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Western Preview Days

Dig deeper! Preview Days are your chance to really see what being a student at Western is like. Meet with faculty and coaches, eat in our dining hall, get a campus tour and get all of your questions answered.

2009-2010 Preview Day:

dates will be announced soon

Campus Tours

Come for a visit! The campus tour lasts one hour and is led by one of our student Highlander Hosts. Following the tour is a thirty minute information session with an admissions counselor. With enough advance notice we can also schedule appointments with faculty, coaches or financial aid.

Tour Schedule:

Monday - Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW for your Campus Tour,
or call our office at 1-800-876-5309.

**No tours will be offered for the following dates:

  • July 3
  • Sept 7

Want to stay for an overnight visit?

Stay overnight on campus with us and experience life as a Western student! For more information please visit the Western’s Overnight Host Program page.

 

Can't make it to campus? Experience the virtual tour or download the walking tour guide.

Enjoy the Gunnison Valley

While you are here we hope you can check out the area. Get a flavor for mountain living by attending one of the area's many art, music and outdoor festivals. Any day of the week explore local shops, restaurants and galleries. For outdoor adventure head to the area's hiking and mountain biking trails, raft or fly fish on the Gunnison River or hit the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain.

There are many places to stay and things to do while in Gunnison . From campgrounds and riverside cabins to full service hotels and bed and breakfasts, you'll find plenty of lodging options in Gunnison and Crested Butte. For a discount at the lodging options listed below just mention you are visiting Western!

Area Hotels
Cabins and Cottages

A full list of lodging and activities is available on the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce websites.

Getting Here!

By Air:

The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is a major hub for the Western Slope of Colorado. Serviced year-round, our airport provides frequent and convenient jet service with several airline partners. Ground transportation, rental cars and shuttle service are also available. For more information, including help with lodging and rental car reservations, please call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association toll free at 877-351-8723 .

By Land:

Western is accessible by several interstate highways. Maintained year-round, Highway 50 connects with main arteries leading to Denver, Albuquerque, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and other metro areas.

Approximate Driving Times (from campus)

Check out our live web cams to see some campus shots and to check weather conditions on Monarch Pass, Crested Butte and Monarch Ski Areas.

Denver Bus Service

Round trip bus service is now available from Denver to Gunnison. The bus leaves Gunnison at from High Country Station 700 N. Main St. and arrives at Union Station in Denver. Check schedules 125 and 126 for times.   It leaves Denver at 2 p.m. and arrives in Gunnison at 7 p.m.

The bus will run from Denver on Wednesday, round trip on Thursday through Sunday, and to Denver on Monday. No trips will be made on Tuesday. The fare is $32.10 for a one way ticket. Tickets can be purchased online.

Contact Information:

Plan your visit today, and experience what the Gunnison Valley and our beautiful location has to offer.