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Life at Western Colorado University is anything but ordinary. Here, you won’t just sit in a lecture hall—you’ll dive into hands-on courses, connect with professors who know your name, and explore big ideas in small classes. Surrounded by a Rocky Mountain backdrop, your education goes far beyond the classroom, blending academic challenge with real-world application.

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A couple of people from the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab look over the partially assembled sensor suite build by some engineering students.
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Data by Design: Western Students Build Custom Weather Station to Advance Climate Research

The weather can be difficult to predict anywhere, but especially in a high mountain valley, where the sun and terrain hold unreasonable sway over the…
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Events

Jun 10

Arias & Vivaldi - with the Gunnison Orchestra & Vocal Academy

Tuesday, June 10, 2:00pm
Jun 11

Mining History Association Conference

Wednesday, June 11, 12:00am
Jun 19

Juneteenth - No Classes

Thursday, June 19, 12:00am
Jun 20

Gunnison River Festival

Friday, June 20, 5:00pm
Jun 22

High School Mountain Bike Camp

Sunday, June 22, 1:00pm
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A Local's Guide to the Gunnison Valley

Get familiar with the different communities, recreational opportunities, and views our students get to call home.

Explore the Valley