Summer Lodging
Check here regularly for upcoming construction and maintenance updates/outages.
Campus accommodations
You will stay in Weber Hall (also known as Bear Creek A) during your time on campus. Please reference the campus map for the location.
Reminder: No one under the age of 18 is allowed to stay in Bear Creek/Weber due to the university’s Youth Protection Policy. Please review the residential handbook for information on guests, code of conduct and more.
Weber Hall
3275 Apache Road
Boulder, CO 80303
Check-in and check-out
Front desk office hours (subject to change)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Office hours vary on holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Independence Day).
Our check-in location is the front office of Weber Hall (Bear Creek A).
Check-in and check-out times
- Check-in: Starts at 11 a.m.
- Check-out: By 3 p.m.
Please note: If you are with a group, you may have a different check-in/check-out time.
Office phone
303-735-2275
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 the front desk’s individual and group check-in sheet.
If your arrival time falls outside of office hours, please call 303-735-2275 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. Your keycard is your access to the campus recreation center. If you lose your keycard, you lose access to the facility until it is replaced by a guest keycard from a CUCS representative and updated with the rec center. Temporary keycards cannot access the rec center. 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 apartment bedroom when you arrive. Use this form 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 the front desk’s individual and group check-out sheet.
- Check-out during office hours: Bear Creek requires a check-out signature and date, otherwise additional charges may apply. Be sure to visit the desk, 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. Please scan the QR code and enter your information to sign out without a staff member present.
Furniture and provided items
Each apartment contains a shared kitchen and living room area. Housekeeping service is provided in community restrooms and public areas. Review floor plans and furniture layouts.
What is provided
Bedroom/bathroom
- Bed/bed frame
- Desk
- Chair
- Dresser
- Closet
- Shower curtain
Living area
- Sofa and chairs
- Coffee table
- Window coverings
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Table and chairs
- Refrigerator
- Stove/oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
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
Bedroom
- Bed linens*
- Pillow*
- Blanket*
- Clothes hangers
- Desk lamp
- TV
* Provided with a linen packet.
Bathroom
- Towels*
- Bathmat
- Cleaning supplies
- Toiletries
- Trash can
* Provided with a linen packet.
Kitchen
- Utensils
- Silverware
- Dishes
- Cooking supplies
- Trash can
Please note that Bear Creek 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. Extra blankets beyond the one provided with the linen packet are the guest's responsibility.
Linen packets
If you are with a group that has a linen packet plan, 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 behind the front desk for check-out cleaning.
No smoking policy
The University of Colorado and Bear Creek apartments are smoke-free environments. Smoking in the Bear Creek apartments is strictly prohibited.
Trash
You must dispose of all trash and recycling items in the proper bins located on each floor. Do not leave trash around the outside of the apartment entrance or in the apartment community areas. 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.
- Complete a work order online on our Fix It! website.
- Call or visit the staff at the front desk of your building.
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.
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
Wi-Fi
Access to the on-campus Wi-Fi is provided at no cost: UCB_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.
Laundry
There is one laundry room on each floor of Bear Creek, except the sixth floor. Interns residing on the sixth floor must use the fifth-floor laundry room. Interns must provide their own laundry detergent. Washers and dryers have no cost associated with them.
If you are with a group and the 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 west of Bear Creek. 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
Interns not with a group:
Please reach out to The UPS Store at Williams Village upon your arrival to arrange for a CUCS Intern Mailbox Agreement (a fee is associated) if you would like to opt in for mail services. Upon signing the agreement and paying, you will be given a mail key. If shipping prior to arrival is required, email the below address for information and fees.
The UPS Store
Village Center (Williams Village)
510 30th St, Boulder, CO 80310
Email (preferred communication): store6439@theupsstore.com
Phone: 303-442-2601 x104 (Lauren: Manager)
UPS Store Summer Hours (subject to change):
Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Dining and meal information
Meals are available for purchase on-site at open campus dining locations by credit card. Summer dining hours are as follows:
Village Center Dining
Breakfast: 7-10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Village Market
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Alferd Packer Grill
Breakfast: 7-10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.
SEEC Cafe
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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
- Eight Black Airport Shuttle
- 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 internlodging@colorado.edu or your program administrator prior to check-in day. You will be responsible for going to the Aimes parking app and registering your vehicle with each 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 Bear Creek apartment building. During check-in, you may temporarily park just outside of Bear Creek 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 UCB 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!