I graduated from GCU yesterday! As an online student, I found the portal easy to use and my…read moreexperience in the College of Education was very positive. I received strong support throughout my journey; from onboarding with Vince to student teaching with Professor Volpe. Even now, I'm continuing to get help with my credential, resume writing, and access to alumni benefits. The only improvements I'd suggest are reducing some of the fees for online students and providing more consistency in academic counselors throughout the program.

I am a former online student with GCU, and am still facing u…read moreissues with the counseling department over a month after withdrawal. They have failed to respond to me or direct me on what to do to get financial aid to the next school I am attending, and have even gone as far as telling me to talk to the very people I can't get in touch with. Not to mention their failure to address my concerns during a moment of crisis, which caused me to fail a class that they claim I owe $822 for. My best advice, AVOID THIS SCHOOL!!!

I started the MLT (medical lab tech) program at the Phoenix Campus in August 2019 and graduated in…read moreDecember 2020. I'm 30, and was making a career change. I've done my fair share of school, having degrees from ASU and having done many courses at a variety of local community colleges. Brookline College is a private school but it functions just the same as any of these other schools, they still have standards they have to meet to be accredited for these programs. I highly suggest taking the time to talk with the advisor, and if you can, the program director or an instructor from your program, to review your prerequisites and where you need to start to be successful. When I met with my advisor and one of the core instructors, we discussed which classes I could skip because I transferred in course work from past schooling. This was helpful in decreasing some of the expenses and got me straight into the core classes of the program, but I highly recommend you talk it out so you know exactly what you are paying for, and are prepared for the workload. I also recommend being honest and direct and discussing how you are gonna juggle working full-time (if you need to) and going to school full-time. It can be VERY difficult to do both at the same time, but I knew people who were going to school part-time, or worked out options with the program director to work with their work schedule. **Discuss these hurdles before signing up and starting your program! The MLT program was tough and required a lot of outside studying. These health programs require a lot of effort to be properly prepared to sit for the certification exams, but this school and their instructors do prepare you for success. The MLT program in particular, has been growing and some fantastic teachers with many years of experience have come on board. I found these teachers to be super supportive, responsive, and helpful whenever students were struggling. Even during covid, the program director worked to make sure we didn't have to take a pause in our program, and I was even able to do my externship during covid (and at a great facility), and graduate on time. My externship site even offered me a job before I finished my program! After graduating in December 2020, I took two months to study for the ASCP exam (while working part time), took my test in March 2021 and passed, then had a job offer from a local hospital that I applied to, by mid April 2021. Almost immediately after I graduated, the school's career development coordinator was reaching out to me about fixing up my resume, sending me job postings and even referring me to open MLT positions. They want to help students find a job in their new career. Overall, I had a great experience with this school. I had great teachers that I learned a lot from, met great classmates that I became friends with, and could lean on for help, and worked hard to be successful in this new field. Unfortunately, I think that some people come to these schools with a misunderstanding that because they have paid more for the private education that they should be passed through their program, which doesn't happen. But the school will work with you on an individual basis if you need help, and they still hold you to the standards of your program, which is critical for your success as a medical professional. Hard work here, will pay off for your future endeavors.

I was part of this school's BSN program and ultimately withdrew, and I would not recommend…read moreattending. From the beginning, there were serious issues with communication. I was not informed that my course would be almost entirely online until the first day, after I had already driven all the way to campus. The program itself felt very disorganized and understaffed. At one point, the Assistant Dean was responsible for multiple classes at once, which made it difficult to get proper support. I experienced ongoing technical issues that I reported from day one, but they were not resolved in a timely manner. The day before an exam, the Assistant Dean pulled me aside and told me it looked like I would not pass her class. When I asked what I could do to fix the situation, I was told there was nothing that could be done even though my concerns had already been documented. I ended up going above her to get the issue resolved myself, but after that, I felt like I was treated differently. In addition to the academic challenges, I also dealt with subtle bullying and microaggressions from peers. I reported this to instructors, but no action was taken. I even overheard classmates discussing how I was going to fail, which was extremely discouraging and emotionally distressing. The only positive part of my experience was my advisor, who actually listened and tried to support me. Overall, the lack of communication, support, and accountability created a negative and, at times, hostile learning environment. For those considering this program, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions about structure, support, and class format before enrolling.

