Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University anchors Grand Junction as western Colorado’s leading institution, delivering a values-driven education defined by small classes and professors who know students by name. The campus experience extends well beyond the lecture hall through 14 newly built or remodeled residence halls and an Outdoor Program that organizes multiple trips annually alongside equipment rentals. Student life thrives with thousands of on-campus activities, clubs, and yearly concerts, while the location offers easy access to historic Downtown Grand Junction for dining and seasonal festivities. The university enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine, supporting a rigorous academic environment with high levels of student-to-faculty interaction. Comprehensive support services include the Educational Access Services (EAS) office, which operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm during the summer. EAS facilitates accommodations for students with documented disabilities, ranging from alternative format textbooks in PDF and braille to testing adjustments like extra time and reduced distraction environments. Priority registration, course substitutions, assistive technology, and furniture accommodations ensure accessibility for all learners, including online students. The campus is fully wheelchair accessible with ample parking and credit card acceptance, and service animals are permitted in public areas while emotional support animals follow specific building policies.