Summer Lodging: Stearns West
Campus accommodations
Stearns West Hall
602 30th St.
Boulder, CO 80310
You will stay in Stearns West Hall during your time on campus. Please reference the campus map or address for the location.
Reminder: No one under the age of 18 is allowed to stay in Stearns West Hall due to the University’s Youth Protection Policy. Please review the residential handbook for information on guests, code of conduct and more.
Check-in and check-out
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
- Starting in May, the Stearns West desk will be open 24 hours a day.
Office hours vary on holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Independence Day).
Our check-in location is the front desk of Stearns West Hall.
- Check-in: Starts at 11 a.m.
- Check-out: By 3 p.m.
Please note: Your group may have different check-in/check-out times.
303-492-9990
Calls will be forwarded to an on-call staff member outside of office hours.
Picking up your keycard
At check-in, you will receive your apartment/room keycard. You must provide a signature and date on your group’s check-in sheet to receive your keycard.
If your arrival time falls outside of office hours, please call 303-492-9990 when you arrive to have a staff member meet you at the front desk and provide you with your keycard. If you know your arrival will be outside office hours prior to arriving, please let us know by emailing internlodging@colorado.edu.
Please keep track of your keycard. If you lose your keycard, inform the office and internlodging@colorado.edu immediately. There is a $20 charge for lost or damaged keycards.
Unit Condition Form
A Unit Condition Form will be located on the bed of your assigned bedroom when you arrive. This form allows you to identify any damages prior to your stay that, if noted on the form, you will not be responsible for. You must fill out and return your Unit Condition Form to the front desk within 48 hours of check-in.
Check-out
You may stay in the apartment until 3 p.m. on the final day of your reservation. On check-out day, please ensure all personal belongings are removed and all furniture has been returned to its original location/position. Linens and towels can be piled on the bed. Please return your keycard to the front desk and sign and date your group’s check-out sheet.
- Check-out during office hours: CU Conference Services requires a sign-out signature and date on your group’s check-out sheet for each individual, otherwise additional charges may apply. Be sure to visit the front desk of the hall, return your keycard and sign out before departing.
- After-hours check-out: If departing outside of office hours, please drop the key(s) into the keycard drop-box at the front desk. There will be a QR code for you to scan. Please scan the QR code and enter your information to sign out without a staff member present.
Furniture and provided items
Housekeeping service is provided in community restrooms and public areas. Review floor plans and furniture layouts.
What is provided
- Twin XL bed/bed frame
- Desk
- Chair
- Dresser
- Wi-Fi
- MicroFridge
- Microwave
- Small trash and recycle bins
- Bookshelf
- Closet
- Refrigerator
- Stove/oven
- Microwave
- Dining area
Telephones are not provided in rooms and phone jacks are not active. TVs are located in building lounges. All rooms are non-smoking. Bed height is 35 in (89 cm), and altering the bed height is prohibited.
What to bring
- Bed linens for twin XL*
- Pillow*
- Blanket*
- Clothes hangers
- Desk lamp
- TV
* Provided with a linen packet.
- Towels*
- Bathmat
- Cleaning supplies
- Toiletries
- Trash can
- Shower footwear
* Provided with a linen packet.
- Utensils
- Silverware
- Dishes
- Cooking supplies
Please note that Stearns West is air-conditioned. Boulder is considered the high desert, with an altitude of 5,430 feet above sea level. This elevation ensures a mild climate with very little humidity. The warmest month is July with an average daytime temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit, but even then, you may need a sweater at night, as temperatures can dip low. Extra blankets beyond the one provided with the linen packet is the responsibility of the guest.
Linen packets
If your group has opted for linen packets, a packet will be provided for you. It includes:
- One set of bed sheets
- Two towels
- One washcloth
- A pillow and pillowcase
- A blanket
Linens will be placed in each room prior to check-in. It is the responsibility of the guest to keep the linens clean. No laundry service will be provided for the linens.
Cleaning supplies
Vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies are available for checkout from the front desk.
No smoking policy
The University of Colorado and Stearns West Hall are smoke-free environments. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
Trash
Stearns does not have trash bins on each floor; guests must take it to the dumpsters outside. The closest dumpster to Stearns is located on the back side of the building by the loading dock and parking lot 622. Do not leave trash around the outside of the apartment entrance or in the apartment community. Staff will impose a fine for violation of this provision, as well as for any littering.
