On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing provides students with an opportunity to easily meet individuals from a variety of backgrounds, to establish lifetime friendships, and participate in a variety of social and educational activities. This experience in community living can be both enjoyable and rewarding for students, as well as being convenient and economical.
More information and housing applications can be found at ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/campus-life/housing/.
Food Services
Please visit ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/campus-life/cafeteria/ for information on food services.
Student Center
Visit ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/campus-life/student-center/ for hours of operation and available services.
Campus Activities and Organizations
There are student organizations on campus and, as interest increases, new organizations may be formed. Student extracurricular involvement develops leadership, cooperative and service skills, rounds out one’s education, and provides a much needed constructive diversion from academic stresses. Every student is urged to become an active member of the student body. Faculty and staff advisors are assigned to each college-sponsored club or activity.
ART CLUB: The EWC Art Club is an organization for students who love the visual arts, whether they have professional or amateur interests. The club works together to engage in and organize more extensive and intensive experiences in the visual arts. This group organizes enriching activities including field trips to museums and art communities, workshops, visiting artists, and collaboration with other creative disciplines. There will be no priority established based on style, content, media, or individual interests in art; all interested students are welcome.
BARBERING CLUB: The Barbering Club is a student organization whose purpose is to educate the students at Eastern Wyoming College in barbering and community endeavors, while also developing personal, and professional behaviors.
BLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB: Block and Bridle Club is a nationally recognized organization offered at numerous junior colleges and universities. Many of the members are involved in animal science studies, but all students are encouraged to join. The club participates in events with other Block and Bridle Chapters; sponsors social activities; plans and participates in community service projects; and travels to educational seminars such as The Range Beef Cow Symposium. One advantage of joining Block and Bridle is that your membership transfers to any other school that you attend that participates in Block and Bridle.
CAMPUS VENTURES: Campus Ventures is an interdenominational christian ministry in South Dakota and Wyoming. Our motto is, “To figure out life and faith.” We do this through individual or small group mentoring–or discipling relationships among Christ followers. We do this in an effort to equip university students with Godly vision, character, and skills to prepare them for His Glory and service to the body of Christ.
COSMETOLOGY CLUB: The Cosmetology Club is for the student enrolled in the Cosmetology curriculum and encourages leadership, unity, and advanced education. All Cosmetology Club members must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. As a club, students attend educational field trips and are active in community services such as sponsoring food drives, donations for other organizations, and campus activities.
DOUGLAS CAMPUS STUDENT ASSOCIATION: The Douglas Campus Student Association (DCSA) is the governing agency of the EWC Douglas student body. Membership (at-large) includes all academic credit fee-paying students attending the Eastern Wyoming College Douglas Campus, as defined by the DCSA Charter. The DCSA Leadership Team, composed of elected officers and representatives act as the executive and legislative body of the associated students of Eastern Wyoming College Douglas Campus. The leadership team officers are provided opportunities for leadership, service, and involvement. Officers for the current academic year are elected each Fall semester. The mission of the DCSA is to promote student awareness of self and environment, improve educational facilities and student environment, foster the recognition of rights and responsibilities of students to the College and the community, promote positive relationships and mutual understanding among and between students, faculty, staff and administration, encourage the spirit of loyalty and respect for the College and its endeavors, and organize, promote and sponsor college functions, clubs and activities for students on the Douglas campus. The DCSA membership is involved in disbursement of student activity funds. All students are welcome to attend monthly meetings. This group is available only on the Douglas campus.
DRONE RACING CLUB: Our drone club is for the tech enthusiast with an edge of competition. From the novice to the experienced, all are welcome to join in. We gather to engage in friendly competition with each other to build our skills to compete with other colleges in the area and encourage each other in camaraderie. Pushing our drones and skills to the limits toward the skies. Obstacle courses and precision flight contests give us challenges to overcome. Most importantly, we have fun flying! FPV goggles and smiles on!
GENDER and SEXUALITY ALLIANCE: The Gender and Sexuality Alliance brings together LGBTQIA+ students and allies to have a voice on the EWC campus. This organization exists to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ individuals, their positions, issues and concerns; to provide social and educational resources and connections; to increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+ persons and their allies; and to increase tolerance and work toward eliminating discrimination, prejudice and oppression. The GSA plans social and educational opportunities for all students. Membership is open to all students.
HOUSING COUNCIL: The Housing Council is an informal group of on-campus residents who are interested in improving the quality of on-campus living. The basic functions of the Housing Council are to:
- Advise and implement, with approval of the Director of Residence Life, Executive Dean of Student Services, and the College Board of Trustees, policies, regulations, and procedures for the improvement of residence hall living.
- Coordinate housing activities.
- Maintain close two-way communication between the student residents and the College.
- Provide opportunities for the residents to participate in residence hall government.
