PLAN CHOICES Premier Plans: The Blue Mesa Plan or Mountaineer Plan is required for all first-year students and is available to all students.

Blue Mesa Plan

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Total Academic Year

$2,330.50

$2,330.50

$4,661.00

19 Meals per week, plus $175 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s).

Mountaineer Plan

$2,128.00

$2,128.00

$4,256.00

$1,879.50

$1,879.50

$3,759.00

15 Meals per week, plus $175 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s).

Crimson Plan

WESTERNERS IN TRANSITION

10 Meals per week, plus $250 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s). Available only to second-year students and above.

The optional meal plans below are only available to second-year students and above who live in the on-campus apartments or off campus. You may purchase additional plans if you run out during a semester. These plans carry over between fall and spring semester. These plans are non-refundable.

Mountaineer 80 $794.00 Per Plan Any 80 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $100 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

Mountaineer 40 $397.00 Per Plan Any 40 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $50 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

All students are assigned a faculty advisor and have access to general academic advising and career planning through the Academic Resource Center. Faculty and staff can help you identify internship opportunities, explore career choices and connect to the broader community. In addition, we offer many enrichment and support opportunities – such as experiential learning courses, our Honors Program, Study Abroad, National Student Exchange, Math Tutoring Center and Writing Center.

Mountaineer 20 $199.00 Per Plan Any 20 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $25 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

**The Mears complex offers a community kitchen exclusively to sophomores living in the Mears complex.

The use of this kitchen can supplement your meal plan, as all students living in the Mears complex must have a meal plan.**

Westerners in Transition assists and promotes the success of non-traditional students. Students 25 and older, who are married and/or have children can find the support they need with WIT. Resources include: scholarships, grants, leadership opportunities, personal advising, mentoring, networking and non-traditional-student programs.

CHILDCARE The Tenderfoot Daycare Center, adjacent to campus, is convenient and affordable. For more information, contact the center at 970.642.1949.

SUSTAINABILITY Several of the newly constructed or renovated buildings on campus, including our newest apartment complex, are designed to meet LEED Certification as “green” buildings. Because many Western students value sustainable-living practices, you will notice efforts all over campus – from recycling to community gardening – that help promote environmentally conscious lifestyles at Western.

VETERAN BENEFITS If you are an active-duty service member, have been enlisted in the armed forces or are an eligible dependent, Western is honored to support you as you pursue your educational goals. Our knowledgeable Veterans Services staff can help you receive benefits from any VA educational benefit chapter. The VA certifying official at Western assists students applying for, collecting and maintaining VA educational benefits.

MULTICULTURAL CENTER The Multicultural Center is a program that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of people on the Western campus and throughout the Gunnison community. Its goals are to: educate about the similarities and differences among people of varying racial and ethnic backgrounds; assist students in academic, cultural and personal development; promote cultural literacy and competency; and provide cultural opportunities and events for community members. For more information, call the Multicultural Center at 970.943.2234.

HONORS PROGRAM We welcome high-achieving and motivated students to join the Honors program. This is a 21-credit program that works with your major and minor to create an experience in which you develop social and academic skills. For more information, contact the program director, Dan Cress, at 970.943.3007 or dcress@western.edu.

IMPORTANT CAMPUS CONTACTS AND RESOURCES

Office of Residence Life

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Discover Your MyWestern Account Go to western.edu/current-students and click on MyWestern to access financial aid information, check your student email and learn about class registration.

You will receive your account password in a separate envelope shortly after your acceptance letter arrives.

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Apply for Financial Aid Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov. Western’s school code is 001372.

You must complete the FAFSA application by March 1 to meet our financial aid priority deadline.

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Secure Your Financial Aid Check the status of your financial aid and scholarships, and accept, modify or decline student loans through your MyWestern account. Financial aid awards will be available beginning March 15.

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Pay your $200 tuition deposit by visiting: western.edu/deposit. We recommend you submit your tuition deposit by June 1.

Submit Materials for Your Residence Life Application There are three steps:

2. Visit western.edu/reslife, beginning May 18, to complete your housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire.

3. Select your room by visiting western.edu/reslife, beginning June 17.

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Register for Classes Class registration for new students will open on May 1.

For further details and registration instructions, please visit the Academic Resource Center website at western.edu/registration.

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March 15 Estimated financial aid and scholarship awards will appear on your MyWestern account. Beginning this date, you can accept, modify or decline student loan offers. We will post updates to your online account.

May 1

Send Your Immunization and Selective Service Records

Online housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire become available at western.edu/reslife.

Send Your Final High School Transcripts Before your high school closes for the summer, ask your school registrar to send your final high school transcripts – showing your graduation date – to the Western Admissions Office.

Purchase Your Books The campus bookstore is in the University Center.

You may sign up for the optional Books-To-Go program at wscubookstore.western.edu and pick up your books during Orientation. Otherwise, you may purchase books during the first week of classes.

Pay Your Tuition Bill Your bill payment is due by the first day of classes.

Western State Colorado University, 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81231

western.edu > Future Students > Accepted Students

Submit the FAFSA by this date to meet the financial aid priority deadline.

