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Summer Fridays
Join us for Summer Fridays at Westmont—fun, mini-events where you’ll catch a glimpse of student life, connect with students and staff, and get a firsthand look at what makes Westmont special.
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Embracing Westmont’s Unifying Values
Westmont College is a Christian liberal arts community serving God’s kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church and world.
Westmont Named a College of Distinction
National Guide Honors Institutions with Student-Centered Approach to Undergraduate Education
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STUNT LAUNCHES FALL 2026!
The Central Coast's only collegiate STUNT program.
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Leadership and the Liberal Arts
Coming October 13, 2026!
#1 Christian Liberal Arts College in California and the Western United States.
Ranked nationally by U.S. News World Report (tied at No. 108), Westmont has been one of the top two national Christian liberal arts colleges and the No. 1 Christian liberal arts college in California and the Western United States for more than two decades.
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Westmont is proud to call Santa Barbara home, recently ranked the #4 most beautiful college town in the U.S. by Yahoo Travel.
One of America’s Most Beautiful College Towns
From breathtaking ocean views and mountain backdrops to Spanish-style architecture and vibrant local culture, Westmont College students experience college in one of the country’s most inspiring coastal communities.
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Discover generous financial aid, scholarships, and personalized support for each family.
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Experience belonging in a vibrant Christian community where students live and learn together.
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Summer Events
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Westmont Youth Sports Summer Camps
06/20/2026 - 08/07/2026 | Your camper will jump into the action, discover awesome new skills, and hang out with our incredible Westmont coaches and student-athletes.
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AVID Summer Institute Summer 2026
07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026 | Path trainings empower educators to help students achieve their full potential and prepare effectively for college and careers. During this regional Path training, an estimated 300 participants will immerse themselves in AVID strategies and methodologies, learning to enhance instructions, leadership, systems and culture to strategically boost students performance.
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First Connections
8/25/2026 | First-generation, international, and third-culture students are a vibrant and integral part of the Westmont community, and they are invited to join us for a special pre-orientation program. Students move into their residence hall early, meet fellow new students, and learn some practical tips for starting college.
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Tour Westmont with Rylan and Senzo
Learn about Westmont's history while touring the 111-acre campus with students Rylan Christopher and Senzo Sokhela.
Soarin' Over Santa Barbara
Is this your sign to come experience Santa Barbara? A unique southern/central coast beach town full of beauty.
Westmont in 30 Seconds
Have You Ever Wondered What Westmont College Would Look Like in Just 30 Seconds?
Discover Your Deeper Purpose
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Meet Some of Our Outstanding Grads
Our Outstanding Graduates reflect both excellence in their fields and a deep care for the people and communities around them. Read what professors had to say about these students, and get a glimpse of the kind of growth, challenge, and impact you could experience at Westmont.
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“I was born to serve.”
I’m not a loner — I thrive in community. Growing up, my family moved around a lot. It wasn’t always easy to make friends or feel settled, but through that experience, I discovered something important: community doesn’t just happen, it’s something you build. And it starts with me.
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Golden Eagle Awards
Beginning in 1995, Westmont Athletics has honored an athlete from each intercollegiate team with the Golden Eagle Award. The honor is given to an athlete for their accomplishments athletically, academically, spiritually and socially.
News Headlines
CATLab Bridges Students to Tech Careers
The Center for Applied Technology Lab creates a bridge for computer science graduates to the tech sector.
Helping Students Flourish after Graduating
A new grant will fund a strategic, campus-wide program to encourage students to explore potential careers.
Grant Offers $2.4M for Future Teachers
Westmont's Sally Hawkins joins KCBX's Central Coast Voices to talk about a new $2.4 million teacher residency grant developed in partnership with SBUSD.