From #1 party school in 2000 to #1 in innovation in 2025, ASU has ascended to the ranks of truly reputable schools that have degree programs worthy of the paper they are printed on. As an alumni myself I am proud of my school and remember my time here fondly. My wife just finished her doctorate here and I can attest that it was a positive and fulfilling experience for her and our family. I can't thank the veterans office enough for handling all of the GI Bill funding necessary to get her to graduate. read more

From day one my question was: "How many classes will I need to take to complete your CS degree?" First I had to apply and get accepted, then I had to run a DARS report. Then I asked them to confirm if the outlandish number I was seeing was accurate and they couldn't give me an answer I had to ask 6 more times via calls and emails. When I finally convinced someone to respond to me via email? Yes, the outlandish number was correct. Having two associates and a bachelors already, Arizona State still wanted me to take general education classes on top of literally double the amount of classes my current college required for their CS degree. It was quite literally shocking and wasted everyone's time by not simply having a transfer tool or DARS report available for potential students. All in all, I highly recommend anyone considering Arizona State to compare schools, as attending ASU would have increased my degree runway by more than a year and cost me thousands more dollars for the exact same degree. read more

Graduated with a Justice Studies degree, it's useless and was costly. Received nothing but liberal garbage with no real world information. Received lower grades for having non liberal views and lack of help to sign up for the proper classes. The staff live in a bubble, have no real work experience! read more

Though there are a number of different Arizona State University campuses, the large campus that most people not familiar with ASU think about is the Tempe Campus. This campus offers a liberal arts college feeling with many with many buildings, students, staff, faculty, and resources. Similar to many other large campuses or schools across the country, it feels like it is always under construction as new buildings, athletic facilities, and residence halls are built each year. As ASU is the nation's largest public university between online and in-person students, the Tempe Campus is the largest of the campuses. At the Tempe Campus, every student has the potential to feel connected with resources and it there is certainly always something happening whether at the Memorial Union or Student Pavilion, at the Gammage Auditorium or Sun Devil Fitness Complex, or in the residence halls or any of the athletics facilities. Approximately 12,000 students live on-campus, and the majority of more than 80,000 ASU in-person students take courses on the Tempe Campus. While campus resources are easily located in the Student Services building and most academic offices with some located in the Memorial Union and Student Pavilion as well, literally every building on campus has some student services of some sort. The ASU staff, faculty, and partners certainly try to do everything they can to support all of the students to ensure they are set up to succeed at ASU. Originally founded as only a fraction of the Tempe Campus of today in 1885, the campus has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Even a student who graduated 15-20 years ago would be surprised in what the campus looks like today. In fact, I've spent many of the last 15-20 years on the campus, and I barely even recognize it any more today compared to when I was there almost 20 years ago. Even now, big construction projects include the Novus Innovation Corridor (a mixed-use development project combining residential, office, retail, and hotel space) and a new residence hall on the west side of the Tempe Campus. In fact, as of 2022, there were more than 150 construction projects in the works across all ASU campuses. In addition to new happenings on campus, there is also always something new happening in the Mill Avenue District (Downtown Tempe). As the campus continues to grow, the number of buildings on campus continue to increase. In addition to more commonly visited areas like Palm Walk, the Memorial Union, Student Pavilion, and Student Pavilion, there is the Hayden Library with its underground entrance and the Gammage Auditorium with amazing productions. There is the ASU Art Museum, A Mountain, and Old Main. Then there is the University Club, Creativity Commons (with the innovative Dreamscape Learn hub), College Avenue Commons, Sun Devil Campus Stores, Mountain America Stadium (formerly Sun Devil Stadium), and Desert Financial Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Arena). My favorite hidden gem at ASU is the Secret Garden in the middle of Dixie Gammage Hall, right next to the Hayden Library. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the ASU Tempe Campus. At the Tempe 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 (in the Student Services Building) and the many student services offices at ASU Tempe 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 what comes next on such an large and lively campus such as the ASU Tempe Campus in the coming years! read more

They offer CHATGPT premium to all students. What a joke. Parking is F'd Parking near campus is $16 Bathrooms are mostly disgusting Roaches everywhere Classes are a joke Biggest waste of money ever. Scam. read more

