When someone thinks of Arizona State University, they often think of the Tempe Campus and a large school experience. What they may not realize is that while that experience is great for many people, yet others may be looking for a different experience. The ASU West Valley Campus is much smaller than the Tempe Campus yet it's a community where every student has the potential to feel connected with resources and to know many students, staff, and faculty by name just as many faculty and staff can really get to know their students well. It's growing at a fast pace and has transferred over the last decade from a commuter campus to a residential campus with more than 1100 bed spaces in two residence halls and one on-campus apartment complex. The ASU West Valley Campus just turned 40 years old, and in my opinion, it is the most beautiful campus of the many ASU campuses as it includes fountains, gardens, artwork, and so much more. In fact, I've heard before that it was designed in the image of Oxford. It attracts not only students from other campus who choose to take classes at the West Valley Campus but community members to come onto campus for the many special events that are open to the community. Recently, the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences spearheaded a wonderful event open to students, staff, faculty, and community members called the Winter Wonderland, bringing a winter festival experience to the ASU West Valley Campus as more than 1500 people attended. As the campus continues to grow and expand as a part of the West Valley Forward initiative, the number of buildings on campus continue to increase. In addition to academic buildings like SANDS and CLCC, a new building will open soon. There is a University Center (UCB) with many ASU student services represented inside along with the Barrett (Honors College) office, the Sun Devil Campus Store, a Multicultural Communities of Excellence space, Cafe West, offices for student organizations such as the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Programming and Activities Board (PAB), an art space, various other spaces available to reserve both large and small, a future student space, and more. There is the Fletcher Library with its own Starbucks, the three residential communities, Changemaker Central, a marketplace with Jamba Juice, an academic building with faculty offices (FAB), an ASU Police station, facilities offices, a lecture building, the Kiva Auditorium, the Herberger Youth Scholars Academy building, a thriving field space, and a beautiful three-story Sun Devil Fitness Center. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the ASU West Valley Campus. At the West Valley Campus, every student can drive their own experience as they engage in the events and resources on-campus while attending classes, getting an on-campus job, landing an internship or full-time job, joining clubs and organizations, attending many free events and activities, and so much more. The Dean of Students Office and the many student services offices at ASU West Valley are always there for students, and it's easy to find your way towards graduation and your future when taking advantage of these resources. I look forward to seeing the continued growth on this beautiful campus in the coming years! read more

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I graduated High school a year early and started at my local community college at age 16. I started at a major corporation at age 17 for a few days until they realized they had changed their rules to age 18 so I waited a few months until my birthday and then began working. In the meantime I completed my associates degree at my local community college. We had a UOP down the street from work so I started there for a BS in business. I was given a position they considered as working out of classification meaning I should have a degree, but still allowed me to have the position with full pay since I was attending college. The hiring manager sat me aside and told me to drop UOP and transfer to ASU. I was really young and he wanted to help me out. I was kind of like everyone's kid there. He said if I wanted my degree to mean more and wanted to be taken seriously, then I should make the move. I was happy to oblige as back then we didn't have computers at home, and after attending classes in the evening at UOP I then had to meet with classmates in person for group projects several days a week which was wearing me thin. Working in north Phoenix and spending most of my time at work I decided to attend ASU West. Their main campus was too far with all the hours I was already putting in. I was able to complete my MBA with a minor in Business Communication with ease. I sure wish we had online classes back in the day, though the cost for tuition has increased a lot since the 90s so it was worth the brick and mortar experience. Our company paid for most of my tuition with an annual education allowance so I mainly just had to cover my books. I didn't feel I missed out on the large college social campus experience, as I didn't feel at home in that environment. I recommend talking with job fair recruiters on their thoughts based on what direction you are heading for your career. If you are getting into the medical field make sure to find out what the requirements are for the state your planning on work in so you do not waste your time heading a direction that doesn't meet their requirements. Talking with anyone at any age still thinking about college, think of it as an investment. Not just a character building investment but a financial one as well. Are you going to be able to earn the money you put into your education? I seen a lot of older individuals going back and choosing paths that do not have many opportunities, or they will not be able to get the financial investment back in income to cover the years of schooling they paid for. Just something to think about. Over all this school looks good on my resume, their class sizes were small, the counselors were very helpful and knowledgeable, and for me the location was perfect. I liked the smaller campus like my community college. read more

If you're looking for the "college experience", this is not the place. Came from out of state and was expecting a lot more. Campus employees will make it seem like being a part of a different campus is still the same experience, it is not. If you don't know anyone, it is easy to feel isolated. I would've dropped out the first week I was there had I not had a car to leave campus. Group projects are hell because half the people in your class barely graduated high school, not to mention it's ridiculously expensive for a subpar education and experience. Don't waste your time, if you didn't do well in HS just go to community college then go to a better school. read more

This is where it all started for me. ASU west was the foundation for my college education and I really enjoyed the size of the campus (not as big or chaotic as Tempe) and how they focused on the well-being of the student. Here the offices always knew what was going on in other departments and things didn't get lost in the shuffle. If I could have attended this ASU campus for all 4 years i would have. Good education, good teachers, great memories! read more

I still love this campus BUT I do agree with the angry person that if you want the quintessential party college experience, this campus (and Poly) are not for you. This is like a liberal arts college in that most of the classes are less than 30 people, some have up to 100 but it's not large lecture style like Tempe and other universities. If you don't care about partying and you live in NW Phoenix then this school is AWESOME! read more

