Came here on Sunday evening for the Tijuana Dogs concert and they rocked the house! Sat out on the sloped lawn in my folding sand chair with 100's of people. Danced in front of the stage for the second half of the concert after I digested my "to go" salmon dinner I brought to the show. Such a great fun party crowd and a safe well organized atmosphere. Easy free parking in one of two large lots. Enter the campus through the controlled security gate. Definitely would come back here for another show. Thank you Concordia for hosting the DOGS! read more

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The school is just OK. Not happy with the campus grounds and maintenance of the dorm rooms. read more

Concordia University Irvine - Wise Guys Pizza in - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Irvine, California

I would seriously think twice before choosing Concordia's ABSN program. In my experience, the program is very unorganized, communication is inconsistent, and the support system for students is extremely lacking. I don't think the biggest issue is whether you can pass your classes. It's possible to read the assigned material, study for exams, and maintain good grades. But nursing education should be about more than being able to pass a test. You should be able to question whether the program is actually giving you the knowledge, skills, confidence, and clinical preparation needed to become a competent and well-prepared nurse. For me, that was the biggest concern. I was doing well academically, so my decision had nothing to do with being unable to handle the workload or difficulty of nursing school. It was about the quality of the education and the lack of support I felt I was receiving. Nursing school is already demanding, and when students are paying close to $65,000, they should not feel like they have to teach themselves everything just to get through the program. I expected a structured program with consistent communication, accessible faculty, and a strong support system. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. A lot of the learning felt like being given a textbook and being expected to teach yourself the material. Even in lab, there was not always a clear or structured approach to teaching the skills. At times, it felt as though students were expected to already have a certain level of knowledge or experience rather than being properly taught and guided through the material. Even asking questions could feel difficult, which made it harder to build confidence and actually understand what we were supposed to be learning. For a program preparing students to care for real patients, I expected much more hands-on instruction, guidance, and support. The overall structure of the program was also frustrating because the faculty are very unorganized in what they communicate to students regarding policies, class rules, expectations, etc. Even the textbooks used across different courses could present important clinical information differently, which can become confusing and conflicting when you are trying to develop a consistent understanding of information that is critical to assessing and caring for actual patients. Going into the program, I understood that it was a hybrid structure; however, when I took a campus tour and specifically asked about the format, I was told that we would be in class at least three to four times a week for classes, not just for labs and exams. Other students had been given the same impression and were also surprised by the actual structure of the program. It felt like a completely asynchronous program, which isn't at all ethical for nursing. The difference between what was communicated beforehand and what students actually experienced added to my concerns about the program's overall organization and transparency. Overall, my biggest concern is the quality of preparation students are actually receiving to become skillful nurses. There is a significant gap between the knowledge and skills I obtained here compared to what I have seen from students coming from other nursing programs, and that difference is concerning when the end goal is to provide safe, competent patient care. There are many other horrible reviews about this program that I wish I had seen before committing. The amazing and rewarding feeling of getting into a nursing program with a challenging acceptance rate disappears once you experience its structure. read more

I would give a zero if I could. I was applying to the accelerated Nursing Program (did not end up going). Took me over a year to apply to this school. They're so unorganized, I had to send my transcripts over 10 times because they said they weren't receiving the correct ones which makes no sense if you send it through parchment. They require so many additional classes that other private schools don't! If you have C's don't even bother applying. They'll make you retake the class even if it's not a core science. When you're finally submitted for review they say it takes 2-3 weeks it took over 2 months. They take forever to get in contact with you when you have a question but as soon as they need something they call nonstop. If the application process is this dysfunctional I can't imagine their nursing program being any better. read more

My daughter was accepted at several universities. She was involved with extra-curricular activities while maintaining a 4.0 in high school. She volunteered and had two jobs. (I think that's why they took her seriously.) Concordia University has very fast follow through, excellent communication and they offered her the best scholarship. The professors have already invited her to events and we know they will be good mentors. The admissions team was also amazing. They were kind, responded quickly and were able to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend Concordia University for students who take education seriously. read more