I usually find myself at ASU Gammage when on campus, but have spent many years here since my mom attended this university. Overall, I think it offers diverse courses, a great selection at the Memorial Union, and my personal bias - great auditorium to showcase the arts and bring Broadway touring shows. read more

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Fork em! Let's go Sun Devils! I'm have been so honored to be part of the Sun Devils nation. Arizona State is an amazing university leading the nation in innovation and striving for inclusion. I completed my master of science degree and was celebrated during commencement and convocation. The professors and teaching facilities are simply outstanding. I am going to miss writing papers, engaging with students as a TA and gaining academia knowledge. I'm looking forward to the next chapter in a doctoral program having been prepared so well at ASU! Go Sun Devils!!!! read more

If you are an elderly person seeking to finish or enhance your education this is NOT the place to turn to for help or even equity. ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes " Nothing could be more distant from the truth. I held 3.9 years of university before applying. I had A's in astronomy from the 1970's all the advisor could say about my courses was "Well Pluto is no longer a planet" How tacky to put down someone's accomplishments as such. None of my credits were to be allowed. Do not be 70 years old and apply here. It is a waste of time. Were I 30 years old ALL my credits would transfer. Age discrimination is alive and well at ASU. This about being paid per credit. Not about helping people. read more

Do not bother applying to this school's Masters Degree in Counseling if you grew up in foster care and your undergrad was not higher than a 3.0, despite your MBA graduate level being over 3.5, having 5 professional credentials, and 18 years of professional experience managing in Public and Private accounting, finance, audits, and fraud examinations. As soon as I mentioned my time in foster care and how I wanted to work with at risk youth during retirement as a reason I wished to pursue this degree, the conversation went South. I was told to not even bother applying by the representative if my undergrad was 3 or below because it was "Highly competitive." Find a better school who will not judge a debit you down for how you grew up and struggled. Even Colombia a Cornell accepted me and both are Ivys. read more

What an incredible school this is. Such talented staff and such fabulous facilities. I really enjoyed learning here. The students are so diverse, from all parts of the world. Great fraternities and sororities. So many opportunities to learn. An amazing auditorium with the best entertainment from around the world... The swim complex is one of the finest found anywhere. Loved this place read more

It's pretty neat to come across a university campus that kind of blends in with the city that it is in. I assumed that sometimes the campus is large enough to have its own zip code and fenced off from the rest of the city or town. Not the case here. I found the campus of the Arizona State University in Tempe on google maps while walking back to my hotel along N Scottsdale Road. Once I reached the south side of the campus perimeter, I noticed the way that it changes from city to university and how the city of Tempe seems to create a separation between the college campus and its buildings with the rest of the community that surrounds it. Since it was New Years Eve 2021, I decided to walk thru the Arizona State University campus since I was on my way back to my hotel on foot and didn't want to call an uber for a 2 ish mile walk. On the way there, it was cool to see the buildings and the neat architecture that you usually see in colleges and universities across the country. Walking thru the Arizona State University campus gave me pause and I reminisce about my college days 20 years or so ago. Pretty crazy how times have changed since then. With that said, my time spent here at the Arizona State University - Tempe campus was brief, at most 30 minutes before it was time to see other parts of the campus - like the athletics portion of campus before getting back on track on N Scottsdale Road where I know where I am going. The overall experience here touring the Arizona State University - Tempe campus was rather soothing, restorative, and enlightening. A lot of places help give pause to the moments of our lives, but touring a college campus when you're past 40 years old gives pause - even if the college campus isn't the one you attended. Still gives pause. I enjoyed also the trees and the local flora that fills the landscape of the campus. I must have added a good 2 miles extra of walking thru the campus, since making this detour on a balmy New Years Eve afternoon. For the most part though, the campus itself was quiet, since it was winter break for them. I did see some people walking around campus, and it was nice to see. I'm tempted to go back to school to get another degree after my experience walking around the Arizona State University - Tempe campus, but I can do that with reading books and not have to worry about the financial aspect or exams. The City of Tempe Arizona is awesome to be host to the Arizona State University - Tempe campus. Definitely a beautiful and inspiring campus to keep you enlightened and forward thinking in an age where that is very much needed. If you pass thru the Tempe area, consider coming here for a campus tour. It'll be worthwhile indeed for sure. The Arizona State University - Tempe campus encompasses Apache Blvd in the south, S Mill Avenue in the west, and S Rural Road in the East. It's a large enough campus to where ideally, you'd like to drive around to get to where you need to go. Attending college isn't cheap, but I'm sure there are scholarships and other programs that help the students to excel and be inspired. As far as parking goes, I'm sure they have proper parking permits here for students, faculty, and staff to park at designated areas. I was walking thru, so I didn't drive at the time. Best bet would be to park outside the campus if you wanted to just enjoy the campus as a visitor from the community. If you are commuting via public transportation, best to come here early enough to enjoy the scenery and leave before it gets dark. I really enjoyed my self guided campus tour. It helps me remind myself why I went to college in the first place and helped me to be the individual I am today, even though it's not here at Arizona State University. Thank you for the inspiration! 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+ read more