ASU has predatory ways of dealing with the students, in so many ways. They usually hire students, for jobs that require previous experience. When calling, expect to be on hold for 45 min to 3 hrs. Clueless employees, will transfer you to more clueless employees, which will give you some wrong information, or just tell you that they don't know the answer and then hang up. 24 hour library is a place where homeless students sleep, there is no librarians day or night. Parking is far from the buildings, some even a mile away. This becomes a problem in 120 degree heat in August and September. Heat stroke, and heat exhaustion is a concern. read more

If you've been to the Tempe campus and transferred to ASU West. I guarantee you will love it! Parking- less expensive and way closer to campus. Lot 59 anyone? I don't think so. Lot 20 for me please. AND solar panels building up. Woot woot! Class size- smaller and you don't have to deal with the frats/sororities hype as much-not that they don't exist at West. PHEW! No, I'm not hating...it is just my preference. (I hope my frat friends aren't reading this.) Most of the professor I met at West seem to genuinely care more about their students. Maybe due to smaller population of students? Whatever it is, I like it. Population- I love the fact that I don't have to be on the look out for distraught students on their bicycle rushing to the next class and run me over (happened to someone I know), or being stomped on because I'm a shortie, or getting hit by skateboards. Something always hold me back from stepping out of classrooms or lecture halls at tempe for fear that someone or something might run me over. Communication: With a smaller population come better and effective communication between students and services at West. I don't ever remember getting transferred around when calling the West campus. Tempe on the other hand was a disaster. You're paying big bucks to go to school at least give you some decent service right? One thing I'd like to know about West is...what is that strange noise that I often hear when I'm at Fletcher? If you like a quiet campus with a smaller population-= more services for you- then West is the place. If not, stay at Tempe campus because I like the small population at West. read more

Drove 25 miles, through rush hour traffic, to attend a Veteran's Open House advertised to operate from 3-6P. I pre-registered for the event on Eventbrite (I downloaded the 'ticket'). I knew I wouldn't arrive until approximately 5P so I searched the Eventbrite posting for a phone number to ascertain the value of the time, effort, and cost (gas) to attend. No phone number was available. I resolved to follow through (sadly). I am vexed to discover that despite my arriving around 4:50P several of the display tables had already dismantled or were in the process of dismantling. (Again, the event is posted on Eventbrite to continue through 5P.) That deserves the loss of two stars. They get three stars for the effort of those who were steadfast. read more

This place is HORRIBLE. Maybe if you live around the area and your are just taking classes for the day its okay but if you get sucked into living here AND going to school here you will get robbed of your college experience and have a horrid time unless your a loser to begin with. The CA's (community assistance) are 90% all nazis, because they will call the police for the most minor of offences..(no exaggeration) and enjoy doing it. I heard this quote once "smart enough to follow and listen to directions, but stupid enough to think that is the right thing to do" probably defines them. Anyways, if you are an incoming freshmen and your reading this heath my warning. Even downtown is better then here. You have been warned! read more

I graduated a few years back and can say that, when compared to the Tempe campus, the West campus wins easily. The fewer students here makes it easier to pay attention in class, understand what's going on, and actually have a chance at asking questions to your professors. There is no worrying about the professor seeing you (compared to the 100 courses at the Main Campus). Overall, the smaller campus makes it a more personal experience. It was a nice place while it lasted. read more

Will graduate in Spring 2015 and have been generally pleased with my experiences at ASU West. I transferred over from Northern Arizona University where the idea of customer service was never contemplated. The good is that the campus is intimate; almost everyone I have met - staffers, professors, administrators, etc. are friendly and understand that it is their job to help you learn and graduate; parking is never a problem; there is free shuttle bus service to ASU Polytechnic, ASU Tempe, and ASU downtown - so any class at any campus can be taken; classes are generally less than 50 students and are taught by actual professors [not grad students or TAs]; plenty of student opportunities to work at the school; if you have a concern or an issue - it gets resolved without the run around common at other schools; The not so good? If you are looking for night life, bars, clubs, Greek life, etc., you should try the Tempe campus. The only on-campus sport is lacrosse and an occasional soccer match. ASU tried to dump the West campus years ago and the Board of Regents got an earful from the community, so Michael Crow had to suck it up. Thus, West gets a bit ignored by the ASU alumni groups, the ASU administration, and the Tempe campus 'mafiosi', but I think it is a hidden gem in undergrad education. If you are looking for a competent, professional undergrad education without all the obvious distractions that a large city university presents, give ASU West a look. I was very pleased when I took a tour of the campus and transferred there immediately without looking at the University of Arizona, San Diego State, University of Utah, UNLV, and UCLA as I intended to do. I'm still happy with my decision to be a Western Sun Devil. read more

Great school. I was in the English major, also took a Capoeira class here. Only good experiences.

I went to see a play at center stage west on campus and it was awesome!

What a waste of time and money. One class consisted of power point slides where each student would read a definition of a vocab word from the chapter we were on. Corky Thatcher would have done a better job. read more

I'm graduating this year and getting my B.A. this is a great school, quiet surroundings, easy to find classes. I was glad to go here and now be a part of the ASU Alumni read more

Here's the deal: You get the resources of a major university, the coziness of a small liberal arts college, and great weather/atmosphere, with SUPER profs. It beats Tempe everyday. read more