Get Ready for Orientation

Direct all mailed items to the appropriate office at:

For more information:

March 1

We will automatically sign you up for New Student Orientation when you register for classes. In addition, you can register for the optional Wilderness Based Orientation through your MyWestern account. WBO registration will open on June 1.

You will receive these forms by email after you register for classes. Colorado law requires students to show proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella.

At a minimum, students must complete the first MMR immunization before classes begin – although we do allow medical and religious exemptions. Students who plan to reside in on-campus housing may also want to consider receiving the meningococcal vaccine.

Confirm Your Enrollment

1. Pay the $100 housing deposit through your MyWestern account, by submitting a check or money order, or by calling the Cashier’s Office.

Complete ‘Think About It’ Course If you are under age 21 when classes begin, you will receive an email (to your Western address) from Campus Clarity, with a link to an online program called “Think About It.” You cannot receive your Mountaineer ID Card without completing the course, so it is important you set aside about three hours to complete the program.

Important Dates 2015

Class registration begins for incoming students. You must pay the $200 tuition deposit before you can register for classes.

Why Do Transfer Students Live On Campus?

Western State Colorado University greatly values the on-campus living experience.

For this reason, all first-year and second-year students live on campus in a variety of residence hall and apartment options. Upper-class transfer students can also live on campus, and many choose to do so. Living on campus is a great way for students to meet new people, get involved and stay connected. Studies show students who live on campus are more likely to persist to graduation, interact with professors, have improved interpersonal relationships, become involved in extracurricular activities and experience a higher overall satisfaction with their college experiences. In other words, students who live on campus are more likely to stay enrolled, graduate on time and feel connected to the campus community.

Your residence hall or apartment community will play an important part in helping you adjust to your new college life. On top of that, the friendships you build with roommates and neighbors can provide a strong support system during your time at Western and often, after graduation.

May 18 June 1 Your $200 tuition deposit is due to confirm your enrollment at Western.

(If you are admitted after the June 1 deadline, please pay your tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on your offer of admission.)

July 15 We will mail an initial paper billing statement to you.

After this initial statement, all updated financial aid and billing information will appear on your MyWestern account. You can pay your bill and enroll in e-refund through your MyWestern account.

Payment options and payment deadlines appear online at western.edu > Financing Your Education > Paying Your Bill.

July 17 New-student housing selection begins at western.edu/reslife.

Aug. 19 or Aug. 21 Move into residence hall: • If you are attending the five-day Freshmen Orientation, you may move on campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, from 9am to 3pm • If you are attending the Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation on Friday, Aug. 21, you may move on campus Wednesday Aug. 19, 9am to noon.

Aug. 24 Classes begin and tuition bill payment is due.

The SophoMORE Year Experience The SophoMORE Year Experience is a program dedicated to enriching and engaging second-year students at Western. With the help of dedicated faculty and staff members, and a variety of resources, SYE enables sophomore students to get more out of their Western experience by: • Providing opportunities to increase campus, community and cultural connections.

• Helping students focus on goals and learn more about themselves as they prepare for life after Western.

• Connecting students with faculty and career disciplines.

• Increasing student competence, personal awareness and engagement.

• Encouraging participation in leadership opportunities.

• Exploring health, wellness and interpersonal development.

• Hosting a variety of social, academic, professional, and leadership events and activities throughout the school year.

TRANSFER CHECKLIST, DATES AND HOUSING

First-Year Students — What to do next:

Important Dates 2015

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March 1

July 15

Submit the FAFSA form by this date to meet the financial aid priority deadline.

We will send you an initial, paper billing statement. After this statement, you can view all updated financial aid and billing information on your MyWestern account. You can pay your bill and enroll in e-refund through your MyWestern account. You can find payment options and deadlines listed online at western.edu > Financing Your Education > Paying Your Bill.

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Discover Your MyWestern Account Go to western.edu/current-students and click on MyWestern to access financial aid information, check your student email and learn about class registration. You will receive your account password in a separate envelope shortly after your acceptance letter arrives.

Your transfer evaluation will be available in DegreeWorks within your MyWestern account, within three weeks of acceptance.

We will email you indicating the evaluation is complete.

• If you have 23 or fewer credits and are under 21, you will attend Freshman Orientation, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 19. This program is five days long.

Apply for Financial Aid Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov.

Western’s school code is 001372. You must complete the FAFSA application by March 1 to meet our financial aid priority deadline.

• If you are 21 or older and entering Western with less than 24 credits, you will choose between the two programs.

The Orientation Office will contact you to discuss your options after you register for classes.

Secure Your Financial Aid Check the status of your financial aid and scholarships and accept/ modify/decline student loans through your MyWestern account.

Financial Aid awards will be available beginning March 15.

In addition, you can register for optional Wilderness Based Orientation through your MyWestern account. WBO registration will open on June 1.

Confirm Your Enrollment

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Pay your $200 tuition deposit by visiting: western.edu/deposit.

We recommend that you submit your tuition deposit by June 1.

Submit Residence Life Materials There are three steps:

2. Visit western.edu/reslife, beginning May 18, to complete your housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire.

3. Select your room by visiting western.edu/reslife, beginning June 17.

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Get Ready for Orientation All new students at Western must participate in the New Student Orientation program, which is designed to meet your specific needs. We will automatically sign you up for Orientation after you register for classes, and you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. Orientation is set for: • If you are over age 21 and transferring to Western with 24 or more credits, you will attend Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation from 1pm to 5pm on Friday, Aug. 21.