I did my credential program through here got straight A's, but did not pass the CalTPAs. When I asked for guidance all I got was we can't help you and my mentor teacher couldn't help me either because the CalTPAs weren't a thing when she got her credential. The program is so disorganized. And then they wanted me to pay even more money to try again, but there was no guidance given. It made me question if I wanted to be teacher making me become depressed after the program. I am realizing now I still do, but I plan to go elsewhere to try and get my credential program. Hoping to get into UCI to do their master's + credential program. Getting straight A's means nothing if you can't even explain how to properly pass the TPA's besides "read the manual." If you're thinking about going here for a teaching credential don't. Overpriced and no help read more

They just want money. If there was something good to say, I would be the first, but I had 1 simple phone call and money was the topic. If I have help, who's going to pay, just doing the most, as if I didn't know what to expect going to school. Good thing I didn't take this place. Now I'm going to a different University, with nothing out of pocket. Good job Concordia !! read more

Nope. Would not recommend. Discriminating against students who have failed a class at another school. Even if your GPA is above3.5 and all other classes are A&Bs. No chance nor opportunity to interview and explain my situation or extenuating circumstances. So no go somewhere where they won't tell you your credentials are not enough. read more

Awesome campus! Came here on Saturday for a test and they also have an event that day, so I can see the enthusiasm of the students as also their parents. They got a very cozy seating area, it's really clean too! If my college is like this, it'll be great! But it's not though, so have a good college days for you who's in here! Oh yeah, I envy you! read more

I graduated from Concordia University Irvine's Accelerated Bachelor Science Nursing Program last Saturday and incredibly happy to be done. Pros about the Program: 15 months (very fast-- straight way to become a nurse) Small class size (easy for their teachers to get to know the students and vice versa) Instructors are all great nurses who care about their students Clinicals at amazing hospitals in orange county Concordia has a great reputation out there! Cons about the Program: 15 months (toooooo fast, not enough to absorb the information Not on concordia's campus... classes are at park place building...next to mothers market, LA fitness, and the houzz company.. Disorganized at times (maybe because this is a newer program???) Although this was a very fast 15 month rigorous program, I do recommend this program to anyone who has already obtained a Bachelor Major in another subject and has found a new passion in the nursing field! read more

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My time spent at Concordia finishing my Masters degree in Organizational Leadership was fulfilling both academically and personally. Dr. John Townsend and Scott Makin put together a transformative educational experience for me at the Townsend Institute. One of the best parts is that after graduation, alumni are still actively involved in the community that they have created here at Concordia. read more

Concordia University Irvine - Masters of Organizational Leadership class 2019. - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Irvine, California

My dearest best grad school! Dr. Wolf, Dr. Schuller and everyone else at this school guide you for success! Very smooth seamless experience when studying and also having to work full time. I definitely recommend this school to people looking for advancement in career or getting inspired. You are going to meet amazing people here. read more

Great campus in the core of irvine. Insulated campus, in terms of city surroundings. Awesome nursing program! read more

Even I graduated this summer and left the school, but still something on my chest that I still want to tell, because I don't want other foreigner students having same issue taking Professor Schulteis' class. He's been unprofessional and racist when I took his EDU 101 class, I did told to couple of my other classes' professors regarding the problem I'm facing, but Professor Schulteis' attitude was like it's none of my other professors' business! I even told to the Dean of Students, Gilbert Fugitt. But he's respond made me felt terrible either. All he was saying that "why would I felt (Professor Schulteis) this way?" And that's all, problem not solving at all! I transferred to Concordia in 2015 with my AA Elementary degree, thus I was applied to major in Liberal Studies. As I found out Professor Schulteis' attitude, I changed my major to Liberal Art and even told to Mrs. V the issues. The issue of Professor Schulteis was - Insulting me (How come you want to become a teacher if your English is this sucks?) - Racist (I'm the only Asian in his class, he's never do the eye contact to me while talking) - Being late and without apology (He's the one told me to stop by he's office to solve the essay problem, he's late for the office hour, didn't apology to me, and even not welling to help me out on the essay problem. Wasting my time to go there without solving the problem.) Seriously, I'm not a Native American! I came here trying to learn your language but received this type of treatment, I'm totally regret transferred to CUI. Secondly, English is a "common" international language for communicate. Professor Schulteis should learned the most difficult language in the whole wide world: Mandarin. No matter it's traditional or simplify, I already nailed it! Even I'm not Chinese. It doesn't matter what language you speak, its the matter of passion of learning. Be respectful and welling to understand the difficulties, not insult. What's the meaning of "education" if I can't even get appropriate "educate" from? Last but not least, I just don't want new students coming to CUI getting the same issue that I'm facing before. That's all I'm want to say. I'm grateful that I had received other love and caring from my other professors and classmates for the past 2 years in CUI. But regarding that typical issue, I just hope the school will considering and reporting the matter. read more