So here's the thing. In general, I would say Ottawa has provided me with a great education. The…read moreteachers know their stuff and I had a positive experience in most of my classes and with most of my professors. But that being said I absolutely would NOT recommend going here to a friend. At least not right now while they are so disorganized. I just graduated from Ottawa University's Masters of Counseling program and have been very frustrated and disappointed the last year and a half or so, ever since the longstanding director Dr. Hernandez left. The university has made no attempt to hire anyone else to help, leaving the former field placement director, Dr. Thomas, in charge of his role as field placement director/professor, as well as all the responsibilities of the program director. Clearly, no matter how well-intentioned or how good Dr. Thomas was at his job, taking on more roles than one can reasonably handle is not fair to the students. I have certainly still paid the same amount in the last 1.5 years+, but have gotten considerably less value. Trying to reach Dr. Thomas, whom you need to be in contact with concerning various parts of licensure, has been nothing short of ridiculously difficult. From speaking with other students in classes over the past year and a half or so, I can say with confidence everyone has had the same experience of having a very difficult time getting a response to emails/calls. In fact, someone who walked the stage in May with me (but they had finished with their classes and exams and graduated in December of last year) actually brought a form with him to the graduation ceremony that he needed Dr. Thomas to sign because he was not able to reach him all spring. Not getting that form signed meant his licensure date got pushed back and thus he got paid less at his job, despite meeting all the requirements needed to be a LAC, all because he couldn't get ahold of our program director. Now, after I was told I needed to take my Comp exam in the Spring 1 term in order to have a May conferral (graduation) date, and busting my butt to study in order to do so and passing said exam, I have been told they made an error and that my conferral will be put off an additional 2 months. This means my ability to work and make money as a single mom has also been put off an additional 2 months. To say the administration has been less than helpful would be an understatement.

I asked for a break after my mom passed away, they unenrolled me from the program. I was one class…read moreaway!! Also they do not provide help with internships. They make you go through so much work and it can be overwhelming. When I asked for help, I didn't get any and was told to just do what the paper says. I do not recommend!! Waste of money!!

Great school. Nursing program is demanding and requires commitment but it's worth it. It's…read moreexpensive but there is not a 2-3 year wait to get into the nursing program like asu, GCU or the Mauricio's colleges.

I am writing to formally express my serious concerns regarding the communication and handling of my…read moreson's career services and graduation requirements. My son has special needs and is approved for ADA accommodations. Given his circumstances, clear and consistent communication is especially important. Unfortunately, I feel that the communication from Nicole Kheyfets, Career Services Medical Director, has been inadequate. I was not informed of any concerns regarding a missed meeting until I was notified that my son's graduation date would have to be pushed back. As a result, his externship has now been delayed, which has subsequently delayed his graduation. I find this situation extremely frustrating and concerning. A missed meeting should not result in such significant academic consequences without timely communication, particularly when the student has documented accommodations and may require additional support with scheduling and communication. I am requesting that this matter be reviewed and that I receive clarification regarding why I was not contacted sooner, what steps were taken to accommodate my son's needs, and what can be done to prevent any further delays to his externship and graduation. My son has worked hard toward completing his program, and I believe he deserves appropriate communication, support, and consideration of his approved accommodations throughout this process. I look forward to a prompt response and resolution.

Great School help my Daughter out with Special needs and help believe in her self that she would be…read moreable to overcome any obstacle's with Staff being Friendly and supportive that Turley cares about a student being successfully in whatever they need. Ms. Meza In Career Service is willing to help you and looks out for the best in the Student and place them in an environment that is going to help them be successful and preparing for there life time commitment.

I really wanted to have a good experience at this school, but Career Services has been one of the…read morebiggest disappointments. Daniel Coady comes into our classroom almost every day and interrupts our lectures or lab time. I'm paying for my education, and I want to spend that time learning, not having class interrupted over and over. I understand that he's new, and he reminds us of that a lot. Everyone has to start somewhere, but I don't understand why our class has to be interrupted so often. Career Services should be helping students when it's actually time for externships, not taking away from our learning. On top of that, he comes across as rude and always seems upset or irritated. It makes students uncomfortable, and it doesn't create a positive environment. I wish I could work with someone else, but I don't think that would even be an option.

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 West Valley Campus is much smaller than the Tempe Campus yet it's a community where every student has the potential to feel connected with resources and to know many students, staff, and faculty by name just as many faculty and staff can really get to know their students well. It's growing at a fast pace and has transferred over the last decade from a commuter campus to a residential campus with more than 1100 bed spaces in two residence halls and one on-campus apartment complex. The ASU West Valley Campus just turned 40 years old, and in my opinion, it is the most beautiful campus of the many ASU campuses as it includes fountains, gardens, artwork, and so much more. In fact, I've heard before that it was designed in the image of Oxford. It attracts not only students from other campus who choose to take classes at the West Valley Campus but community members to come onto campus for the many special events that are open to the community. Recently, the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences spearheaded a wonderful event open to students, staff, faculty, and community members called the Winter Wonderland, bringing a winter festival experience to the ASU West Valley Campus as more than 1500 people attended. As the campus continues to grow and expand as a part of the West Valley Forward initiative, the number of buildings on campus continue to increase. In addition to academic buildings like SANDS and CLCC, a new building will open soon. There is a University Center (UCB) with many ASU student services represented inside along with the Barrett (Honors College) office, the Sun Devil Campus Store, a Multicultural Communities of Excellence space, Cafe West, offices for student organizations such as the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Programming and Activities Board (PAB), an art space, various other spaces available to reserve both large and small, a future student space, and more. There is the Fletcher Library with its own Starbucks, the three residential communities, Changemaker Central, a marketplace with Jamba Juice, an academic building with faculty offices (FAB), an ASU Police station, facilities offices, a lecture building, the Kiva Auditorium, the Herberger Youth Scholars Academy building, a thriving field space, and a beautiful three-story Sun Devil Fitness Center. Needless to say, there is something for everyone on the ASU West Valley Campus. At the West Valley 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 and the many student services offices at ASU West Valley 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 the continued growth on this beautiful campus in the coming years!