Love Arizona State University and it's atmosphere, as well as it's knowledgeable professors/the education I have received, and have gained amazing experiences here throughout the years! However the only reason I give the University three stars is because the financial aid and loan policies are a nightmare. I have had to take out loans for most of the time I have been at ASU since I was told that financial aid doesn't cover tuition which I knew and was okay with. But every semester that I use my financial aid and take out my Direct Subsidized loans, I am always met with new surprises. It's either additional documentation was needed and if I don't provide it, I get charged with a really high balance that is out of my price range. The Financial Aid Department doesn't even have the courtesy to reach out to me before this balance shows up on my account. It's very frustrating and stressful. I also work along with going to school, so my income isn't high enough to pay my way through school. I took out loans and applied for financial aid for a reason, so I wouldn't have to pay until AFTER graduating from the University. It's just beyond me that the University charges ridiculous fees just because "financial aid can't cover the rest" per the person I spoke to on the phone about this issue. It only seems like the University prioritizes the money they can get into their pockets by charging students random fees rather than helping students in financial need so they can complete their education. It's sad because aside from this, I have no complaints from the University and have had great experiences here as a student. read more

i transferred from the program because of their intractability around late work policies and failing a 4.0 student because of late assignments. they also deactivated my gmail and drive without notifying me ahead of time. i had files and emails i needed to download and save for my records, like my research and data i had collected!! now i have no idea how i will get access to that year and a half of work and they are not responding to my emails asking what happened or explaining why they would deactivate my drive without telling me, so i couldn't even save my files!!! read more

I'm writing this review as a visitor. A friend of mine is doing her PhD here in geology and I went to campus with her one day to take a look. Tempe is definitely a college town for ASU and not much else, with probably more bicycles than cars around, and if it's possible, definitely ride to school instead of driving. The campus is right next to Phoenix and very close to the airport so that is definitely a convenient location. There are also some mesas and small hills on campus that provide easy access for a casual hike during a boring school day. The school grounds were kept really well and the buildings, from what I saw, were very new and clean. A lot of buildings are red in color thanks to the red sandstone! People are laid-back and friendly. Because of all the bikes, they're also building a secured area for students to store their bikes which is pretty thoughtful. Some people say this is a party school, but it probably just applies to the undergrad level. When you get to the graduate level, everyone including the one who drinks the most, is serious about school at this point. I got to check out their on-campus restaurant and the new earth and planetary exploration building. Wow the new building looks like a science center and a Manhattan office building mixed together with a reception, 4 elevators, 7 floors, movie theatre and a room with glass windows displaying what the students and faculty are currently building, not to mention the big toys and models in the lobby. The planetary science part definitely overshadows the earth science department here because they receive more funding especially from NASA. ASU, especially in the graduate level, has received a lot of funding and conducted a lot of research over the years. The town is pretty boring, but it's really a decent school to go to if you find a professor that you like to work with. read more

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ASU transfer tour for my son. Possibilities... The campus is pretty with a mixture modern and historical brick buildings. We were given good information and they have several campus as well as online. read more

