University of Phoenix-Online Campus Reviews
94% Recommended
63 student reviews
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A wonderful university to attend — Dec 24, 2009
By Dixie W, Benkelman, NE | 1st year
Associates in Business & MBA, Online only
I would recommend University of Phoenix online courses to anyone. The staff and the instructors are very helpful and are there to see each student succeed.- Overall
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Satisfied student. Financial aid department sucks — Nov 25, 2009
By Michael M, Marshalltown, IA | 5th year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
I have enjoyed every aspect of learning at UoP. My only complaint is in the Finance Department, I still have a credit for my account not showing and creating an improper balance owed.- Overall
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Online Masters in Education — Nov 19, 2009
By Nancy M, Cleveland Heights, OH | graduated
Masters in Education & Teaching, Online only
I was very pleased with University of Phoenix Online programs. Once I received my Masters in Education, I received a very nice pay raise. Thanks so much Phoenix!!- Overall
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Great PM Program (Version: 003) — Nov 19, 2009
By Germaine B, Barre, MA | 1st year
Certificate in Business & MBA, Online only
Great program, and looking forward to completing my studies and taking my Project Management Certification. The course work is accelerated, which is good. as long as you are organized.- Overall
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A New Start — Nov 19, 2009
By Kiyanna D, Compton, CA | 3rd year
Bachelors in Medical & Nursing, Online only
The college that I attend is great. I appreciate the faculty, students, and administrators. My family and I lost a very close relative this year and we all could not handle losing our beloved aunt. In spite of our devastating loss my college extended their sympathy. My counselors used encouraging words to help me along the way so I could complete and pass my classes. Again, I appreciate University of Phoenix.- Overall
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Convenient, fun, and challenging — Oct 04, 2009
By Jessica M | 1st year
Masters in Medical & Nursing, Online only
Taking classes online through University of Phoenix is convenient, fun, and challenging. i would recommend it to anyone willing to work hard and get a degree quicker.- Overall
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Online school is not easy — Sep 25, 2009
By Chatel C | 4th year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Online school is not easy. You have to be self-directed and motivated. Having to work with others on a team is challenging.- Overall
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Enrollment counselor is great — Sep 17, 2009
By Cristin W | 2nd year
Associates in Medical & Nursing, Online only
I have had good instructors for the most part. The classes are small enough for the instructors to interact with the students. My enrollment counselor is great, I think that she is the best thing about the school.- Overall
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Great and intense — Sep 16, 2009
By Helen K | 2nd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
It's great but it is school, so there is no sluffing off.- Overall
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One of the best decisions that I have made — Sep 14, 2009
By Sunshine D | 1st year
Associates in Business & MBA, Online only
I have told many people, that this program is one of the best decisions that I have made for myself. It can only help me to achieve greater goals!- Overall
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Fast pace — Sep 13, 2009
By Eunice M | 1st year
Associates in Medical & Nursing, Online only
Be prepared to study at a fast pace.- Overall
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Needs to fit your learning style — Sep 12, 2009
By Tonita S | 2nd year
Bachelors in Science & Engineering, Online only
I would tell them that financial aid services don't work with you like they should and if you need a book to learn with this is not the school for you.- Overall
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Recommend online classes — Sep 12, 2009
By Anthony C | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
If you're looking to seek a degree to better yourself and don't have the time to attend a school on campus then I recommend online classes.- Overall
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Classes are informative and enjoyable — Sep 12, 2009
By Katheryn H | 2nd year
Doctoral in Medical & Nursing, Online only
Most classes are informative and enjoyable. Your knowledge base is increased and you are kept abreast of the changes in the area of your degree preference. Teachers are available to assist you when needed. You must be able to be structured and determined without procrastination. I love this program.- Overall
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Schedule is great for a busy lifestyle — Sep 11, 2009
By Kris P | 2nd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Campus only
The schedule is great for a busy lifestyle. A great school to be at if you want to be creative with your learning. The classes are small, and the teachers take an effort to help you learn at your level or learning type. Availability of financial aid is a weakness.- Overall
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Easy online university — Sep 11, 2009
By tjay | 2nd year
Associates in Business & MBA, Online only
It is an easy online university. The schedule is flexible and the staff is there whenever you need them.- Overall
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Saves time and can balance a flexible schedule — Sep 11, 2009