Maintenance
Right to enter apartments
To handle an emergency, perform routine maintenance checks or respond to a work order placed by a resident, CU Boulder employees, repairers and representatives may, without notice, enter your apartment for any reason. Any such entry does not constitute a termination of your contract or entitle you or any resident of the apartment to a reduction in rent.
Work orders
There are two options for submitting maintenance requests. A minor maintenance issue may take up to a week to fix depending on the volume of work orders being received by the maintenance staff.
- Complete a work order online on our Fix It! website.
- Call or visit the staff at the front desk of your building.
Emergency maintenance
For maintenance emergencies and urgent requests such as flooding, please call the 24/7 emergency maintenance line at 303-735-5555.
Please do not call the emergency on-call phone for requests such as getting a light bulb, a parking permit, additional pillows or additional linens. Please make these requests during office hours at the front desk.
Building amenities
Access to the on-campus Wi-Fi is provided at no cost: CU GUEST
When attempting to connect, you will be prompted to a login page to accept CU’s Wi-Fi terms and conditions. Once all information is entered and acceptance is agreed to, you will be able to access the Wi-Fi
The terms and conditions might need to be re-accepted throughout the summer. If you experience connectivity issues, check to make sure you have re-accepted the conditions.
There is a laundry room in the basement of Stearns West Hall. Interns must provide their own laundry detergent. Washers and dryers have no cost associated with them.
If your group administrator has opted for mail services, you may receive mail during the summer at the Williams Village UPS store, located in the Williams Village Center Dining & Community Commons building directly south of Stearns West Hall. Your group administrator will be responsible for picking up the mail and distributing it to you.
Please use the following mailing address:
Event/Intern Group Name
Attn: Participant Name
510 30th St
Boulder, CO 80310
If your group did not opt for mail services but you would like to set up individual mail service, contact the campus UPS Store at store6439@theupsstore.com or 303-442-2601 x104.
Dining and meal information
Meals are available for purchase on-site at open campus dining locations by credit card.
Please note: Dining locations may occasionally be closed on weekends or for weekend breakfasts.
Transportation and parking
Getting to and from Boulder
There are a few options to get from the Denver International Airport and Denver area to Boulder:
- RTD Public Transportation: Regional routes and SkyRide to DIA
- SuperShuttle
- Rental cars: eGo Car Share, ZipCar
Getting around Boulder
There are many convenient, accessible and sustainable modes of transportation for visitors to get around campus and Boulder.
- RTD Public Transportation: Local bus routes include the Skip, Hop and Bound.
- BCycle: This is an e-bike sharing program with 14 stations serving campus and 300 bikes throughout Boulder.
- City walking paths: Boulder is a pedestrian-friendly city with miles of walking paths and bike paths.
Parking
Parking is provided at no cost. A parking code will be provided by your program administrator prior to check-in day. You will be responsible for going to the parking app and registering your vehicle with each code. You may also email internlodging@colorado.edu to obtain your parking code.
Please note: A new code will be administered during the last week of June. You will be responsible for updating the app with this information. Please see the parking instructions sheet provided in the welcome packet for more details. You must register your vehicle before arriving on campus.
Intern parking will be in the designated lot noted alongside the parking code you receive and will be located in the Williams Village Complex but might not be located next to the Stearns West Hall building. During check-in, you may temporarily park just outside of Stearns West in the metered parking spots. For more information, review the interactive parking and campus map.
Get to know CU Boulder
Campus amenities
- Recreation Center: Rec Center use is included for all adult attendees with a room and board package.
- Internet: Access campus Wi-Fi using CU Guest or eduroam.
- Printing, copying and mail services: Visit a nearby UPS store or the Ink Spot in the UMC.
- Parking: Know when and where to park.
Learn more
- Sustainability: CU Boulder needs your help to encourage green practices.
- Explore Boulder: Visit Pearl Street, shop at the Boulder Farmers Market and more.
Campus policies
We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for all our residents. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding any of our policies, please do not hesitate to email internlodging@colorado.edu. Welcome to CU Boulder!