This school is the absolute worst school I have ever seen. I could probably write a whole 10-page essay about how pyramid shaped the facility and staff is and that the only students they truly care about are the nursing students. They give you the nice dorms when you get there then they make up some BS about the other dorms. They get donations upon donations yet it all goes to nursing or their needs. Lower quads is an absolute pig pen but what do they do? They put money into other buildings rather than the living quarters where people reside. Athletes are prioritized first so if you aren't one then good luck. They are super slow to notify you of important things but unless it's about them collecting money; they will send you 1 million and 1 emails about your balance but don't give a crap about the people paying it. CUI has to be the biggest joke school I have ever attended. Some of the teachers are great but most of them just read off the pamphlet they have from years ago and most of them don't even do PowerPoints. A lot of the good reviews I have seen are reviews that haven't experienced the whole campus. This school offer you exactly how big it is which is not much. Maybe COVID altered their brains but I 10000% regret going here. Not to mention it's very inherently racist. Even thought it might not look like it from the surface, they always do things behind the scene to cover it. RES LIFE IS the absolute worst. They don't give a darn penny about your mental health or whatever. All they care about is coin. Almost $70,000 for a less than mediocre campus with an even more less than mediocre learning experience. Freshmen are priority when they come through which is why they get good housing. Rho is probably the most kept out of all of them. Mold in every shower and they fine you for every little thing no matter the size. Trash outside your room: $300. Your mirror wasn't clean when you left $400. They are a private university scam. They love to change the rules when they see fit and their communication with each other is absolutely horrendous. You can speak to a whole depart and they all look at each other like they don't know what's going on. My biggest regret in my life thus far is coming to this terrible school. This place has helped me develop a plethora of mental illness but they still don't care. Money money money university is what this is. They get the most money probably out of the whole area yet we have the smallest campus with bare minimum accommodations. Not to mention they don't take into account the feelings of students and they have horrible roommate selections if you are POC from what I've seen. I had an experience with one of my suite mates and I had to leave that dorm. Fast forward a semester and they put me a door down from where my trauma occurred. All in all if you are looking for a university to attend 4 years then find somewhere else. Oh and not to mention, if you try to transfer out you can't because it's a religious school and their credits are different and they make it extremely hard to transfer besides that fact. If you want to remain sane and have a good college life, anything else is better than here and aim stand by that whole heartedly. I could go through each department and show how they are running things terribly through this review but it's going to be a long one so I'll just stop here. read more

I agree with real r. review. Stay tuned... I still agree with real r After completing all the work for the class the Prof. gave me an F and the administration backed him up. Moral of the story; when you fill out the teacher survey at the end of the class do not say anything negative about the Prof. or it will affect your grade. Two students wrote bad reviews about Professor Podobas and both students received "F"'s. So, just blow smoke on their reviews and write what you really think under a pseudonym on www. Rate my Professor . com. read more

