Campus Locations
Los Angeles
Campus
3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Local: 1-213-739-9999
Toll free: 1-866-930-9256
Los Angeles Campus
The Westwood College - Los Angeles campus has been located in the heart of the Mid-Wilshire District since 1999. It serves this diverse neighborhood of some 700,000 residents and is close to the Los Angeles Staples Center, home of the LA Lakers, and just minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The city offers a great variety of activities from shopping and dining to a vibrant night life, and enjoys the beautiful California weather. There are a variety of places to eat, bank, and shop in close proximity to the campus.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Campus Accreditation
Westwood is nationally accredited
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and an affiliate of the North Central Association.
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Please join us for the 2009 December Open House on Saturday, December 5th, 10am.
- Meet with faculty and staff members
- Take a tour of the campus
- Meet with student finance specialists
Los Angeles Programs
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
California Course Catalog
Download the California Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.
Los Angeles Maps & Transportation
Public Transportation
Conveniently situated on the Wilshire/Vermont subway stop, students from the San Fernando Valley as well as South Los Angeles can travel to the campus with a short 15 minute train ride. The campus is also easily accessible by the Metro Rapid, and bus lines 20, 21 and 206.
Westwood College – Los Angeles Campus Life
The Westwood College – Los Angeles campus conducts various events throughout the year to enhance student life. These events include job fairs, community involvement with charitable organizations, spring-into-summer, Hawaiian shirt days, Halloween costume contest, Thanksgiving feast, Winterfest, attendance drawing, and barbeques. The Westwood College – Los Angeles campus has many student life amenities including:
- Student Clubs
We have student clubs for our Schools of Business, Design, Justice and Technology. - Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio reviews are hosted throughout the year to provide students an opportunity to show off their talents to their family, friends, and potential employers. - Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
The campus has established the Omega of California Chapter. This honor society recognizes students who attain outstanding academic achievement, demonstrate leadership, and participate in community service. - Graduation Ceremonies
The campus has three graduations per year, held on Saturday mornings to make them convenient and special days for our graduates and their families.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Westwood College 2010 Academic Calendar
| Westwood College Campus: January 2010 Term | |
| On-ground and online classes start | January 8 |
| Last day to Add/Drop on-ground and online classes | January 14 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | February 27 |
| Break day(s) | January 18 |
| On-ground and online classes end | March 12 |
| Westwood College Campus: March 2010 Term | |
| On-ground and online classes start | March 17 |
| Last day to Add/Drop on-ground and online classes | March 23 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | May 5 |
| Break day(s) | None |
| On-ground and online classes end | May 18 |
| Westwood College Campus: May 2010 Term | |
| On-ground and online classes start | May 26 |
| Last day to Add/Drop on-ground and online classes | June 2 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | July 17 |
| Break day(s) | July 3, 4, 5 |
| On-ground and online classes end | July 30 |
| Westwood College Campus: August 2010 Term | |
| On-ground and online classes start | August 4 |
| Last day to Add/Drop on-ground and online classes | August 10 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | September 24 |
| Break day(s) | September 4,5,6 |
| On-ground and online classes end | October 7 |
| Westwood College Campus: October 2010 Term | |
| On-ground and online classes start | October 12 |
| Last day to Add/Drop on-ground and online classes | October 18 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | December 3 |
| Break day(s) | November 25, 26, 27, 28 |
| On-ground and online classes end | December 16 |
Each campus will provide specific orientation and graduation dates.
Westwood College may change or modify the academic calendar at any time.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Westwood College - Online Campus 2010 Academic Calendar
In addition to these start dates, Westwood College - Online Campus offers selected courses
starting on the following dates:
| Westwood College - Online Campus: January 2010 Term | |
| Term Start Date | February 8 |
| Last day to Add/Drop classes | February 12 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | March 1 |
| Westwood College - Online Campus: March 2010 Term | |
| Term Start Date | April 19 |
| Last day to Add/Drop classes | April 23 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | May 10 |
| Westwood College - Online Campus: May 2010 Term | |
| Term Start Date | June 28 |
| Last day to Add/Drop classes | July 2 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | July 19 |
| Westwood College - Online Campus: August 2010 Term | |
| Term Start Date | September 6 |
| Last day to Add/Drop classes | September 10 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | September 27 |
| Westwood College - Online Campus: October 2010 Term | |
| Term Start Date | November 15 |
| Last day to Add/Drop classes | November 19 |
| Last day to Withdraw with a "W" | December 6 |
Each campus will provide specific orientation and graduation dates.
Westwood College may change or modify the academic calendar at any time.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
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