I went here in the late 90s for my diploma and now I am finding more reasons to attend. I went to see The Crucible here. We were in a theater upstairs. I found the space unusual because it was all around, which I think would make it harder to coordinate a play because there is no front or back. They seemed to make it work. The acting was decent and I love seeing the passion of the students. Definitely will be here again for events. And for the student, smaller class sizes, more one on one attention, close to downtown and LRT and an easy to maneuver campus make it worth the extra cost. read more

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I began a Certificate program by taking a few online courses. The BlackBoard online learning platform was fairly easy to log into and use to submit and view assignments, have online discussions, and access resources. I decided to complete all my courses online and it was great so I didn't have to go into MacEwan except to write exams or do a presentation. The exams were after work hours so it was convenient for me working and taking courses. The buildings were easy to find classrooms and I only ever bought food from the Tim Hortons and it could be a long line. Most of the instructors were fairly good to reply back promptly when I had questions or concerns. There was one instructor that wasn't very good and when I shared my concerns with the Department, they were very open to hearing my feedback. The only issue I had was with the admissions department who act like they don't care about providing decent service and walk around with the ho hum attitude. read more

First, I didn't attend this university. I was in Edmonton for a wedding with my giant family. We were looking for somewhere affordable to stay. During the summer, the residence is available to the public for renting! My gang booked a 4 bedroom suite. It had 2 bathrooms(awesome), seating area and a kitchenette(microwave, large fridge and stovetop). They turned it into a regular hotel, towels and all! It's nothing fancy, but it did the job. Free wi-fi too! A great location! You're within walking distance of all the necessities. read more

The Professional Writing Program that I'm in is ending and they've moved us down to the City Centre Campus for our 3rd and essentially final year on campus (since our fourth year is an internship and off-campus). A lot of people were kinda upset to be moving, but I was actually glad. Getting to CCC is much easier commute for me - taking about 20 minutes less than it did to get to the west end campus. It will probably suck have to walk four blocks from Corona station to campus in the winter, but it won't be any worse than waiting outside at the bus stop for 20 minutes like I used to. The cafeteria is pretty great as far as food options go. There's a campus market which sells soups, sandwiches, muffins, etc. There's a Fat Franks, Pizza 73, Booster Juice, Grillworks (burgers, and the like), a Tim Hortons, and a pub (Towers) in the main cafeteria. I do find that the cafeteria is always busy, and it can be hard to find a place to sit and eat. Also the tables and chairs are always dirty. Even at 7:30am - a half hour after the campus opens - there's garbage sitting all over the tables. It really makes me wonder if the janitorial staff clean up the cafeteria, and if the other students ever put their own garbage away. There's a Treats Cafe on the 2nd level between building 5 and 6 - which is great for grabbing a coffee on the go. There's also another Tim Horton's and a Fillistix apparently in building 8 (where the Robbin's Health Centre is). Plus the campus is close to other dining options if I have a break in between classes. I like the building itself, the color scheme, the large windows in the front of the building. The library is pretty awesome as far as books and such go. There's also more group rooms to book for projects. The computer lab isn't as good as the other campus. It's not that I don't like PC's but the Dells on campus are slow, and logging into the network and just loading up windows takes about 6 or 7 minutes. I do miss the Macs on the westend, but there are a lot of places to study. I wish more of the individual study desks had plugins. I've heard good things about the gym as well, but I haven't check it out yet. My classes are a little sporadic so I do have to hike over from one building to the next, but it really hasn't been an issue. Most classes let you out a few minutes early to make it over to your next class. There is a pedestrian bridge on the second floor between each building (the one for building 6 to 7 is through the library) which means you don't have to walk outside to get to classes if you don't want. Sure in the fall and spring it can be nice to get some fresh air, but during a -30 bout in January I'll be quite grateful for these bridges. Parking is pricey. I usually take the bus but I did drive in a couple times and it's costs $9 to park from 6am to 5pm. Relatively speaking I'm sure there's much worse prices you could pay for parking downtown. I do miss the artsy feeling of the west end campus, hearing music when I walked in, and witnessing spontaneous performances from the theatre students. Still I like the downtown campus and there's enough benefits to being here for my last year on campus that it's worth the trade off. read more

While I've never taken a course here, I have been here from the time when I was a child and it was Grant MacEwan Community College until now for various reasons: swim camp, swim meets, guest lectures, special events, book launches and more! The buildings are all new and useful. The downtown campus is very well located for transit access and there is ample paid parking as well as walking paths to get here. It all feels relatively new and useful as a venue for events and activities. read more