By LaDonna P | 2nd year
Masters in Business & MBA, Online only
University of Phoenix is a good opportunity. It saves time and allows you to balance a flexible schedule while continuing your education. I am a full-time employee with four children and I have never felt overwhelmed or pressed for time since I have became a student of University of Phoenix. Sometimes when I contact the academic counselor or financial counselor I leave with the feeling that I ask too many questions or that I'm bothering them.- Overall
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Good choice for working people, parents, adults — Sep 11, 2009
By Cecelia C | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Attending the University of Phoenix would be a good choice for working people, parents, and adults pursuing their education. I like it because you are taking classes online and you only have two classes per nine weeks which keeps you focused on a little at a time. Everyone is so helpful and concerned about your education.- Overall
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Can do while working and meeting family demands — Sep 11, 2009
By Paul S | 4th year
Bachelors in Computers & IT, Online only
To finish your degree, while working and meeting family demands, this is a great option. Sometimes the instructors either do not seem knowledgeable enough, or interested in other topics than the course is inteded to teach.- Overall
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Research your financial aid carefully — Sep 11, 2009
By Leslie E | 2nd year
Associates in Medical & Nursing, Online only
I would recommend researching your financial aid very carefully and knowing how it all works. The biggest problem I have had is with financial aid department and them trying to explain to me how my disbursements work and the cost of my classes keep changing. The curriculum and actual teaching staff are very good and so are the academic counselors at letting you know what you need to do to suceed. I just cannot express enough how important knowing about your finacial aid is. Do not rely on the school to do it for you.- Overall
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Teachers always answer my questions — Sep 11, 2009
By Peggy G | 1st year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
So far, I would say the support I am getting from everyone is great, they eliminated my fears. The teachers always answer my questions. They encourage them. I even have their personal cell numbers. The class work is explained in detail and if it's not good enough I can call or ask one of my class mates. I even encourage family and friends to sit with me while I am online so they can see first hand.- Overall
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Go at your own pace — Sep 10, 2009
By LaShonda A | 3rd year
Bachelors in Education & Teaching, Online only
Taking online classes is a great way to go. I love it!!! It is at your own pace and it gives you the opportunity to work full time and just have free time period.- Overall
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I would recommend this school to anyone — Sep 10, 2009
By Oneita J | 4th year
Bachelors in Medical & Nursing, Online only
The University of Phoenix is a very well managed school with wonderful staff and students. I have never had any problems while attending UOP and I would recommend this school to anyone.- Overall
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Not so good — Sep 10, 2009
By Amitra S | 2nd year
Bachelors in Computers & IT, Both online and campus
Make sure you speak with more than one academic counselor because of the non-uniform information each counselor gives. Financial aid takes too long, not many in-school scholarships. Tuition amount is high. Inconsistency of instructors' curriculum.- Overall
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The only way to fail is by not completing a course — Sep 10, 2009
By Cynthia K | 3rd year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Support received from academic counselors and faculty is phenomenal. The only way to fail is by not completing the course. Can be more costly, but still more effecient way of completing degree.- Overall
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Good for fulltime working student — Sep 10, 2009
By Kim M | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
University of Phoenix is the way to go if you are a fulltime working student that does not have time to attend a campus course.- Overall
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Can better your life and have a full time job — Sep 10, 2009
By Beth B | 3rd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
A great school where an adult that wants to better their life but has to have a full time job can achieve their goals.- Overall
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Online but scheduled time — Sep 10, 2009
By Takara Y | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Both online and campus
University of Phoenix is thought of to be completely online. Actually you meet for class once a week just like a normal college.- Overall
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Very convenient with schedules — Sep 10, 2009
By Leah B | 2nd year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Very convenient with schedules. Time it takes to get a response is a weakness.- Overall
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Take full advantage of all resources available — Sep 10, 2009
By TaMarra C | 1st year
Masters in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
Make sure that you are disciplined enough to do at-home work and never be afraid to try because rather than fail you would most likely succeed. Take full advantage of all resources available. There are fewer options for financial aid possibilities.- Overall
