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Arlington Ballston Campus

Located in Arlington, Virginia, the Westwood College - Arlington Ballston Campus can deliver an education that fits your interests and skills and meets the demands of today's employers.

The campus is situated in the heart of a mini-downtown just a few miles from Washington, D.C. Business offices, government offices, a major shopping mall and restaurants are all in close proximity, creating the ideal setting for students to optimize exposure in their career fields even while still in college. Whether you're already living in the Northern Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC area, or are thinking about relocating to the region, Westwood College – Arlington Ballston Campus is an excellent choice for a career-focused college.

Arlington affords easy access to an array of sporting and cultural events, including famous exhibits and museums. The area also boasts a tremendous variety of outdoor activities for relaxation.

Our campus has a comfortable student lounge and hosts ongoing student activities for both career development and fun. Interesting, informative guest speakers appear frequently on campus. Low-cost parking and a shopping mall are just a short stroll from campus.

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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 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). Westwood College - Annandale (Annandale, VA) and Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA), are branches of Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA) and have been certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

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.

Arlington Ballston Programs*

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

School of Design:

School of Technology:

School of Business:

School of Justice:

School of Healthcare:

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Download the Virginia Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.

Virginia Course Catalog

Virginia 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.

Arlington Ballston Maps & Transportation

Westwood College is conveniently located near the southeast corner of the Wilson Boulevard and Glebe Road intersection, next door to Ballston Common Mall. Getting to campus is convenient using the Metro (subway), bus lines, or by driving.

Driving Directions
From Washington, DC via I-395: Follow I-395 over the 14th Street Bridge (south toward Richmond), exit I-395 at Glebe Road / Shirlington Rd exit, turn right on Glebe Road, follow Glebe Road for approximately 3 miles, turn right on Fairfax Drive.

Public Transportation
We are just a couple of blocks from the Ballston station on Metro's orange line. More information regarding Metrobus and Metrorail can be found at www.wmata.com. Metrobus routes with stops near campus include:

1 A, 1 B, 1 E, 1F, 1 Z – Wilson Boulevard-Fairfax
2 A, 2B, 2 C, 2 G – Washington Boulevard
10 B – Hunting Towers-Ballston
22 A – Barcroft-South Fairlington
24 B – Ballston-Pentagon
25 A – Ballston-Bradlee-Pentagon
25 B – Landmark-Ballston
38 B – Ballston-Farragut Square

Arlington Transit (ART) is a county-operated bus servicing Arlington. More information regarding ART routes can be found on the ART web site. ART bus routes with stops near campus include:

ART 41 – Court House-Ballston-Columbia PIke
ART 51-52 – Ballston-Virginia Hospital Center-East Falls Church
ART 53 – Ballston Metro-Old Glebe -East Falls Church Metro
ART 62 – Court House Metro-Lorcom Lane-Ballston Metro
ART 75 – Wakefield H.S.-Carlin Springs Rd.-Ballston

Arlington Ballston Campus Life

The Westwood College - Arlington Ballston Campus is surrounded by a number of amenities, including Ballston Common Mall, a food court, restaurants, a theater, an ice rink, a health club and a mini-downtown area with businesses, shops and outdoor activities.

The campus frequently conducts field trips to locations such as:

Arlington County Courthouse and Adult Detention Center
National Building Museum
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court
National Gallery of Art
National Museum of Natural History

In addition, we feature events to enhance student learning, such as our awards and guest speaker programs. Other activities are staged for fun, as well as education. Some of our past offerings include:*

Improving your credit rating
Dress for Success workshop, including lecture and student modeling
Student Resource Services
AIDS awareness
Tutoring
Dean’s List luncheons
Student of the Month Award
Westwood Olympics
Westwood Trivia Challenge

*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 Arlington-Ballston Campus graduates for careers with employers such as:*

Bowman Consulting

Countryside Express, Inc.

Prince Security Services

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Wackenhut

What Do You Think Tees

World Reach Consulting & Training, Inc.

*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.

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Arlington Ballston Campus

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Faculty - General Education
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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 and Redstone College Participate in Hill Day in Washington DC

Westwood College staff, faculty and students showed up to share their ideas and opinions for Hill Day 2010 in Washington DC, the annual Career College Association’s forum that deals with issues affecting the career college sector of higher education.

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 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 Receives "Bridging The Gap" Award From Job Corps For Helping To Change The Lives Of Hundreds Of Youth In The Region

Westwood College was recently honored by the Job Corps of Maryland and Washington, DC with the Bridging the Gap Award for its outstanding dedication and commitment to helping change the lives of so many Job Corps graduates in the region. Westwood College is the only college or university to receive this award.

Alta Colleges Inc. named to 2011 CIO 100 list

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

2nd annual Westwood College games raise money for breast cancer research

Chasity Melvin and Angela Taylor of the Washington Mystics Refereed Fundraising Basketball Game

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.

Arlington Ballston Campus Hosts Open House, Free Computer 911 Clinic To Highlight IT Industry

Workshop Offers Free Anti-Virus and Performance-Boosting PC Programs.