West Regional Center

West Regional Center

4725 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19139
215-516-3650

Located on Chestnut and 48th Street off the Market Street Subway line, the West Regional Center (WRC) is home to 25 classrooms between two buildings. The WRC is the closest to the College’s Main Campus (just 3 miles away), making it a great place for students to transition in to part- or full-time enrollment.

Getting started at WRC?

Here are some events to help you along your way.

CATC Tour Events

Programs Offered at WRC

Liberal Arts

For those students looking to learn about and possibly transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs in the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, and/or mathematics.

Learn More About the Liberal Arts Program

The following degrees can be earned on-site at WERC combined with online classes:

DirectionsPublic Transportation

Directions from I-95

Take exit 342 for US-30 West Girard Avenue toward US-13 West/Philadelphia Zoo. Turn right at West Girard Ave/US-30 West. Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue. Make a quick right onto 48th Street. Turn left at Chestnut Street and the Center will be on your left.

Subway Routes

  • Market Street El: Exit at the 46th Street stop

Bus Routes

  • Bus route 21: 69th Street Terminal to Penn's Landing via Chestnut and Walnut streets
  • Bus route 31: Overbrook Park to Center City
  • Bus route 42: Wycombe/West Philadelphia to Penn's Landing
  • Bus route 64: Parkside to Pier 70