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    • National University

      11255 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037-1011

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    • National University

      2488 Historic Decatur Rd Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92106-6134

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    • National University

      7787 Alvarado Rd La Mesa, CA 91942-8243

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    • National University

      660 Bay Blvd Ste 110 Chula Vista, CA 91910-5200

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    • National University

      33077 Ping Pl Bldg Fleet San Diego, CA 92147-5202

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    • Review from David B

      1 star

      02/29/2024

      I was automatically withdrawn from the university due a financial aid system error. I was supposed to list it as Northcentral university on my FAFSA. I was placed in the returning student program. I waited for Three months. My advisor for re-entry was *********************. She rarely communicated with me and was almost never available. I called each week and could never get a straight response for any of the other re-entry team advisors. I was told there was a backlog and that they really had no idea when I would be starting classes. It seemed like they really didn't have it together and that there was a lot of disorganization. I am choosing to pursue my degree somewhere else. For the price the customer service was absolutely terrible.
    • Review from Amber T

      1 star

      02/19/2024

      This school was the biggest scam! I started with this school because of its promise of flexibility and fast track to my BSN. In the end they cost me so much time and money and I ended up completing my degree with a different university. Online and in person classes had little to no support. I completed courses and then they would change the curriculum so the classes I took were obsolete and new classes were added to obtain my degree. This was hands down the worst educational experience I have experienced.

      National University Response

      03/01/2024

      Due to privacy regulations, we cannot release students information in a public forum. However, we can provide information on the basic requirements for admission to the *** program at NU. All candidates must complete certain prerequisite courses not part of the *** program but necessary to demonstrate their ability to understand essential math and science concepts. It is important to note that completing these prerequisites at NU does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the *** program. Candidates must still meet the minimum scores/requirements in their TEAS and the Math and Science courses. If students fail on their first attempt, they can improve their Math and Science skills and reapply to the program.
    • Review from Yamyah B

      1 star

      07/21/2023

      Im really starting to hate this school. Im think about transferring. I have currently lost my health insurance and job due to the negligence of this school. I have literally been trying to get answers about the credential program and how the service provider works and no one has any answers. Theyre saying **** days TO ANSWER A QUESTION!! This is ridiculous. But its okay, because they still have their jobs and health insurance.

      National University Response

      08/22/2023

      ************ was informed that the Regional Clinical Practice Coordinator (****) has been communicating with the school district. The **** will ensure that ************ is placed in an appropriate district and given the necessary support to succeed in her intern credential.Sincerely,*************************
    • Review from Jessica J

      4 stars

      07/12/2023

      I gave four stars because the only issue Ive had has been how expensive this college is. I have currently been attending National University for four months and everything has been a pleasant experience. I had some complication with admissions, and I did get a few different answers. But I eventually spoke to the right person, and everything was cleared away. I do think their staff needs to be trained better, I received a different answer to a very important question two different times. I do have the transfer to a college in my state due to how expensive National University is. I receive the most possible financial aid and I still owe $289, I don't know how that happened. Maybe because of the lack of grants and scholarships because I don't live in **********. I am hoping to find a school in my state that offers 4 week terms like NCU. Four week terms are the easiest way to go through college, in my opinion. As far as the professors, every professior Ive experienced with have been pleasant. I honestly wish I could stay at National University, but there is no way. I was hoping to use some of my financial aid for some of my indirect coa, and that's just not possible. NCU should offer better more scholarships
    • Review from Stephanie R

      1 star

      04/17/2023

      Don't go here. They are unorganized and predators!!!!! If I could give zero stars I would. Everyone is incompetent except for a few professors. I withdrew from the school and requested a final detailed bill back in March. I had been waiting for a response besides the one stating that my withdrawal had been approved. Um you have no say in whether or not I attend. Then I get a letter today stating that my bill is now past due and will be going to collections and to give the debt collectors 10 days. Yeah right. I getting an attorney. These people are a joke and have harassed me every which way with these type of letters. When you ask for clarification on charges or why you would have statements showing your in default for months you already paid I was told that it is MY responsibility to notify the collections department of the financial departments job. I had an administrator on the line when I was told this and she had the ******** repeat herself because it sounded so irrational. Save yourself the headache go to a different school. This one is terrible. Plus the nurses that come out of here aren't that well trained. I've met many on the job. No thanks.
    • Review from Calvin C

      1 star

      06/14/2022

      I get 3 phone calls A-day from these people. they leave me message after messages to join like some cult. then they tell me to call a different phone number back... I called them and told them, to please remove me, i'm not interested.. but they keep harassing me and calling me Horrible horrible place would never think of doing anything with them. I live in ******* to boot.

      National University Response

      06/15/2022

      Hello ******,We do not see you in our system. If you wouldn't mind, can you please email *************** with your contact information and we will remove you from any future calls from NCU.

