My daughter is wrapping up her freshman year as a pre-nursing student at ASU's downtown Phoenix…read morecampus. In summary, ASU has been awesome! She chose ASU over other universities because of (1) "direct admission" into ASU's nursing program; (2) admission to ASU's Barrett Honors College, reportedly the gold standard of honors colleges; (3) great merit-based scholarships that ASU automatically offered to her; (4) a great reputation in the world of nursing, with clinical opportunities at Mayo's Phoenix hospital and Phoenix Children's Hospital. As a Barrett student, my daughter lives on the 14th floor ("penthouse") of Gordon Commons in a good-sized two-person room with a private bathroom. (Her boyfriend is in the Best dorm on the Tempe campus. It's not nearly as nice.) She likes the dorm food and the ability to use dorm food credits at nearby eateries, e.g., Chick-Fil-A. She sometimes takes the shuttle to the Tempe campus and pays extra to eat at the Barrett dorm there. Reportedly, the Barrett food is epic. For her pre-nursing classes, she has found she is more college-ready than her classmates. On team projects, she often must correct classmates' mistakes. She enjoys her Barrett class, where she finds a higher caliber of student and an engaging professor. She's now beginning some of her special research obligations as a Barrett student. As a "direct admit" nursing student, my daughter must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher each semester. Last semester, she got a 4.0 with several "A+" grades. This semester is also going well, but she is taking a challenging anatomy class along with pre-med and other pre-health professions students. Apparently, it is a weed-out class. She is on the border between an A and B; all her friends are in the D-range. Fun fact: the students are already working with cadavers. A random fact: ASU will open its brand new medical school in 2026. As is the case everywhere, a lot of students prefer partying to studying, but the downtown Phoenix students tend to be more serious and have fewer distractions. Some students prefer the quieter downtown atmosphere; others prefer the busier Tempe campus. Next year, my daughter will be living in her sorority house in Tempe and taking the shuttle to downtown for half of her classes. It's a 20-minute ride. ASU does remarkable outreach to parents and enthusiastically encourages family involvement in many aspects of the university. (By contrast, our other daughter attends a University of California school, which does NO family outreach.) So, I have volunteered for several roles, e.g., ASU Family Ambassador. The ASU website offers family access and tons of information and resources. This feature is being upgraded as I write this. Also, several Facebook groups offer a plethora of helpful information and support. My favorite is ASU Moms. Typical situation: a student has a medical emergency; parents can't immediately fly to Phoenix; a local mom helps out as if it were her own kid. At the outset of the college application process, ASU was not on our radar. However, it did spectacular marketing and really grabbed our attention. Plus, its rolling admissions gave our daughters the comfort of knowing they had at least one solid option. Whereas many universities are inexplicably turning down incredible applicants who show strong promise of future success (including our daughters), ASU seems eager to recruit and reward all these über-qualified, frustrated, overlooked kids. I think this is a great strategy: I believe ASU will ultimately make the University of California schools seem exceedingly average. No university is perfect, but overall, I heartily recommend ASU.

When someone thinks of Arizona State University, they often think of the Tempe Campus and a large…read moreschool experience. What they may not realize is that while that experience is great for many people, yet others may be looking for a different experience. The ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus is smaller than the Tempe Campus yet it's a community where every student has the potential to feel connected with resources and it is still large enough (as ASU's second largest campus) that there is always something happening. It's growing as a campus and has transformed quickly from a commuter campus (when it first opened) to a residential campus with nearly 2,000 bed spaces in two residence halls. Opened for classes in 2006, the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus has hit many milestones over the last several years. For instance, in April 2023, the Taylor Place residence hall was renamed Gordon Commons in honor of former Mayor Phil Gordon. This campus meshes well with the Downtown Phoenix area as they share streets, parks, and nearby restaurants and stores. In fact, ASU is actively involved in monthly stakeholder meetings with the Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI). It helps Downtown stakeholders in knowing what's going on at ASU while it helps ASU to know what's going on around the Downtown Phoenix area. For instance, ASU students and staff enjoy participating in First Fridays while DPI is involved in ASU Welcome Week events. As the campus continues to grow and become more engrained in the Downtown Phoenix culture every year, the number of buildings on campus continue to increase. In addition to academic buildings such as those of Cronkite, Thunderbird, and the Beus Center for Law and Society, there are student services available in University Center and Student Center at the Post Office. There are also classrooms within the Mercado Center and Arizona Center and even the Fusion on First residence hall and 850 PBC. Within Gordon Commons (another residence hall) is a Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, other restaurants, a Multicultural Communities of Excellence space, a dining hall, and marketplace. There is also some interesting art on campus such as the "Her Secret is Patience" sculpture above the Civic Space Park. There is also a beautiful Sun Devil Fitness Center with a roof-top pool. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus. At the Downtown Phoenix Campus, every student can drive their own experience as they engage in the events and resources on-campus while attending classes, getting an on-campus job, landing an internship or full-time job, joining clubs and organizations, attending many free events and activities, and so much more. The Dean of Students Office (in the Post Office) and the many student services offices at ASU Downtown Phoenix are always there for students, and it's easy to find your way towards graduation and your future when taking advantage of these resources. I look forward to seeing what comes next on such an engaging campus such as the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus in the coming years!

