STUDENT LIFE
Discover your deeper purpose, in community.
The relationships and experiences we have at Westmont push our faith, expand our knowledge, challenge our beliefs and enable us to use our talents more fully in the service of Christ.
If you become a Westmont Warrior, you will have opportunities outside of the formal classroom setting to contribute to and enjoy this community – through music, clubs, sports, student government, mission trips and residence hall activities, just to name a few. You will find a breadth of difference and diversity as you encounter people and events that are new or unfamiliar.
Spirituality
Westmont's motto, Christus primatum tenens—Christ holds first place—captures the college's commitment to developing deep faith in God. The community gathers three times a week in the name of Jesus Christ to love and learn from Him during chapel.
Santa Barbara, California
Nestled between beautiful beaches and majestic mountains, Santa Barbara offers incredible natural beauty, a wide array of cultural activities, year-round recreation and fine restaurants and shops. Find scenic spots to study or take a break and enjoy the arts, shopping or outdoor activities.
Our on-campus and off-campus housing options, provide students with a variety of choices to suit their preferences and needs for a comfortable and enriching living experience during their academic journey.
Westmont College offers a vibrant culinary community where students can enjoy nutritious and flavorful meals in a welcoming atmosphere.
During your time at Westmont you will have access to an on-campus health clinic at which a team consisting of physician assistants, a nurse practitioner, medical office coordinator and a physician who are available to take care of your health care needs.
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Athletics
Warrior teams have gained a national reputation for their athletic prowess, academic achievements and commitment to serving others. Westmont has won nine National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships and 99 Golden State Athletic Conference titles.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Westmont College has long had a deep commitment to diversity and global engagement. This includes diversification of our student body, faculty and staff; justice as demonstrated by righteousness and equity in our programs and community, becoming a more reconciling and unified community.