If your child has a disability and your are thinking about putting him in the EXCEL PROGRAM: BBB NOTICE (Buyer beware !!). Here is what I wrote when I saw the schools ad pop up on my feed: We just pulled our disabled kid out of there on a trial program to see if he could "do college". Promises broken, neglect of highest order, and the head of the program disappeared suddenly with "replacement on the way" (never came). Never got a call to our family to see about the suffering caused to our son and our family-money, energy, and most importantly hope. I am happy to speak to anyone in administration about what happened here. Dr. Steve (Father of a child with autism). read more

Just returned to campus for Homecoming and was duly impressed with the campus and how far it's come since I graduated. The science building where I spent many many hours is amazing!! I had a chance to walk around and soak it all in. I had an incredible experience here as an undergrad after transferring from BU. If I lived closer I'd love to work here. The grounds are immaculate and for a school founded in 1840 it's an excellent blend of modern and traditional. The art building is an architectural gem and the exhibit I saw inside was equally impressive. We had a fantastic weekend and even though two days is hardly indicative of spending four years here in 2021 I would hazard to guess it's like everything else in life. You make of it what you will. I recalled an excellent education and fond memories of friends and dedicated staff. read more

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Bad sportsmanship. Visited Bridgewater State for a volleyball match. Many students were in attendance. I'm not sure if the student fans were just frustrated or what but the students were some of the most disrespectful fans we've had to sit with yet. Calling out individual players to cheer against them is never a good look. read more

Received a quality education there and it took me a long way. Two of my cousins and my daughter also graduated from Bridgewater.

Campus is nice and price is much better than most 4 year universities. College is college. You have to put in the work.

I went to Bridgewater as a older student and obtained my bachelor degree from the school. I think the faculty is very helpful and caring and I feel they make an honest effort to make the campus and environment comfortable for everyone. I did not graduate with a great deal of debt and I feel that the university set me up nicely for graduate school. I graduated with a 3.8 and did not get into the advanced standing graduate program and was accepted to Simmons instead. That would be the only thing that I was not happy about, however, the quality of education and the reasonable cost can't be denied. Also, if you really need help with bills or any other emergency the school will do what it can to help you with your needs. When students are struggling outside of school financially, it makes it difficult to see your education through, This is one aspect of the university that I really thought made a difference in the lives of the students, I would reccommend Bridgewater to anyone looking gain a lot for a little. read more

This review is for the Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University. I'm currently a nursing student at Massasoit Community College, but have often found that the MCC library and/or my local town library are not open the hours I need them most: late nights and on weekends. Fall and Spring Semester hours: Mondays-Thursdays: 7:45 am-11:45 pm Fridays: 7:45 am-5:00 pm Saturdays: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Sundays: 12:00 pm (Noon)-11:45 pm Maxwell Library is open to the public, and is an excellent place to get your study on, even if you're not a BSU student. While group study rooms and small study rooms are reserved for BSU faculty and students, I've found various studying spots on the second and third floor that are quiet. On occasion, there's been noise from a tour group or someone's headphones being too loud. Staff interaction is minimal, but pleasant. Bathrooms are seriously outdated; however, they're fairly clean, so no complaints. Park in the West Campus lot (sign reads staff/faculty, but online, it says visitors may park there) and walk over to Maxwell Library. Bonus: free Wi-Fi. read more

I recently transferred here from Purdue University. Yes, why would I transfer from such a prestigious school? Money being one issue, personal issues another.. but that's besides the point. I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BRIDGEWATER I'VE STOPPED COUNTING. Ugh. Let's just say the offices are a mess, keep track of everything you hand them, make copies if you have to, they're bound to lose it. I was told they lost my high school transcripts and told me I flat out never graduated. How can you say that when I attended Purdue? I think they would of not let me attend that school if I hadn't graduated. Maybe things will get better, who knows.. freshmen orientation is a joke. You're required to go (even if your a transfer student that's still being considered a freshmen only because the morons wont accept your transfer credits from a UNIVERSITY). Financial aid is a joke. I can really go on and on. The campus is beautiful though and they are doing many renovations to dorms and buildings. Class sizes are mostly small which can be nice, but some of them make me still feel like high school all over again. Challenge me people! Hopefully things will get better, I'll review once I graduate. read more

