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Woodridge, IL 60517
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DuPage Campus

Westwood College - DuPage Campus is located an hour’s drive southwest of Chicago in Woodridge, Illinois. The facility currently includes approximately 30,000 square feet and 18 classrooms. Our laboratories house workplace-relevant equipment and technology including PC and Macintosh computers with Internet access. The learning commons, student commons and Career Development Center also house occupational, reference and housing-related materials.

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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 a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

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.

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DuPage Programs*

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

School of Design:

School of Technology:

School of Business:

School of Justice:

Criminal Justice: Major in Administration (B)

School of Healthcare:

Medical Assisting (D)

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

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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 a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

DuPage Maps & Transportation

Driving Directions:
To reach the campus exit Interstate 355 at 75th Street, travel east to Woodward Avenue. Turn north on Woodward Avenue to 71st Street. Turn west on 71st Street and drive over the interstate. The campus is the first building on your left-hand side.

DuPage Campus Life

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

Student appreciation (each term)
Finals Bash (each term)
Campus visits by guest speakers and potential employers
Career development workshops (twice per term)

There are also a number of amenities for students to enjoy in close proximity to campus, including:

A variety of restaurants
Movie theaters
Bowling alleys
Miniature golf
Professional golf courses
Retail stores such as Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Office Max, Office Depot, Kohl's, Best Buy, Gap, and J.C. Penney In addition, there are shopping malls, golf clubs, professional and semi-professional sports team and museums just a half-hour drive from campus.

Choosing a work-related educational program at Westwood is a smart decision that can help you start or enhance your career.

*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 a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

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

Asthma and Allergy Center	IM Productions
Bridgeview Emergency Management Agency	Meadowbrook Homes
Cornerstone Medical Group	Pension Review Services
DaVita Chicago Heights Dialysis	Physician Home Care Service
Diligent Security and Investigations	Tech Computer Repair
Essex Electrical and Construction	Union Medical Center
Face the Ace Games	Vintage Tech Recyclers
Global Security Services	Zazzle, Inc.

*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

Additional information about

Graduate employment

This represents a partial list of employers of graduates from this campus, drawn from across a variety of our programs. Comprehensive graduate employment information by campus and program is available.

Donna Weglarz

Faculty - General Education
Dupage Campus

Craig Passley

Faculty - School of Business
DuPage Campus

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.

Alta Colleges Inc. named to 2011 CIO 100 list

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

Westwood College introduces Employment Pledge

Reinforces commitment to preparing students for future careers.

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 Partners with Employers to Enrich Opportunities for Students and Graduates

Employers provide guidance through Program Advisory Committees

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.

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 offers tuition-free alumni retraining to graduates

School’s mission is to encourage lifelong learning.

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...

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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."