I have been attending MacEwan's Centre for the Arts campus for over three years now, and it's been a great experience. This is a unique, smaller campus in an orange building on the West End by Jasper Place. Yes, the area is shady, surrounded by porn shops and dive bars, but for some reason I like it, because this neighbourhood has so much character. When you walk into this campus, you'll notice that its an arts school right away, because many arts pieces are constantly on display all over the campus, and they are always changing. My favourite one of all time was the little boy burried up a giant pile of cupcakes. There are so many interesting programs at this school like design, music, dance, and journalism. I am in the Professional Writing program, and I have learned so much over the past 3 years. The instructors are awesome, and virtually all of them work in the industry, so they have real-world experience. The library here is smaller, but it is a good place to study or get work done. There's lots of great books and magazines, including Bitch, The Walrus, and The Atlantic. It's also nice to have unlimited access to the Mac computers, which have all the Adobe programs installed. The cafeteria isn't the best, and that is not because the food sucks (it's actually pretty good), but the prices are outrageous, but that is Aramark's fault. If you're interested in any of the programs offers at this college, I highly suggest checking out the website and going to an orientation. The orientation I attended actually convinced me that the program what perfect for me. read more

As of September 24, 2009 this college became a university. I know a lot of people who wish this change took place sooner because they would rather be at Grant MacEwan than the U of A. I would agree. When you are at Grant MacEwan you do not even feel like you are in a school. It is very modern looking and it's large amount of windows makes everything seem less stressful. I really like how they have small classes instead of huge auditoriums, it allows for a better learning experience. It has one huge library and a bunch of small study rooms if you are having group study sessions. The best part about this university is that it allows for a more intimate setting. You aren't just a random face out of 300 in a classroom and your professor will actually remember you. It is also easier to meet people. It also has a fitness center and indoor swimming pool and about a year ago they added a nursing building. There is so much talk about how a degree from the U of A will be better for you in the long run but I think you will get the better education with a more enjoyable experience at Grant MacEwan. It also has a lot of cool down to earth professors that make going to class desirable. read more

This is an excellent post secondary school. When I first attended school here, it was classified as a community college. It still has that feel to it but now offers university degrees. There are so many options available now - you can start a degree program here and transfer, or complete your degree at MacEwan. They offer a number of diploma and certificate programs that are in high demand. I took Journalism here about a decade ago and am looking to go back and take Holistic Health. Classes are not held in auditoriums and the teachers don't require microphones. The instructors generally are interactive and more than willing to answer any questions you may have. They also have scheduled office hours if you need to figure something out. There's a huge LRC (Learning Resource Centre) with computers, books, microfiche, anything you'd expect from a library. There's also a room where the CML (Computer Managed Learning) tests are taken. The staff are great and can help you find what you need. Their system for searching the LRC through the computer is very user friendly as well. read more

After transferring from the South Campus I spent a good portion of my early twenties at this location of Macewan. The student services at this campus are excellent. I found it fairly painless to get in to see the advisors for loan and program change questions and there are alot more time slots available to see counselors then at the other campus locations. I think Macewan has a stand out counselling program and speaking as a person with anxiety disorder I have to say they did a great job of helping me stay grounded during my time in post secondary. Downtown houses alot of the degree programs as well as the Special Needs Education Assistant program,Police Studies, and the Emergency Communications and Response program just to name a few. I found the teachers very approachable and willing to invest extra time into you if you were struggling with certain concepts but I think the registrars office could do alot better job of interacting with the students. I would get emails from staff about fee's that did not provide phone numbers or office locations so that the only option was to correspond with them online. I always like that you could get deals on cheap WEM and movie passes at the student association office but it would have been nice to see more sales in the book store. I always though that the Macewan clothing was a bit over priced. Speaking of over priced the campus food options while plentiful are much more expensive then if you were to walk the few extra blocks to City Center Mall and eat there. All in all I really enjoyed the things I learnt as well as the people I met during my time at Macewan. I think if things remain the same in terms of government funding for post secondary in a few years Macewan will more than likely surpass the UofA in terms of not only enrollment but student satisfaction and career prospects as well. read more

This is the best of the Grant MacEwan campuses. I have to start with the cafeteria because it is phenomenal. There is a grill, a Booster Juice, a Burger King, a Subway, and more! It really is amazing. This campus also has two Tim Hortons which is fantastic in my opinion. This campus is great because it is huge and it is professional. I love the look of the building, the feel of academia, and the buzz of students running around. The only problem with this campus is getting from class to class. For the most part, the University tries to put program specific classes in the same building, but when you throw electives into the mix, it can get tricky. The different buildings of this campus are easy to navigate once you know how the room numbering works. But, like I said, if you have a class in the 105st building and then in the 107st building, you might get in a good jog in between classes. This campus is also home to the MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness. It is a great place to work out. I love this campus. I wish I had more classes here. read more