I don't understand what you review when your college is on Yelp. So far everyone has picked the MAIS program (I don't know what that its) and the caf (I only lived on campus one semester, I'm under qualified to judge. But it is ran by an outside company separate from the school and it never tried to give me salmonella. Maybe that's helpful). So maybe I'll take a stab at academics, since other colleges on Yelp seem to have people talking about that... I'm an undergraduate at CUI, and I love it. Love. It has all the perks you want from a small, private university. Classes are small, professors learn your name and are competent in their subject area, people return emails and phone calls, and not once have not been able to take a class I need because it's too full. The campus is easy to navigate, and it's pretty. It is a Lutheran university (and I am a Lutheran student) and it is best know for its church workers program (which is, in fact, outstanding), but there are other reasons to go to school here. From personal experience, this is an excellent school for anyone who wants to become a teacher and it has an excellent reputation with the schools in the surrounding area which helps with the job hunt later. I'm also a history major and if I wasn't a Lutheran student, I would still go here for that program alone. One of the other things I like is that there isn't a mandatory chapel requirement like Biola and Azusa Pacific have. Chapel is offered, the campus pretty much shuts down and yeah, I go and I like it. But I think I like going in part because it's not a graduation requirement, it's a personal choice. Anyway, if you want a small private school experience, especially a Christian one, check out CUI. I've always felt like I've got my tuition's worth out of it. read more

I am a current MBA student at Concordia, and so far, I am really glad I made the decision to attend Concordia. First of all, all the instructors I've had are all very well qualified. They all have had decades of senior level executive experiences at major corporations in significant leadership roles. When they teach, they bring their past experiences which makes the lessons come to life and practical. This is vitally important for me in a Business school. The instructors are also very approachable and always very willing to help. Class sizes are small (10-20), so there's plenty of opportunities to connect with the instructors or fellow students. Administratively, I've never had an issue with contacting the adviser, the financial aid office, the bookstore, their IT helpdesk or anyone. They always return calls or emails very timely. If you're considering a MBA program, I would definitely recommend Concordia. read more

Recently the dorms have been modified and updated. The bathrooms are a million times better with new shower stalls and toilets that actually work now! Well done! It's too hot inside to have the windows shut in summer but together with the ceiling fans they installed this summer, the room temps are bearable. The fan light is the only light in the dorm rooms so make sure you bring a bright lamp if you plan to read. The final things that need to be addressed are the height of the beds and the crazy springs that wake you up if you roll over. The crunchy plastic on the mattresses also make the bedding hotter and louder than it should be. I'm hoping that by next summer, these changes will be made. Another positive addition is they now have lovely blonde wood floors which is far superior than the gross carpeting. However, they need to install more matching black out curtains that actually cover their windows. The fans work well to keep the room cooler, and the updated furniture in the living area is much nicer now. The cafeteria food is fabulous. They have a wonderful offering and healthy delicious food and friendly staff. This is something Concordia does right and they deserve 5 stars. The teachers in California are nice and some of the classes are poignant to your major! read more

My wife and I love this campus. It's a hidden gem. There is security at the gate to check you in ( NOT LIKE ITS NEEDED WE ARE IN IRVINE, ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN THE USA), security driving around the campus and staff always around. We have come here for weekend retreats and concerts in the park. When our son gets to the point he's looking at colleges ( he's 5 now) we will most definitely recommend CONCORDIA!! read more

10/10 would recommend. They really stick to their guns. Would go into debt all over again to go back. Professors never even tried to sleep with me. Great campus too. read more

Fantastic School! I love this place and am so thankful to be able to spend 4 years of my life here. read more

Beautiful, beautiful campus! I am excited to be attending here! If you're a photographer or an artist, you can draw up some inspiration from this place as it overlooks a great view from being on top of the hill. read more

Great coffee shop on campus! Been visiting the campus lately, and I really enjoy the Starbucks (Emendare) for a coffee and very good pastries! Great place to hang out with students, study, plan, and talk about life! read more

