Mesa Experience | Colorado Mesa University

The Mesa Experience visitation program gives future students and their families a comprehensive opportunity to visit Colorado Mesa University in person. This in-depth, one-day event will allow you to tour the campus, meet and talk with current students and enjoy lunch served by our dining service provider. Additionally, you will attend breakout sessions addressing such topics as financial aid, housing, admissions and student life.

If you have questions regarding the event or registration, please contact Melissa Tolson at 970.248.1693 or [email protected].

Sign up for one of our upcoming Mesa Experience dates: October 8, October 29 and November 5.

Accommodations

We encourage you to stay at Hotel Maverick — our boutique-style teaching hotel located on the CMU campus. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the area as well as close proximity to historic downtown Grand Junction. You can also check out additional dining and accommodation options here.

Engineering Exploration

Enhance your time on campus by attending an in-depth Engineering Exploration visit the Friday before your Mesa Experience.

Explore WCCC

Learn more about technical programs offered through Western Colorado Community College by attending Explore WCCC the Friday before your Mesa Experience.

Please plan to check in during the academic and club fair starting at 8:30am. The Welcome will kick off at 9:15am and the day will conclude at 2:30pm.

You and your guests will tour campus, connect with current CMU students and professors and enjoy lunch. Three residence hall styles will be included in your tour. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions to equip you with practical insight about financial aid, housing, admissions and student life.

Event admission is free for prospective students. Additional guests cost $15 per person. We highly recommend that you pay the program guest fee in advance here. This will streamline your check-in process.

The event will begin in the CMU University Center at 1455 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The University Center is located on the corner of Elm Avenue and 12th Street. Click here for directions.

Parking for Mesa Experience is available in the parking structure attached to the University Center. Please follow the signs and park on the 2nd floor or above.