Viewing Transfer Evaluation

1. Pay the $100 housing deposit through your MyWestern account, by submitting a check or money order, or by calling the Cashier’s Office.

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Register for Classes Class registration for new students will open on May 1. For further details and registration instructions, please visit the Academic Resource Center website at western.edu/registration.

Complete ‘Think About It’ Course If you are under age 21 when classes begin, you will receive an email (to your Western address) from Campus Clarity, with a link to an online program called “Think About It.” You cannot receive your Mountaineer ID Card without completing the course, so it is important you set aside about three hours to complete the program.

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Send Your Immunization and Selective Service Records We will email forms about these records to you after you register for classes. Colorado law requires students to show proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella. At a minimum, students must have completed the first MMR immunization before classes begin. We do allow medical and religious exemptions.

Students who plan to live in on-campus housing may also want to consider receiving the meningococcal vaccine.

Send Your Final, Official College Transcripts You must send your final, official college transcripts to the Admissions Office, so we can complete a final transfercredit evaluation.

Purchase Your Books The campus bookstore is in the University Center.

You may sign up for the optional Books-To-Go program at wscubookstore.western.edu and pick up your books during Orientation. Otherwise, you may purchase books during the first week of classes.

Pay Your Tuition Bill Your bill payment is due by the first day of classes.

Direct all mailed items to the appropriate office at: Western State Colorado University 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81231 For more information: western.edu > Future Students > Accepted Students

March 15 Estimated financial aid and scholarship awards will be listed on your MyWestern account. Beginning this date, you can accept, modify or decline student-loan offers. We will post updates to your online account.

July 17 New-student housing selection begins at western.edu/reslife.

May 1

Aug. 19

Class registration begins for incoming students. You must pay your $200 tuition deposit before you can register for classes.

Online housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire are available at western.edu/reslife.

Move into your residence hall between 9am and 2pm. Orientation begins and will run through Aug. 24. This will include exploring the Gunnison Valley, introduction to academic resources, involvement in a service-learning project and social events with other new students. You will receive more information later this spring. Optional Wilderness-Based Orientation sessions will begin the week before Orientation. Learn more at western.edu/orientation.

June 1

Aug. 24

Your $200 tuition deposit is due to confirm your enrollment at Western. (If you are admitted after the June 1 deadline, please pay your tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on your offer of admission.)

Classes begin and tuition bill payment is due.

May 18

May 2019 Graduate from Western State Colorado University!

FRESHMEN CHECKLIST AND DATES

Transfer Students — What to do next:

The Department of Residence Life is committed to building residence hall and apartment communities that are positive, respectful and inclusive for all students. We believe living in a residence hall or apartment community on campus can enrich and enhance your university education, as well as make your journey at Western more comfortable and convenient.

Western State Colorado University is dedicated to students’ success. With that in mind, we have instituted a two-year residency policy.

All first-year and sophomore students who are unmarried, under 21 and not residing with their parents in Gunnison County must live on campus. The residential experience complements our academic mission by providing a dynamic environment where living and learning interconnect.

If you would like to view your housing options, please visit: western.edu/reslife and click on “Housing Options.” All housing is based upon availability at time of application.

You cannot only choose your own living environment (within guidelines) but also your roommate. In addition to traditional living options, Residence Life offers a variety of Living-Learning Communities and themed-floor opportunities. Around the middle of May, you will receive an email (we officially communicate through your Western email address) about the process. New students can select their residence hall as early as June 16, 2015.

On May 18, 2015, you will find the following at western.edu/reslife: • $100 housing deposit payment form.

• Themed-community options.

• Lifestyle-preference questionnaire (used for roommate matching and selection).

• Campus room selections.

• Living-Learning Community options.

• Western dining contract.

• Student housing contract.

For additional information, please visit the Residence Life Department’s web page, western.edu/reslife. If you have still more questions, please contact the Residence Life Office at 970.943.2101.

Welcome to the Western State Colorado University community!

Shelley Jansen Director of Residence Life & Conference Services Western State Colorado University

First-Year Student Housing Living-Learning Communities

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The Residence Life staff congratulates you on your decision to attend Western State Colorado University for fall 2015!

Western State Colorado University values the residential living experience so highly that all first-year and second-year students live on campus. First-year students can choose Living-Learning Communities, which include: • Exploratory Program (Undeclared) • Future Teachers

• Honors Program • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

• Outdoor • Health & Wellness • Single-gender

Students with common academic interests live together to develop personal and academic relationships within a field of study. As a result, students participate in out-of-classroom enrichment activities that support their academic pursuits and involvement. Being part of a Living-Learning Community enables students to connect with others who have common interests and bridge their academic experiences with student-life experiences.