Highly recommend this university to anyone who's looking for a challenging, personal, and rewarding college experience. The staff and professors invest so much into the students and will push you to excel. The campus is beautiful, the dorms are great, and the class sizes are small. I was always so impressed by my professors when they would know my name of the first day of class. They truly wanted to help you grow - academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Unlike larger schools, every professor had office hours and would meet with you individually for paper tutorials. Some semesters I would be writing 10-15 research papers, while my friends at state schools didn't have to write any. Also, the professors would go above & beyond to facilitate out-of-the classroom experiences. I did individual research with two professors and went to several different academic conferences. Also, the "CORE" classes (general ed), are very challenging & really expand your worldview. Looking back having recently graduated, all of the "suffering" was totally worth it! I felt very prepared to enter the workforce and have only heard positive reviews from employers about Concordia graduates. Thank you! read more

Great school for my daughter. The campus is safe and all the kids seem great. Academics is a priority here. read more

Concordia University Irvine - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Irvine, California

This is an amazing place! My wife and I both graduated from CUI. Both of our sons are now attending. I am so impressed by the experience they are having. So many of our classmates are also dropping there sons and daughters off. It was almost like having a reunion. read more

The Eagle Rock Cafe has a cool diner vibe with solid food choices. The staff was very supportive of my gluten free needs. Nice hangout. Beautiful campus plus a highly dedicated and caring faculty and staff. read more

I graduated from the old MAIS program three years ago, and had a great experience. It is not for everyone, though. It's challenging adapting to living in a new country in every way. MAIS students will encounter difficulties linguistically, culturally, professionally, culinarily, etc. And on top of that, you will be balancing graduate level coursework. It takes a certain kind of person to sign up for something like MAIS, and it's not easy to finish. I had frustrations, too. Looking back it's just part of the journey, though. If you do it, you'll meet amazing people, go incredible places, and learn valuable things. I've heard from the alumni group that the MAIS program has made some major updates since I graduated, and you can get the overview at www.cui.edu/MAIS. It would be a shame if a few bad reviews scared people off from this program. As with anything else, take in all the information you can (positive and negative), ask questions, and carefully consider your options. read more

I am a current student at Concordia. I am supposed to graduate this coming summer 2017. I took off fall a semester to pay for last spring. I'm paying the tuition by myself out of my own pocket. A lot of money a month. The admissions office- slow. They are in no rush to help you. I want to make sure I am all set for my last semester. The transfer counselor, Jenna Rice, never emailed me back. Or called me back like she said she would. It was only when I contacted her boss, the director, that she got things done and finally contacted me. I am a student but I still have a professional job. I have a very busy schedule, I know that emailing my clients back is so important or they don't come back. So a simple email to just tell me what's up and not leave me in the dark is so important. It doesn't take several DAYS to email me back. Fin aid office- if you need to speak to some one there, speak to Mr. Black. He is fantastic! He has helped me greatly. Always answers his phone. The bursar office- let me tell you Lori Bell is the ONLY person who I felt really helped me. She was so quick to reply to my emails and help me with my account. She was helpful and understanding that as a student I pay monthly to the school. She is very kind and helpful. Other than her, I felt that all the bursar wants is your money. I was told there wasn't a hold on my account but there is. Just know, that going to the bursar is no easy task. Advising office- let me say I have never had a problem with the advising office until now. When I first came to Concordia one of the advisors had me on a ridiculous grad plan. She never emailed me back. So I went to Tegan Thacker, who is no longer there because she had a baby. She was so Great! Anytime I had a question she would quick to respond and helped me immediately. Now that I am ready to register for spring, none of the advisors ever email me back. I've tried emailing two of them. I am asking simple questions like, are these certain classes correct for my grad plan. The last response put me over the edge. The director of advising said she was unable to answer my emails until December 20th. LIKE WHAT? ARENT YOU HERE TO HELP ME? THIS IS MY FUTURE! It's so upsetting that I pay this school so much money and these people really don't care. I feel like someone who has been pushed aside. It sucks when you pay for help and advise and an education and their time. This causes me so much stress is incredible. I'll be paying for this or years after i graduate. I'm not paying this school to not help me, I expect great service and student care. I expect to get all the classes I need to graduate in a timely and reasonable fashion. The professors- omg they are so great! I love every professor that I have ever had. They really work with you and will help you in any way. This 1 star in no way reflects them. They are so cool and down to earth. My Art professors are the best. They really allow you to be so creative and use the classrooms whenever you need to get work done. The campus- its beautiful. And very well kept. If you take a look at the artwork on the walls you'll find some very famous names. That's super cool. Overall- I can't express the frustration I have right now for the school. I am so close to graduating and I feel no one is helping me when it comes to registration. The way my registration is going to terrible. saying I can't help you until December 20th, is not reassuring. Maybe she could say "don't worry, the classses you have planned for look fine as of now. I can't register you until the 20th, but for now your on the right track." My honest thoughts are, I want to make sure I get all my classes I need that fit my schedule. I would love to speak to someone who is kind and helpful, who has a solution. If I'm putting my future in your hands, don't leave me in the dark. What happened to student satisfaction? read more