They gave full sandwiches. Chips. Cookie. Pickle. Overall not sus at all despite previous reviews…read more Recommend.

Attended a charity event held in the Virginia Piper Theatre. The parking for this building is not…read moreideal. The parking lots nearby are very small and when there's a large event, you have to park far away...not good when you're dressed up and your Wife is in heels. The room is pretty small. There were a couple hundred people in the room and it was tight for a buffet dinner party and auction tables. It reminded me of a high school dance in the space because of the wood floor and acoustics in the room. Tip: Ladies be careful wearing heels in the Theatre. There are small square cutouts randomly placed on the floor that have a soft lid to them and if you're wearing heels your heel will fall into them. There were at least 2 to 3 ladies, including my Wife who had this happen to them and almost hurt themselves. The event made some money for a good cause and was staged by U of A Medical School students. I'm down with the cause, so I'll be back. Return Factor - 100%

DO NOT ENROLL…read more They take your 3000.00 and run. You will never get a response from a " mentor " or "advisor " after you pay your money . You will end up wasting time going to Youtube to figure out how to submit papers . In the mean time your time is running before you will have to pay another 3000.00 The " pretest " are subjective so you will have to take the entire course instead of "testing out" like they promote . Yet another way they get you for another 3000.00. There is no support once you pay your money . They will literally ignore your emails.

I did my degree online with NAU. My advisor was absolutely amazing responded quickly and in detail…read moreto my emails when I had an issue. I was always able to get guidance when needed and never had issues with Financial Aid, my courses or my advisor. I highly recommend NAU.

I would give zero stars if I could. I've been silent for many years, hoping I could work things…read moreout with this school, but their mission pillar of "student-centered" long since was consigned to the trash heap of history. I started as a summer 2006 start when this school (then known as Phoenix School of Law) was just starting out in the Scottsdale Airpark. Despite the Great Recession costing me three homes and my partner of 17 years, I managed to crawl across the finish line in May 2009 with the 87 credits needed to graduate. But, along comes a spider... The first issue with the school is the advising is non-existent. No one reminded me that I needed to be working on an academic paper to graduate. I was involved in many activities, such as being selected as one of the inaugural student justices on the honor court; participating in moot court competition (I won order of the barristers in 2007), founding student organizations Justice for All and Students Serving Other Students, and fighting lawsuits and creditors hounding us in the foreclosure crisis, so I was one of several students that slipped through the cracks. In fact, we should not have been allowed to enroll in our third year without some sort of verification that we were working on the paper, a change the school created later. The second issue is the school then took adverse action against me without notifying me at all. Despite the fact I've had the same cell phone and email service for 20 years, I was abruptly "disenrolled" in the fall of 2009 while I was trying to scramble to finish the paper. No notice, no comment, nothing. This was a very challenging time for me as I had no money and my partner and I broke up in August, 2009, after 17 years together. A friendly professor helped me put things together but the school decided that I needed to spend more money with a two-credit extended study program, starting in the summer of 2012, even though the professor herself wrote that, given the school's failure to properly academically advise or provide proper notice, I should not have to pay. Unfortunately, life was not done throwing me curve balls, and in July 2012, my last surviving parent died abruptly of lung cancer at age 65. I requested another extension in January 2013 and was brutally ignored. Fast forward to 2017. I have the funds now to cure the financial issues. I approached the school to finish the paper and was summarily dismissed. Against, nothing in writing, no letter, no notice, just "too bad, the admissions committee voted to reject your petition, so we can't help you." My argument would be the school is estopped from claiming I've waited too long, and ABA rules now permit schools to accept applicants with delays like mine if life circumstances warranted it. The school has my $120k+ in tuition, and they feel no need to step up to help a past student who needs help. So, if you are considering attending one of the most expensive private law schools in the nation, keep this in mind. If nothing bad in life happens to you, you might be fine. But, don't count on any real assistance from the cold and lazy administration, who can't be bothered to notify you if you are yourself are placed on academic probation or are terminated. Due process apparently plays no role here. Speaking of probation, be aware this school is on "academic probation" of sorts, suspended by the ABA in March 2017 because their bar passage rate has dropped to a dismal 25%. The entire Infilaw system is in considerable distress, and Charlotte School of Law (a sister school) apparently is on life support. The school may not be around much longer, and I for one will not lament their passing. You reap what you sow. As for what I allegedly still owe them, they can go pound sand.

