Campus Locations
South Bay
Campus
19700 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90502
Local: 1-310-965-0888
Toll free: 1-888-403-3308
South Bay Campus
Westwood College – South Bay Campus is conveniently located in the heart of the South Bay in Torrance, California. Outstanding cultural arts and music festivals, plus a short boat ride to Catalina Island and gorgeous weather year-round, make South Bay a paradise for living and learning. Additional attractions include outstanding shopping, dining and sporting events, plus endless beaches and a thriving nightlife.
We pride ourselves on providing students with an excellent career-focused education enhanced by local industry professionals as instructors. Students enjoy an intimate classroom environment with dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff, along with ample campus resources including a spacious library, a no-cost tutoring program and access to computers and software to assist in research and study needs. When not in class, students have access to our student lounge equipped with vending machines, refrigerator, microwave oven and fresh-brewed coffee.
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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 Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and an affiliate of the North Central Association.
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Visit our open house
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
South Bay Programs
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School of Design: School of Technology: |
School of Business:
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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.
South Bay 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 – South Bay Campus Life
The South Bay campus is surrounded by numerous restaurants, attractions and entertainment venues. Just 15 minutes from campus, students have the option of exploring Downtown Long Beach or relaxing on the shores of Redondo or Hermosa Beach. Students who enjoy shopping frequent the Del Amo Mall and South Bay Pavilion. Westwood College - South Bay is also just minutes from the Home Depot Center where students can enjoy sporting events, concerts and community events.
The campus promotes student development through a number of activities and honor programs including:
- Dean’s List luncheon
- Perfect-attendance pizza parties
- Professional workshops
- On-campus hiring and recruitment events
Social activities include:
- Halloween costume contest
- Turkey Bowl
- Holiday party
- New student socials
- Graduation festivities and ceremonies
We also offer opportunities for students to participate in field trips, program specific clubs and career networking events.
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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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