After visiting several other universities in the mid-West, my son and I came to CUI. I knew immediately I would love this place but my son wanted to keep an open mind. We visited the and the admissions office even scored us tickets to a theatre production on campus. By the time we were leaving, my son was sold. The people were so friendly, both staff and students. This is what I call a true Christian school. Its teaching are Christian, not just in name. When we were there for freshman orientation, I was able to talk to other parents and found out how many people who were not Lutheran were sending their children here for that same reason. During orientation, we were able to talk to some of the professors and various admin people. It was amazing how friendly they were and how willing they were to talk. The campus is gorgeous and feels very secure. It has two entrances, both gated. I felt very good about sending my son to California from Texas. FAST FORWARD 2 1/2 years...my son is now a Junior at CUI and it has been a wonderful experience. I've visited the campus multiple times to see plays as he is a theatre major. The classes are small and my son knows all his professors well. He has gotten to know the people in the various offices. When he flies back to CUI after a holiday, I will text him asking him if he is "home" because that is what CUI and all the people there have become. He has made some life-long friends and is so happy there. The school has great financial aid and scholarships. If you are interested in a small, private school with high standards, give CUI a look. I'm already wanting my next child to go there if she wants. read more

As a transfer student, I have to say that this is the WORST school I have ever attended. I can understand why some may enjoy it here, but it is not for me. Some of the things I can not stand about this school: 1) They treat students like children. At the previous institution I attended we were all treated like adults - with respect and an understanding of our busy schedules. At Concordia professors think they can schedule an online exam at 12 noon and expect everyone to be available to take it. Ever heard of a job? If I am unable to complete an exam at the given time, there is no compromise. 2) The syllabus. I only have ONE professor who is sticking to his syllabus this semester! It is hard to plan out one's life when the professor decides to switch due dates around on every assignment, test, and even the MIDTERM! Not everyone has the luxury of being completely free all of the time to change their schedule when a professor decide they would like to move, up or back, a due date. 3) There is absolutely NO CONSISTENCY among professors here. I previously attended a large college where all of my professors used Blackboard to post assignments and grades. At Concordia I have one professor who does so. If you decide to go here make sure you never miss a single class-for any reason- because otherwise, you will never be able to figure out what is due the next class. 4) For anyone thinking of transferring, BEWARE! Not only do they make your schedule for you the first semester (which seems like a good idea, but it is not a realistic schedule for me), but they will tell you that you are missing classes for your GE. I completely finished my GE and this school accepted me, saying that it was completed, but then i get told that they want me to take SEVEN EXTRA CLASSES for my GE. All of these are classes i have already taken. I am a grown adult, I am not taking P.E. in college, sorry. I feel scammed out of my money. I already spent a semester here (expensive + loans) and now they want me to pay for classes I already took. There is no way I am staying at this school. What a waste of a semester and money. As for them making your schedule for your first semester, why would I want a 3 1/2 hour gap in my day? Go to a Cal State or UC if you are transferring. They are inexpensive and Fullerton's reputation is increasing quickly. There is no reason to spend so much no a private school that nobody knows about. Out of everyone who has asked me where I go to school, I always have to specify that "it's a small private school in Irvine". Every. Single. Time. If you are in High School, go to a Community College or a different school than this. TRUST ME, this school is NOT worth it one bit!. P.S. The only way I can understand that people may like this is if they are straight out of High School, live on campus, and are used to being treated like kids. read more

