University of Phoenix

Just straight to the point. I got my bachelors at a traditional UC school, however, after getting my MBA from here (wat a joke, u er easy, anybody can do it.) i had to spend thousands more to get neither one from an ACTUAL SCHOOL COMPANIES RESPECT so Attended two more years of grad school at a real college, where I had previously received my ba.
I knew there was an issue when my «counselor «sounded more like a salesman than a counselor… Overpriced nonsense, no exams to measure progress or even comprehension! Three students my group coasted off my skills the entire program, as they stick you in teams God forbid you get overwhelmed. I mean take it from a true MBA –this place is not a place of higher learning, it’s a business cloaking itself in the veil of a school, but we warned, it’s a mirage.(like all mirages, they will leave you wanting)
At the end of the day, expensive or not, easy or accredited .all these things are absolutely TRIVIAL when it comes to this «university «the bottom line is this: A HEAVY AND HARSH STIGMA COMES W ANY DIPLOMA FROM THIS PLACE (as well it should) GO DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE AND ASK SOME H.R. MANAGERS AT REPUTABLE FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS… ASK HOW MANY EMPLOYEES THEY HAVE ON STAFF WITH ONLINE DEGREES. This is one case where you definitely do NOT get what you pay for. If I depended on my MBA from this place to have gotten me gainful employment I would still be unemployed. Hope that helped anybody on the fence.
Although there are one or two newer adult universities that are highly respected in the work force, it’s a new trend and definitely doesn’t include «university «of Phoenix.

I did my bachelors in business here in 2008 and it cost me over 30,000 I have yet to get a job with it and it has never done me any good and i still owe the money it sucks dont waste your time

University of Phoenix is awful. I am a paying graduate level student and I can’t even manage to navigate this system. I have been dropped from the same class twice now (with no notice whatsoever, resulting in a month delay) and today I finally get into the class and learn that I was supposed to be notified of the need to purchase books before starting, and no one called me. I am in a six week class on day 2 and I don’t have books, I am literally already behind. So, I call my counselor and she tells me that (get this) the class is labeled wrong, it says its an ‘e-​resource’ class, I should have ebooks… but I don’t. She also told me I was charged for the ‘e-​resource’ class and I’ll have to talk to financial aid about getting a refund for the fee I already paid. I can order books today, they’ll be here Monday… and then I can start the class a week late, or I can drop the class (AGAIN!) and take another leave. Those are literally the options I have from my academic advisor.
If I wasn’t already $ 17,000 into this program, I’d leave the school altogether. Good job, Phoenix… you got what you wanted, my money.

Thank you ‘University’ students for funding the Super Bowl venue. The NFL is obviously struggling and we all appreciate your dollars.
Think about it.

The degree you get here is accredited. You can use it for state jobs etc. it is just as valid as any major university degree.
It is not a fly by night operation.
I have a good career now due to this degree and am considering going back for continuing credit education due to the quick units and condensed classes.
You get good one on one time with the professors. Your group will help you finishes and present.
Don’t be scared. You can seriously do it unless you give up or are lazy. You do need to be serious to pass here. Make no mistake, it’s not a cheesy class.

Went here for a work training last week and was disappointed in the facilities. First of all, they were doing construction in the building, so the training was moved from the original location on the second floor to a room on the first floor. Knowing this, you’d think somebody would have put up a sign at the front entrance rather than make everyone traipse up to the second floor only to find a small sign on the door sending them back downstairs. Secondly, the entire building was very dimly lit. I don’t know if they’re trying to save money on utilities or what, but seriously, get some real lights. Finally, the classroom was freezing. By the end of the day, everyone had their coats on and the guy next to me was even wearing his gloves. C’mon, if you’re going to have classes in your building, you need to keep the conditions so that people are comfortable.
Overall, not an experience I would care to repeat.

I just completed my Associates Degree from University of Phoenix, Axia online program. I transferred in with credits from a junior college I previously attended and it took me about a year and a half. My enrollment counselor was cool. She helped me as best she could when I needed assistance. However, the academic and financial counselor one is supposed to have were not helpful most of the time. My counselors were changed frequently so I never knew who to contact. However, the counselors would call and check on my progress every once and a while. I did ask my financial counselor a few times with specific questions about finances and I was not given straight answers. I have to agree with other bloggers that the counselors are not very helpful a lot of the time. Another problem with University of Phoenix is it is outrageously expensive! I believe the Associate of Arts program online for Human Service Counseling is $ 300 + per unit! It cost approximately $ 20,000 for an Associate’s degree. Also, be aware that most traditional colleges do not accept most credit as transfer units from UoP. If you have the time to go to traditional college DO IT. If you do need a University like University of Phoenix please please please do your research, especially with your transferable credit and the cost. Furthermore, remember that once you are in with University of Phoenix you should stick with the program wholeheartedly because if you fail a class it cost about $ 3,000 before you can continue with the program. Think it over.

Their masters programs are ok, mostly because they are filled with serious students, all in good careers, most of whom did their undergrad at traditional colleges. Their masters level business programs are solid. Same with their nursing programs from what I hear.
Their demographic for undergrad has changed from what it once was… Apparently not for the better. What used to be the university for adults with life and work experience seems to now be the university for slackers who can’t get into a UC, CSU, or other college. The short format works for people who have been in the workforce for a long time. It is ill-​suited for loser 19 year old slackers with GEDs — and they are the ones who seem to be taking the place over.
I would recommend their masters level programs if they work for you. I’d be weary of their undergrad programs (unless you are a 19 year old slacker with a GED who can’t get into a UC, CSU or other college — then go for it).

i have been attending UOP for a while now. I completed my 4 year degree with them and the experience was OK. I then wanted to continue my education and get my MBA. This is where it all turned really bad. I completed my degree requirements and was told by my academic counselor that i just needed pass my last two classes and i would have my degree. I completed and passed both classes in December of 2008, in January 2009 I received a fl yer advising that i could register for graduation. So i logged onto the web site and tried to register and was told by an automated message that i was not academically eligible to graduate. So I called the school and it took them 1 week to get back to me to say i did not meet the requirements. Since January 2009 i have written appeals, emails, left phone messages and no one can give me a straight answer. I was told i would get an official letter almost 4 months ago and nothing. They took my money and i got nothing in return. I would not recommend this school to my worst enemy. NOW i am going to apply to another school and try and transfer my units… will keep you updated!

Way over rated and far over priced! The teachers are real nice, but the ciriculum is not up to par in my opinion. The admissions staff are airheads. It takes weeks to get a call backs on issues and by then its too late the correct the problem or a simple problem has become a huge problem. They aren’t very understanding or accomidating with their students. Seems to be more worried about getting your money and getting rid of you. There are way more universities out there that have the exact same accreditations as UofPh that will give you a better education for a lot less money!

Not worth the paper the degree is written on. Not a single transferable unit. Substandard teachers with out-​dated material. Very much into making a profit off the backs of the misinformed. Go to CSUS and make a change in your life that you can use anywhere. Good luck.