Campus Locations
Chicago Loop
Campus
17 N. State Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602
Local: 1-312-739-0890
Toll free: 1-800-693-5411
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 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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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
Campus Events
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR
Please join us to explore education and employment opportunities and gather information about a variety of other resources.
DATE: Wednesday, November 18
TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PLACE: Westwood College Chicago Loop
17 North State Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL
RSVP: 708-832-5056
Fair is open to veterans and their immediate families. Military ID, Medical Card, or DD214 needed to enter event.
Sponsored by Westwood College and the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Chicago Loop 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.
Illinois Course Catalog
Download the Illinois Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.
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.
Westwood College – 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.
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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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