Chicago Loop Campus

1 North State Street, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60602
Local: 1-312-739-0890
Toll free: 1-800-693-5411

Westwood College – Chicago Loop Campus is conveniently located on North State Street in the heart of downtown Chicago, one of the nation's major urban hubs. The campus is easily accessible via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Metra public transit systems.

Westwood is ideal for people looking to get the most out of their education. With classrooms housed in the historic Stevens Building in the center of Chicago's business district, students have easy access to numerous professional development opportunities.

The campus is near a variety of exciting Chicago attractions. It's only two blocks from both Millennium Park and the Theater District, while great shopping is just steps away at stores like Macy's, Old Navy, H & M, Sears and Nordstrom Rack. And it's all within a couple of minutes of Chicago's Magnificent Mile and Water Tower.

There are plenty of cultural attractions nearby, too, including Chicago's Art Institute, the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. Sears Tower is also close by, as are plenty of outdoor recreational options on Lake Michigan.

• Programs

  (D) Diploma          (A) Associate          (B) Bachelor's

  School of Technology:

  • Information and Network Technologies (A)
  • Information and Network Technologies: Major in Network Management (B)
  • Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security (B)

  School of Healthcare:

  • Medical Assisting (D)

  School of Business:

  • Business Administration: Major in Accounting (B)
  • Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management (B)
  • Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management (B)
  • Construction Management (A)
  • Construction Management (B)

  School of Design:

  • Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting (A)
  • Graphic Design (A)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Animation (B)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Visual Communications (B)

  School of Justice:

  • Criminal Justice: Major in Administration (B)

  Download the Illinois Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.

  • Illinois Course Catalog
  • Illinois Addendum

  Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus for current program offerings.

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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 fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or your bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

• Maps & Transportation

   

  Driving Directions:
  The campus is located just off the southeast corner of State Street and Washington Street.

  Public Transportation:
  It is just steps from CTA Red Line and within a block of all other CTA train lines: Blue Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Purple Line, and Brown Line. All full-time students get a U-Pass transit card that allows them unlimited rides on any CTA bus or train during the academic term.  The Loop campus is also easily accessible by numerous bus routes including numbers 2, 6, 10, 145, 147, and 151.

• Campus Life

  The Westwood College - Chicago Loop Campus offers a variety of clubs and activities to enhance student life. Among them:*

  • Criminal Justice Club
  • Graphic Design Club
  • Student lounge area (beautifully redesigned by our interior design students)
  • Group tickets to the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Six Flags Great America
  • Discounted parking facility three blocks south of the campus
  • Secure campus with key card access for Loop students and staff only
  • Open lab time in classrooms (when classes aren't in session)
  • Student Planning Committee (SPC)

  In recognition of outstanding students, an Honors Celebration is slated during the fourth week of every term. Students with perfect attendance and those on the Dean's List (3.75-3.99 GPA) or Executive Directors List (4.00 GPA) are invited to a late-afternoon awards luncheon. Honorees are also entered in prize drawings.

  Activities such as these make Westwood College - Chicago Loop Campus a great place to get a career-focused education.

  *More information on student activities can be found in the student services section of the course catalogs

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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 fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or your bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

• Employers

  Westwood has prepared our Chicago Loop Campus graduates for careers with employers such as:

  • Advanced Technology Services
  • Allied Barton Security Services
  • Bank of America
  • CH2M Hill
  • Citigroup
  • Community Care Center
  • Constellation Energy
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
  • Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Intercontinental Hotel Group
  • Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center
  • Millennium Designs
  • Orbital Engineering

  Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list represents a partial list of employers of graduates from this program, drawn from across the Westwood campus system, and contains employers of Westwood College graduates from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. It is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

  Comprehensive employment information for graduates from each campus is available.

• Faculty Bios

  Westwood takes great pride in its faculty and their accomplishments, employing educators who bring years of practical industry and academic experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to giving students the hands-on experience, real-world preparation, and one-on-one attention required to succeed in today’s competitive career environment. Meet some of the faculty from this campus:

  

  Carl Cooper

  Faculty - School of Justice
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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  Jefferson Godard

  Faculty - School of Design
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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  Nuri Zeytinoglu

  Faculty - School of Business, School of Design
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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  Mark Kasper

  Faculty - School of Technology
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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  Alfonso Casal

  Faculty - General Education
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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  Cherish Hall

  Faculty - School of Justice
  Chicago Loop Campus
  

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• News

  Read about the most recent happenings on Facebook, see what we've been tweeting about or check out our College and Career blog for interesting resources. Our most recent news stories are listed right here:

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  Westwood College launches national "Good Works" community service program

  Month-long program to raise up to $25,000 in donations, serve 5,000 volunteer hours.

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  Members of congress welcome Westwood College during Hill Day

  Westwood students visit U.S. Capital offices and discuss the face of career colleges.

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  Westwood College takes on larger role in strategic direction of private sector colleges

  Committee appointments by Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities reinforce partnership between college and trade organization

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  Westwood College students create a path to job success in a challenging economy

  Eric Lovett named 2012 recipient of the $10,000 Platinum PATH Scholarship.

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  Westwood College donates $10,000 to A Better Chicago in honor of 2012 Westwood Success program

  Program recognizes 100 Westwood College alumni, including 18 from Chicagoland, for completing degrees and finding fulfilling careers despite personal challenges.