List of Items to Bring for Your Residence Hall COMMUNITY BATHROOMS IN THE ESCALANTE COMPLEX AND UTE HALL • Personal toiletries • Shower sandals

PRIVATE BATHROOMS IN THE MEARS COMPLEX AND APARTMENTS • Basin, tub and tile cleaner • Toilet bowl cleaner and brush • Toilet paper • Personal toiletries

LAUNDRY • • • •

Laundry bag or basket Hangers Laundry detergent Sewing kit

DISCUSS WITH YOUR ROOMMATE • • • • • • • • • • •

Stereo Small refrigerator Microwave Television DVD/Blu-ray Player Humidifier Fan Computer and Printer Aquarium Iron Small ironing board

MAKE YOUR ROOM YOUR HOME • Posters (we recommend poster putty – no holes in the walls please!)

• Plants • Desk lamp • Calendar • Dust buster • Carpet sweeper • Power strips and extension cords • Alarm clock • Area rug or scrap carpet • Mattress pad • Sheets (extra-long twin, unless you’re in Pinnacles, where you will need extra-long full size), pillows and pillow cases • Blankets or bedspreads • School supplies (backpack, notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, pens, erasers, ruler, etc.)

WHAT NOT TO BRING • Weapons (i.e., firearms, paintball guns, BB guns, knives larger than 3.5 inches) • Candles and incense • Fireworks

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Pets (other than fish) Toasters Hot plates Electric frying pans (or any open-coil cooking or space-heating devices)

The Department of Residence Life is committed to building residence hall and apartment communities that are positive, respectful and inclusive for all students. We believe living in a residence hall or apartment community on campus can enrich and enhance your university education, as well as make your journey at Western more comfortable and convenient.

Western State Colorado University is dedicated to students’ success. With that in mind, we have instituted a two-year residency policy.

All first-year and sophomore students who are unmarried, under 21 and not residing with their parents in Gunnison County must live on campus. The residential experience complements our academic mission by providing a dynamic environment where living and learning interconnect.

If you would like to view your housing options, please visit: western.edu/reslife and click on “Housing Options.” All housing is based upon availability at time of application.

You cannot only choose your own living environment (within guidelines) but also your roommate. In addition to traditional living options, Residence Life offers a variety of Living-Learning Communities and themed-floor opportunities. Around the middle of May, you will receive an email (we officially communicate through your Western email address) about the process. New students can select their residence hall as early as June 16, 2015.

On May 18, 2015, you will find the following at western.edu/reslife: • $100 housing deposit payment form.

• Themed-community options.

• Lifestyle-preference questionnaire (used for roommate matching and selection).

• Campus room selections.

• Living-Learning Community options.

• Western dining contract.

• Student housing contract.

For additional information, please visit the Residence Life Department’s web page, western.edu/reslife. If you have still more questions, please contact the Residence Life Office at 970.943.2101.

Welcome to the Western State Colorado University community!

Shelley Jansen Director of Residence Life & Conference Services Western State Colorado University

First-Year Student Housing Living-Learning Communities

HOUSING

The Residence Life staff congratulates you on your decision to attend Western State Colorado University for fall 2015!

Western State Colorado University values the residential living experience so highly that all first-year and second-year students live on campus. First-year students can choose Living-Learning Communities, which include: • Exploratory Program (Undeclared) • Future Teachers

• Honors Program • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

• Outdoor • Health & Wellness • Single-gender

Students with common academic interests live together to develop personal and academic relationships within a field of study. As a result, students participate in out-of-classroom enrichment activities that support their academic pursuits and involvement. Being part of a Living-Learning Community enables students to connect with others who have common interests and bridge their academic experiences with student-life experiences.

List of Items to Bring for Your Residence Hall COMMUNITY BATHROOMS IN THE ESCALANTE COMPLEX AND UTE HALL • Personal toiletries • Shower sandals

PRIVATE BATHROOMS IN THE MEARS COMPLEX AND APARTMENTS • Basin, tub and tile cleaner • Toilet bowl cleaner and brush • Toilet paper • Personal toiletries

LAUNDRY • • • •

Laundry bag or basket Hangers Laundry detergent Sewing kit

DISCUSS WITH YOUR ROOMMATE • • • • • • • • • • •

Stereo Small refrigerator Microwave Television DVD/Blu-ray Player Humidifier Fan Computer and Printer Aquarium Iron Small ironing board

MAKE YOUR ROOM YOUR HOME • Posters (we recommend poster putty – no holes in the walls please!)

• Plants • Desk lamp • Calendar • Dust buster • Carpet sweeper • Power strips and extension cords • Alarm clock • Area rug or scrap carpet • Mattress pad • Sheets (extra-long twin, unless you’re in Pinnacles, where you will need extra-long full size), pillows and pillow cases • Blankets or bedspreads • School supplies (backpack, notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, pens, erasers, ruler, etc.)

WHAT NOT TO BRING • Weapons (i.e., firearms, paintball guns, BB guns, knives larger than 3.5 inches) • Candles and incense • Fireworks

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Pets (other than fish) Toasters Hot plates Electric frying pans (or any open-coil cooking or space-heating devices)

Important Dates 2015

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March 1

July 15

Submit the FAFSA form by this date to meet the financial aid priority deadline.

We will send you an initial, paper billing statement. After this statement, you can view all updated financial aid and billing information on your MyWestern account. You can pay your bill and enroll in e-refund through your MyWestern account. You can find payment options and deadlines listed online at western.edu > Financing Your Education > Paying Your Bill.

