Residence Life

Your personal satisfaction with living on-campus and your time here at Colorado Mesa is largely dependent upon the choices you make. What happens on campus can have lasting effects on your life. Academic achievement, friendships and involvement outside the classroom vary from person to person. Living on campus is much more than just a place to eat, sleep, study and have fun - it is an integral part of the educational experience you receive by attending college. Colorado Mesa provides numerous opportunities for you to get involved in campus organizations. When you participate in an organization, club, activity, or program not only do you get to meet others with similar interests, and have fun, but you also gain interpersonal and leadership skills. It is only through your involvement in these various activities that Colorado Mesa is able to offer so many diverse programs.

Study Intensive Communities - Select residence halls have a designated Study Intensive Floor, usually located on the top floor. Study intensive communities bring together students who share a commitment to establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic excellence. Residents agree to the terms of this lifestyle by signing a special contract. The purpose of this floor is to bring a commitment to establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic excellence. At the beginning of the Fall Semester, each floor will decide upon 3 hours of Community Hours. Residents will abide by the Courtesy Hours and the Community Hours as established by your floor. Residents understand that Courtesy Hours take precedence over Community Hours and residents will take an active role in establishing and enforcing these hours.

Engineering Suites - Engineering suites enable academic collaboration, growth and social interaction between new, incoming engineering students.

Wellness Lifestyle / Substance-Free Communities - Select residence halls are designated as Wellness Lifestyle / Substance-Free Communities. CMU is committed to student wellness and success, therefore, regardless of age, students are not permitted to have alcohol or illicit drugs anywhere on campus. Students who share this commitment to wellness, including enjoying college without using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, can find an environment to support that decision. Residents of this living and learning community commit to making responsible decisions regarding wellness through a signed contract and by helping to create events and programs for the community.

Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants (RAs) are the members of the Residence Life Staff you’ll probably get to know best. RAs are individuals who are committed to making on-campus living a fun and rewarding experience. Resident Assistants receive on-going training in areas such as peer counseling, crisis intervention and roommate conflict resolution so that they may be of greater help to you during the year. RA’s are compensated with room and a meal plan. Stay tuned to the Residence Life main page for information regarding the application process.

 

Desk Attendants

Desk Attendants (DAs) are work-study or student assistants who work at the residence hall front desks. These students assist with mail delivery and security of the halls, check equipment or resources in/out and greet all guests and residents coming into the building. DA’s are compensated by an hourly wage and may work up to 20 hours per week.

Conduct Board

The Conduct Board hears discipline cases that occur within our residence halls and apartments. The benefits to being a board member are: gain a better understanding of Housing policies; gain experience in conflict resolution and mediation; develop your communication skills; and better understand your values and beliefs. Come and meet new people, help make a difference and help shape the on-campus environment. Conduct Board members receive a small scholarship each semester.

Residence Hall Association

Residence Hall Association (RHA) is your residence hall and apartment government. RHA has many objectives and goals, focusing a large portion of their effort toward being the resident’s voice and advocating resident’s issues to the Housing department, campus and Grand Junction community. RHA works closely with housing administration to produce positive changes in campus living. In addition to their governmental and liaison roles with the college and community, RHA plans and executes events, programs and community service projects for your enjoyment.

The RHA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Financial & Records Coordinator, Programming Coordinator, and Communications Coordinator) are elected each year by the residential student body. You can also join RHA through your Residence Hall Council and become a member of the RHA Assembly, which includes the RHA Executive Board, two representatives from each RHC and one Residence Life Staff representative who work together to meet RHA’s objectives and goals. The RHA Assembly is open to any and all individuals who would like to attend. Participating in RHA is an excellent way to meet new friends and get involved with the issues that directly affect you and your "home." This experience will also provide outstanding opportunities to develop interpersonal, time management, leadership, communication and organizational skills.

RHA Executive Board members receive a scholarship each semester.

Click here to visit the Residence Hall Association website

Residence Hall Council

Residence Hall Council (RHC) is an extension of the campus organization known as the Residence Hall Association and acts as the governing body for each residence hall (Grand Mesa, Monument, Pinon, Rait & Tolman) and Walnut Ridge, Albers, Four Point & Elm area. The RHC of each building is comprised of an elected executive board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Publicist), RHA Representative and Floor Representatives. Joining the Residence Hall Council within your building will allow you to help shape your community by discussing a wide variety of issues and organizing and promoting numerous activities throughout the year.

RHC membership is a volunteer activity.