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Every time that I visit this area, I get more & more amazed on how beautiful this campus looks as well as what it has to offer. Although I can easily pursue a doctoral degree here (I don't need a Phd as of yet), ASU-Tempe would be a considerable choice based on its educational background, location and ultimate appeal to those that aren't local to the Phoenix. And besides, I really enjoy hiking "A" mountain, which is adjacent to SunDevil Stadium as well as the abandoned mill next door. I'm definitely coming back here. UA in Tucson isn't as comparable. Love y'all SunDevils! read more

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Placing all the freshman engineers together in Tooker House is foolish. Students should be mixed in the dorms like at other colleges. The math department needs better leadership and calculus classes shouldn't be taught by teaching assistants. The housing office is incompetent and causes a lot of hardship for the students. read more

I cannot begin to tell you how frustrated I am with this campus. They want tens of thousands of dollars per semester more than any other campus and yet they can't even answer a phone call. I'm on my 10th message; both email and voicemail, with no return calls. I finally got a supervisor to call me back, but then instructed me he couldn't talk to me because I was in my son's account and somehow even though I was authorized I've been kicked out. Mind you he could see I had been authorized but for some reason the authorization wasn't there anymore. So he said he'd call backat six, sure enough he never called back!!! So my son goes to college on Sunday, his classes aren't figured out and we don't know about the finances and nobody will call me back. I do not recommend this university as they only want your money and could care less about the students! read more

I'm not even a student yet. I start in the fall and they're making me jump through hoops. I highly recommend to make sure to check your financial account before you pay your bill because ASU tends to overcharge you. I've had two friends tell me it happened to them too. If you are newer to the state, prepare for a hassle. I've been here almost 2 years and I'm still having to show my proof of residency. Makes me very uncomfortable having to send my tax information, license, cable bills, apartment contract, job income, and basically, all my important information. This is a mess, especially with Covid. So far, my classes are half zoom and half in person and I'm not thrilled. ASU attempted to charge me 15k for one semesters and I'm not even allowed on campus for the college experience and especially, not after thanksgiving? Omg, no! Not happening. Hopefully things get better and this is resolved soon because I'm regretting applying to ASU at this point. I had several questions and by the end of communicating, I felt like one of the employees that was communicating with me, started to be somewhat snarky and I sure don't appreciate that. Name will be left out because the point is not the bash people but for y'all to make the application Process easier because charging double is just not okay. I didn't understand what a tax form was and was looking for and explaining that I wasn't sure. Be a professional or quit your job. This is frustrating and uncomfortable having to supply such important information through an unsecured mail system. I thank the employees who were kind throughout! read more

Arizona State University has one of the nicest campuses you'll see anywhere. As far is the town that it's located in which is Tempe Arizona, Tempe is easily the most amazing college towns I've ever seen. But I have to tell you as someone who actually went to the school that they are much more concerned with extracting your money from you then in providing you with a quality education. It would be nice if they would focus on making sure that the students were able to achieve something while they were studying here and being prepared for the real world instead of just getting into your pocket. read more

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Visited the campus for the first time with my daughter (an online student) for her graduation and some photos, stopped by the bookstore so she could get some Sun Devils gear. Store was very clean and appeared very well stocked, staff was super friendly and very efficient. Had a pre-graduation event at the Memorial Union that was very well organized and took a short campus tour. Beautiful Campus, with a mix of modern and historical buildings. Very friendly people everywhere you go and a very clean and well maintained campus. Worth a visit anytime you are in the area. Highly Recommended read more

Joe Beuther who is Assistant Manager in Appeals is not understanding is sent me a email about a Citation 876 days after the day that the parking garage unpaid parking happened. He said that this citation is valid and not appealable. It is unfair he expects me to pay $180 for something I was made aware of years later when I wasn't even driving my car that day ( In the photo you cant even see who is driving). I asked for signature of when a letter was sent in 2017 and he never sent it I asked for the manager's information he also never sent it.RUDE RUDE RUDE! read more

This place is as good as it gets! The best four years of my life so far! Arizona State University, sometimes known as the Harvard of the West, lived up to and exceeded my expectations for college. read more

