Campus Locations
River Oaks
Campus
80 River Oaks Center Suite, 111
Calumet City, IL 60409
Local: 1-708-832-1988
Toll free: 1-888-549-4960
River Oaks Campus
Westwood College – River Oaks Campus is conveniently located adjacent to the River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, Illinois, the economic hub of Chicago's far south suburbs. The campus is easily accessible to both Illinois and Indiana residents via numerous major highways.
Encompassing 50,000 square feet, the campus has 31 labs and classrooms, plus a Student Resource Center. A family atmosphere promotes student empowerment and successful college careers.
It’s a short walk to the River Oaks Mall with its four major department stores, numerous other shopping establishments and a food court. In addition to shopping, the mall offers potential part-time employment for qualified students.
Westwood River Oaks Campus is a great place to gain a career-focused education in a convenient 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.
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 3
TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PLACE: Westwood College River Oaks
80 River Oaks Center
Calumet City, 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
River Oaks Programs
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School of Design: School of Technology: |
School of Business:
School of Healthcare: School of Justice: |
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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.
River Oaks Maps & Transportation
Driving Directions:
The campus is easily accessible from Interstate 90 (Dan Ryan/Bishop Ford Expressway) exit 159th street east and from Interstate 80/94 (Frank Bormann Expressway), exiting at Torrence North.
Public Transportation:
Bus service Route 364 (River Oaks - Orlando Square) delivers students within 200 steps of the campus.
Westwood College – River Oaks Campus Life
The Westwood College - Rivers Oaks Campus in Chicago has a number of amenities to help students throughout their courses of study. Among them:
- PC and Macintosh computer laboratories
- Two fully equipped Medical Assisting laboratories
- Digital and hard-copy library resources including a quiet computer-only resource annex
- Student commons area and easy access to the food court
- Private room for tutoring and group projects
- Ample parking
- Secured access to classroom and laboratory facilities
- Personal academic advisors
- Honor society recognizing academic achievement
- Honors and perfect attendance boards
- Weekly personal-success coaching sessions for new students
Students also benefit from our cooperation with the suburban Inter-Library Loan Consortium and Illinet.
The River Oaks Campus also hosts a number of activities and awards programs to enhance student life. For example, each term students who achieve high academic standards participate in an honors lunch or dinner and are recognized on a board posted in the hallway. In addition, graduation commencement exercises are conducted twice a year at Navy Pier, plus the campus sponsors frequent program-specific speakers, job fairs and numerous other student-centered activities.
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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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