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Chicago 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 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.

O'Hare Airport Campus Tour

O’Hare Airport 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.

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

O’Hare Airport Campus Life

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.

*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 O'Hare Campus graduates for careers with employers such as:*

Active BioMaterials	Glenbrook Hospital
Advanced Laser and Wellness Center	Home Furniture Design
Allied Bargon	Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office
Arlington Medical Center	Loyola Hospital
Baker Construction Group	Mort Smith Investigations
Bensenville Police Department	Navistar Financial
Computer Sciences Corporation	Plaza Bank
Digital Intelligence Systems	Swissport USA, Inc.
Farmers Insurance	Toll Brothers, 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.

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.

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.

Congresswoman Melissa Bean Visits Westwood O’Hare Campus

On April 26, Westwood College was proud to host Congresswoman Melissa Bean at the Chicago O’Hare campus. Congresswoman Bean has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 2004, representing Illinois's 8th congressional district.

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."