Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for the annual lighting of Kerrwood Hall and the surrounding trees.
Annual Christmas Festival
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Discover Your Why Majors and Programs
Discover Your Journey
Westmont offers a variety of pathways for your deeper purpose journey. Whether it's discovering the classic liberal arts experience or enhancing your personal, spiritual, and professional aspirations, Westmont has something for you! Begin your journey here.
Classic Liberal Arts Education
Westmont offers the best of the timeless liberal arts with students exploring the breadth of academic disciplines, from the arts to the sciences, while delving deep in their major. Highly qualified professors share their research with students and teach essential skills such as critical thinking and effective communication. All majors, including nursing, engineering and data analytics, expose students to a variety of viewpoints and encourage deeper thinking that leads to finding a meaningful purpose in life.
Faith
At Westmont we push our faith and expand our knowledge to enable us to use our talents more fully in the service of Christ.
Academics
Learning to lead a life of significance begins with a deep love of God and is tempered by rigorous training in every area of human knowledge.
Community
In the foothills of Santa Barbara, where the ocean meets the mountains, we find our calling amongst a close-knit community.
Classic Emphasis on the Whole Person
Westmont seeks to help students become their best selves and hone the gifts God has given them so they can make a significant contribution in their family, their profession and their community. Experiences in the classroom, activities on campus and a wealth of relationships all foster intellectual, spiritual and personal growth and develop the whole person.
Scenic Santa Barbara
A world-class destination for visitors from around the world, Santa Barbara offers both natural and architectural beauty as well as significant cultural resources and a nearly perfect climate. The Pacific Ocean, extensive beaches, soaring mountains and a beckoning backcountry provide many opportunities for recreation, discovery and adventure.
Upcoming Events
27NOV | Thanksgiving Holiday11/27-29 | No classes, enjoy the holiday! |
03DEC | Let There Be Light- Christmas Tree Lighting12/03, 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Join us for pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa, Christmas caroling, and the annual lighting of Kerwood Hall and the surrounding trees. |
Affording College
Westmont funds more than $30 million in grants and scholarships. Ninety-five percent of first-year and transfer students at Westmont receive merit scholarships (ranging from $15,000- $25,000 per year), talent-based scholarships and/or need-based grants.
A Connective Community
Join a vibrant and engaged community at Westmont! Our Integrated Community Program (ICP) helps students make a positive impact in the world through service, leadership and intercultural learning. It provides a supportive and transformative environment for students to grow and learn. Join us and become part of a diverse and inclusive community.
