University of Phoenix

I have been a student of UoP since 2005. I am in my final class and will graduate with my Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration. I am a full time mother of 2 kids, wife, and employee. Without this type of learning environment, I would not have ever gotten a degree. I have made several attempts to attend college in the past, but online worked for me and my busy life. I am the first to admit that half of the students there are along for the ride, but the other half really do care about... Read More their education. You get what you put in. It is a lot of reading and writing, but well worth it in the end. I will be returning to UoP to work on my MBA.

I enrolled in late 2008, here it is 2009 and I hate everything about the school. My academic counselor....is a joke. And yes, I am putting this very nice.

I was told that I could take 2 weeks off to move my family to Virginia from Georgia. Two days before my move, my counselor told me that if I wanted to take the time off I had to pay them $800.00!! So i continued my classes, which I dont even know if I can pass now!!

When they found out that my husband was in Iraq, and came close to death I got the... Read More good ol "make sure you post two substantive posts 3 days a week"

To anyone looking to go to this school...DONT. The instructors offer little to no help. I enrolled into the medical field, which I have no prior experience and still have no clue. The classes are set up more for people who know about the stuff already. In a nut shell, If you have already been to a good college, and just want something to do then it's a great school. However, if you want to learn something... go somewhere else!!! This is by far the worst experience I have ever had with any school. My daughters Pre-K class is better than this school!!

I have been attending Axia college and will graduate with my Associates degree. I love attending Axia College through University of Phoenix, because it works around my work schedule, I don't have to spend any money driving to a classroom, and the instructors and all faculty is very helpful. I intend on expanding my education by continuing the education through University of Phoenix to get my Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration/Medical Records. If you are looking for a way to further your... Read More education and expand your horizons, yet need time to spend with family, University of Phoenix is the best way to go.

I decided to attend Axia College of University of Phoenix after attending several other colleges. I finally finished my last classes last week for my Associate's in Accounting. The course load is heavy, but your education is really what you put into it. I never felt like I was getting a sub par education, and had to work my butt off to maintain my 3.5 grade point average. There were a couple instructors that were not necessarily helpful, but that is not unique to University of Phoenix. You can find... Read More bad instructors everywhere. I feel that I learned a lot, and received a great education. I will be starting their Bachelor's program for accounting in May 09, and I look forward to obtaining that.

One thing to remember is that a lot of people are quick to write many negative reviews online. Some reviews I have read mentioned the work load was too heavy for them. There were many nights I was up late reading and reviewing course work so that I knew I had it down. Time management is the most important thing you can learn if you think online courses are for you. This is not a run in the park, you have to figure out how to manage a full-time job, family, and course work. Other reviews mention that financial aid is a hassle. Let me say that financial aid is a hassle everywhere. University of Phoenix is one of the only schools where I have not had a problem, but I must mention that I stayed on top of my financial aid and I know what is paid, when they are pulling loans, and asked many questions if something concerned me. My financial aid counselor was great and quick to respond.

I did have one academic counselor that was not much help, but requested a new counselor and was given one that was absolutely great. He was quick to respond and was very patient and helpful with all my questions. What you take away from any program (online or in a traditional classroom) is up to you. I personally would rather study and learn information at home than sitting in a classroom and listening to lectures. Given that my life and day-to-day activities will not allow me to go to a traditional school, University of Phoenix works well for me. My goal is to go on and obtain my Master's in Accounting and sit for the CPA exam. As long as I study hard and remain on course, my goals can be accomplished through University of Phoenix and I am glad to have that option.

I am a recent graduate in the undergraduate program from the University of Phoenix Online. My overall experiences at UOP were very good and memorable. My enrollment, academic and financial aid counselors were excellent, and always returned my calls in a timely manner. Most all of the instructors were very knowledgeable in their fields, and were very helpful and resourceful. They were prompt in answering questions in the classroom and timely in the delivery of their weekly feedback.

In comparing a... Read More traditional, on-ground campus versus the online environment, the workload is much heavier, as one is writing a paper or two a week, answering several discussion questions, reacting to other student's perspectives pertaining to the discussion questions, and working with other students in a team setting. As in any organization or work setting, one must be flexible in adjusting to team member character and personalities by working cohesively for the benefit of the learning team projects. If one is dedicated, the retention of the material learned can be vastly helpful and beneficial in one's field.