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Discover Your MyWestern Account Go to western.edu/current-students and click on MyWestern to access financial aid information, check your student email and learn about class registration. You will receive your account password in a separate envelope shortly after your acceptance letter arrives.

Your transfer evaluation will be available in DegreeWorks within your MyWestern account, within three weeks of acceptance.

We will email you indicating the evaluation is complete.

• If you have 23 or fewer credits and are under 21, you will attend Freshman Orientation, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 19. This program is five days long.

Apply for Financial Aid Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov.

Western’s school code is 001372. You must complete the FAFSA application by March 1 to meet our financial aid priority deadline.

• If you are 21 or older and entering Western with less than 24 credits, you will choose between the two programs.

The Orientation Office will contact you to discuss your options after you register for classes.

Secure Your Financial Aid Check the status of your financial aid and scholarships and accept/ modify/decline student loans through your MyWestern account.

Financial Aid awards will be available beginning March 15.

In addition, you can register for optional Wilderness Based Orientation through your MyWestern account. WBO registration will open on June 1.

Confirm Your Enrollment

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Pay your $200 tuition deposit by visiting: western.edu/deposit.

We recommend that you submit your tuition deposit by June 1.

Submit Residence Life Materials There are three steps:

2. Visit western.edu/reslife, beginning May 18, to complete your housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire.

3. Select your room by visiting western.edu/reslife, beginning June 17.

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Get Ready for Orientation All new students at Western must participate in the New Student Orientation program, which is designed to meet your specific needs. We will automatically sign you up for Orientation after you register for classes, and you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. Orientation is set for: • If you are over age 21 and transferring to Western with 24 or more credits, you will attend Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation from 1pm to 5pm on Friday, Aug. 21.

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1. Pay the $100 housing deposit through your MyWestern account, by submitting a check or money order, or by calling the Cashier’s Office.

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Register for Classes Class registration for new students will open on May 1. For further details and registration instructions, please visit the Academic Resource Center website at western.edu/registration.

Complete ‘Think About It’ Course If you are under age 21 when classes begin, you will receive an email (to your Western address) from Campus Clarity, with a link to an online program called “Think About It.” You cannot receive your Mountaineer ID Card without completing the course, so it is important you set aside about three hours to complete the program.

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Send Your Immunization and Selective Service Records We will email forms about these records to you after you register for classes. Colorado law requires students to show proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella. At a minimum, students must have completed the first MMR immunization before classes begin. We do allow medical and religious exemptions.

Students who plan to live in on-campus housing may also want to consider receiving the meningococcal vaccine.

Send Your Final, Official College Transcripts You must send your final, official college transcripts to the Admissions Office, so we can complete a final transfercredit evaluation.

Purchase Your Books The campus bookstore is in the University Center.

You may sign up for the optional Books-To-Go program at wscubookstore.western.edu and pick up your books during Orientation. Otherwise, you may purchase books during the first week of classes.

Pay Your Tuition Bill Your bill payment is due by the first day of classes.

Direct all mailed items to the appropriate office at: Western State Colorado University 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81231 For more information: western.edu > Future Students > Accepted Students

March 15 Estimated financial aid and scholarship awards will be listed on your MyWestern account. Beginning this date, you can accept, modify or decline student-loan offers. We will post updates to your online account.

July 17 New-student housing selection begins at western.edu/reslife.

May 1

Aug. 19

Class registration begins for incoming students. You must pay your $200 tuition deposit before you can register for classes.

Online housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire are available at western.edu/reslife.

Move into your residence hall between 9am and 2pm. Orientation begins and will run through Aug. 24. This will include exploring the Gunnison Valley, introduction to academic resources, involvement in a service-learning project and social events with other new students. You will receive more information later this spring. Optional Wilderness-Based Orientation sessions will begin the week before Orientation. Learn more at western.edu/orientation.

June 1

Aug. 24

Your $200 tuition deposit is due to confirm your enrollment at Western. (If you are admitted after the June 1 deadline, please pay your tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on your offer of admission.)

Classes begin and tuition bill payment is due.

May 18

May 2019 Graduate from Western State Colorado University!

FRESHMEN CHECKLIST AND DATES

Transfer Students — What to do next:

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Discover Your MyWestern Account Go to western.edu/current-students and click on MyWestern to access financial aid information, check your student email and learn about class registration.

You will receive your account password in a separate envelope shortly after your acceptance letter arrives.

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Apply for Financial Aid Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov. Western’s school code is 001372.

You must complete the FAFSA application by March 1 to meet our financial aid priority deadline.

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Secure Your Financial Aid Check the status of your financial aid and scholarships, and accept, modify or decline student loans through your MyWestern account. Financial aid awards will be available beginning March 15.

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Pay your $200 tuition deposit by visiting: western.edu/deposit. We recommend you submit your tuition deposit by June 1.

Submit Materials for Your Residence Life Application There are three steps:

2. Visit western.edu/reslife, beginning May 18, to complete your housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire.

3. Select your room by visiting western.edu/reslife, beginning June 17.

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Register for Classes Class registration for new students will open on May 1.

For further details and registration instructions, please visit the Academic Resource Center website at western.edu/registration.

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March 15 Estimated financial aid and scholarship awards will appear on your MyWestern account. Beginning this date, you can accept, modify or decline student loan offers. We will post updates to your online account.