I graduated High school a year early and started at my local community college at age 16. I started…read moreat a major corporation at age 17 for a few days until they realized they had changed their rules to age 18 so I waited a few months until my birthday and then began working. In the meantime I completed my associates degree at my local community college. We had a UOP down the street from work so I started there for a BS in business. I was given a position they considered as working out of classification meaning I should have a degree, but still allowed me to have the position with full pay since I was attending college. The hiring manager sat me aside and told me to drop UOP and transfer to ASU. I was really young and he wanted to help me out. I was kind of like everyone's kid there. He said if I wanted my degree to mean more and wanted to be taken seriously, then I should make the move. I was happy to oblige as back then we didn't have computers at home, and after attending classes in the evening at UOP I then had to meet with classmates in person for group projects several days a week which was wearing me thin. Working in north Phoenix and spending most of my time at work I decided to attend ASU West. Their main campus was too far with all the hours I was already putting in. I was able to complete my MBA with a minor in Business Communication with ease. I sure wish we had online classes back in the day, though the cost for tuition has increased a lot since the 90s so it was worth the brick and mortar experience. Our company paid for most of my tuition with an annual education allowance so I mainly just had to cover my books. I didn't feel I missed out on the large college social campus experience, as I didn't feel at home in that environment. I recommend talking with job fair recruiters on their thoughts based on what direction you are heading for your career. If you are getting into the medical field make sure to find out what the requirements are for the state your planning on work in so you do not waste your time heading a direction that doesn't meet their requirements. Talking with anyone at any age still thinking about college, think of it as an investment. Not just a character building investment but a financial one as well. Are you going to be able to earn the money you put into your education? I seen a lot of older individuals going back and choosing paths that do not have many opportunities, or they will not be able to get the financial investment back in income to cover the years of schooling they paid for. Just something to think about. Over all this school looks good on my resume, their class sizes were small, the counselors were very helpful and knowledgeable, and for me the location was perfect. I liked the smaller campus like my community college.

This review is solely for an event I attended here:…read more My friend and his choir had a concert here last night, so we attended to support him! I didn't realize how often we drove past this place! The choir concert was inside of the Bulpitt Auditorium. Beautiful space, but definitely has seen better times. The chairs and the doors squeak a little, the acoustics are a little muffled but it was still pleasant! Campus was very well kept as well!

I love this little library so much! Since moving here over 25+ years ago, I've taken classes here…read morein Art, Creative Writing & now Massage Therapy. I already have a Bachelors degree that I earned in Georgia from a four year university. But if I graduated from high school here (in AZ), I absolutely would have gone to one or more of the community colleges here. They provide outstanding education & offer the most incredible variety of programs. Back to Fannin Library, I appreciate using their computer lab to complete my class work b/c it saves me from the distractions of home. I can also print things cheaply here & save my own printer ink. It's been a few years since I've been here, but they have nice relatively new Mac desktops. That was surprising b/c last time I was here they only had Dell PCs. Then I can always guarantee to find popular books that are usually checked out at the regular public library. DVD movie selection is unbelievable - current titles, docs, classics & foreign films galore! They also have a vast collection of children's' books. There is something for everyone. Thank you Phoenix College for being such a remarkable resource! I'll update pics later...

Beautiful school. Life changing…read more Very helpful very awesome. Learning a lot. 10 credits so far

They do not allow public access to their outdoor track except on rare instance.. unless you are a…read moreprivate organizatio. Oh yeah, they may cancel that agreement on little or no notice. Same sh*t over COVID too. Educational programs were lacking 10 years back, had to drive past them to go to Glendale. I don't know probably lazy dean and administration .

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!

Everyone here is so nice! I took classes here during the summer of 2017 and the bio professors here…read morewere kind, informative, entertaining in their delivery, and helpful (Professors Kelly Lum-Naihe and Erik Gergus). Thr labs and classrooms were spacious and clean. I also recently called the admissions and records office to get old transcripts and the person who helped me was really attentive and patient. Decent campus!

obviously this college doesn't truly care for its students. To use AI in a graduation ceremony is…read moredespicable behavior. This is a once in a lifetime event and they believed the best way to celebrate these accomplishments was to use a robot. For decades we have had committed speakers who volunteered to do this. If you won't even get a real person to speak at a graduation ceremony, what kind of future is that supposed to lead us to believe? How tragic and I hope the school understands how fucking disrespectful that is, these students are paying THOUSANDS of dollars to get a degree. Maybe use a real person next time.