Campus Locations
Arlington Ballston
Campus
4300 Wilson Blvd, Ste. 200
Arlington, VA 22203
Local: 1-703-243-3900
Toll free: 1-877-268-5278
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 bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Campus Accreditation
Westwood is nationally accredited
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and an affiliate of the North Central Association. Westwood College - Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA) and Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA), have been certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Campus Events
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Visit a Westwood kiosk:
11/08 1:00 PM Washington Wizards Game - Verizon Center
11/14 Family First Expo - Washington Convention Center
11/20 - 11/22 Anime USA Convention - Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington Ballston 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.
Virginia Course Catalog
Download the Virginia Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.
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 Wilson Boulevard.
Public Transportation
We are just two 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 BCDEFZ – Wilson Boulevard-Fairfax
- 2 ABCG – Washington Boulevard
- 10 B – Hunting Towers-Ballston
- 22 A – Barcroft-South Fairlington
- 23 AC – McLean-Crystal City
- 24 P – Ballston-Pentagon
- 25 A,F,G,J,P,R – 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
Westwood College – 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
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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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