BSC was my last choice college but I ended up going there because I was broke and still am. I ended up loving that place. DMF is the best president in the world! I had people at other colleges telling me how cool he is. I totally had lunch with him twice when I was there too! If you want diversity, fun programs, great college life, you go to BSC. It's not the kind of place you go if you want to disappear into the background. There is so much to do there, but you have to get involved and not be lazy. Plus there's an MBTA station right on campus so you can go to Boston anytime you want. The professors are all awesome. It is a dry campus so if you want to party, go to UMASS. 21+ , and there are a bunch of places to go. Boston and Providence are both 45 minutes away. The best part is that I have a great job and am paying thousands of dollars less than my other working friends. Sweet. Oh and they're in talks of becoming a university right now. read more

I know this goes back a bit, but it seems the reputation has not improved...But when I graduated from h.s in "72" I went to William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA...Had a great time. With about a month to go in my freshman year, my mom got really sick..decided to transfer back north for sophomore year. Spent the next year at a Community College. Transferred to then Bridgewater State College my junior year. two years at BSC. Then...with 7 weeks to go before graduation...7 weeks...my advisor approaches me and tells me I won't be graduating with my class because after almost 2 years..my advisor tells me some of the classes, i.e, credits I had at W&M and the Community college were non transferable. That I had to go to summer school! Are you kidding me! 7 weeks before graduation and you are telling me this...now!!! Well..I took the classes. Got a letter from BSC stating I could now pickup my diploma..wrote back....FU** YOU! read more

Please keep in mind that I will be reviewing the campus as well as the class I am taking. I am participating in a two week orff certification course run by two wonderful people that are not Bridgewater State University employees but brought in from the outside. They are absolutely phenomenal and I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in pursuing elementary education in music or is interested in teaching elementary level children music at an effective rate! I cannot say enough positive things about this class and I encourage everyone and all music teachers to take this course no matter what grade level you teach or where you teach. I am a middle and high school music teacher but could possibly be converted to elementary music after this class! In regards to the campus itself the grounds are beautiful and I get to eat lunch out by the fountains every day. I would recommend however that you bring your own lunch would be prepared to eat only salad fried food or grilled food if you are coming here during the summer. The Bears den which is where the cafeteria is in the student center only offers grilled items fried items and an open salad bar during the summer terms. They also only accept cash or a Bridgewater State University paying card they do not accept debit or credit card so be careful. Parking is a bit of a joke here some of us had to pay $50 for a commuter parking pass for our two-week course while other students were given a free visitors pass to park right across from the building. I don't mind the walk but I do mind paying the $50. I really enjoy how the teachers have been working with us they do not speak down to us at all and they work with us at a level that is comfortable for everyone. read more

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The way this school does everything needs to be changed. My niece could not graduate on time because of their policy of not offering all of the classes needed to finish her degree each fall or spring semester. She transferred here because it is closer to home and she wanted to save money on housing. The entirety of her education there, they did not offer classes in the semesters she needed to graduate and she was hesitant to take online courses as they charge $500 per credit for a summer course with no financial aid. Most of her courses are 4 credits because she is a science major. She also mentioned how her advisor throughout her schooling there was unhelpful and even encouraged her to register for classes she had already taken without realizing they had been completed so she had to figure out a lot of issues on her own. You can understand how frustrating that may be. Among other things, they require you to pay within 2 days of your registration for summer courses after not giving you a price of how much the class is beforehand. Anyway, save money and go to community college. read more

BSU SUCKS!!! It's a ripoff, parking/traffic sucks and over crowded. Look somewhere else, you'll be glad you did

I am proud to say I work at and attend classes this wonderful, beautiful vast institution for more than twelve years. I have found my interaction with certain students that have negative comments those students typically expect to have things handed to them (as they have had throughout their 18-22 years on this earth). Bridgewater State University won't hand anyone a degree simply because you pay to attend, you are expected to earn your degree and learn to be a productive member of the workforce. read more

No complaints. Affordable. Good teachers in my experience and nice campus. Parking is tough.