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Material is comprehensible and well organized — Sep 10, 2009
By Janet | 2nd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
All material is comprehensible, and well organized. The instructors provide feedback in a timely manner, and are all very knowledgeable. Everything is laid out in a way which I can truly say that more knowledge was gained. No job placement services.- Overall
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Just do it — Sep 10, 2009
By Pamela G | 2nd year
Associates in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
I have told plenty to just do it.- Overall
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Good professor interactions — Sep 10, 2009
By Shawanka B | 1st year
Associates in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
You can expect to learn as much as you can from the professors. The professors are logged into the class room daily as if they were with the student in the classroom.- Overall
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Back for my doctorate — Sep 10, 2009
By Debbie R | 1st year
Doctoral in Medical & Nursing, Online only
I finished my bachelor's and master's degrees through the University of Phoenix and am back for my doctorate. I highly recommend the University of Phoenix. It is a wonderful educational institution.- Overall
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Great place to start a career — Sep 10, 2009
By Lewis M | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
it's a great place to start a career.- Overall
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Great school with help — Sep 10, 2009
By R B | 1st year
Associates in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
University of Phoenix is a great school and they offer a lot of different programs. There is also help along the way and tutors available to assist with everything.- Overall
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Not good for working parents — Sep 10, 2009
By Olivevee G | 2nd year
Masters in Computers & IT, Online only
The part about for working parents is a lie, and where is the job placement help?- Overall
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Online school is expensive and not for everyone — Sep 10, 2009
By Chatel C | 4th year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
I would tell a prospective student that online school is expensive and not for everyone. It takes a great deal of dedication and self-focus and drive to be successful in online school and it's not by far easy at all.- Overall
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Great experience at the University of Phoenix — Sep 10, 2009
By Sharon S | 3rd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Campus only
I have had a great experience at the University of Phoenix. I would tell a prospective student to put in 100% toward reaching their goal, take advantage of the resources (math tutoring and the center for writing excellence), adhere to the advice of the faculty and be a good team member. Sometimes the course curriculum is a little weak and should be more tailored to the subject matter.- Overall
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Great for someone working full time — Sep 10, 2009
By Tina M | 4th year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Campus only
Great for someone working full time. If you have work experience this will work well for you.- Overall
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Be able to study on your own — Sep 10, 2009
By Kori | 1st year
Bachelors in Medical & Nursing, Online only
You have to be able to study on your own and not need to be in a lecture setting.- Overall
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It's not work at your own pace as advertised — Sep 10, 2009
By Jacqunette G | 2nd year
Masters in Business & MBA, Online only
The financial aid process is really lacking at the University of Phoenix, and it is really not as they advertise- Overall
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Access your assignments and books from anywhere — Sep 10, 2009
By Sean F | 1st year
Bachelors in Computers & IT, Online only
If you have a computer and an internet connection you can access your assignments and books from anywhere.- Overall
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Steep learning curve — Sep 10, 2009
By Rhoda l | 2nd year
Masters in Medical & Nursing, Online only
The learning curve is steep. The pace is very accelerated.- Overall
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Good program but the work is work — Sep 10, 2009
By Brigette P | 2nd year
Masters in Business & MBA, Online only
It is a good program but the work is work, discipline yourself with your time.- Overall
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Self taught program — Sep 10, 2009
By Barbara M | 2nd year
Associates in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
It is a self taught program. There is a facilitator to monitor your activities. But all assignments are up to you. The overall instructions for each assignment could be better.- Overall
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Best way to get an education, in your own time — Sep 10, 2009
By Tammy L | 2nd year
Associates in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
All in all, this is the best way to get an education, in your own time. The schedule is flexible enough to fit any schedule. At times communication is lacking.- Overall
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Good if time is an issue — Sep 10, 2009
By Kimberly L | 1st year
Bachelors in Education & Teaching, Online only