Having graduated from Arizona Summit Law School (aka Phoenix School of Law), I can attest to the…read morestate of the art facilities that are present there. Moreover, I can attest to the great quality of professors that are also present. Many of the professors are Ivy League grads or former/current members of the judiciary. The education you receive is really in-line with the other in-state universities. So why three (3) stars? During my stay at Arizona Summit Law School, there were constant turnovers in the staff with particularity to the professors. An instance of a staff member being removed by security was reported and made its way through the student body. Said turnovers had a significant effect on students with respect to the reputation of the school. Having paid several thousands of dollars to attend, students were concerned about the reputation that their degrees carried while attempting to gain employment. The school focused on improving its image as the new law school in the State; however, this focus seemed to be its foremost concern. That is, e-mails were often sent out addressing concerns about State Bar scores, which were often below par. Additionally, e-mails were sent out to point out any accomplishment (even internal promotions) that occurred. Overall, it seemed like the school was accomplishing overkill in an attempt to prove its legitimacy as a top law school. An additional facet that led to three (3) stars being given is the lack of concern regarding student opinion. Several polls were administered to determine whether students were approving of the proposed (and now effective) name change. When they determined that the study body was against these changes, the changes still occurred. It was as though student opinion was secondary to any potential for monetary gain that could be had. All in all, Arizona Summit Law School is a great law school. The facilities are top of the line, the professors are great, and the scheduling of classes can work out for those with irregular work schedules. As to why Arizona Summit Law School falls short on test scores, that is undetermined. There have been several efforts to provide tutors and additional sessions for Bar review, but these efforts are coming up short. Ultimately, it is up to students to make it passed the Bar Exam. Despite the aforementioned, Arizona Summit Law School is a good choice for those seeking a law school education.

I am an adult student at Rio Salado, i work part time & go to school full time, I am in the…read moreparalegal program. Cashiers office said my next 1/4 would be covered by financial aid... It wasn't, I finished the semester w/ an unpaid balance... No communication telling me that it wasn't covered. I noticed the balance at the end of 1/4, questioned the cashiers office they said I'm SOL... Why did no one communicate that to me?? Why was I not given the choice to drop & prevent the balance?? I understand making a mistake, but when I have to pay $750, for someone else's mistake, now I'm pissed. Had someone communicated w/ me, that financial aid wasn't going to cover it, I would've dropped & started when funding was avail, instead I cannot continue my education until it's paid!!! I have been on hold in the middle of my program going in the 5th month b/c I'm having trouble coming up w/ the $750 balance that now has to come out of my pocket!!! Rio Salado wont do shit about it, all I get from them is "I don't know how that happened, but your responsible for the balance" I can't even transfer to another school at this point cause my transcripts won't transfer till the balance is paid.... This school is the worst at the financial aid process & communication!! Didn't have this problem at NAU, didn't have this problem at Gateway... Why bother having people work in those departments if I figure it all out myself???

TM 10/10. The personality is just a little dry but other than that like I said 10/10read more

My sister-in-law chief resident had her graduation here. It's a great place for medical students to…read morehave a building dedicated to their learning. Creighton has definitely come far with their medical academic program. Both Phoenix and Omaha Creighton students are able to appreciate this venue. This building is close to StJoes hospital and surrounded by various restaurants. Will be back next year when my brother chief resident graduates from his residency.

From the owner: Creighton University Health Sciences Campus - Phoenix is a leading medical school in Arizona,…read moreoffering a full, four-year MD program alongside top-tier programs in nursing, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. The state-of-the-art, interprofessional campus is strategically positioned near major healthcare facilities, offering students hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings. With an emphasis on caring for others in mind, body and spirit, Creighton offers education for a better, healthier world.

