School Profile

About Westwood Online

You’re here, you’re there. You want a career, but how can you fit school into the mix? The answer is Westwood College Online. This is a way for you to get a quality Westwood education from your own home or anywhere there’s a computer with Internet access, and do it on your time. Working around your current schedule and commitments, you can start and finish an associate degree in less than 17 months or a bachelor’s degree in less than three years and be on your way to that new career.

Westwood College Online isn’t just about reading books or taking tests; it’s about ensuring you learn the career-oriented skills necessary to begin your new career. And because each program is designed through a collaboration of instructors and business leaders, you get an educational experience that will help you succeed in your chosen field. (Programs not applicable in all states, e.g. TX, MA.)

10 Reasons to Choose Westwood College Online

1) Fast-Track Programs: Westwood Online offers programs that let you complete an associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor’s degree in under three years. This allows you to get out into the workforce much faster than if you were in a traditional educational environment.

2) Flexible Schedules: At Westwood Online, we’ve developed the courses to work around your work and/or family obligations. You have the ability to work on your coursework anytime day or night, through an instructor-led environment.

3) Hands-On Training: From your first day in class until graduation, you will work on practical, real-world problems that are directly related to your eventual career.

4) Graduate Employment Assistance: Every Westwood College campus has a strong record of success in helping graduates find rewarding jobs after graduation.

5) Accredited College: Receiving your education from an accredited school is very important. Each Westwood campus is regularly evaluated by independent accrediting bodies.

6) Alumni Re-Training: Westwood Online invites every graduate back to school when programs change. Graduates can update skills learned in their program of study, with no additional tuition charge (charges for books, tools, and lab fees
may apply).

7) Engaging and Interactive Learning Experience: Courses are Westwood Online have been developed to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment for students. You will constantly interact with the coursework, faculty, and other members of the class.

8) Faculty with Relevant Real-World Experience: The majority of Westwood Online faculty holds a master’s degree and is employed in the field they teach. Learning from those that have experience and expertise in the industry will add job-related substance to the material you are learning.

9) 24/7 Technical Help Desk available with Live Support: Our Helpdesk is available to ALL online students. It is very important to us that technology does not inhibit your learning experience. You’ll have the ability to talk to a live person any time day or night to resolve any technical issues with the online courses.

10) Westwood Online’s Pledge to Create a Successful Learning Environment: All faculty & staff at Westwood Online are dedicated to your educational success. From your first day of class, to providing a valuable education, to graduation and entering your chosen career, Westwood Online will partner with you each step of the way to create a successful learning environment.

Admissions

Congratulations on taking the first step to a brighter future!

Applying for admission to Westwood can be a simple and straightforward process. You will be required to fill out an application and submit some documentation confirming your interest and qualifications for admission. You will also be asked to assess your career goals to determine which Westwood program is best for you.

Start now by contacting an admissions representative today by clicking “Get FREE Information”.

Programs / Majors

Financial Aid

Westwood College: Financial Aid and Tuition

Westwood offers a variety of programs across our 17 campus locations. Find out the costs of tuition by state to understand the fees associated with going to school at Westwood. And if you are wondering how you are going to pay for your education at Westwood, you are not alone. It is very rare that students applying to school are able to pay their full tuition without the help of loans, grants, scholarships, or even tuition reimbursement programs.

Westwood’s commitment is not to deprive anyone of a higher education based on their financial status, as long as you are committed to making a personal investment. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To find out if you qualify, and for how much, all you need to do is apply.

Other Useful Financial Aid Web Sites

One convenient way to learn more about tuition assistance is to search the internet. The below Web sites offer scholarship, loan, and grant searches, and consumer information, customizable to your background and financial needs. Westwood does not endorse or support any of the listed web sites.

Westwood High School Scholarship Program

The High School Scholarship Program is intended to recognize motivated high school seniors and to encourage their pursuit of advanced career education in the field of their choice. The scholarship award will contribute directly to the tuition for the degree program selected by the recipient.

The award of $1500 is limited to two seniors per high school and is available to high school senior applicants enrolled at any Westwood ground-school campus (please note that Online and Employee Waiver students are not eligible to apply or receive this scholarship). The award will be paid out in three disbursements during the first academic year and will be earned at the completion of 60% of each term of study.