If time is an issue this is the course for you. It is flexible and they will work with you to meet your goals. Help is always there for you.- Overall
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Pretty good school, the cost is just high — Sep 10, 2009
By Brad W | 1st year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
So far it had been good, but last term I had a little disagreement with a grade the instructor gave me. It wound up costing me an additional 1,300.00 to retake the class and remain in school. Otherwise it has been a pretty good school, the cost is just high.- Overall
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Class work is easily understandable — Sep 10, 2009
By Kinya S | 2nd year
Associates in Medical & Nursing, Online only
The class work is easily understandable, and the instructors, advisement, and financial aid counselors are very helpful.- Overall
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Be disciplined, interested in self-directed study — Sep 10, 2009
By Darlene V | 2nd year
Doctoral in Education & Teaching, Online only
If you are disciplined and interested in a self-directed study, then online at University of Phoenix is a perfect option.- Overall
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Have to know how to manage your time — Sep 10, 2009
By Sandra L | 1st year
Masters in Education & Teaching, Online only
You have to know how to manage your time. Don't rely on anyone, not even the students who seem reliable (in your team). Always ask questions and log in every single day (at least three times a day) just to read over things. It is online so meeting classmates for team projects are extremely difficult and stressful. Financial advisors never get back to us.- Overall
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Great because I do homework when I have the time — Sep 10, 2009
By Tammy G | 4th year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Great because I can do homework when I have the time, but the expectancy and amount of work required by the student is considerably high. This has been an excellent experience for me and I have done an exceptional job with this as it pushes me to exceed my limits. Variations among requirement of the teachers that are not discovered until past the first week, leaving only three to four weeks to fix the problem before the end of class.- Overall
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Good if unsure of your future — Sep 10, 2009
By Ronnie J | 2nd year
Bachelors in Education & Teaching, Online only
If you are unsure about your future then you will find a place at the university of phoenix.- Overall
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Compare to other schools — Sep 10, 2009
By Nicol | 2nd year
Bachelors in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
Make sure you do your homework with other schools as a comparison. Cost is a weakness and sometimes it's hard to get to the counselors.- Overall
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You won't be sorry or disappointed — Sep 10, 2009
By Barbara G | 4th year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
If you are serious about learning you won't be sorry or disappointed.- Overall
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It is not a cake walk — Sep 10, 2009
By Monica T | 3rd year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
Be ready to work, it is not a cake walk like so many people asume. Financial Aid Department is a weakness.- Overall
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Some of the instructors don’t know how to teach — Sep 10, 2009
By Teresa M | 3rd year
Masters in Education & Teaching, Campus only
The team involvement isn't a plus (which is what the University of Phoenix lists as an advantage.) Some of the instructors are not quite certain of how to teach a class and if you are not older (30 and up) you may not be getting the best education you can get, but will pay a fortune for it.- Overall
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Instructors give good feedback — Sep 10, 2009
By Karla W | 1st year
Masters in Business & MBA, Online only
It is a good program to consider. The instructors give good feedback to the students and if they need help they will try their best to help.- Overall
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Beneficial to working people and parents — Sep 10, 2009
By Julie N | 3rd year
Masters in Business & MBA, Online only
Attending the University of Phoenix is beneficial to working people and parents in that the online classes available can be worked into any schedule.- Overall
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Good if no time to sit in a conventional classroom — Sep 10, 2009
By Lillian S | 1st year
Associates in Business & MBA, Online only
If you don't have time to sit in a conventional classroom, this is the way to go to school.- Overall
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Very expensive but great school — Sep 10, 2009
By Colandra B | 2nd year
Bachelors in Business & MBA, Online only
I would first advise that it is very very expensive, but it is a great school.- Overall
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Online school has been the best thing — Sep 10, 2009
By Jefferson H | 1st year
Masters in Social Science & Psychology, Online only
I graduated high school in 2005 and decided that I needed a break. Four years later I came to a realization that I needed to go back to school and become someone. Being away from school for some time made me scared to go back. Online school has been the best thing that I have decided for myself. It is flexible and the staff is great. They are always a phone call or an email away to asist you if there were to be any concerns.- Overall
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