National University

Horrible experience. I signed my 14 yr old son up for a summer English course so he could complete it at home instead of going to his high school summer school program. First, they never answer their phone. I left multiple messages and it took a few weeks to get him signed up. Once signed up, if he had any questions about what to do online or the coursework, we had to wait a few days for a response. Now, since this is a full semester course that he was trying to complete in a matter of about 8 weeks, it was very intense. Needless to say, he didn’t complete it in time. They will let him finish the course, but I have to pay another full course fee. So, when I asked if his current grade average would make that worthwhile, they sent me a copy of his «grade book» which shows points instead of grade average. I have asked multiple times via email for his grade average on work he has already completed and they have not replied. It’s been weeks. Just spoke with my son’s English teacher at his regular high school and he told me that they are notorious for dragging their feet. He only hears complaints about them. Now, he will probably have to start the course over from the beginning again either next semester or next summer… at his high school! If you don’t want to flush your hard earned money, time and your child’s efforts down the drain, then I recommend you find another option.

This institution is a huge disappointment. The admissions process can best be described as unorganized. The advisors are not well informed and fail to get back to you. The admissions advisors were so poor I could not bring myself to trust my educational goals with this college.

This is one of the many National University satellite campus’. I think this school is excellent and great for anyone who wants to earn their bachelors or masters level college degree while working or busy during the day. Most of the classes I have taken at this campus have been in the evening. They have a fully operational administrative office and student computer lab as well if you ever want the assistance of a school representative for administrative questions. Just because this school might be close to where you live does not mean all the classes you want to take will be offered here. I am taking all of my Healthcare Administration classes here since this is where they are offered this year. Overall I am very happy as a current student here.

Came here to get my EMT certification and it has been a smooth ride. The classroom we were in was shared between us and the Paramedics class, well the lab was anyway, so it was cool being able to see all the stuff they used as well.
The instructors varied from time to time, from Jonathan Sowell, to a Batallion Chief Thomas St. Martin, and a female I can’t remember her name off the top of my head, I completed this course in February 2014. But they were all top notch, gave us all the tools we needed to succeed, and spent time after class to help us, even after they clocked out. I’m assuming their hours are managed pretty tightly by the way things were laid out, cause no time was wasted.
I liked the facilities, and had no problems with the advisor I used to enroll in this course. It’s been a memorable experience with great training.

I agree with some of the posters that say that NU doesn’t care anymore. I have been doing the CLS program for almost a year being a junior now and everyone in admissions and other administration has a meh attitude. It’s really trying on my nerves. I am glad I am «almost» done. I have to take like 6 prerequisites at a community college because I refuse to pay their increased amount of almost 1,600. My advisor used to be really good but now I have another one who really doesn’t like her job. Every time she calls me she has an «okay are we done?» Attitude. And the financial department is like pulling teeth asking for your grant or loan money for other expenses. They are really annoyed if you ask for money… in a year I’ve had to call them twice and they hate it. The student services isn’t caring at all. I asked for help and they have a bad attitude about it also. Some of the professors are nazi ’ s at grading! One marked me wrong for writing plural form of an answer rather than singular! Yikes… oh well at least my foot is almost out the door. Smh
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Really glad this is my last semester. All the teachers are ass#oles. They really aren’t helpful and get irritated when you reach them. Asked my teacher if he could answer a project question and he told me to read the syllabus. I’m sure some students don’t read it but he didn’t have to be so condescending. I’m so done with this school. 8 more classes

This review is for National University Virtual High School only.
I had wanted to sign my son up for one class this summer at the National University Virtual High School. We went online and registered and were supposed to receive a return call. It is not possible to actually sign up for a class without interacting with a human being only there are no human beings to be found.
I have tried calling every day for about 5 days. No one answers any of their phones at any time of day and there is no voice mail as their box is full. It is hard to believe that a legitimate business would not have anyone on the phones or email or even picking up messages for that long.
I emailed and received back an automatic response telling me to call one of the unanswered phone numbers!

Great University that provides a quality education. I completed my program as a single mom with three children. However, when I went to apply for graduation, I was told I was missing 2 classes. My schedule had been planned and monitored by a NU advisor throughout my attendance. My advisor added the classes which had me finishing up in June of 2013. That was ok. I still walked in May but, she failed to advise me that I needed to submit a supplementary financial aid application to cover the additional tuition. So, now I’m stuck with a $ 2000 bill I can’t pay right now and no degree in hand. That sucked the joy right out of me. Otherwise, great professors and the online program is very affective. I thought it would be easier to do online classes but it is probably a little tougher since you must be self disciplined.

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! Been getting my masters and teaching credential and my experience has been H*ll. not the course but admin. Message me and I can send you my dissertation of how horrible this organization is. Don’t do it. Scam and you’ll get the worst headache of your life!

Nice campus. The adviser was super helpful about getting my transfer in and go

I was in search of either obtaining a Master’s or an Accelerated BSN degree once I completed my Bachelor’s. Because I am working full time and I still needed to take a couple pre-​requisites, I had to find a school that could meet my needs by offering either online or evening classes. I decided to enroll with National because it was convenient and they had the programs that I was looking for. Signing up was no problem, but the clarity of payment fell short along the lines, making me lose more than what I had intended on spending.
I was told during my advising session that I only had to pay one amount for my three classes. I figured «Alright, I could do that and not have to take out a loan.» I take my first class which went real well and the instructor was very helpful. Great, I passed the class and I’m waiting for my next one. I then get a bill for my other class. Assuming that there was a mistake, I called a representative regarding this and was told that I had to pay the amount given to me for EACH of my classes. I was in shock because my adviser had told me something else. Because I did not take out a loan, I have wiped out most of my savings. OK fine, big deal.
The class I’m taking now is a complete 180 from my first class. First of all, my instructors (as helpful as they were) continued to post lectures, notes, and other supplemental items many many times, filling up my inbox. The assignments I get would normally have misspelled words which confused me quite a bit. It was so difficult that I ended up hiring a tutor to help me decipher all the work.
Overall, I’m still trying to figure this school out. Hopefully things work better than expected but only time can tell. You’ll just have to wait for my re-​review.