- Evaluate environmental factors which influence the general welfare of residents.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS: Eastern Wyoming College belongs to Region IX of the National Junior College Athletic Association. It is also a member of the Livestock Judging Coaches Association and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association - Central Rocky Mountain Region. The intercollegiate competitive programs for women consists of volleyball, basketball, cross country, golf, rodeo, and Esports. The intercollegiate athletic programs for men consists of basketball, golf, cross country, rodeo, and Esports. Athletic scholarships/grants are available in all of these sports.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM: The livestock judging team is a competitive organization with the goal of instilling decision-making, leadership, and public speaking skills in students that participate. The team attends contests and practices country-wide throughout the entirety of the school year. Sophomore team members have the opportunity to participate in national competitions including the National Western Stock Show, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, American Royal, and the North American International Livestock Exposition. Members must maintain a 2.0 GPA, be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, and attend all practices held.
LIVESTOCK FITTING AND SHOWING CLUB: The Livestock Fitting and Showing club is designed to increase student’s knowledge about the livestock show industry, and to promote a higher scholastic standard and closer relationship among students interested in the show industry. The club helps support the EWC Show Team which follows the National Code of Show Ring Ethics.
PHI THETA KAPPA: Phi Theta Kappa is an academic honor society that recognizes and promotes scholarship, leadership, and service. Full-time students who have attained a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in twelve or more credit hours are eligible for membership. Phi Theta Kappa is the recognized academic honor society for community colleges. The EWC chapter began in 1989 and initiates new members in the Fall and Spring semesters.
RODEO CLUB: The Rodeo Club is designed to promote intercollegiate rodeo at Eastern Wyoming College. It supports an increased interest in rodeos and other Western activities, and helps establish a closer relationship among students interested in this activity. The rodeo team is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
EWC SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. We’re a student-led partnership of education and industry that’s building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. Students may participate in industry-related field trips, develop leadership skills, and community service, attend club-sponsored forums, and compete at state/nation competitions/leadership activities, and social events. Activities are planned to enhance knowledge and awareness for all students involved.
STUDENT AMBASSADORS: The Student Ambassadors are a select group of students chosen for their positive attitudes and ability to share with others what makes EWC special. They are ambassadors of the College and represent it at many social and recruitment functions. They also provide tours of campus to prospective students and community members. Students interested should contact the Director for Enrollment Management or the Admissions Coordinator.
STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION: EWC-SNA is a charter division of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) and the Wyoming Student Nurses Association (WySNA). These groups are all under the umbrella of the American Nurses Association (ANA), a group geared toward the advocacy of nursing and healthcare. EWC-SNA will focus on creating student nurse leaders in the classroom and community. To join, students must be accepted into the EWC nursing program. Responsibilities/events in the group include teaching in the community and fundraising events. This group is available on the Torrington and Douglas campus.
STUDENT SENATE: The Student Senate is the governing agency of the EWC student body. Membership includes every segment of the student body as defined by the Senate Constitution. Student Senators are provided opportunities for leadership, service, enhanced education, and involvement. Officers for the succeeding academic year are elected each Spring semester with other representation selected early in the Fall. The mission of the Senate is to provide an active, equitable, and welcoming atmosphere for Eastern Wyoming College students. The Senate membership is involved in disbursement of student activity funds. All students are welcome to attend regular Senate meetings.
TABLETOP GAMING CLUB: The purpose of said club is to enable students to engage in critical thinking and interpersonal communication while simultaneously providing many students an outlet for some fantastical fun, friendship, and camaraderie. Membership in the club provides opportunities for its members to think critically and engage in friendly interpersonal relationships; provides an entertaining pastime for a variety of students through acting, tactics, and shared storytelling experiences; teaches individuals how to participate and start their own groups for tabletop gaming events far and wide; and protects campus from imminent dragon attacks and similarly fantastical incursions.
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY CLUB: The Veterinary Technology Club is designed to promote interest in the vocation of Veterinary Technology. Fundraising activities include operating concessions at EWC rodeos and sponsoring dog washes. Recreational and academic activities include community service events, picnics, and field trips. Field trips have included the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Natural History, and veterinary conferences in places such as Orlando, FL and Las Vegas, NV. Membership is open to all students who have an interest in veterinary medicine and animal care in general.
EWC VETERANS CLUB: Through local and regional networking, the Eastern Wyoming College Veterans Club brings together veterans, their families, and student members to forge a path to achievement and success by connecting members to necessary resources.
Motor Vehicle Information
Traffic/Parking: Students are subject to all Torrington traffic rules and regulations. Violations within the College area will be reported to the Torrington Police Department for whatever penalties may be imposed. Please remember that pedestrians have the right of way.
Residence hall students are required to leave their vehicles in the residence hall parking lots and not in the main campus parking lots. No parking is allowed in front of the main building along the drive. Parking spaces are marked and students may be ticketed if they park across the lines. Large vehicles and trailers must be parked in the unpaved areas west of CTEC or in marked parking lanes on West C Street.
The Torrington Police Department (TPD) will ticket violators who illegally park in spots reserved on campus for those individuals with proper handicapped permits on their vehicles. The TPD will also issue tickets to those individuals who park in the fire lanes on campus. If necessary, the TPD may also have the illegally parked vehicles towed in addition to ticketing.
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