I actually did alright grade-wise for the (half) semester I just finished attending (an A+ and a B+), but I can't see myself continuing here. Those grades came with too much agony and compromise on my part, and most of it was me finding my own learning resources and being bombarded with assignments, quizzes, labs, and exams. I took the online format continuing my engineering education for a BSE, and I prefer not enrolling in classes with the intensity of compressed summer courses all year round. This virtually has no benefits to most students so I'm guessing it's a money-making endeavor for the school (coupled with their 0% refund policy before classes start). The B+ was an easier class that I should've gotten a higher grade in, but I actually have a job so I can't use all of my hours awake to study; the A+ is because I had help from a colleague to understand some concepts and used lots of outside resources, which I shouldn't have had to do. And the way faculty has to make appointments with you for any minor thing, you would think it's the Pentagon; I called my advisor to ask a small question and he tried to get me to make an appointment for another fruitless and time-wasting virtual meeting with him, but I don't play with my time and found the info elsewhere. I'm sure there are very good, hard-working professors there (there's one I know of in physics which I was going to minor in there, but I doubt I'll stick around to take a course with him; also had a great lecturer for most of my math-based course's pre-recorded video lectures, but I don't even think she's at the school anymore) but I get the sense that the faculty is a little spoiled and lazy from being in a crowded environment where they can't be monitored. They tout the school as being suitable for adult and distance learners who can't attend traditional school, then turn around and make most of the online classes compressed 7.5 week sessions, which doesn't make sense. I took two 3-course classes and each professor's syllabus asked for 25 hours for week to study for a total of 50 hours per week for 6 credits, and then they piled on the assignments and disappeared only to pop-up with announcements and super-short, sometimes shared, office hours once in a while. I feel like the student-to-professor ratio is also unusually high. I attended the Town Hall at the start of the semester and what really bothered me is how the University President mentioned that people complain about the school if they didn't do well, in essence letting it be known that they don't listen to complaints or criticism in order to improve. I actually did well and I'm complaining and looking to transfer so his logic doesn't apply. The whole Town Hall meeting was like a marketing campaign where they only answered questions with obvious answers and tried to make it seem like ASU is offering something different from what any other university with online programs is; they're offering different but it's not good. I've even wondered if some of their tactics and practices are unlawful or disapproved by the accrediting boards. Another inconsistency is how they boast leading in being innovative but can't even get their Canvas course platform to work properly, but I have a feeling students are not their priority. They just want to get you there paying the higher tuition rates to teach yourself and deal with snappy professors that act like you're disturbing them when you contact them; God forbid it's their jobs and students are paying tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars for their time. And they use very poorly-rated, malfunction-prone proctoring programs for their exams, I guess to save all the money they get from students for other things. The whole situation has left me with a bad taste, especially because I left my 2-year with high honors and turned down offers and invites from way better universities thinking ASU was a better fit only to have to start sending out applications and transcripts to other schools now. One more thing - if you have minimal experience attending college, especially online, and left ASU Online because you felt you couldn't cut it, DO NOT let a bad experience with this school deter you. The compressed schedule, self-teaching from way too much work given (instead of being taught), the technical issues, super-high student to faculty, high tuition, etc. are not the norm at universities with online programs. read more

If you're a grad student trying to study on campus - good luck! I drove 30 mins from my home to get here. The parking garage charges $16/day. I called the parking office and they said that is the cheapest parking on campus other than yearly pass. The biggest libraries- Hayden and Noble- require you to reserve a study room! It took me more than an hour to park and find Hayden library-- I asked at least 3 ppl while walking where Hayden or the closest library was-- they all looked at me confused like they had never heard of a library before. I came to campus bc I wanted to be around other students. With all the hoops I had to go thru, let's just say I won't be returning. It's a fairly pretty campus, lots of restaurants on the outskirts in the college town area, and lots of bikers and skateboarders on campus read more

It's a decent in state university, know tons of guys coming in and out no problem. Most of them have finished three year degrees and such because it's that manageable at ASU if you're on top of your game. If you live in state, there are so many opportunities for scholarships, it's basically a free ride if you can get into one of them. After that, it's like any other university - gotta shift through the good and bad professors through word of mouth. ASU is kind of known as the party school, but the business school is pretty strong here. Given the price you're paying as a resident, ASU is not a bad choice for furthering your education. read more

