Chipeta and Shavano Complexes and Alpine Apartments

Welcome Letter from the Apartments Staff:

The staff of WSC’s Independent Living and Learning center would like to welcome you!

With the physical location of our buildings (campus to the east and Gunnison west), residents are given the opportunity to live on campus and have the surrounding community just steps away. This allows for a short bike ride or walk to Main Street’s shops and restaurants, access to community grocery facilities (all of our apartments have kitchens), and many other amenities. The RTA Crested Butte bus stop for WSC is also located just outside our buildings. If you head east, you are only a few short steps away from campus activities, the library, academic buildings, and sporting events.

In the apartments, we look to provide a warm, comfortable, and safe living environment. Through various programs, we hope to encourage a sense of personal ownership and self-learning. By sharing all community building and apartment space, residents have the ability to engage in living methods that explore elements of mutual respect. This respect for others can lead to personal growth, enhanced life skills, and a more positive living experience for all. Our center’s unique partnership with Career Services (College Center 118) allows residents to access information related to personal resumes, job interviews, and career planning.

Our center also has a community garden for all to use (located just north of Chipeta Hall). By voluntarily assisting with the upkeep (watering, de-weeding, etc.), residents are allowed to use a small portion of fresh produce. Composting can also take place in this location. This area spurs our center’s efforts to promote sustainable or green living methods. Living methods related to conservation can help reduce our apartment buildings’ impact on the beautiful area that surrounds Gunnison. More information about these methods will be provided after you move in!

Thanks again for your interest in our area.

All the best,
WSC Apartments Staff

Chipeta Hall

Chipeta offers recently renovated apartments and a co-ed living environment to students 21 and over or those who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Independent living in Chipeta Hall emphasizes student independence and self- responsibility in this environment designed especially for older students. It is also home to the LGBTA office, the Western State College Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Alliance.

• Chipeta Hall offers one and two-bedroom apartments. All bedrooms are private, single occupancy.
• For a two-bedroom unit, each student pays the price listed. These carpeted apartments offer a living room, bathroom, full-size refrigerator, range oven unit, kitchen sink, and a walk in storage space.
• Chipeta apartments are unfurnished (students will need to provide their own bed and furniture).
• A limited number of one-bedroom apartments are furnished, but are not available for summer occupancy.
• Each room has internet capability .
• This building offers a computer lab and common-area lounge including a big screen television.

Chipeta Floor Plan

Typical Bedroom Size 12 'x 12'

Shavano Complex (Teocalli, Hermosa, Shavano, and Ophir Halls)

 Emphasizes student independence and self- responsibility. Student leaders and professional staff will support independence and self- responsibility in this living environment designed especially for older students.

• Each apartment is partially furnished with a kitchen table and chairs, desk, dresser, and two extra-long twin beds (80") that can be bunked.
• There is a bathroom and kitchenette unit (small refrigerator, range/stove, and sink) in each apartment.
• Each room has wireless internet capability.
• Alpine Hall reserves a limited number of apartments for non-traditional students (over 24 years of age, married, and/or have children).

Shavano Floor Plan

Typical Bedroom Size 12' x 12'

Alpine Apartments (Faculty and Staff housing)

Western State College of Colorado has established a Faculty and Staff Transitional Housing program in the Alpine Apartments. The program is designed to provide housing while new faculty and staff search for a permanent residence. 

• Each apartment is partially furnished with a kitchen table and chairs, desk, dresser, and two extra-long twin beds (80") that can be bunked.
• There is a bathroom and kitchenette unit (small refrigerator, range/stove, and sink) in each apartment.
• Each room has wireless internet capability.

Alpine Floor Plan

Typical Bedroom Size 12' x 12'