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Student Life

Students at Western enjoy outdoor activities.

Western students know how to get involved! There is so much going on here that your biggest problem will be deciding what to do.

Students are engaged in over 50 student-run clubs, 9 academic clubs, club sports & intramurals. Check out our award winning radio station, join the only college-based Mountain Rescue Team in the country, participate in Multicultural Center events all year long or go on a Wilderness Pursuits expedition.

Western students also have the opportunity to study abroad or participate in the National Student Exchange.

Student Services

Western is proud to be a small liberal arts college providing one-on-one support for our students. The Student Services Center at Western provides support for student success. Programs and services are designed to provide students with academic, career and personal support and include Career Services, Learning Assistance Center, Multicultural Center, Residence Life, Study Abroad/National Student Exchange, Wilderness Pursuits and more…

The Office of Student Affairs provides overall leadership and support to help students with their learning experiences at Western State. This office is responsible for the various handbooks and policies that will help guide your student experience at WSC.

Residence Life

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Forty percent of Western students live on campus. This is because our residence life options suit all types of students needs from freshman first year experience programs to apartments for upper classmen and non-traditional student. Find out about living on campus, hall governance, programming in the residence halls, and dining services. Read more »

Financial Aid

Paying for college- find information on scholarships, tuition and fees, cost summaries and other financial aid information. Read more »