MAIS program What a joke. For anyone considering this program, don't! It is terribly disorganized with little accountability for the problems. It is my opinion that the reason Concordia currently has so few resources in China is because schools in China are tired of dealing with such a small and disorganized school. If you are thinking this school will help you learn how to teach English in a foreign country, it could but do your research. Real TEFL and TESOL programs offer 50 hours or more of instruction. Here you will receive about 8. Hardly enough to qualify for a certificate. The folks in the admissions office talk big about the program but it is falling apart. Concordia is due for a review of its accreditation in the Spring of 2010. See the schedule below: http://registration.wascsenior.org/institutions/affiliation.aspx?accessID=39 Good Luck read more

I was so excited and proud when I first got accepted into this place, but then I watched over the years I was there as the overall quality went south. If you want to study Theology, they have some of the best professors, in my opinion, to study under. Otherwise, consider a different university. If I had it all to do over again, I definitely wouldn't live on campus. There is quite a disconnect between the residential aspect of the campus from the academic and administration aspects. One thing that always rattled my nerves about the place is that there is so much hypocrisy. Yes, they are part of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and fall under the non-profit status because of that, but they don't completely uphold what it means to be considered part of the LCMS. I feel like they want so badly to be another public university, but they enjoy too much the benefits of that the non-profit status affords them. If you are looking at this place and have a figure for tuition, realize that this is the current figure, but that the number is sure to increase at least a couple of times if you're there longer than a year. In all honesty, I am not proud to call this place my alma mater and don't unless I have to. I could go into much more detail about the nonsense I had to deal with, but I don't feel like this is the appropriate place to do such a thing. Whereas at one point I gladly persuaded people to give CUI a try, now I suggest they think twice! read more

Transferring to a University can be quite a difficult task. I never thought I could afford to attend a private college. For a long time I was only looking at state schools. With most of them being impacted in my major (Communication) I did not have much hope of getting in. It wasn't until my mom's boss told me to look at private institutions that I ran across Concordia University Irvine. This was the best decision I had ever made. I ended up applying to Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton, CUI and Chapman. To my large surprise I was accepted into all four schools. I now had a decision to make. I wanted to save money, but was very intrigued by the small school size of Concordia. I knew Chapman was way to expensive for me, so that was out of the question. I attended CU Premiere and fell in love with CUI's campus. It was such beautiful scenery and the people I met were so nice and helpful. I felt like I was already a student there. Not only did I love all of these attributes, but Concordia also gave me an academic scholarship. At that point it was not difficult to choose Concordia University Irvine. I attended CU Premiere thinking that I was going to be a commuter student. A few weeks after CU Premiere I decided that I was going to live in the dorms. I had such a fun time living with my fellow students. I am now a Senior and will be graduating in May 2014. My professors here all know who I am by name and most of them know a good amount about my life. They are all so easy to talk to and really make you feel like you matter. I never have problems getting classes and even if I did I know that that Concordia would be there to help me every step of the way. I have never been a straight A student, but in first my semester at CUI I received my first ever straight A's. I think this definitely shows how great the academics and professors are. I know I have been strictly singing Concordia's praises, but there truly is not a lot I do not like about this school. Everything that I may not particularly love gets made up for by the other advantages that this university has over others. I am so happy that I chose Concordia and am excited to be finishing out my Bachelors Degree at such a great university. read more