The classes are concentrated and very well-geared to adult learners. UOP is well-organized in their accesses to student services, library services, and technical support. The tech support operators are well-trained to provide the most optimal service to the students. For those individuals who complain about their online experiences at UOP as bad ones, kindly reflect on their posts carefully. Are the posts reflecting quality and proper grammar skills? If not, this issue may have been one of the issues in the assignment requirements. Since much writing is a relevant necessity in the online environment, one's grammar and writing skills are a mainstay in succeeding in the online environment.

In short, discipline,good planning, organization, and time management are must-have tools for the online student, whether at UOP or anywhere.

I was recently a student of University of Phoenix associate registered in the Associate Degree Prgram in Business. I was in my seventh week of my 5th and 6th classes when I was told that my high school was not considered accredited. This was not found out during admissions. I now have paid for 6 classes and cannot continue until I spend $75.00 to get a GED. Why, I earned my diploma? Other graduates from my high school have gone on to college with no problem.

The sad thing is that I really enjoyed... Read More school and I was holding a 4.0 average at the age of 50. Now I have to pay for the student loan I have acquired, and can't afford to continue in school. This should have been caught right away. Make sure you ask if your high school is accredited before you sign the admissions contract. I feel totally humiliated.

I'm not trying to down the school or nothing but it's true UOP do have a lot of problems with the student page. I am a current student i go there now. because I was unable to get onto the student web page during my last week they denied me my grade and failed me even though I did contact someone about it. The instructor said that because I didn't talk to her that there was noting she could do and I provided her with my ref# for tech support she still didn't take it because she said it was up to me... Read More to get it done. So the fact that I had problems with getting on the site didn't matter she failed me anyway. Half the time when they give assignments they don't explain it to where you will understand. I had to get help from one of my classmates. So for all of you getting offended stop because it's their own fault that their system sucks and I am thinking of transferring myself before I encounter any other problems.

UOP was the answer for me - I had wanted to go back to school, and had tried taking classes at a regular college. I was discouraged because I knew I would have to go at least 7 years to get my Bachelor's Degree since I work full time and wanted a way to be finished more quickly.

With UOP, my classes were difficult, but attainable. The subjects were relevant to my job. The teachers were experienced professionals and my chosen study group were all people in hot pursuit of an "A" so we worked hard together.... Read More

Classes went fast. I had to do a paper a week, read a few chapters, meet with my study group, do a study group project and take tests for each class. I learned a lot, just in a more accelerated manner.

My employer paid for and supported my education, and I was promoted after I graduated. My degree has been respected any place I have applied, I think UOP was a great place for me.

I received my BS in Medical Technology way back in 1982. Work and family made it impossible to attend school for an advanced degree. Along came University of Phoenix. I completed my MBA in Technology Management between 2002 and 2008. During this time I changed jobs twice. While my employers paid for most of the tuition, I had to maintain grades and complete the work on my time.

The MBA coursework was challenging and applied to the real world experiences in my jobs. The facilitators are leaders in... Read More their fields of expertise. There were many times when the information was difficult to comprehend. The facilitators always had examples from their jobs to illustrate a concept. I had no experience in Management, Finance, or Economics. With the help of the facilitators I came through each class with new knowledge.

The U of Phx learning team concept is no different than other university settings. The online aspect enabled asynchronous learning. The group exchange of information evened out the learning curve. Students became teachers and teachers expanded their learning. There were a number of times when teams didn't work out when members didn't complete assignments. There is nothing different in work situations. Sometimes you have to complete your work and someone else's to meet deadlines. In the MBA program your grades are reflective of accomplishing these tasks. In the work environment your pay increases may be the same.

There was not much value in the Financial counselors or Academic advisors beyond the scheduling of classes. I found most problems were solved by communication and attentiveness to the situation. My overall experiences were positive. I put in the required time and effort to obtain my MBA TM with a 3.73 GPA. My company recognizes the accomplishment and personal growth as well as the knowledge I now possess.

I wish I would have taken the bad reviews i had read more seriously before i enrolled in this school. Above all, you will have no support from the staff.

Whenever I tried to get a hold of anyone, they never called me back. Even had a teacher deny me help, telling me that I had to go seek my own answers and that they were not going to spoon feed me what iIwas unwilling to seek out. Even though everyone else in the class was having the same problem as me!!!!

I even complained to my academic director... Read More and they did nothing. They straight out pushed me into admission and didn't listen to a word i said, placed me in a degree program, which was the total opposite of what I had wanted... DON'T EVEN BOTHER REQUESTING INFORMATION- THIS SCHOOL IS A JOKE, AND ONLY CARES ABOUT GETTING YOUR MONEY...