MacEwan University - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Great school, love it! Warm, open learning environment. Teacher seem to actually care about your learn in process! Side note, the lady who works at the coffee shop in building 5 is rocking a permanent nasty attitude. It's a huge disappointment that the coffee shop in that building is over priced, terrible coffee (terrible being an understatement, and her attitude is sub-par. A shame really.. but this doesn't affect my thoughts that Macewan is amazing! read more

Managed to catch the last day of Young Frankenstein at the John Haar Theatre. Purchased the tickets on the tixonthesquare website for 21.75. They are 25$ at the door. The production was simply outstanding! The actors were spot on with their characters. The stage design was superb. The crowd packed the theatre and provided a great vibe. All in all a very entertaining night. We arrived just before the 7:30 start and could only find seats at the very front. However, the up-close view still provided a good show! There are some drawbacks though of coming here to see a show. There doesn't appear to be concession stands during intermission. Thus, you might want to eat before the show. Parking is available on the street, but if it runs out and you need to park on the campus lot, it's 1$ for three hours. A little annoying, but not a big cost. All in all I thought it was a fun show! Will definitely catch another play sometime. read more

I have visited the campus a few times over the years, mostly to attend lectures and other public events. I find the campus relatively easy to navigate, although I was suprised to enter the Robbins Health Centre and not find a sign saying where the Kule Theatre is (which is where I needed to go). Thank you to the astute student who immediately pointed the way. It is also tricky getting a cab, as the main entrances are right on the busy 104 Avenue. However, the architecture is unique, there are lots of places to hang out with coffee, and there is a very relaxed feel. read more

School environment is great and staff are very helpful. Took one star off because there is a lack of enough study space but I'm sure that will change with the new building opening up next year! Also wish they had more food options and more class choices. Hoping that macewan will have more departments that become established! read more

Alma Mater, I miss this place! This place is the warmest environment I have ever been in. If your goal can be executed at MacEwan, please go here. read more

Sports and wellness center Today was the worst experience ever at any gym whatsoever, i just wanted to drop in and workout with my girlfriend here for like half an hour. Because she has class soon. Im here at the lobby waiting for 20minutes just to pay a 13$ drop in fee. Waste of time!! Un satisfied to the max. No one should ever experience this. There were more than one lady working at the computers or behind the desk. She just didnt want to log in and allow me to pay at that computer .. not happy. Worst customer service ever. Thanks alot. I was having a great day too. read more

I only went here for one semester but enjoyed my time immensly. The prof was hilarious, was in biology class so it made it even more awesome. I enjoy the fitness facility here as well. The pool is awesome. Parking sucks but there are times when you can fins an open freebie spot. BONUS. read more

I've been at MacEwan for a few years, and I'm extremely happy with my choice. The class sizes are small, and my professors actually know who I am. The campus is also concentrated so that I'm not rushing too much to get where I need to be. read more

My review will be much shorter because I haven't actually taken any classes at the MacEwan Centre for the Arts, but attended an exhibit here after my brother-in-law graduated from the faculty of design.That night at MacEwan was lots of fun! Firstly, it was extremely refreshing and interesting to communicate with creative people of all ages. Art campus students have eclectic interests and unique personalities, and boy do they know art! The exhibit I attended showcased the works of students from design and fine arts faculties. I got a chance to see flyers, posters, paintings, photos, short movies and even furniture created by MacEwan students. Allow me to brag a bit when I say that my brother-in-law's coffee table and lamps had a huge success, and caused quite the stir. If I had the time and money to attend school again, or even take several courses for pleasure, I would definitely give MacEwan Centre for the Arts a try. I am sure that just like Grant MacEwan University, this school has wonderful instructors and has a lot to offer. read more