May 1

Send Your Immunization and Selective Service Records

Online housing application and lifestyle-preference questionnaire become available at western.edu/reslife.

Send Your Final High School Transcripts Before your high school closes for the summer, ask your school registrar to send your final high school transcripts – showing your graduation date – to the Western Admissions Office.

Purchase Your Books The campus bookstore is in the University Center.

You may sign up for the optional Books-To-Go program at wscubookstore.western.edu and pick up your books during Orientation. Otherwise, you may purchase books during the first week of classes.

Pay Your Tuition Bill Your bill payment is due by the first day of classes.

Western State Colorado University, 600 N. Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81231

western.edu > Future Students > Accepted Students

Submit the FAFSA by this date to meet the financial aid priority deadline.

Get Ready for Orientation

Direct all mailed items to the appropriate office at:

For more information:

March 1

We will automatically sign you up for New Student Orientation when you register for classes. In addition, you can register for the optional Wilderness Based Orientation through your MyWestern account. WBO registration will open on June 1.

You will receive these forms by email after you register for classes. Colorado law requires students to show proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella.

At a minimum, students must complete the first MMR immunization before classes begin – although we do allow medical and religious exemptions. Students who plan to reside in on-campus housing may also want to consider receiving the meningococcal vaccine.

Confirm Your Enrollment

1. Pay the $100 housing deposit through your MyWestern account, by submitting a check or money order, or by calling the Cashier’s Office.

Complete ‘Think About It’ Course If you are under age 21 when classes begin, you will receive an email (to your Western address) from Campus Clarity, with a link to an online program called “Think About It.” You cannot receive your Mountaineer ID Card without completing the course, so it is important you set aside about three hours to complete the program.

Important Dates 2015

Class registration begins for incoming students. You must pay the $200 tuition deposit before you can register for classes.

Why Do Transfer Students Live On Campus?

Western State Colorado University greatly values the on-campus living experience.

For this reason, all first-year and second-year students live on campus in a variety of residence hall and apartment options. Upper-class transfer students can also live on campus, and many choose to do so. Living on campus is a great way for students to meet new people, get involved and stay connected. Studies show students who live on campus are more likely to persist to graduation, interact with professors, have improved interpersonal relationships, become involved in extracurricular activities and experience a higher overall satisfaction with their college experiences. In other words, students who live on campus are more likely to stay enrolled, graduate on time and feel connected to the campus community.

Your residence hall or apartment community will play an important part in helping you adjust to your new college life. On top of that, the friendships you build with roommates and neighbors can provide a strong support system during your time at Western and often, after graduation.

May 18 June 1 Your $200 tuition deposit is due to confirm your enrollment at Western.

(If you are admitted after the June 1 deadline, please pay your tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on your offer of admission.)

July 15 We will mail an initial paper billing statement to you.

After this initial statement, all updated financial aid and billing information will appear on your MyWestern account. You can pay your bill and enroll in e-refund through your MyWestern account.

Payment options and payment deadlines appear online at western.edu > Financing Your Education > Paying Your Bill.

July 17 New-student housing selection begins at western.edu/reslife.

Aug. 19 or Aug. 21 Move into residence hall: • If you are attending the five-day Freshmen Orientation, you may move on campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, from 9am to 3pm • If you are attending the Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation on Friday, Aug. 21, you may move on campus Wednesday Aug. 19, 9am to noon.

Aug. 24 Classes begin and tuition bill payment is due.

The SophoMORE Year Experience The SophoMORE Year Experience is a program dedicated to enriching and engaging second-year students at Western. With the help of dedicated faculty and staff members, and a variety of resources, SYE enables sophomore students to get more out of their Western experience by: • Providing opportunities to increase campus, community and cultural connections.

• Helping students focus on goals and learn more about themselves as they prepare for life after Western.

• Connecting students with faculty and career disciplines.

• Increasing student competence, personal awareness and engagement.

• Encouraging participation in leadership opportunities.

• Exploring health, wellness and interpersonal development.

• Hosting a variety of social, academic, professional, and leadership events and activities throughout the school year.

TRANSFER CHECKLIST, DATES AND HOUSING

First-Year Students — What to do next:

2014 – 2015 Room and Board Rates

Additional Student Resources

(Rates for 2015 – 2016 may be adjusted) GETTING CONNECTED: ORIENTATION, CAREER PREPARATION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING

RESIDENCE HALLS AND APARTMENTS Residence Halls

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Total Academic Year

$2,397.00

$2,397.00

$4,794.00

Chipeta – One Bedroom

$3,187.50

$3,187.50

$6,375.00

Chipeta – Two Bedroom

$2,907.00

$2,907.00

$5,814.00

Pinnacles - Two Bedroom (standard)

$3,060.00

$3,060.00

$6,120.00

Pinnacles - Two Bedroom (stacked double)

$2,703.00

$2,703.00

$5,406.00

Pinnacles - Three Bedroom

$2,805.00

$2,805.00

$5,610.00

Pinnacles - Four Bedroom (standard)

$2,550.00

$2,550.00

$5,100.00

Pinnacles - Four Bedroom (stacked double)

$2,448.00

$2,448.00

$4,896.00

Escalante, Mears, Ute - Double

Designed to meet your specific needs, Orientation will connect you to the resources, programs, leadership opportunities and people who will help ease the transition to a new academic community.