When someone thinks of Arizona State University, they often think of the Tempe Campus and a large…read moreschool experience. What they may not realize is that while that experience is great for many people, yet others may be looking for a different experience. The ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus is smaller than the Tempe Campus yet it's a community where every student has the potential to feel connected with resources and it is still large enough (as ASU's second largest campus) that there is always something happening. It's growing as a campus and has transformed quickly from a commuter campus (when it first opened) to a residential campus with nearly 2,000 bed spaces in two residence halls. Opened for classes in 2006, the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus has hit many milestones over the last several years. For instance, in April 2023, the Taylor Place residence hall was renamed Gordon Commons in honor of former Mayor Phil Gordon. This campus meshes well with the Downtown Phoenix area as they share streets, parks, and nearby restaurants and stores. In fact, ASU is actively involved in monthly stakeholder meetings with the Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI). It helps Downtown stakeholders in knowing what's going on at ASU while it helps ASU to know what's going on around the Downtown Phoenix area. For instance, ASU students and staff enjoy participating in First Fridays while DPI is involved in ASU Welcome Week events. As the campus continues to grow and become more engrained in the Downtown Phoenix culture every year, the number of buildings on campus continue to increase. In addition to academic buildings such as those of Cronkite, Thunderbird, and the Beus Center for Law and Society, there are student services available in University Center and Student Center at the Post Office. There are also classrooms within the Mercado Center and Arizona Center and even the Fusion on First residence hall and 850 PBC. Within Gordon Commons (another residence hall) is a Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, other restaurants, a Multicultural Communities of Excellence space, a dining hall, and marketplace. There is also some interesting art on campus such as the "Her Secret is Patience" sculpture above the Civic Space Park. There is also a beautiful Sun Devil Fitness Center with a roof-top pool. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus. At the Downtown Phoenix Campus, every student can drive their own experience as they engage in the events and resources on-campus while attending classes, getting an on-campus job, landing an internship or full-time job, joining clubs and organizations, attending many free events and activities, and so much more. The Dean of Students Office (in the Post Office) and the many student services offices at ASU Downtown Phoenix are always there for students, and it's easy to find your way towards graduation and your future when taking advantage of these resources. I look forward to seeing what comes next on such an engaging campus such as the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus in the coming years!

Like most moms I want my youngest (my baby) to stay closer to home. Especially because we are…read moresurrounded by some of the best colleges/Universities here in the East Coast. My son chose ASU so we visited. Tempe campus is beautiful and seeing how happy he was put me at ease and also made me realized the distance will be good for him. The schools location is wonderful its proximity to everything a young person could need. The affordable public transportation is a bonus. He just paid his deposit yesterday. We have a Baylor child. Sickem! We have a Fordham child. Go Rams! and we now have an ASU child. Forks 'em Devils!

A library masterpiece. Every experience I've had here was excellent. Most recently I came for the…read moreSummer Solstice event (6/21/25) which was an architectural delight. There was live music, the architect spoke explaining the light and architecture at work for the special hour (12-1). It was beautiful and fascinating to witness. There was also a demonstration of the Washington Printing Press in the Rare Book Room with a special print that day created by library staff. There was also a limited tshirt that day at the Friends Bookstore with a print from the printing press designed by library staff. Every day here is a special day, but today was an extra special day. Staff is always ready to help, is friendly, and is very knowledgeable - whether it's Adult Services Staff, Youth Services Staff, Circulation Staff, or Municipal Security; everyone is here to help make your experience incredible. There's a first floor with an art gallery, the children's area, the adult fiction area, the checkout area, the accounts desk, the security desk, and the auditorium. The second floor has the computer, printing, faxing, copying, and scanning area, the business area, the arizona room, workforce area, and college depot. I loved the informative display cases on the second floor which held information on filming western movies in Arizona, about Burton Barr - their namesake, and about the architecture of the building. This was a very nice, informative touch. The third floor is administration and is not open to the public. This is where the magic of Phoenix Public Library is planned. This is where the PPL team orders and processes PPL materials, where staff plans programs, marketing, and more! The fourth floor is the teen room, the makerspace, and where the youth services staff plans programs. The fifth floor is the largest reading room in the nation, yes, larger than NYC Central Public Library's reading room! It's an impressive floor and my favorite with those beautiful North, and South views of Phoenix. This floor holds the adult non-fiction collection, and reference collection. Each floor has restrooms, look for signs. Can't find it? Ask the friendly staff at any service desk. Enjoy your visit at an architectural gem, a Phoenix Point of Pride, and at one of the best library's in the nation.

This is a great multi-level central library with lots of programming and workshops to offer for…read moreeveryone. There is plenty of parking, some shaded. There are charging stations as well. Accessible parking and entrance.