I recently participated in a day-long conference at the St. Petersburg College EpiCenter campus…read morelocated along 58th Street, just north of Ulmerton Road in Largo, FL. This two-story building is primarily a series of classrooms and conference rooms for the College, but it also houses a section of the Pinellas County government and the Pinellas County Economic Development group. The facility is gorgeous -- very sleek, very modern, lots of elbow room, and free WiFi -- which are all good things. Upon entering the building there is a receptionist who will politely direct you to the correct office or conference room. If you're looking for a cup of coffee or a little breakfast, then she'll direct you to the Nature's Table café located across the lobby from her desk. I was there for a Department of Homeland Security conference on weather risks, and projections on climate change over the next several years (Welcome to part of my real life), and our group was situated in one of the larger conference rooms on the first floor. The room was narrow and long, but the designers had planned ahead and installed extra high-definition large-screen TV panels in the back half of the room so that everyone had a great view of the material being presented. Add in a podium and a hand-held microphone, and the presenters were able to easily walk around the room and interact with the audience while everyone was able to hear the discussions. Throughout the meeting we had tables in the back of the room set up with hot coffee, hot tea (Thank you, Jesus!), ice water, iced tea (Amen!), and a nice spread of breakfast pastries as well as big serving bowls of sliced up fresh fruit (Hallelujah!). I was happy to scoop up a big bowl of fruit, and enjoy that with my hot tea. While I don't normally get all excited about bathrooms, I will confess that their facilities were quite clean, and that there appeared to be plenty of room to accommodate everyone. If I lived in Pinellas County, then I would definitely consider this campus for continuing educational classes.

This college's Administration, advising, student help, and reception help are all complete BS…read morejokes! They don't help you when you need it and do nothing but bump you from one person to the next because they're lazy; especially when all you're trying to do is CHECK something anyone can check! Whether it be about Financial Aid, Classes, Graduation; you name it they are all lazy, rude and refuse to do it!!! They don't care about the students and when they give the "falsified air" that they do during Orientation/Open House... I'll warn you, they're lying out of their arses! Not only that but this horrible college screws you over the moment they find out you've taken more credit hours than they've ALLOWED you to take. They won't even take responsibility even when it's their error in reading your transcripts, so they put you in financial aid suspension and then make it difficult for you to even sign up for classes because they will deny your Maximum Time Frame Appeal despite the proof you have they messed up. Their advisors are rude, their call desk receptionists are rude, and they will get an attitude with you if you ask too many questions. Did I mention it takes them days to call you back? If I could, I'd give this College a rating as "negative infinity" and warn absolutely everyone that going here is a waste of time and money. Go to one of the State Universities like USF, UCF, UF, FSU; though they're not 100% better, they have it more together than this joke of a College. I've gone to this College for 2 years now; only stuck it out because I believed they would improve. I thought all the campus' were different but it turns out they are all the same. Now SOME of the Instructors are reaaaalllly nice. But you'll find that those Instructors also dual-teach at State Universities. Still telling any prospective students that if you don't care about never getting help or being screwed over by the faculty, then SPC is the College for you! If not, then go some place better where you actually get the quality classes you want and deserve. Because the classes in the Degrees and Subplans here are also a joke; they don't teach you anything you need to know when it comes to the real world; not even the generalized classes do this! Go to a specialized Institute or State University for that; else you're just wasting your money, scholarships, and FAFSA limit of 30k you get if you're under the age of 24. Have fun continuing your education at another University after that if you plan to when you're under 24.

Hands on school that prepares you for work. Be prepared to study your @ss off! Yes, they are a…read moreprivate school and the education is not free. But great program for working adults.

I have had the privilege of teaching students in the business program for quite some time at this…read morecampus and I cannot recommend them enough. There is a student first approach that is embodied by everyone in the organization. Students have a dedicated team of professionals whose sole goal is their students' success from the moment they register, to taking classes and completing their program, all the way to graduation. If you are looking for a college degree that will meet your growing demands in the marketplace, Keiser is the right institution to do so.

I recently graduated from Galen and passed my NCLEX RN on the first attempt with around 90…read morequestions. I was in the ADN program and will be starting the RN-BSN program within the next few weeks. Yes- this school is expensive. It's a private school, which are always expensive. However, you get right into the program. No wait lists like at other schools. Galen is now FULLY ACCREDITED!! So no more using that as an excuse to not go! Yes- it IS a tough program but guess what? I never failed a single class. You have to be dedicated and willing to give it your all and then some. If I can do it with two sons under the age of 7, so can you! I would 100% recommend this school to anyone wanting to become a nurse because the instructors truly want to see their students succeed. The people leaving negative reviews must just be bitter because they didn't have what it takes to get through nursing school. Sorry, not sorry! HESI sucks but the NCLEX was a lot like the HESI and I think learning how to handle that stress early on helped me succeed with my NCLEX.

Hire new staff, maybe ones that are not rude and dismissive like Dr Steven Hyndman. He acted as if…read morehe did me a favor by replying to an email and told me I had no right to be enrolled in any college. Hands down rudest man alive

My account didn't get activated after i paid for the medical technician training course it asked me…read morein tge email to call them for activation, the lady who answered the call was really rude, she was in a rush to hang up and when i asked her to let me check if i could log in successfully and she yelled "Ma'am ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS" i was shocked of how unprofessional and how rude she is. It's not like i was rude to her i literally asked her nicely to just wait to see if i can log in on my laptop. There was no reason for her to be that rude to anyone. i asked for her name and she hung up it happened at 3:05 3/24/2025.