Phoenix Online is awful. Why? Because their hiring agency hires ineffective instructors. I went to the university two times, both times I get one or two good instructors then along comes the ineffective instructor. I won't mention the gender or age here as not to discriminate you can use your imagination. The financial aid is also ineffective as well as the academic counselors. Financial aid takes more than their share of excess funds and the academic advisers are less-than-worthless. In my opinion... Read More don't go to this university. The ones that posted they succeeded from this university are a fairy tale. The grade grievance process is a joke and so is the agency looking over the process. Very disgusting and a waste of private and federal dollars.

I am getting irritated with reading reviews from "haters." University of Phoenix is a good school, and like any traditional school, you get what you put into it. I have one year left to get my Bachelor's degree, and I do not plan on changing schools just because some lazy and mediocre student wants to blame the school for his or her failures! Every bad comment I read here is opposite my experience. First, the work is challenging. I learned much more than I did in a traditional school (New York University).... Read More Second, stop complaining about the school being expensive - Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and other Ivy League schools are EXPENSIVE,but no one seems to complain about that. You got to represent you; your degree does not determine how good you work or how successful you will be. Employers who are snobbish about hiring me for my degree and not me are the ones I would not want to work for, and I will tell them that in a heartbeat! Haters, stop whining!

As a single mother of two who only held a GED, I was grateful for UOP's open admission policy. The classes are not too difficult and I have learned a great deal. My GPA is 3.9 so online learning is obviously a good fit for me, however there are hurdles. Academic and financial counselors pretty much desert you after the first few months. A few well placed complaints will put them back on track. My GPA at UOP has allowed me to be accepted into a higher ranked online university for my Bachelor's Degree.... Read More Some of the instructors are just checking the blocks, but there have been a few that have actually read what I wrote or provided the necessary encouragement for me to pass Algebra (yuck) with an honorable grade. UOP will not dazzle a potential employer, but it is a good stepping stone. If you are looking for a way to transition from "Can't remember high school" to "Earning my degree" UOP can help for a price.

University of Phoenix has been a great experience. I have been attending online classes for four years now and I love the convenience of it. I majored in human services Management and have a 3.9 GPA. All the instructors have been good so far but of course you can bump into those instructors that make class difficult.

It is easy and convenient, especially for me since I have three children and have a full time job. Over all, it’s a good way to get your education, but if you can find a cheaper school... Read More then go for it!! If you ask; if I think UOP classes are overpriced? The answer is yes, but keep in mind that UOP is a nationally recognized university.

I started this school and quickly transferred after the first two classes. If you are an adult life experienced learner, this place is not for you. I felt like I was in school with teenagers and wondered how these people even made it in to school. Makes you wonder if there are any guidelines for admissions.

After transferring, I am finishing up my BA right now with a minor, and am continuing to my Masters. In comparison, UOP does not come close to comparing to the education I am currently receiving... Read More online. I would search further if you want something out of your education.

I started at UOP in '05 and left in '08 after 90 credits. I transferred to a local University, luckily for me they took all my courses except 2.

UOP is a waste of time, and teaches you very little. The instructors who want to teach are discouraged because of the caliber of students they get. In fact, I was encouraged by a few of the instructors to leave and go to a better school. At UOP I was getting only A's; I am still getting A's, but I feel better about my grades because I know they reflect what... Read More I have learned and the hard work I put in.

I would not encourage my mother-in-law to attend UOP. The place is nothing but a cash cow for the Apollo Group, and as the title suggests, a good idea gone bad.

I attended UOP in 2005-2006, and took a 2 year hiatus, returning in Jan 2009. I love this school. Many adults who have not obtained a degree attend this program so as not to interrupt work/family schedules. This is the second chance option for those of us who did not go to college right after high school.

Contrary to popular belief, UOP has an actual brick-and-mortar campus as well. The class sessions are the appropriate length, and the programs are very structured. I think that many students want... Read More to get a "quick fix" and expect an easy program. UOP is not that type of institution. You do not need prior knowledge as the books we utilize are regular textbooks that would be used in the classroom.

I personally love this program as it allows me to work full time, and still be home at night with my family (even if I am doing homework all night!). I agree with a previous reviewer who stated that you get as much as you put into it. The more you put in to the program, the better you will succeed in the end.