To qualify for the Westwood High School Scholarship, an applicant:

    * Must be a 2007 high school senior or 2007 GED recipient

    * Must be enrolled in a Westwood ground school degree program (Online and Employee Waiver students are not eligible)

    * Must submit a personal essay of 250 words or more explaining your reason for pursuing career training at Westwood College

    * Must have a cumulative High School grade point average of 3.0 or be recommended by a high school educator, counselor, administrator, community leader or employer

Scholarship Application Procedures (Please Read Carefully)

(All documents must be sent together in one envelope with completed application to address on application)

Prospective students must adhere to the following to qualify for the Westwood High School Scholarship:

    * Successful fulfillment of all requirements for acceptance to Westwood College (personal interview, educational equivalency, educational proficiency etc.)

    * Meet all requirements of the scholarship program

    * Submit completed Scholarship Application (must be complete and legible)

    * Personal essay must be typewritten or handwritten in ink by the applicant of 250 words or more (do not submit photos, videos, or other artifacts as they will not be returned)

    * Submit most current transcript and must reflect cumulative High School grade point average of 3.0, or be recommended by a high school educator, counselor, administrator, community leader or employer. Letter must be signed by individual making the recommendation on school or organization letterhead.

    * All materials must be submitted together in one envelope to Scholarship Administration in Denver, Colorado. Please make copies for your records.

You will receive a call or an e-mail from Westwood College when your application is received. Application packets will be accepted later than the deadline only if postmarked at least five business days prior to the deadline.

Accreditation

Westwood College Accreditation

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007. HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review of Westwood’s operations to ensure academic and institutional excellence.

The following campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT):

California Campuses

Westwood College - Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
Westwood College - Inland Empire (Upland, CA)
Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA)

Colorado Campuses

Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO)
Westwood College - Denver South (Denver, CO
Westwood College Online - Denver North (Denver, CO)

Texas Campuses

Westwood College - Houston South (Houston, TX)

Virginia Campuses

Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA)
Westwood College - Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA)

The following campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS):

California Campuses

Westwood College - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

Illinois Campuses

Westwood College - DuPage (Woodridge, IL)
Westwood College - Chicago Loop (Chicago, IL)
Westwood College - O’Hare Airport (Schiller Park, IL)
Westwood College - River Oaks (Calumet City, IL)

Georgia Campuses

Westwood College - Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta, GA)
Westwood College - Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA)

Texas Campuses

Westwood College - Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Westwood College - Fort Worth (Euless, TX)

For more information, contact ACCSCT, ACICS, or the HLC at the addresses below.

ACCSCT

2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
703-247-4212
www.accsct.org

ACICS

750 First Street NE, Suite 980
Washington DC 20002-4241
202-336-6780
www.acics.org

HLC

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
312-263-0456
www.ncahlc.org

State Licensing and Approval:

Each Westwood College campus is licensed and approved to operate by the appropriate state regulatory bodies. For additional information, contact the state agencies listed below.

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education (BPPVE)

400 R Street, Suite 5000
Sacramento, CA 95814-6200

Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools

1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (Georgia)

2189 Northlake Parkway, Building 10, Suite 100
Tucker, GA 30084-4113

Illinois State Board of Education Private Business and Vocational Schools Unit

100 North First Street, Suite C-432
Springfield, IL 62777-0001

Illinois Board of Higher Education

431 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1418

Texas Workforce Commission Proprietary Schools Section

101 East 15th Street
Austin, TX 78752

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

101 N. 14TH St., James Monroe Bldg.
Richmond, VA 23219

Affiliations

In California, for accrediting purposes, Westwood College - Anaheim (Anaheim, CA); and Westwood College - Inland Empire (Upland, CA); are branches of Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO). Westwood College - Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA) is a satellite campus of Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA), a branch of Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA). Westwood College - Houston South (Houston, TX) is also a branch of Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO.) Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA) has received temporary approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education in order to enable the Bureau to conduct a quality inspection of the institution. Westwood College - Chicago Loop (Chicago, IL) and Westwood College - River Oaks (Calumet City, IL) are branches of Westwood College - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Westwood College - Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) and Westwood College - Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta, GA) are branches of Westwood College - DuPage (Woodridge, IL). Westwood College - Dallas, (Dallas, TX) and Westwood College - Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA) are branches of Westwood College - O’Hare Airport (Chicago, IL). Westwood College - Denver North - Online Programs (Denver, CO) are not applicable in all states, e.g. TX, MA, and IL. Not all programs available at all campuses.