Visit Campus
Located in scenic Santa Barbara, California with mountain and ocean views, Westmont is one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. We welcome you to visit our campus to experience how Westmont can prepare you for a lifelong journey of spiritual growth, academic excellence, and personal maturity–all within a spectacular setting.
You can choose to schedule your own personal visit to campus or instead make a reservation for Preview Days, our overnight visit program. Preview Days are hosted twice in the fall (Oct. 16-17 and Nov. 13-14) and once in the spring (March 5-6). For more details about our overnight events, visit our Preview Days webpage.
Scheduling a Personal Visit:
Typically, a visit to campus includes taking a guided tour. Campus tours are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on most Saturdays when the college is in session. Tours are also available Monday through Friday throughout the summer.
Additionally, you may be interested in meeting with an admission counselor who can answer general questions you have about Westmont as well as questions about the admission and financial aid processes.
You may also wish to sit in on a class, attend chapel, meet with a coach and/or spend the night in a dorm.
Schedule your visit today by calling 1-(800)-777-9011, or completing our online visit request form:
If you can’t make it to campus, or if you’d like a sneak preview, view our campus tour online:
Things you need to know prior to your visit:
- Transportation to campus:
Westmont can be accessed via the Santa Barbara Airport (approx. 25 minutes from campus) and Los Angeles International Airport (approx. 90 minutes, without traffic, from campus). Santa Barbara Airport is serviced by United, America West and Delta Airlines. Los Angeles International Airport is serviced by all major airlines. Santa Barbara Airbus (805) 964-7759, www.sbairbus.com, has regularly scheduled trips from LAX to the Radisson Hotel in Santa Barbara. A round trip fare is approximately $69 and can be paid over the phone or on-line. Cash and travelers checks are the only form of payment taken on the bus.
For directions to campus:
Once you arrive on campus, visit our admission office on the first floor of Kerrwood Hall. For a map of campus:
For all overnight visits you will need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and other personal items. Overnight stay with students (must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance)
Ideal overnight visits should begin on Sun., Tues., or Thurs. in order to attend chapel, which is held Mon., Wed. and Fri., from 10:30a.m. to 11:20a.m. Or, arrive by 9:00 a.m. the day of chapel.
We are unable to offer overnight accommodations for parents and siblings. For local accommodations please consult our Hotel Accommodations Guide.