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Chicago Loop Campus

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.

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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.

Campus Accreditation

Westwood is nationally accredited

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

A degree of certainty

Introducing The Westwood Employment Pledge

Our newest commitment to help you succeed is the Westwood Employment Pledge*. We're so confident that you'll receive the right skills to launch your career and get your first job that if you haven't found employment within six months of graduation, we'll help pay your bills. Simple as that.

Chicago Loop Programs*

(A) Associate (B) Bachelor's

School of Design:

School of Technology:

School of Business:

School of Justice:

Criminal Justice: Major in Administration (B)

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. 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.

Chicago Loop 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.

Chicago Loop Campus Life

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

Student Planning Committee (SPC)
Criminal Justice Club
Graphic Design Club
Group tickets to the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Six Flags Great America
Student lounge area (beautifully redesigned by our interior design students)
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)

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.

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

3 Dimension Construction Management	Macey and Aleman
Aerotek	Methodist Youth Service, Inc.
Benson Industries	Miller Cooper and Company
Chicagoland Management and Realty	Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc.
Cook County Public Defender's Office	Sears Holdings Corporations
Cook County Sheriff's Police Department	Securitas Security Service
Euromonitor International	Techlock, Inc.
Levy Security Corporation	Uhlrich Cildren's Advantage Network

*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list contains employers of Westwood College graduates from January 2009 to December 2010 and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

Carl Cooper

Faculty - School of Justice
Chicago Loop Campus

Jefferson Godard

Faculty - School of Design
Chicago Loop Campus

Nuri Zeytinoglu

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

Mark Kasper

Faculty - School of Technology
Chicago Loop Campus

Alfonso Casal

Faculty - General Education
Chicago Loop Campus

Cherish Hall

Faculty - School of Justice
Chicago Loop Campus

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."

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.

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.

Westwood College Chicago Loop Campus relocates to enhance student learning environment

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

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...

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

Employers provide guidance through Program Advisory Committees

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Westwood College introduces Employment Pledge

Reinforces commitment to preparing students for future careers.

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.

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.

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.

Alta Colleges Inc. named to 2011 CIO 100 list

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

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.

Westwood College offers tuition-free alumni retraining to graduates

School’s mission is to encourage lifelong learning.

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.

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.