Small classes and a friendly, welcoming town contribute to new-student success.

Apartments

MEAL PLAN CHOICES Premier Plans: The Blue Mesa Plan or Mountaineer Plan is required for all first-year students and is available to all students.

Blue Mesa Plan

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Total Academic Year

$2,330.50

$2,330.50

$4,661.00

19 Meals per week, plus $175 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s).

Mountaineer Plan

$2,128.00

$2,128.00

$4,256.00

$1,879.50

$1,879.50

$3,759.00

15 Meals per week, plus $175 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s).

Crimson Plan

WESTERNERS IN TRANSITION

10 Meals per week, plus $250 Flex Dollars (to be used exclusively in the Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s). Available only to second-year students and above.

The optional meal plans below are only available to second-year students and above who live in the on-campus apartments or off campus. You may purchase additional plans if you run out during a semester. These plans carry over between fall and spring semester. These plans are non-refundable.

Mountaineer 80 $794.00 Per Plan Any 80 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $100 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

Mountaineer 40 $397.00 Per Plan Any 40 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $50 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

All students are assigned a faculty advisor and have access to general academic advising and career planning through the Academic Resource Center. Faculty and staff can help you identify internship opportunities, explore career choices and connect to the broader community. In addition, we offer many enrichment and support opportunities – such as experiential learning courses, our Honors Program, Study Abroad, National Student Exchange, Math Tutoring Center and Writing Center.

Mountaineer 20 $199.00 Per Plan Any 20 individual meals in the Rare Air Café, plus $25 flex dollars to use in Rare Air Café or at Mad Jack’s.

**The Mears complex offers a community kitchen exclusively to sophomores living in the Mears complex.

The use of this kitchen can supplement your meal plan, as all students living in the Mears complex must have a meal plan.**

Westerners in Transition assists and promotes the success of non-traditional students. Students 25 and older, who are married and/or have children can find the support they need with WIT. Resources include: scholarships, grants, leadership opportunities, personal advising, mentoring, networking and non-traditional-student programs.

CHILDCARE The Tenderfoot Daycare Center, adjacent to campus, is convenient and affordable. For more information, contact the center at 970.642.1949.

SUSTAINABILITY Several of the newly constructed or renovated buildings on campus, including our newest apartment complex, are designed to meet LEED Certification as “green” buildings. Because many Western students value sustainable-living practices, you will notice efforts all over campus – from recycling to community gardening – that help promote environmentally conscious lifestyles at Western.

VETERAN BENEFITS If you are an active-duty service member, have been enlisted in the armed forces or are an eligible dependent, Western is honored to support you as you pursue your educational goals. Our knowledgeable Veterans Services staff can help you receive benefits from any VA educational benefit chapter. The VA certifying official at Western assists students applying for, collecting and maintaining VA educational benefits.

MULTICULTURAL CENTER The Multicultural Center is a program that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of people on the Western campus and throughout the Gunnison community. Its goals are to: educate about the similarities and differences among people of varying racial and ethnic backgrounds; assist students in academic, cultural and personal development; promote cultural literacy and competency; and provide cultural opportunities and events for community members. For more information, call the Multicultural Center at 970.943.2234.

HONORS PROGRAM We welcome high-achieving and motivated students to join the Honors program. This is a 21-credit program that works with your major and minor to create an experience in which you develop social and academic skills. For more information, contact the program director, Dan Cress, at 970.943.3007 or dcress@western.edu.

IMPORTANT CAMPUS CONTACTS AND RESOURCES

Office of Residence Life

Campus Dining

Academic Resource Center 970.943.7056

The dining hall will open at 7:15am Thursday, Aug. 20, for all new students.

For questions about class registration, academic advising, and Disability Services

Admissions 970.943.2119 For questions about NCAA athletics

Athletics 970.943.2079 For questions about your application, campus visits or general information

Bookstore 970.943.7195 For questions about purchasing books, purchasing Western gear, or the Books-to-Go program

Cashier’s Office 970.943.3003 For questions about bill or deposit payments

Financial Aid 970.943.3085 For all financial aid questions (pertaining to the FAFSA, scholarships, loans, etc.)

Information Technology (IT) Services 970.943.3333 For questions about “MyWestern” account login problems

Orientation 970.943.2469 For questions about Orientation program dates, activities, registration or Wilderness Based Orientation trips

Registration Services 970.943.7003

Rare Air Café serves meals at the following times: Monday through Thursday …

Friday through Sunday …

Hot Breakfast, 7:15 to 10am Continental Breakfast, 10 to 11am Lunch, 11 to 1:30pm Dinner, 4:45 to 7pm

Brunch, 10 to 1pm Dinner, 4:45 to 6:15pm

Questions and Answers How can I find out what the café serves each day?

What if I don’t have time between classes for lunch?

We post menus and nutrition facts daily in the dining hall and at westernstatedining.com.

If you are missing a meal due to class or your work schedule, you can use your meal plan for a meal to go.

Can I have friends who do not live on campus eat with me?

Parents and guardians are guests of Sodexo at no charge.

We welcome visiting friends, and you can pay for their meals with a credit card, cash or flex dollars.

