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 allows you to attend an academic and club fair, tour the campus, meet and talk with current students and enjoy lunch served by our dining service provider. You'll hear about admissions, housing and financial aid.

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

We encourage you to join us on February 22, March 8 or April 12! If you'd like to visit on another date, we invite you to join us for a campus tour.

Mesa Experience Schedule

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 CMU Tech

Learn more about technical programs by attending Explore CMU Tech the Friday before your Mesa Experience.

Check-in begins at 9am during the academic and club fair. The Welcome kicks off at 9:45am and the day will conclude at about 1:45pm.

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'll hear about admissions, housing and financial aid.

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.