I'm not judging it based on the education, I'm judging it based on the fact that the university…read morealong with local police/ security have done such a poor job. I walked along Pacific avenue yesterday and was absolutely DISGUSTED, I was asked by 4 different people if I could give them money! Massive illegal homeless camps everywhere around here, AND GUESS WHAT? Did the overall majority of students and general public look healthy and happy? NO! Absolutely not! Also, these businesses are blind to what's going on. They have people begging for change outside their store, as they charge $20 for a sandwich? If I were a student here (CWU grad instead) it would motivate me for the wrong reasons to leave.

Biggest regret of my life is attending this joke of an institution. They went so far as to deny me…read morea student loan from a 3rd-party, claiming I didn't need more than $1000/mo to live off-campus on. Absolute scam artists, and I didn't learn a single thing here; unless you're a rich kid with daddy's $$$, don't even apply here. Even the professors lie to you with financial guarantees. Avoid like the plague

I would give no stars if I could! I will just say that when I attended over 10 years ago this…read moreschool was pretty decent. Returning after becoming disabled is a whole different experience! The advisors, teachers, staff, and especially the financial aid office are so morally bankrupt, incompetent, lazy, rude, corrupt, and honestly just plain pathetic! Returning here for these last couple months has been an absolute nightmare and waste of time! I honestly plan on reporting the school to multiple agencies for discriminatory behavior among other issues! If I were you, I would choose a different school and save yourself the migraines and heartache!

I agree with many of the reviews shared here, my experience hasn't been positive. The leadership…read moreseems driven more by self-interest than genuine care of students and faculty, and that mindset needs to change.

Our eldest is a second semester freshman now so our experience with UPS is still somewhat limited…read morebut so far we have been absolutely thrilled with the welcoming & progressive culture of the university, rigorous science, art and history curriculum, clean & safe dorm accommodations, healthy choices in the modern cafeteria and really gorgeous grounds. My Logger is thriving in every way. The cost is our only concern but I'd encourage families to apply for UPS scholarships and work study in addition to the usual FAFSA loans. There are opportunities for study abroad, intramurals and many clubs. The fitness center with swimming pool is remarkable. My kid is really happy here.

I had a great review for this place that got moved to the school's music department and so I'm…read morestarting over. UPS is a small arts school with some CS and other science and engineering majors. It does have sports too. It focuses on the arts and the music department is the shining area for the school. The ratio of professors to students is 11:1 so if you get in, you will have a lot of attention that you won't receive at larger universities. They do have dorms, even though it is so small. I have been here for a music performance and also just like to walk around the grounds on holidays when no one's here since they are well kept. I was accepted to Cornell but not UPS so don't let it stop you if you apply to this school and get declined.

All the instructors here really care about their students. You get to know the teachers and other…read morestudents really well because it's a small school and ultimately if you are willing to do the work, you can make the most of it for the career you want. If you need help there are a lot of people in the office willing to answer questions and help you.

I was under the strong impression that this school would add to my current medical knowledge. I…read morehave never been so confused in all my life. Materials are not organized, the course syllabus is general. I've yet to find direction online. There are literally so many platforms to log into for assignments, there is no ideal order to follow for assignments. It's like jumping all over the place, page to page and platform to platform for assignments. Although the teacher is a nurse, she is not a teacher. I have to pull out of this, I'm going to my vocational worker and have her pull the funds for this...

If I could give zero stars I would! You are paying for a Liberal Woke education. You are taught by…read morepeople who introduce themselves with their preferred pronouns. They don't like this review because God is not in their teachings anymore. They cannot handle the Truth and chose to take my first review down. Pray for revival for that college. Repent and turn to Christ while you still have time to do so.

PLU Rocks! Thank You. Go to the Cafeteria. Usually good and good$ as well. Krave and Cultures.read more

Although I can't write about the academia since I did not go to college here, I can write about…read morewhat the campus looks like. It's a very small campus (just one building) so everything is easy to find. There is a parking lot and parking is free, which is great! All the rooms are numbered including the bathrooms in case you get lost. The campus is "fragrance free" which is a new concept for most colleges and I love it. They have a big lecture hall as well as smaller classrooms. All the rooms and seats were quite comfy. I didn't see a cafeteria, but there is a A&W, a Baskin Robbins, and Southern Foods restaurant that are about a 10 min walk away.

Very small liberal arts campus. Less than 200 students, 8 faculty members. Students attending…read morereceive a very unique and customized educational experience. No grades, you create your plan of study (with a faculty member) and learn and experience. This seems to be a very hands on learning environment. A lot is expected from students and they can accomplish a lot in their undergraduate tenure. Parking is free and the campus is comprised of one building.

If you are neurodivergent, Please do not come here. There are a FEW people in this institution who…read moreare there to help you and are great humans- there are even more people who will punish you for your accommodations. For example- your teacher may say something like "you can't sit there, that's for the girl with autism". Which tells the whole room that a student has autism- hipaa violation? Or they may accuse you of lying about your needs at all. I've seen and heard of this and much more. The school positions itself to be a resource for the community, but in reality, from the top down (board of directors, president and higher admin), they have an agenda that seems to be taking advantage of people in poverty - mentally and financially- while somehow getting bonuses for themselves. Please do not go here and stop any child you know from being sent here. Find a different alternative school- coming here is not an option unless you're the type of person who can teach yourself with no assistance or guidance from anyone. Why is the graduation rate 2%?

Proper paperwork is not submitted to VA leaving students thousands of dollars in debt…read more The administrative staff is not available even after making an appointment. Seems like they only care about $$, not the wellbeing of their students. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS "COLLEGE"!!!

This school is a scam. If you are looking to go here I highly recommend elsewhere, was a complete…read morewaste of my time and I only went here because it was local . After going here for a year they have a terrible attendance policy, no cafeteria, no free parking available, little resources for the students, staff that is under communicative. There have been constant issues with the little resources that should be expected for an art school to provide like printing, paper, pencils, food, free parking. Especially with the tuition we pay for it should be expected to have a little help. Although there are some amazing teachers here, a lot of the staffing issues are strange which affects the students here. Issues about my financial aid and attendance takes weeks for me to get a response. There have been three staff members from the same department one was fired because she was "student oriented" however was the MOST attentive and kind to us. Two left due to disagreements to the staff. Hostile work environments most likely. A handful of staff here come late a lot due to traffic which is understandable however it's a waste of the students time especially considering the attendance policy. Also the attendance policy is TERRIBLE if you miss more than three classes you fail your semester. Which isn't fair to the students because why should I be expected to be there if 90% of the time in your classroom I am sitting and doing nothing for "studio time" or assignments that could easily be done at home or at a students convenience. Your students are adults have other things to attend to, and should have a kinder attendance policy that doesn't make me fail if I miss a few classes? Thats ridiculous how can other colleges especially ones that are more affordable accommodate to this however if I attend ncad I could fail if I have a doctors appointment or i have car troubles or anything that prevents me from going to class. Also it's strange how they have a high percentage of lgbt students/ trans students but no gender neutral bathrooms? And accommodations to disabled students are COMPLETELY ignored especially to physically disabled or neurodivergent students when brought up several times nothing has been a result. You could get the same education if not better at a community college and I feel bad for the new students that have to learn this through experience.