What if I am ill and cannot go to the dining hall for meals?

You may have a friend pick up meals on your behalf. You will need to have your friend bring your Mountaineer Card to the dining hall cashier.

What if I have food allergies or restrictions?

How do I get into the dining hall for meals?

You must bring your Mountaineer Card with you to all meals. You may not enter the dining hall without it. Only you may use your card.

Please let the dining management team know once you are on campus. We will accommodate your special dietary requirements.

For questions about calendars, class schedules and Transfer Credit Evaluations

Residence Life 970.943.2101 For questions about housing policies, room and roommate selection

Student Affairs 970.943.2011 For questions about immunization and selective service records

Veteran Services 970.943.7007 For all questions about veteran benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, how to apply for benefits, etc.)

Westerners in Transition 970.943.2150 For questions about non-traditional student resources

Employment Both Rare Air Café and Mad Jack’s – the university’s retail dining options – employ students on a part-time basis. Schedules are flexible and can usually revolve around your classes and other commitments. The Catering Department also hires students for part-time banquet work. All students are eligible to work for Sodexo, regardless of financial aid status.

For other dining-related questions, please contact Jon Coady, food service manager, at 970.943.2100.

ROOM AND BOARD RATES AND CAMPUS DINING

Important Campus Contacts

WHAT TO EXPECT AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You must submit official score reports to the Admissions Office for consideration of results from Advanced Placement testing and the College Level Examination Program. You must submit an official transcript for consideration of International Baccalaureate credit. You must have a minimum score of 3 to receive credit for most Advanced Placement tests (some require a minimum of 4). Western will grant International Baccalaureate credit for tests with a score of 4 or better. Western will award a maximum of 18 credits for CLEP exams.

How do I confirm my enrollment and pay my housing deposit?

A $200 tuition deposit confirms a student’s enrollment for the upcoming semester. Students can pay their deposit by visiting western.edu/deposit > Student & Financial Aid Menu > Pay Bill or Tuition/Housing Deposit.

What financial assistance is available for incoming students?

We automatically consider all freshmen and transfer students for merit-based scholarships. After acceptance, you will receive notice from the Financial Aid office if you qualify. You do not need to apply for merit scholarships.

How do students select a major?

What if you have no idea what to study?

We classify students into the majors they selected during the admission-application process. If you would like to change or add a major or minor, indicate this on your class-registration survey, which becomes available on May 1. Current students must visit the Office of the Registrar and complete a short form.

Western has an Exploratory Program just for students who have not yet declared majors. This allows you to explore your interests, abilities and values, and then connect those to a major at Western and to a future career. You aren’t required to declare a major until you reach the end of your sophomore year.

A Letter From the Director…

Colleges and universities around the globe strive to offer the right fit for every student.

We want to know: Is Western the right fit for you?

You will soon make a huge decision about your future. Wherever you choose to continue your education, chances are your time at college will be the most fun and some of the most influential days of your life. I hope you will choose to spend them at Western State Colorado University.

Western offers amazing college value as a state-funded university with a private college look and feel. We are a teaching institution. This means – whether you intend to be a doctor, an environmentalist, a teacher or a CEO – your professors at Western focus on your learning, not just their research projects. This focus, helped by our average class size of just 17 students, adds value to your education. You’ll find the support you need, both in and out of class, with innovative programs, such as our First-Year and SophoMORE Year experiences, to help ensure your success.

You and your parents should also know Western is a very safe campus, in the historic, friendly, small town of Gunnison. We are committed to student engagement, within our learning environment, our governance and in our modern facilities. Within our amazing new Mountaineer Field House, University Center, residence halls and the abundance of on-campus activities, there are always things to do and learn beyond class.

This packet will walk you through your next steps for enrolling at Western. If you or your parents have any questions along the way, please reach out to us at any time.

I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Best wishes,

How much is campus parking and where do students park?

Parking on campus is free.

Western State Colorado University reserves parking spaces for disabled students. You must display a handicapped permit issued by Western State Colorado University or your home state, on your rearview mirror, your driver's side dashboard or on your license plate.

Jerry Martinez Director of Enrollment & Student Financial Services Western State Colorado University

You may leave your vehicles on campus during all breaks, other than summer, in the Dolores and Mountaineer Bowl parking lots.

Do I need my books for the first day of classes?

There is no need to purchase your books before classes begin, unless you would like to get a jump start on class readings. Your instructor will review the class syllabus the first day. This will include going over the required and optional books for the class. You may then purchase your books at the campus Bookstore.

The university reserves the right to withdraw this offer of admission if you fail to complete required coursework, or if the admission decision was based on incomplete or inaccurate information furnished by you. If you have questions, or if you are unable to fulfill the stated conditions of the offer, contact the Admissions Office at 970.943.2119.

Students who are unable to attend or choose to decline this offer of admission should inform us by emailing admissions@western.edu.

WESTERN DIFFERENCE

How do AP, IB and CLEP credits transfer to Western?

CAMPUS MAP

“Western is more than an education. It is a community that nurtures and inspires its students, creating a foundation that takes the students wherever they want to go.”

— Kevin McCall, spring 2015

Admissions Office 600 North Adams Street • Gunnison, Colorado 81231 800.876.5309 • western.edu