On-campus housing provides students with an opportunity to easily meet individuals from a variety of backgrounds, to establish lifetime friendships, and to 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.
Visit the EWC Housing web page for more information.
Eastern Wyoming College Food Services is a home away from home, offering nutritious and comforting meals designed to enhance the college experience. In partnership with Sodexo, EWC proudly provides sophisticated, industry-leading dining options tailored specifically to the diverse tastes and nutritional needs of students. Students can conveniently explore daily menus, view detailed nutrition information, and stay informed about special dining events using a mobile app, ensuring a satisfying and well-rounded experience on campus.
Beyond daily dining, EWC Food Services, in collaboration with Sodexo, offers an extensive array of catering services perfect for clubs, organizations, and special campus events. Whether for a casual gathering, formal banquet, or anything in between, the Sodexo catering team delivers delicious, high-quality cuisine that meets the specific needs of any event. To explore detailed meal plan options, menus, and learn more about the exceptional food service offerings available at EWC, please visit the dedicated EWC web page at Sodexo.
The EWC Student Center is where fun, food, and friends collide, creating one of the most memorable spaces on campus. Whether challenging classmates at the foosball or pool tables, or cheering favorite teams on big-screen TVs, there is always something engaging happening here. The welcoming front atrium offers abundant natural light, making it an ideal spot for studying, relaxing between classes, or simply hanging out with friends.
As part of the convenient food service plan, the Student Center also serves delicious grill-style options guaranteed to delight and nourish students throughout the day. Located amongst other campus amenities, the Student Center serves as the central hub for student life, ensuring that when grabbing a quick bite or spending downtime with friends, everything a student needs is just steps away. Visit the Student Center web page.
Traffic
State and local laws apply to the college campus. Violations may be reported to local law agencies for enforcement. Please remember that pedestrians have the right of way.
Parking
The college has designated handicap spaces throughout its campus which may be used for parking of vehicles by individuals possessing a proper permit. Additionally, there is restricted parking marked throughout the campus. Any driver who illegally parks a vehicle on campus is subject to a citation, and the college may have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.
Torrington Campus
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. Large vehicles and trailers must be parked in the unpaved areas west of CTEC or in marked parking lanes on West C Street.
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 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 EWC 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 who have an interest in agriculture, regardless of major. 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 National Block and Bridle Convention. One advantage of joining Block and Bridle is that membership transfers to any other college/university that participates in Block and Bridle.
Campus Ventures
Campus Ventures is an interdenominational Christian ministry in Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Their motto is, “To figure out life and faith.” This happens through individual or small group mentoring-or discipling relationships among Christ followers. This is done in an effort to equip college and university students with Godly vision, character, and skills to prepare them for His Glory and service to the body of Christ. Learn more from the Campus Ventures website.
Cosmetology Club
The Cosmetology Club is for students 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 Senate
The Douglas Campus Student Senate (DCSS) is the governing agency of the EWC Douglas student body. Membership (at-large) includes all academic credit fee-paying students attending the Douglas Campus. The mission of the DCSS 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. Elected members and representatives of the DCSS are provided opportunities for leadership, service, and involvement. The DCSS membership is involved in disbursement of student activity funds. All Douglas students are welcome to attend monthly meetings. This group is available only on the Douglas campus.
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
The Gender & Sexuality Alliance brings together LGBTQ+ students (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer/Questioning, and others) and allies to have a voice on the EWC campus. This organization exists to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ individuals, their positions, issues and concerns; to provide social and educational resources and connections; and, to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ persons and their allies. The GSA plans social and educational opportunities for all students. Membership is open to all students.
Golf Club
The main purpose of the Golf Club is to fundraise money for the Mens and Womens Golf teams, primarily through the annual Foundation golf tournament, calcutta, auction, golf in the halls, and the golf kids camp. The Golf Club also promotes the teams in a positive manner and are representatives of athletics at EWC.
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 work with administration to advise and implement, 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; and, 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 consist of: volleyball, basketball, golf, rodeo, and Esports. The intercollegiate athletic programs for men consist of: basketball, golf, rodeo, and Esports. Athletic scholarships/grants are available in all of these sports.
Line & Swing Dancing Club
This club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium on campus. All students & faculty are welcome to come and learn how to dance to outstanding western and pop music. The club is also open to the public.
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 participant 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 the recognized academic honor society for community colleges. The Alpha Omicron Lambda chapter at EWC was established in 1989. This esteemed organization 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. Students who qualify are asked to join in the fall and spring semesters and, upon gaining membership, are encouraged to become involved in supporting academic success, civic duty, and service to others.
Rodeo Club
The Rodeo Club is designed to promote intercollegiate rodeo at EWC. It supports an increased interest in rodeos and other western activities and helps establish a closer relationship among students interested in those activities. The rodeo team is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is proud to champion the skilled trades in America. It is a student-led partnership of education and industry that builds the future skilled workforce this nation depends on with graduates who are career ready on day one. Students may participate in industry-related field trips, leadership skill development, community service, social events, attend club-sponsored forums, and compete at state/national competitions/leadership activities. 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 the Torrington campus to prospective students and community members. Interested students should contact the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management or the Admissions Coordinator.
Student Nurses Association
EWC-SNA is a charter division of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). This group falls under the umbrella of the American Nurses Association (ANA), a group geared toward the advocacy of nursing and healthcare. EWC-SNA focuses on creating student nurse leaders in the classroom and community. To join, students must be accepted into the EWC Nursing program. The group teaches in the community and holds fundraising events. This group is available on both the Douglas and Torrington campuses.
Student Senate
The Student Senate is the governing agency of the college 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 EWC students. The membership is involved in disbursement of student activity funds. All students are welcome to attend regular Senate meetings.
Tabletop Gaming Club
The purpose of the Tabletop Gaming 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. The Club 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 the campus from imminent dragon attacks and similarly fantastical incursions.
Veterans Club
Through local and regional networking, the Veterans Club brings together veterans, their families, and student members to forge a path toward achievement and success by connecting members with necessary resources.
Veterinary Technology Club
The Veterinary Technology Club is designed to promote interest in the profession of veterinary technology. Students practice their skills by offering monthly dog washes to the public as a fundraiser. Other activities include dog park cleanup, vaccination clinics, Trunk-or-Treat, picnics, and educational field trips. Past trips have included the Denver Zoo, Downtown Aquarium, and Denver Museum of Natural History. Club members have the opportunity to attend a national veterinary conference in Orlando or Las Vegas their second year. The Club owns a small cow herd and students help calve-out the cows. Membership is open to all students who have an interest in veterinary medicine and animal care.
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