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LIVE ON CAMPUS

CONVENIENCE.CONNECTION.COMMUNITY

THE FULL
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Living on campus gives you the chance to be independent, while also becoming part of a special community. You’ll have opportunities to socialize, meet new people, get involved with a variety of activities, form relationships and learn about other cultures.

CWC’s campus is an intimate, accessible, and safe place to live and learn. Attend “Casino Night,” play ping pong or pool with students from other residence halls, learn to cook with your roommates, and develop long-lasting friendships with people from across Wyoming and around the world.

BENEFITS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS

Living on campus means that you will be surrounded by fellow students, meaning that you will always have study and support groups available. You will also save on the time and costs of travel as you can easily walk to your classes, the food court, the library, campus activities, and more!

Students who live on campus have also been shown to have higher GPA’s and a higher likelihood of completing their degrees than those who live off-campus. Based off of CWC statistics from fall 2016, students living in housing were 3 times more likely to meet CWC’s standards and either re-enroll or graduate than non-housing students.

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MOTE HALL

Mote Hall is our most private option, housing only one student per bedroom. Every bedroom has a sink and vanity, and every three bedrooms share a full bathroom. There are four day-rooms in Mote Hall, each furnished with lounge furniture, a television (with a DVD player), a microwave, and a mini-fridge. There is also a large central lobby which offers a more social space for students to study or relax.

What's inside?

What’s InsideDetails
Number of Residences
  • Co-Ed building
  • 48 residents 
Configuration One student per bedroom. Each bedroom has a sink, full bathroom for every 3 residents.
Furniture
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser
  • Nightstand
Laundry Machines are free to use for students
Common Areas
  • 24 Hour Free Pool Table
  • Foosball and Ping Pong Table
  • Vending Machines
  • Study Area
  • Computer Lab
Kitchen/Meal Plans No kitchen facilities. Residents may participate in the declining balance full meal plan or the 3/4 meal plan, both of which give students the flexibility to budget their semester food purchases.
Utilities All utilities including WiFI included in rent.
Security/Staff
  • Keyless entry into the building
  • Resident Assistants
  • 24/7 Security staff on-call
Other
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking
  • Dry/Substance free building
  • Fully ADA accessible

RESIDENCE HALL

The Residence Hall is a traditional complex, with double occupancy rooms and more communal living. The building is divided into four sections of 12. Each section has a large communal bathroom as well as a lounge area that includes furniture, a television, a study desk with a computer and a printer, two stove burners, and a full-sized refrigerator. Freshman students must choose either Mote or Residence Hall, unless there is space available in the apartments.

What's inside?

What’s InsideDetails
Number of Residences
  • Co-Ed building
  • 48 residents 
ConfigurationTwo students per bedroom, 12 students in an area, 4 central areas. 12 students per central bathroom.  
Furniture
  • Bed
  • End table
  • built-in closet/dresser/desk
LaundryMachines are free to use for students
Common Areas
  • Cable TV
  • Central lounge
  • Vending Machines
  • Study desk with computer and printer
Kitchen/Meal PlansKitchenette facilities allow residents to participate in the Declining Balance Full Meal Plan or the ¾ meal plan, both of which give students the flexibility to budget their semester food purchases.
UtilitiesCable TV and utilities including WiFI included in rent.
Security/Staff
  • Keyless entry into the building
  • Resident Assistants
  • 24/7 Security staff on-call
Other
  • Non-smoking
  • Dry/Substance free building

 

EAST AND WEST APARTMENTS

The apartment complexes are great for students who want a little more personal space. They are also available for students with families and spouses seeking their own accommodations, while remaining extremely convenient to class.

The Apartments are designed as typical apartment complexes. With one and two bedroom apartments, there are three rates available: private, split-private (2 bedroom only), and roommate living. Every attempt is made to maximize occupancy by assigning roommate living first and private apartments are only assigned after all roommate options are explored.

One-bedroom apartments have a maximum of two single students. Two-bedroom apartments have a maximum of four single students, each responsible for their own rental payments.

What's inside?

What’s InsideDetails
Number of Residences
  • Co-Ed buildings (but only same gender within each apartment)
Configuration Two apartment buildings with one and two-bedroom options 
Furniture
  • Beds
  • Kitchen table
  • Couches
  • Desks
  • Refrigerator
Laundry Machines are free to use for students
Common Areas

Each apartment has a private living area

Kitchen/Meal Plans Full kitchens. Cooking supplies and dishes NOT provided. Residents have an apartment meal plan but can also purchase a ¾ or a full meal plan. 
Utilities Cable TV and utilities including WiFI included in rent.
Security/Staff
  • Resident Assistants
  • 24/7 Security staff on-call
Other
  • Dry/Substance free building
  • ADA accessible apartments available 
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Located five miles south of Lander, the Alpine Science Institute (ASI) is nestled along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains. If you choose to live at the Alpine Science Institute, you have the option of living in cabins or in the 24-bed bunkhouse. This is not your typical student housing experience! Students living at the Alpine Science Institute have the opportunity to study as a cohort while enjoying the reflective solitude, outdoor adventures and natural world right at their doorstep.

