Welcome, Guardian Scholars!
This community is meant to feel like a steady basecamp: people who know your name, notice when you’re stressed, and help you problem-solve early. Guardian Scholars at Colorado Mesa University are supported as a cohort, rooted in Eagle County, with intentional connection, mentoring, and steady guidance alongside your scholarship. Your Guardian community is here with check-ins, support, resources, and community building so you can stay on track and build the future you want to achieve.
Upcoming Events
Here are events geared toward you and for you! Find scholarship required events here as well!-
THU. AUG 6 4-6PMSingletree Community Center in Edwards Eagle Sendoff! RSVP here by July 25th!
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TUE. AUG 18 12-2PMCMU Scholar Welcome Hosted in the CMU Plaza! Register here!
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WED. AUG 26 12-2PMCMU Scholar Business Meeting Hosted in Houston 104! Register here!
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THU. DEC 10GRADUATING GUARDIANS ONLY - Graduate celebration! Location TBD - Family is invited to join the Guardian family to celebrate! Please RSVP by Dec. 4th for you and your family, so we can get an accurate headcount on food and beverages
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MAV Up With Marshall!
The incoming 2025 Guardians Scholars Cohort take a pic with President Marshall at our Fall Sendoff Event! -
Getting Together!
Ron Davis, with Guardian Alumni Herry Fuentes of Jhova Media and Jamil Gastelum catch up together! -
Smile For The Camera!
Our Guardians Scholars gathered for an evening of good food, connection, conversation, and celebration at our Guardians Friendsgiving Event in fall 2024! -
Smile And Strike A Pose!
To wrap up the spring semester, the Guardian Family celebrated with their annual Asada in May 2025. -
Posing With Rowdy!
In May 2025, Guardians Scholar Graduates Andrea Rocha, Lilo Andrade, and Naydelin Perez take a photograph with Rowdy! -
Starting The School Year Right!
To kickoff the start of the fall 2024 school year, the Guardian Family annually celebrates the last weekend in the Valley with President Marshall and the Guardian Angels. -
Presenting To Campus!
2025 Senior Guardian Alejandro Gonzalez Mendez shares his project at the annual Student Showcase!
Meet Your Guardians Peer Advocate
Remember your Requirements!
Once accepted as part of the Guardian Scholars Cohort, you are required to meet these requirements each academic year:-
Complete the FAFSA/CASFA Annually by March 1st
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Maintain Full-Time Student Status
Successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester.
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Maintain a Cumulative CMU GPA of 3.0 or Higher
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Submit an Up-To-Date Graduation Plan Every Semester
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Stay on Track to Graduate Within Funding Timeline
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Pay Out of Pocket for Any Classes You Retake
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Submit Receipts for Any School Related Items You Purchase
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Live on Campus in the Rait or Tolman Residence Hall (Freshman/Sophomore Years)
For your first two years in the program, you'll live in a double room in either the Mary Rait or Jay Tolman Residence Hall.
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Prioritize Academics by Not Working Your First Semester
While you cannot work during the first semester, you can use MavWorks afterwards!
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Check in Monthly During the Fall And Spring Semesters
You must meet with Mack or a peer coach at least once a month each semester.
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Attend Required Guardians Scholar Events
Confirm your attendance in a timely manner!
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Read and Act on Weekly Communication Emails
Make sure to return timely responses to our communications when needed!
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Annually Submit a "Thank You Note" each Fall Semester
Guardian Alumni
Alumni are offered the same services as CMU students. This includes resume and cover letter assistance, mock interviews, workshops, events, and career assessments. All services are FREE!
Events below are for all Guardian Alumni to attend!
- Aug. 7th | time & location TBD - Alumni Reunion BBQ & Who's Who Awards
- Aug. 27th | time TBD - Football Alumni Zone
- Sept. 18-20th | Parents' Weekend
- Sept. 19th | time TBD - Football Alumni Zone
- Oct. 3rd | 6PM - Football Alumni Zone
- Oct. 17th | 2PM - Football Alumni Zone
- Oct. 13-19th | Homecoming Week & Football Alumni Zone
- Oct. 31st | 2PM - Football Alumni Zone
- Nov. 14th | time TBD - Football Alumni Zone