Pretty nice campus. The parking though is horrendous. The dining halls aren't too bad.

I transferred to BSU Fall 2014 and received my degree in graphic design in August 2017. I am beyond glad that I finished up school here. I met so many great professors in the art department that I've learned so much from. The fellow students at the university are all super nice, it was not hard to make friends even as a commuter. It's a nice campus with a lot around it. Parking was rough as a commuter if you had classes later than 8am's..especially the art students. If you can't find a spot in spring street be prepared to walk all the way across campus from the parking garage. Overall I loved my time at BSU and am happy to be an alum! read more

Bridgewater State University continues to improve tremendously. Administration has hiccups from time to time, but the atmosphere is good, and the environment is dedicated to academics. Good opportunities for professional development for faculty and staff. Students seem to have gotten more prepared over the past few years. Parking is still tough, but parking garage seems to have helped a little with that. read more

Great school, better than larger universities. I attended Bridgewater State and received my BS in Computer Science. The class sizes were small and the professors were attentive. I lived on campus at the beginning and found some friends I had things in common with, and were able to move in together second year. I received an excellent education and now have a wonderful job with a computer manufacturer using my degree. Pursing my MBA program there now, and learning a lot about running a business. read more

I had to change my original review of BSC. I am a student here and I can tell you this school is fantastic. The only thing I did not like was when I was transferring into the school, we had to do the mandatory transfer day before the semester started like every other school. However the transfer day was the most disorganized, stressful event I have ever been apart of! It was hours and hours of non sense and straight boring information. If you are transferring you probably know how to register for classes, and nothing was useful about that the transfer day. I love BSC because of everything they offer. There are many classes to chose from if you meet the deadlines. Also most of the professors are great, and everyone at this school wants to see you succeed. Let me tell you that if one student is acting up or is disturbing students or any form of disorderly conduct the campus police who are not just little security guards, I mean they carry guns and have there station right on campus they respond very quickly. There is always something fun to do on campus and tons of volunteer and internship opportunities. The library is huge and lots of resources. If you are a computer get there early and there is plenty of parking. The building are in walking distance of each other but in case you get lazy they have a campus bus route that will bring you to all the buildings on campus. This school is amazing and easy to get to. Try BSC out you won't regret it! read more

Good school and professors. Nice new dorms and the old ones are still kept up. Defiantly recommended this school. Go Bears!!

I attended Bridgewater as a freshman back in 2013-end of 2014. My experience was terrible. While the campus is nice, that's all that they have to offer. I lived in Woodward Hall where I got nonstop bullied by a group of girls that were once friends with me and nobody would do anything about it. Only one RA tried helping and she was dismissed and it was swept under the rug. My one semester sophomore year I was bullied by that same group when I asked if things could be civil as I did not want any problems. When I finally retaliated and told somebody higher up, that higher up, B. Devonshire, took their side and advised one girl to try and get a restraining order on me when I didn't do anything. Long story short, after that meeting, I was threatened in the middle of the dining hall by one of them and the dean of discipline didn't do anything other than take their side. I felt so uncomfortable living in my dorm and being on campus that I lived out of my friends house for a few weeks before the term ended. I was called to the school from my house 1.5 hours away for an "important meeting" where I was talked down to, served court documents for "harassment" and was told to go to counseling because apparently I'm crazy. I didn't know that the dean is also a psychiatrist (sarcasm). When I went to court to defend myself, the girls got laughed out of court by the judge and I was told that I really didn't do anything wrong. The dean didn't even apologize for wasting my time and putting me through such an experience. They are very lucky that I didn't sue the girls and the school for emotional damages. DON'T GO HERE. They clearly just want your money. I wasted almost two years of college here and it frankly ruined my college experience. If you decide to come here, best of luck to you. read more