What do u get when you combine a fantastic school, hot women, and good looking dudes......ASU baby!!!!!! If you're thinking of going....GO you won't regret it. If you're too hung up on an ivy league education....don't....that's what grad school is for. Enjoy your undergraduate years in a very warm spot (less clothes..wink.wink), with a lot to do (Vegas, San Diego, Cabo, Taos, Rocky Pt, Havasu,) and a lot of hot people to do it with. GO DEVILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! N read more

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What can I say? I loved my four years! Woohoo Sun Devils! Rock on! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my undergrad education at ASU/this campus! Everything you need is within walking distance and Mill is right next-door. My professors at the W. P. Carey School of Business both challenged me and fostered my growth. Football games are super festive and the atmosphere is definitely that of a college town. There are plenty of clubs and organizations to get involved with and if you are an incoming student, I encourage you to join some! Keep in mind: if you're coming from out of state, you may be surprised by the price for parking here. However, fork over the cash and you'll be happy you did. I loved having a permit for the Rural structure during my time at ASU and it definitely paid off in the long run with timing and convenience over the further out but cheaper lots. read more

ASU is a really poor school, it comes at the high cost. Tuition is 8K per semester, for a on campus, in state student, + the cost of books. One of my professors left the class, because there was no projectors in the class. He couldn't teach. He never came back. Every year, classes cost more, because the cost of the special fee is increased. Special fee is a way for the tuition cost not to be increased. ASU is proud of not increasing the tuition, ASU will just increase the fees. Michael Crow is adding buildings every year. He has completely overlooked the educational side of ASU. He is paid more than $1 million, to run the school ( look it up). Classrooms are so poor, there is no suppiles, or funds to do anything. Advisers change every few weeks, and don't really know their stuff. Professors are poorly paid, and some have 2 or 3 jobs. Most of the professors are graduate students, that are working on their master's degree. There is no diversity, among the professors. Its extremely rare to find any minority professors. Parking is more than $1000 per semester. Students have to walk large distances in 120 degree heat, in the summer. Library is poor too. They cant afford to hire more librarians, or to actually have librarians available. ASU students work at the library, and have no skills in that field. It's better to go to the local libraries, or to the community college for research. ASU cares about its image, great campus, great looking website, and clean, spacious ASU store. read more

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The Normal School in the Desert By R. M. S. Thornton The stadium lights flicker As the student section is shouting While the setting Sun's rays Glimmer off of A Mountain The Tempe Town Lake bustles As youths on Mill Ave revel For nothing is ever still In the Land of the Solar Devil And as visiting parents drink with their children To their adolescence, they revert For nothing is too outlandish At The Normal School in the Desert A University that is Number one in innovation A place where the liver is brought To the brink of disintegration A college renowned for its study Even as BAC levels fluctuate It's like Welton Academy Meets Blue Mountain State A place which keeps the industry afloat For the production of beer bottles Whether it's boys at a party, or dads Finding out their daughters are Instagram models But even when darkness devours The last vestiges of light The Sun Devil's mischief Still shines ever so bright For on a weekend night it becomes Oh so lively and robust Like the man on Mill who you can pay Twenty dollars to kick in the nuts And as the music blares Inside El Hefe and Whiskey Row America's future drunkenly staggers Like Peter Pan chasing his shadow For it doesn't take much to discern Such academic excellence Than to see girls in skimpy outfits Raving hard at Decadence And as for community service The students are of the highest moral fitness As their work at the Phoenix Open keeps The area's defense attorneys in business And as the night draws to a close To their apartments, the students embark Where they puke outside The District Like they're the spitting dinosaur from Jurassic Park Yet, despite all the craziness It possesses something sublime For it's not just about frat boys Getting trashed at The Vine Its location is pristine In the beautiful county of Maricopa And it boasts the best law school In the state of Arizona It has produced famous alumni Like David Spade and James Harden And American heroes like The late Pat Tillman No matter who you are No matter where you're from You can find a calling here For there's something for everyone And as the morning once more greets The Valley The pitchfork remains ever present For the Sun shall always shine over The Normal School in the Desert © Copyright 2019 by R. M. S. Thornton read more