      Customer Response

      06/17/2022

      More lies, I gave all my info 3 times still get call and messages as of yesterday 6/16/2022 I received 2 more messages. Was told I would be removed. Lies after lie.
    • Review from Makenzie M

      1 star

      06/11/2022

      Last year, I applied to National University to get my Bachelors in ************************** I have been attending for about a year, with the last 4 months being focused on ECE courses. A month ago, I recieved an email from credentials stating that I needed to pass a ********** background check to take ECE courses. I had already taken three courses at this point and was confused on why I was just then being informed about this. They blocked my advisor from adding further classes until it was resolved. The problem with this is, I live in ****** and cannot get a ********** background check done without more information from credentials. I attempted to contacted them at least three times and never recieved a response. During this time, my advisor was switched (this is the 4th advisor I have had). I emailed the new advisor informing her of the issue and set up a call. During the call, she informed me that because I am an ****** Resident, I actually cannot be in the ************************* program. Meaning, I have spent the past 4 months taking courses for a degree I could not even get.
    • Review from Lauren H

      1 star

      05/24/2022

      Absolutely no teaching happens at this university. Professors are there to grade only, and often have very little updated knowledge of the fields theyre in. No lectures, no novel material. The classes PowerPoints or external links that you may view before completing a paper or PowerPoint as your assignment for the week. Ive had more than one professor who will grade unfairly. The 1-1 mentorship from a fully doctoral faculty that they advertise is completely nonexistent. The university will do anything in its power to force you to retake classes and force you to pay for the same non-helpful or educational material twice. The advising and deans do not take any issue seriously and never make an exception for student benefit. It could not be more clear that theyre here to corner students who really want to earn their degree only to exploit them for as much money as possible. Im in my final few classes, experienced a suicide of someone close, and was hospitalized twice, and they still are trying to make me pay for two classes over again. One of which, all of the assignments are completed and submitted. I wouldnt recommend this university to my worst enemy. Absolutely disgraceful experience.

      National University Response

      05/27/2022

      Hello Lauren,We are very sorry to hear about the loss of someone close to you. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to **************** We would really love the opportunity to make things right.
    • Review from John C.

      1 star

      05/21/2022

      BUYER BEWARE! IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY OR A VETERAN DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL. FROM MY OWN SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE THEY WILL REJECT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE JFK LAW SCHOOL. THEN, EMAIL YOU SUCH AND START DELETING THEIR EMAILS TO YOU VIA GMAIL. I applied as a transfer student (extremely high prior law school GPA. Waived out of FYLSE). All of those qualities ANY CALBAL LAW SCHOOL would LOVE to have in a student. I sent them all of my Military documents. I shouldve known, ********** school with ********** LIBERAL MENTALITY. LIBERALS ARE KNOWN TO HATE THE MILITARY (not all but a great deal of them). By all standards; I exceeded the Admissions requirements. The only x-factor, you guessed it. Military. Thats disgusting and bigoted of them. I will be filing a complaint against the school in federal court for DISCRIMINATION. The rep for the school ***** claims she wasnt given a reason (eyes rolled). Whether true or not, she (or the school) immediate deleting/blocking of emailed correspondence is telling. Unfortunately for them, I screenshot & printed every correspondence prior to the deleting/blocking (gmail has an option for the original sender to delete even read messages). I do not have Criminal record, or anything that would warrant a rejection. I have a high LAW SCHOOL GPA, waived out of FYLSE (well over 3.0), Over 5 years experience in the legal profession. By all means I EXCEEDED ADMISSION STANDARDS. The only reasonable inference is I served in the Military. Disgusting! This school should lose any and all federal funding per the Anti Discrimination Act.

      National University Response

      05/23/2022

      We are sorry to hear you feel that you have been discriminated against due to your service in the Military. NCU and JFK are proudly part of the National University System (NUS) which was founded by retired U.S. *********************************** NUS is a veteran-founded nonprofit university and we proudly serve active-duty and veteran students from all branches of the military. in addition, JFK nor NCU block emails. If you would like to address this further, please feel free to reach out to ****************

      Customer Response

      05/23/2022

      Thats a ridiculous assertion that just because the founder of this school was a Veteran, that its staff are upholding what the founde may have wanted. The ***** are that; 1. There are other negative reviews by Service Members stating the same issue I have. Meaning they believe they were discriminated against. 2. I EXCEEDED ADMISSION STANDARDS. This school should lose all federal funding for its disgusting bigoted behavior. Lastly, you made another lie by stating the school didnt block me emails. My emails WERE BLOCKED BY THE SENDER. Any further communication can be done in court. I am preparing a petition for Federal Court. NO SERVICE MEMBER AND/OR VETERAN SHOULD EVER GO HERE IN MY OPINION. My opinion NOT MILITARY/VETERAN FIENDLY.
    • Review from Kat N.

      5 stars

      04/18/2022

      Between 2009-2021, I earned three credentials from *** and have nothing but positive things to say about my experience at ***. The curriculum is rigorous. The student portal and website are easy to navigate, and the professors are scholars. My doctoral professors, particularly my Chair and dissertation committee, were readily available, highly knowledgeable/competent, and fully committed to my success. *** standards for student performance are high, so one should not expect to have an advanced degree handed to him/her without effort. You EARN your degree at ***. Tuition is comparable to that of any other university's graduate or doctoral program, and applications for competitive scholarships are frequently offered. Importantly, *** is regionally accredited by the ******************* and University Commission (WSCUC). This is the same accreditation commission used by universities like: ******** University, ***************************************** Univerity-******, **********, ******************, ** ******* and ***************. Finally, the *** research library is unmatched. I've attended and explored four other university online research libraries (including two brick and mortar online libraries), none of which come close to ***'s library in quality, quantity of empirical studies, and ease of navigation. I am proud to be part of the *** alumni.

      National University Response

      04/18/2022

      Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your experience while with NCU. We are proud to have you as one of our alumni!

      Customer Response

      04/18/2022

      Thank you, NCU! ??

      Customer Response

      04/24/2022

      That should read... Thank you, NCU!

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