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Fort Worth, TX 76137
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Fort Worth Campus

The Westwood College - Fort Worth Campus is a beautiful, workplace-relevant facility that occupies more than 45,000 square feet of administrative and instructional space. Students thrive on a wide array of campus activities ranging from career fairs and guest speakers to campus celebrations and opportunities to participate in professional organizations.

This campus offers high-level personalized support to assist students with their degree programs and employment pursuits. Our team of experts stands ready to provide advice and assistance with student financing, career development, academic progress and more. For off-campus fun, there’s a wide range of popular restaurants, movie theaters and other entertainment nearby.

Come see what Westwood is all about and why hundreds of students already call our Fort Worth campus their college home. Our campus is proud of its focus on empowering students to develop marketable career skills by obtaining an education in an environment that is both professional and enjoyable.

Campus Accreditation

Westwood is nationally accredited

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Fort Worth Programs

Westwood is not currently enrolling students at its Texas campuses.

Texas Course Catalog

Download the Texas Course Catalog for a detailed description of our degree programs.

Texas Course Catalog

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Fort Worth Maps & Transportation

Driving Directions
The campus is conveniently located off interstate 35W north at Meacham Boulevard, near the 820 interchange, just minutes from downtown Fort Worth.

Public Transportation
Bus: Transportation is available beginning around 6:00 am on Mercantile Route 23. This bus takes students back to the Northside Transfer Center and from there into the Downtown Fort Worth Station. From the Downtown Fort Worth station, students can take a bus to any location in the Fort Worth area.

Current schedules for Route 23 are available on the Fort Worth Transportation Authority web site.

Fort Worth Campus Life

The Westwood College - Fort Worth Campus offers many types of activities and clubs to enhance student life.*

Enrichment

Student art shows
Portfolio reviews
Speed interviewing seminars
Credit workshops
Career fairs

Social

Westwood Idol
Field days
Fall Festival
Summer cook-out

Community Outreach

Blood drives
Bake sales
Greet the Troops events
Serving food at local shelters

Awards

Attendance contests
President’s List
Dean’s List
Perfect Attendance

Clubs

Student Council - hosts engaging activities and community service opportunities
Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society - recognizes outstanding students
Westwood Wolves basketball team - plays recreational co-ed games

Services

Meetings, guest speakers, and field trips for students to enhance their college experience
Resource guides and assistance are available to students seeking transportation, childcare, and housing
Tutoring offered to all students in group lab settings or one-on-one

Our Fort Worth campus is a great place to embark on a career-focused education.

*More information on student activities can be found in the student services section of the course catalogs

W. S. Webster

Faculty - School of Design
Fort Worth Campus

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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 issued conditional certificates of approval by Texas Workforce Commission

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has issued Westwood College’s three Texas campuses Conditional Certificates of Approval allowing the college to continue to offer its programs in the state.

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.

Westwood College and the City of Dallas Partner in the "People Helping People" Program

On Saturday, June 5th, Westwood College faculty, staff and students from the Dallas campus made a difference. Mr. Charles Gilyard, a 65-year-old widower lives alone, survives on social security income, and is on oxygen. Now he can smile and take in a fresh breath of air. More than 25 volunteers from the Westwood College Dallas campus helped repair the baby blue, wooden house he has called home for the last 45 years.

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 doubles number of degrees offered in Dallas and Fort Worth to meet demands of the changing workforce

Six New Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Will Offer Opportunities in Growing Fields

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 Introduces New And Updated Degree Programs To Help Launch Graduates Into In-Demand Industries

To help meet the needs of a fast-changing world, Westwood College (www.westwood.edu) has updated its Information Technology: Major in Cisco Network Systems program and is launching two new programs – Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics and Paralegal. These new and updated programs are now available and prepare graduates to hit the ground running with job skills in growing fields.

Westwood College doubles number of degrees offered in Dallas and Fort Worth; Now Offers Bachelor's Degrees

Denver, CO - Westwood College (www.westwood.edu) announced today it has doubled the amount of degree programs previously offered at its Dallas and Fort Worth campuses. As part of this, both campuses will provide two bachelor’s degree programs – a first for Westwood in Texas – and three new associate degree programs in some of the state’s most in-demand and employable industries such as network management, graphic design, hotel and restaurant management, paralegal and construction management. Classes for the new programs will begin on March 18, 2009.

The Dallas Society of Visual Communications Names Westwood College as School of the Month

Westwood College Dallas is honored by the Dallas Society of Visual Communications as the School of the Month for November.