Campus Locations
O'Hare Airport
Campus
8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60631
Local: 1-773-380-6800
Toll free: 1-866-235-2457
O’Hare Airport Campus
The Westwood College - O'Hare Airport Campus in Chicago is an urban campus with a suburban feel. Located close to major highways and O’Hare International Airport, the campus includes 35,000 square feet of classrooms, labs and administrative offices. Our courses and facilities reflect current industry trends to help prepare students for success in their respective career fields.
Westwood provides support services designed to assist students from enrollment through their degree program all the way to graduation, while learning is further enhanced by faculty members who bring professional experience to the classroom. In addition, our career services staff helps prepare students to pursue employment in their chosen fields following graduation.
While they’re still in school, however, when students need a break from classes and studying, as there are numerous restaurants nearby, including Marriott Chicago O’Hare and Gino's East, both just minutes from campus. With the Blue Line Rail next door to campus, students can be in the heart of the Chicago Loop in minutes where they’ll enjoy great shopping, dining and culture.
Westwood’s O'Hare Airport Campus is an excellent place for students to gain a career-focused education in an exciting environment.
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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.
Additional Accreditation:
Accredited By Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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.
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: Tuesday, November 10
TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PLACE: Westwood College O'Hare
8501 West Higgins Road
Chicago
RSVP: 630-390-0540
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
O’Hare Airport 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.
O’Hare Airport Maps & Transportation
Driving Directions:
We’re just minutes from O'Hare Airport and the heart of Chicago and we also offer convenient private parking on campus.
Public Transportation:
This campus is an easy commute using the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) bus and train system
Westwood College – O’Hare Airport Campus Life
Chicago's Westwood College - O'Hare Airport Campus has many amenities to enhance your college experience, including:
- PC and Mac computer laboratories
- Interior design resource room
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) laboratory
- Digital and hard-copy library resources
- Student lounge and dining area
- Private rooms for tutoring and group projects
- Private parking area
- Secured access to classroom and laboratory facilities
- Personal mailboxes on campus
- Personal email addresses for students
- Personal academic advisors
- An honor society recognizing academic achievement
- Opportunities to participate in student government clubs or become part of the campus newspaper team
In addition to an on-campus Resource Center, students benefit through cooperation with the suburban Inter-Library Loan Consortium and Illinet. We also offer a number of student activities that promote student life. Some fun group activities include:
- Annual student/faculty softball challenge
- Leadership Speaker Series
- Graduation extravaganza at Navy Pier
- Westwood Night at Winter Fest
- Westwood Night at the Lincoln Park Festival of Lights
- Tech Talk with industry leaders
- Field visits to law enforcement and criminal justice facilities and events
- Design students meeting with industry leaders
- Annual events to help those most in need in our community
Westwood’s O’Hare Airport Campus provides a wonderful opportunity for a career-oriented education in an outstanding location.
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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.
Request More Information
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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