MAIS Prgoram... Wow, why am I not surprised to come here and see other negative reviews? These people claim to be Christian, but they are far from it. If they are Christian, then I am Ronald McDonald. They've sold their souls to the devil. Honestly, as someone who was more than qualified for this program, and went through the summer semester of 2010, I can tell you that it's not all that they crack it up to be. I see another review saying there is little accountability "for the problems.' Yes, that is 100 % accurate. Sounds like Concordia to me. Once I arrived in China, I found myself in a pressing situation, not caused by myself but by another student's irresponsibility, and was told I was going to be deported... It was beyond my control. I reached out to Concordia for help, they didn't do much. They don't care, nothing in it for them. Can't be bothered, sigh. They're great business strategists, but that's about it. You CAN do online work, with a real University, and work in China at the same time, without the hassle of dealing with this sorry excuse for an institution. There is no humanity in their souls and they are extremely unprofessional. Stay away. You have been warned. read more

It was really good for number of years, though they need to improve brand loyalty recognition and recognize their students loyalty better.

There is a lot to like about this school, and one short Yelp review would never get into why this place is great. Let my start by saying if you are honestly looking at Yelp to find a review on a university, and take all of the reviews seriously, you're a fool. Secondly, this place isn't for everyone. If you are looking for a easy way to get a B.A, and just want a piece of paper, there are many more cheap and easy options out there. If you want a place to party, get drunk every night, and barely show up to class, this place isn't for you. If you want to learn, however. If you want to broaden your horizons and get a phenomenal liberal arts education (which our Core program is nationally recognized as among the finest) come here! We would love to have you, and not only that, this school guarantees your success. read more

Went to concordia for a FaCT training put on my orangewood childrens foundation! :) the school is tiny. ran into a LOT of people i knew in the cafeteria. my brother also works here. now for the review... went to the cafeteria and received no explanation on how the food lines work. well..here's how i think it works....there's a slip that has about 10 menu items on there which included; 1) hamburger, 2) cheeseburger, 3) garden burger, 4) quesadilla, 5) patty melt, 6) tuna melt, 7) grilled cheese, 8) something else and 9) the SPECIAL (listed on the kitchen counter). you can circle as MANY dishes as you want. they put it ALL on one plate, so don't go too crazy. I ordered the tuna melt, cheese burger and quesadilla with provolone and fries (mmz). i wanted to circle almost everything but instead my coworker and i split menu items so that we can try a little bit of everything. my plate was PACKED! theres all sorts of sauces ( like over 10 of them) for you to choose from. i chose tapatio and A1(my FAVORITE!)!!!!! XD there's also soup, salad bar, dessert (cookies, yogurt, breads, and FRUIT!) we didnt make it to the dessert bar b/c the cafeteria closed by the time we were ready for dessert. :/ this is by far the BEST AYCE (probably one one too) that i have ever been to. I hope FaCT puts on another training here so i can get my nom nom on. Cafeteria closes at 1p. you can dine in or get a togo container for 25 cents! faculty and professors get AYCE cafeteria for $5!!! what a steal! im a fan! read more

For the last few months I've been looking into possible Christian colleges/universities that allow me to major in Music Education and minor in Technical Theatre (whatever they call it). At first I almost decided not to look into it, however I decided to visit anyways. Everyone there was very professional and business-like. On the tour, all of my questions were answered without me having to ask. To me, finding a peaceful campus with great dorm life is important because I'm introverted. I love the security there and the campus was beautiful and clean. I felt safe and at peace. I was a little afraid to see the dorms because most colleges squeeze three people into a room. However, at Concordia, I can have my own individual space. Everyone has there own closet and the rooms are supplied with a mini fridge. Another thing I found impressive was their classes, or more specifically their gen ed courses. The core classes seem interesting in the way that they are paired up and I look forward to them. For other classes, they give approximately seven class options. I am not one to enjoy science. However, they offer oceanography, which is in my area of interest. I feel like they are allowing students to fit their gen ed courses to their area of interest and they are NOT asking too much. I have to take classes for gen ed, music education, and technical theatre. I've completed a couple college classes and I will have around six classes a semester, which is the number I have now. I was not able to meet with anyone from the music or theatre department since school was out, but I am going to in the Fall. I am very confident that I will be attending CUI after I complete senior year. I am beyond excited to start and finish senior year so that I can attend. I know that I will get my money's worth and be able to have an enjoyable career. read more