Students living at the ASI, will take classes at both the CWC Lander and ASI facilities. It is advisable that students have their own transportation for their classes in Lander.

Because of its remote location, cellular service is unreliable but landlines are available. Please contact the housing office at (307) 855-2210 for more information about resident life at the ASI.

What's inside?

Cabins

What’s InsideDetails
Number of Residences
  • Co-Ed buildings
Configuration

7 Cabins available, 2 students per cabin (One three-person cabin) 

 

Furniture
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser
  • Nightstand
Laundry

FREE – Located in Showerhouse

 

Common Areas

Located in Bunkhouse or Fremont Hall. The Bunkhouse common areas include a gas fireplace, large TV, foosball, and ping pong.

Kitchen/Meal PlansStudents share a community kitchen and prepare their own meals.
UtilitiesWiFI included in rent.
Security/Staff
  • Up to 2 Resident Assistants
Other
  • Non-Smoking
  • Dry/Substance free building
  • Storage available for personal outdoor equipment (bikes, skis, climbing gear)

 

bukhouse

What’s InsideDetails
Number of Residences
  • Co-Ed buildings
Configuration

24 beds/ 12 double rooms

Furniture
  • Bed
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser
  • Nightstand
Laundry

FREE – Located in Showerhouse

 

Common Areas

Located in Bunkhouse or Fremont Hall. The Bunkhouse common areas include a gas fireplace, large TV/ Bluray players, foosball, and ping pong.

Kitchen/Meal PlansTBD
UtilitiesWiFI included in rent.
Security/Staff
  • 2 Resident Assistants
Other
  • Non-Smoking
  • Dry/Substance free building
  • Secure storage available for personal outdoor equipment (bikes, skis, climbing gear)

HOUSING POLICIES

Housing Policy and Contract

Read the 2023-24 Housing Contract for detailed policies about living on campus.

Options for roommate assignment include private living (Mote Hall and apartments), semi-private living (two-bedroom apartment only), or roommate living (Residence Hall and apartments). Fill out your application request carefully to provide crucial information to assist with roommate assignment. You can always choose your own roommate if you know someone coming to school with you, but if you do not, and you request roommate living, one will be assigned based on your application information.

If your roommate does not work out, CWC will work with you to provide an alternate assignment. Contact the Housing Manager for any information on a roommate or room changes and they will work with you and your roommate to either resolve the issue or make necessary changes. We only ask that you work hard at resolving any conflicts first before using a roommate change request.

Also, while the complexes are co-ed, all room/apartment assignments are done single sex. No co-habitation is allowed unless married.


Central Wyoming College has a variety of policies to address the behavior. Read the CWC Student Handbook 2023-2024 for detailed policies.

Please note that CWC is a non-alcohol campus, regardless of age. Disciplinary action will be taken against any resident or guest who violates this or any other substance abuse policy.

Quiet hours exist in all complexes

10pm to 10am, Sunday – Thursday
Midnight to 10am, Friday and Saturday
To comply with fire codes and to further enhance the safety of all residents, smoking, including e-cigarettes and any open flame (including incense) are not allowed in ANY complex within housing. Smoking is allowed outside.


Non Discrimination Statement

Consistent with its mission to value diversity and to treat all individuals with dignity and respect, Central Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational program services or activities. The college makes reasonable accommodations to serve students with special needs and offers services to students who have the ability to benefit. Inquiries concerning Title VII may be referred to and inquiries concerning Title IX or Section 504 may be referred to at Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 855-2112 or 1-800-735-8418 (instate) or the Office of Civil Rights for Wyoming at Denver Office, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Building, 1244 Speer Blvd, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303-844-5695, Fax 303-844-4303, TDD 303-844-3417, email OCR_Denver@ed.gov.

The spirit of free inquiry, which characterizes the educational environment, must be allowed to flourish within the context of mutual respect and civil discourse. Discriminatory, threatening, or harassing behavior against any group or individual based on, but not limited to, gender, color, disability, sexual orientation, religious preference, national origin, ancestry, or age will not be tolerated.

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL AND STUDENT LIFE
Scott is the director of residential and student life and is a friendly face to all students on campus.