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  Westwood College announces graduate success stories

  Alumni recognized for completing degrees and using hands-on skills to find fulfilling careers despite personal and economic challenges.

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  Westwood College staff volunteers more than 400 hours in support of ACICS Centennial We SERVE Community Service Week

  Central Administration staff donated time to Food Bank of the Rockies, Junior Achievement and others.

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  Westwood College suggests looking beyond the course catalog when considering colleges

  Offering hands-on experience and access to industry leaders can prove to be invaluable to a student's education and eventual job search.

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  Westwood College Chicago Loop Campus relocates to enhance student learning environment

  Community, staff, faculty and students joined Westwood for celebration.

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  Westwood College students find path to job success in a challenging economy

  Students awarded scholarships for demonstrating self-motivation and building clear paths towards a career.

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  Alta Colleges Inc. named to 2011 CIO 100 list

  CIO magazine’s 24th annual CIO 100 awards recognize IT excellence

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  Westwood College introduces Employment Pledge

  Reinforces commitment to preparing students for future careers.

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  Alta College honors top educators through excellence in education awards

  Alta College, Inc., the parent company of Westwood College and Redstone College, announced today the winners of its annual Excellence in Education Awards. With these awards, three top educators are nationally recognized for their outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence both inside and outside of the classroom.

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  Westwood College Partners with Employers to Enrich Opportunities for Students and Graduates

  Employers provide guidance through Program Advisory Committees

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  Westwood College Announces the 2011 PATH to Success Scholarship Program

  Westwood College is proud to announce the 2011 PATH to Success Scholarships which honors the vision and commitment of Westwood students. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward students who are taking control of their future through dedicated career planning and action.

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  Westwood College announces the Westwood 100

  Denver, Feb. 11, 2011 – Westwood College is pleased to announce the Westwood 100, Volume 1 – a collection of personal success stories from 100 Westwood College alumni. These Westwood 100 graduates proudly tell their stories of how they have transformed their lives and found a fulfilling career by obtaining their college degree.

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  Westwood College offers tuition-free alumni retraining to graduates

  School’s mission is to encourage lifelong learning.

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  2010 Inspire thru attire t-shirt design contest

  Congratulations to the winners of the Inspire Thru Attire T-shirt Design Contest. We had such a strong showing, over 250 artwork submissions; it's a 3 way tie! After five semi-finalists were chosen, online voting determined the grand prize winners. The theme was “The Power of Education”. See the winning art here...

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  263 Westwood College Chicago Loop Staff, Faculty and Students Participate in Fundraiser and Help Local Charity Reach $1 Million Goal

  Hundreds of Westwood College Chicago Loop Campus staff, faculty and students recently participated in a fundraising event that helped Misericordia, a Chicago-area nonprofit offering support to individuals with developmental disabilities, reach a $1 million fundraising goal.

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  Congratulations to 2010 PATH to Success Scholarships Winners!

  Thanks to the more than 325 Westwood students who participated in the 2010 PATH to Success Scholarships competition. The focus of the annual scholastic award program is to reward students who are self-motivated, have a career plan and are taking steps to get a job in their field after college.

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  Chicago Loop Campus Helps Raise $1 Million for Charity

  Earlier this summer, 263 extremely motivated Westwood Students and Staff from Chicago’s Loop campus took part in Jelly Belly Candy Days, an annual fundraising event for Misericordia. The charity is dedicated to helping children and adults who suffer from profound developmental disabilities. With the help of Westwood’s own, the event was able to raise over 1 million dollars! Thanks to the Criminal Justice Club at the Chicago Loop campus, this event has become a yearly charitable tradition.

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  Westwood College Takes Immediate, Decisive Actions Following Senate Committee Hearing and GAO Investigation

  Chief executive drives college to be a leader in the private-sector college industry by implementing new initiatives on compliance, transparency and the student experience.

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  Westwood College Students More Satisfied than Others Reports 2010 Noel-Levitz Survey

  Westwood College today announced that its students are more satisfied with their college experience than their counterparts in a comparison group of almost 125 private four‐year colleges and universities. The independent student survey was performed by Noel‐Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education research and strategic planning.

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  2009 Excellence in Education Awards: Honoring Our Outstanding Educators

  Members of the Alta senior leadership team, campus presidents, deans and honorees gathered for a special ceremony in Denver on April 22 to recognize outstanding faculty members for their dedication to excellence. Our annual Excellence in Education awards honors top educators both at the campus and the national level in six categories: Community Service, Committee Service, Program Leadership, Faculty of the Year, Provost and Dean of the Year. Our winners embody the vision of the ideal educator, one who adds value through contributions not only to students, but also to the campus, the entire institution and the community.

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  Westwood College Helps Veterans Combat The Rising Costs Of College Tuition Through The Yellow Ribbon Program

  Program Closes the Gap between VA Benefits and the Actual Cost of Most Colleges

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  Westwood College Students Selected As Finalists for the Face of Chicago at the Latino Film Festival

  Four Westwood Chicago Loop Students were selected as finalists for becoming the Face of the 23rd Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival.

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  Westwood College Instructor, Don Evans, Publishes His First Novel

  Westwood College Chicago O'Hare instructor and former sports reported for the Chicago Sun Time, Don Evans, publishes his first novel, "Good Money After Bad."

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