Union Institute & University

Great school in the aspect of convenience and flexibility. It allowed me to finish my BS while working full time and attending to my family. Be prepared to put in 10 to 20 hours a week depending on the courses taken during semesters.
Although I was appreciative of the above, there are some unfortunate flaws so don’t be disappointed if you encounter them!
Professionalism — The entire time I attended I only recall two individuals that were genuinely concerned with my needs as a student. Sandra Lee was one of them. Most others acted like you were a hinderance.
Communication — Very disappointing. Rarely did the left hand communicate to the right. Sacramento would poorly communicate to Ohio (Main Campus) and Ohio would poorly communicate with Sacramento. Be prepared to repeat your questions or concerns a few times to multiple individuals at both locations if you want results.
Organization — Again, very disappointing. From start to finish over a year, the organization was poor (instructors not included). Advisors (student counselors) are probably the worst experience I had with U & I. I would recommend a Junior College Advisor over U & I’s Advisors any day of the week. Expect to rarely get return calls or emails in a timely manner. That’s IF they return them at all. Expect to be provided inaccurate information by them. Just make sure that ANY information provided is confirmed with the main campus Ohio.
As mentioned above, if your looking for convenience and flexibility at an average cost, look into U & I.
My disappointment came because you would think when you choose an institution to further your education, and pay a pretty penny for it, at minimum that institution and it’s representatives would exemplify a level of Professionalism, Communication and Organization. I guess as long as they get your money, it don’t matter.
Hope this helps.

Union Institute & University is a great college. Their staff were pleasant during academic assessment and they accepted most of my transfer credit from two of my previous community colleges. (Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
Overall, my experience as a transfer student was a great experience and they had the academic program I was searching for.
Fast forward. .. .
I graduated from UI&U last year and the overall experience was great. I loved my instructors, and my overall my experience was second to none. If I have to say anything negative about UI&U, is that UI&U is a very expensive school. I was lucky enough to have the POST ⁹⁄₁₁ GI Bill, which paid over 70% of my tuition, leaving me with a very reasonable amount of tuition left to pay «out of pocket.»
Overall, I would do it again. Now I have an awesome job based on my field of study at UI&U, and the staff at UI&U really made it a point to work hard and make my time at their school a good experience.
(Special thanks to Sandra Lee in admissions, Professor Stangle, and Professor Harrington. What I learned from you I have applied to my organization, and based on what you taught me, I am looked at as a real asset to my organization)

I did my senior year of undergrad here. Because I was near a BA in Criminology from Southern Oregon University (but had to move back to Cali), UIU worked with the Criminology chair at SOU, and I graduated basically with the same program.
UIU has admissions standards. They worked me harder than the state university did. I feel like I worked hard to earn my degree, and can truthfully say that I went to an academically rigorous private college. And, they made it work with my difficult schedule.
If you are looking for a good non-​traditional university that is in it to provide a quality education (not just to take your money), this is the place.