Went and paid for the elite silver package did all the courses but no certification letter or…read moreemail. And turns out you need some of the training in person not online.

I was going to go to school here and the dumbass director told me I have to have my transcripts…read moresent from Ohio despite having the original copy. Like really, my original copy from going to college in 2011 with the official stamp from Ohio is not good enough. Snooty, stuckup douchebags who want to discriminate against people. Now I'm looking in another direction for school because they're that petty.

I love my college! I have had some of the best professors of my life all while receiving an above…read moreaverage education. I can't wait yo graduate may first with my bachelor's in early childhood! There are always events and fun things to do on campus. The cafe is different than the one at the tarpon campus...actually both are different and unique in their own ways. As for this cafe, the staff is so friendly. Its usually the same two student workers each week, so I have gotten yo know them over the years. The espresso is amazing! Get a double shot and you are set for 4 hours. They even top it off with vanilla cappuccino for yummy taste! Best thing is the chicken tenders and fries. Once they weren't cooked to perfection and they gave me a brand new dinner free to my perfection! The cafe closes at 7pm so if you have a late class, get there before the end so you can get your deliciousness. I can't wait to finish school so I can proudly represent as SPC alumni!

This program is the reason why I am achieving my dreams! This program is hard, but absolutely not…read moreimpossible. Please do not read the rest of the reviews that are completely negative. The professors here have high expectations, as they should! 16 month ABSN is not "quicker and easier way to your BSN" it is faster, more rigorous to ensure you will pass the NCLEX and ALSO be a stellar nurse that you would want your family to be assigned to! Those that are negative on here are the same people that did not read every page of their text, watch the videos in the modules, go to office hours, or tutoring! If you see something you do not understand in the text, you must address it before you get to the test, score poorly, and wonder why. Many people begin this program ignorant to the immense sacrifice and dedication that it will take. Nursing is not easy. If you use your resources, you will not only succeed, but you will also excel. The professors want you to be the very best you can, are extremely uplifting, and are honestly my mentors. If you want this, and dedicate 16 months to putting the pedal to the metal to be the best, most well-learned nurse you can be, you will be! Even as an online program, I was able to get involved in the tampa/st.pete community, do clinicals at amazing baycare facilities, learn from the brightest! I have made lifelong friends here and am now graduating this week and on my way to my dream specialty.

Buyer beware! Graduate and maintained one of the highest GPA at the school...that being said stay…read moreaway, they(anyone except instructors) could care less. Money motivates the "school", here is an example. The class or cohort I was in more often then not had issues when it came to passing test, the fix, grade on a curve, which is ok as long as it is done fairly across the board, I made a 98 on a cumulative test, they awarded 30pts to keep the rest of my class/cohort/fellow utica students from FAILING(loss of school income). Out of that 30 points awarded I was only able to get 2 points, I was told above 100 was against school policy, I querying this an email sent to an individual named, Pawloski. I of course never got a response. This is important to know because of the way their grading system works, a 4.0 is unattainable at Utica! I graduated around mid December and the school is holding us hostage to our future by not turning over to the state, our transcript so that we could be eligible for SIT pass(nursing board). Again I've made contact with the school regarding this as other schools would not take 12 weeks after graduation to let students continue on with their lives. Again no rhyme or reason, just lack of care(although popular opion among graduates, is the school has to maintain a certain pass rate for the state to allow them to be accredited, so they hold them). When we first went to an orientation or "THE BIG SELL" another individual named Payrot assured us all of the negative reviews were old and the school had made hugh changes, apparently, Mr Payrot has a lack of concept on technology(I looked them up, then and there, and found his statement to be at the very least, false). I have a prior BA from a state university, so I felt while the program lacked in SO many ways, I could complete it and did not want to wait for another school program to start. I've decide to give this program a 1 star as the 5 star rating(s) are clearly fake, so why haven't droves of students come forward to express the same? Simple answer, no one wants to tell people "their" school is bad, this gets to employers making it less likely to be a candidate for hire ie, Havard law vs Silly Clowns school of law! With this in mind if this is your ONLY choice, find another career!!!! To the school: save your time and do not reply as tho you care, you were given many chances to right your wrongs and choose to do otherwise, doing so now would be under duress, not because it is the right thing to do:) Dictated but not read.

I clicked on an advertisement for information about this school. I was contacted immediately,…read moreshould be the first red flag. I was on the phone for over an hour. Before the call was done I was " accepted " and enrolled. Then transferred to the " financial aid " office. I feel fortunate I came to my senses before continuing to deal with this "school " I advise everyone to look at all available options for your area of interest. There are other reputable sources that will cost you significantly less money.

My daughter Asia Hartell entered and completed the phlebotomy course in the spring of this year at…read morethe Clearwater campus. During the admissions interview we were promised that after completing the course she would not only be accredited but would also receive job placement assistance. She received no assistance in job placement and when she applied herself she found that no one accepted UMA as an accredited institution. Therefore the admissions claims and promises were fraudulent. The empty words of a salesman with no integrity.

I have been in dentistry since 2018 out of state. When I moved to Florida I was not certified in…read morethe state. I signed up for the EFDA/X-Ray Combo course and it was the best decision! The tests were challenging enough but simple enough if you were prepared. Going in and working with the staff here was fantastic! They wanted us to succeed and everyone in my class did! If you're new to Florida and looking to get certified in the state I would highly recommend this course!

Great price for an education that gets you an actual professional career in 12 weeks. Every class…read morehas hands on clinicals and instructors that are at your side every step of the way. If you want a career and don't want to waste time and money, this is the place to go!