MacEwan University - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Alright I LOVE the building but we all know that from previous comments. Here's what I ABSOLUTELY HATE about Grant MacEwan. Their ENROLMENT SYSTEM is a friggin retard! 01/04/2011 I called all day to get in to register for ENGL 102 and the phones would ring forever and not get picked up at all. NO VOICEMAIL to leave a msg for a call back. But I call the registrar's after lunch anyway to try and register on the phone, same thing! So I tried their website and see if I can register online. It gives me an error! Alright I understand maybe because there's too many people trying to register. I got sick of waiting on the phone all day so I went in the afternoon, same day 01/04/2011 to register there myself. It was 4pm and the lineup was long since their "system was down" for 2 hours. Alright, that's forgivable. Some things just happen when it's least expected. So I lined up for an hour and a half and finally it's my turn. The guy at the registrar said all ENGL 102 classes are all closed and that my only option is to enrol for an online course. As disappointed as I am, I just told him to enrol me for the online course. He said it's best that I do that online. Why couldn't he do it? I told him the website wasn't working. He said yes it's working now and I should be able to enrol just fine. Why wasn't he willing to register me right there in person!? I told him if he could add my name to the waitlist and he said they don't have wait lists for these courses. Really?! Alright so I went home and signed up online. After completing, I was told to wait for a follow up call/email to see if I got in or not. I waited and nothing. I emailed the email address that was provided to follow up and alas it's not working!!!! So I missed the first day of class. Not a big deal I'll call around tomorrow. I called and tried to speak with somebody and eventually I spoke to a woman saying they never received my enrollment, who then forwarded me to the registrar's. Registrar's office said, ENGL 102 was closed! No more ENGL 102 online course for me! What a shame. So I asked to be forwarded to a lady who would know which schools Grant MacEwan would recognize if I took ENGL 102 from so I can start calling around and register. I left her a message since she wasn't in the office, she called me back and looked at my student profile up and now she says ENGL 102 is open. Wow. I couldn't believe it. So why was I not informed? Maybe it was a mistake by the registrar's? Hence she forwarded me again to the registrar's office. Again, I spoke to a lady at the registrar's office who said ENGL 102 is indeed closed. She also asked for my previous ID# (I used to go to Grant and took Engineering 5 yrs ago and they use the same ID#). She verified my birthdate and my address. I told her my address 5 years ago was different from my current address. I asked if she wanted my old or current. She then told me what they have in the system is the current address that I used upon enrollment of ENGL 102. So wait a second, how did you get a hold of my new address? Doesn't that mean, that my enrollment went through? Cuz how did you get a hold of my current address if it wasn't from the enrollment I just did. I also wanted to make sure my credit card wasn't charged for nothing now that you told me ENGL 102 is closed. You know what she said? Oh we do receive the enrollments online and we might have updated your profile when we received it. So I asked, how come I didn't get in and I wasn't notified? I had to speak with 5 people today just to know this. Oh because we have a wait-list. and you probably didn't check your email for notifications. What? I was told there was no wait-list and YES ! I've been online and checking my email all day! I have auto-notifications running. She said, oh we will send you a notification shortly. At this point really, what was I supposed to do? So I've gone and registered for online courses with Athabasca Univ. No hassle, the staff is friendlier, and they're much more affordable! Yes, the Grant MacEwan building is nice but the registrar's, their website, and phone lines, what a gong show. Horrible, horrible system. Nonetheless I'm happy I didn't register for the online course with Grant MacEwan because if their system can be that horrible, imagine what kind of support I get from distance learning? read more

I took two distance learning courses from this school. The communication is very poor. zero feedback on assignments and it was extremely hard to get the midterms and exams schedule. I have a BBA from another university and have taken online course with Athabasca University. Athabasca was so much easier to deal with and a lot more professional. MacEwan might be a fine school at its campus. I don't know I live on the other side of the country. But it was horrible when it came to distance education. Only problem is the course I needed to take are not offer at Athabasca. If you are a taking distance education, don't take it from MacEwan. read more

Problems with professors trying to date students. First year, a professor asked me out. In my second year, it happened again with another professor. Also, certain professors will give you all the answers from the test bank in certain classes. Kind of made my experience as a student weird. read more

The place is alright if you like cheaters. I overheard one of the staff bragging about getting her kid into a Mandarin class so that he could get free credits. How do I know this? I am from Hong Kong. In Hong Kong we speak Cantonese not Mandarin. One day I was sitting in a restaurant. At the table beside me this woman and her boyfriend (I had seen them both often at the university) were talking about how she got her son into the Mandarin class even though he already knew how to speak it. She said that one of the rules was that the student had no previous knowledge of Chinese and that she lied to get him into that class. I had to work very hard for all of my credits. I don't know how she did this. Maybe she knows someone high up or maybe she is someone high up. Or maybe she bribed someone. I am not sure who these people were but I did hear him call her Mary or Maria. I guess it doesn't really matter now because it happened a few years ago and I don't think that she works there anymore. Hopefully she was fired. read more

awesome school! smaller class size than ualberta, the instructors are really nice and experienced. i had a wonderful time at gmac and thinking of going back to do some upgrade. read more