Good place to work... if you and the department see eye to eye. Lots of great food options. Many events going on for all walks of life. Super innovative student body. Go Devils! read more

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I am really happy with my department, classes, and school faculty. I feel supported and cared for as a graduate student. This review is about the Financial Aid Department ONLY: The financial aid department is the worst I have ever experienced. I attended 4 schools during my undergraduate career (one private, two state, and one community college; this was due to first-generation status and money) and the ASU Financial Aid Department pales in comparison to each school in so many ways. I would rate it a zero out of 10. I have been consistently told that my various cases have been resolved, only to find out 3-5 days later via email (and after I gave positive reviews in a short survey after the call, can I take those back?) that I need to supply something else. Or what was said was going to be fixed never showed up on my account. This has happened about 5x during my last 4 years at ASU. I am a grad student taking out loans.... This shouldn't be that hard. You are bounced around from person to person (usually student workers) and cases are closed on a whim instead of when the problem is actually resolved. I never spoke to the same person twice and cases are not assigned to one person. This is their biggest problem, other than adding random items to Financial aid packages that interfere with loan eligibility. When I was finally able to talk to someone in the office (who was not a student worker) she rushed me off the phone, spoke over me, and I was unable to ask any questions. She should be calling me back today *for peace of mind* as she likes to call it. I like to call it confirmation that the issue I have been trying to resolve for 2 weeks is FINALLY resolved. If you anticipate taking out student loans at ASU, be sure to check your financial aid page and package frequently (I had random things added that decreased my loan eligibility) and to accept any offered loans within a week of posting. If you don't, they are removed and you have to submit a letter to get them reissued (can take 5 days). I learned the hard way. What joy. Lastly, note that if you go to Financial Aid in person, you will be seated at a large open table across from a student worker. On either side of you will be another ASU student speaking to another student worker about their own Financial aid errors, loan eligibility, tuition balance, etc. There is no divider and there is zero privacy. How this set-up is consistent with FERPA laws is beyond me. Shame on you, ASU. End rant. read more

It feels a little weird to review a university but here I go! I have a lot of respect for the institutions academics. They provide a lot to allow their students to discover their passions and to succeed. I only enrolled in one class but really enjoyed it. However, dealing with the administration can be a major hassle! read more

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Arizona State University at Temp Campus was and is still a fine school to learn, achieve, skills, and finish at and on time. As a adult with aspirations in the master degree in Business Administration with a full schedule and a sorority member and a resident in the campus housings called dorm rooms. A degree with outstanding letters, resumes and grades of high marks and standings. ASU is a most choice! read more

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Going to this school destroyed my life. The people (professors, faculty, advisors, other students) are so unfriendly, mean, and unwelcoming. I tried so hard to form social connections and make friends. I went to every college-organized event possible, never skipped class, and attended an absurd number of club meetings. I left after four years with 0 friends. By the end of freshman year, I felt so despondent. I was a shell of my former self. If I had not found on my own a part-time job completely separate from the university that gave my life some meaning, I probably wouldn't be alive right now. Every day since I graduated, I cry about how the decision I made as a naive high school senior follows me to this day and destroyed my life. I am so embarrassed every time I have to bring up my education in my professional life. Don't make the same mistake I did. read more

For the start of the semester, I and many others were put into a hotel due to ASU's poor planning. The hotel experience is essentially you can't fully unpack and relax because you'll get like two days of a heads up before you're randomly assigned a dorm. The wait can either be 2 weeks or the entire semester so you're a bit on edge for the day you have to just pack up everything and go. The hotels are often near unsafe areas in which you'll have to transverse in order to get to ASU campus. Some of my friends were too far to walk so ASU gave them 2 Ubers a day to get to campus, however those in the sweet spot of being around a 25 minute walk had to hoof it. I had classes til around 8pm so I, a 115lb tiny girl, had to walk myself back home during the night. ASU touted the safety transport however that was not up and running until late September. ASU also didn't do shit in terms of making sure the area was safe so there were no guards or cops anywhere until much later. I got chased twice by homeless men on Mill Ave. area. I ended up getting assigned a dorm. My roommates were the complete opposite of me, they were mainly sorority girls which was fine. Until it wasn't and it all went bad. They went through my things and threw away my decorations. They'd yell and talk bad about each other and blame me for it. I'd go to the community kitchen and vomit on the toilet from the stress ulcers it gave me. I couldn't take it. I'd beg my RA to move me or do anything but they were practically powerless to do anything beyond a suggestion that I should talk it out again. And again. I'd spend hours on the toilet vomiting, my GPA got tanked because I literally couldn't bring myself to do anything because I felt so sick. Everything got ruined. I had to drop out of classes I paid for because I just couldn't do it. I was beyond miserable and I paid for it. I had to fight tooth and nail for myself. Nearly every staff member told me that I just had to deal with it until after a few weeks I finally climbed the ladder enough to talk to someone who can actually do something. I was able to move out into a better dorm however that does not erase or fix anything that has happened to me. ASU couldn't do shit to hold up their own ABOR code of conduct and it cost me my mental health, grades, physical health, and even scholarships. No efforts have been made to amend this, I am entirely expected to work off the extra classes and fix my GPA for the scholarships I've been robbed of as well as pay my $5k tuition. I am begging you, that if you can, consider off-campus housing. If you're really worried about missing the "on-campus" experience, an apartment near the school is pretty much the same experience as well as even being cheaper if you can take on a sublease. But please, you cannot depend on ASU for your safety no matter how much you're paying. ASU can innovate deez nuts. read more

Ordered a holiday arrangement to be delivered. Spoke with Tina and she was so helpful. The arrangement was just beautiful, everything I had asked for and more. I felt we received quite a bit of bang for our buck. I will be calling ASU Campus Flowers again next December! Thank you Tina! read more

Overpriced for what you get. I went to Arizona State University. I graduated from Arizona State University. And after I graduated was when I realized what a scam school ASU really is. All they want to do is take your money. You are just a number to them. They are happy to take your money and have you owe thousands of dollars after you graduate. I was able to get a good job after I graduated but that had nothing to do with. ASU. The job I got after I graduated was an entry-level menial position. In fact the recruiter look down on me because I went to ASU. After I was hired I worked my way all the way to a great position no thanks to the clown school education I received from ASU. read more

My four years at Arizona State University (2003-2007) were some of the most interesting times of my life - during this time I made some amazing friends, grew tremendously as a person, and even spent about three years working for the University (and absolutely loving it for the most part). Why then, might you wonder, am I giving ASU such a low rating? Simple. The quality of education is lacking at best, and laughable at worst. Granted, my experience is going to be different than someone who majored in the hard sciences, law, business, engineering, or any of Michael Crow's other pet projects. I had the misfortune of dual-majoring in Psychology and Women's Studies, both areas of study that fall under the Liberal Arts. The University, by the way, refused to confer my Women's Studies degree because the numerous advisers I met with neglected to tell me that I had missed the cutoff deadline by about a semester. So, despite doing all the work and finishing my thesis, I was awarded a minor, alongside an invitation to take fifteen completely unnecessary credits to get my second degree. When translated to cold, hard, cash, that comes out to the tune of ~$9,000. In the end I decided to forget about the second major - an undergraduate degree in the Liberal Arts from ASU isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Do not take this to mean however, that good professors don't exist - I've met plenty of fantastic professors during my time at ASU, but I also saw a number of them leave, disgusted by Crow's vision for the college. As an employee, I got to see the ASU that a lot of students don't - I had the opportunity to talk to many professors at staff meet and greets who simply couldn't deal with what they'd come to refer to as "bureaucratic bull****". I've talked to no less than half a dozen professors who left, tired of frustrating tenure requirements, narrow minded research-oriented policies, and uneven allocation of educational funding. So, really, it's not just the students-at-large that are treated like second-class citizens at the university. The teachers present get their fair share of abuse too. In addition to the education, there are a host of other things wrong with ASU - astronomical parking prices, overemphasis on new dorms, mandatory meal plans (for on-campus students anyway), and terrible student/alumni support, to name a few. Make no mistake about it. Michael Crow's ASU couldn't care less about the quality of education that you receive at this "university". If you want to get the best education your money get get you, look elsewhere. read more