Columbia Southern University Reviews

"My experience with CSU was that it was a very good school. I have my undergrad from UCLA and have worked in the business world for the past 15 years. I set a personal goal for myself to attain my MBA by the time I turned 40 and CSU was perfect for me as a working professional. The on line learning system allowed me to schedule my learning activities around my full time job and my family obligations. The coursework was challenging but not overwhelming. The faculty were friendly and timely with responses to questions. All in all, I learned a lot from the experience and I highly recommend CSU for working professionals who want to advance in their careers."

"I chose Columbia Southern University for several reasons; quality of education, flexibility of study, and affordable cost. I was not disappointed with any aspect of their program and I feel I received as good a degree as anyone, anywhere. The faculty are helpful and engaged with every class. You recveive immediate responses when you contact them and through all my courses of study I never experienced any thing less than outstanding mentorship. I would highly recomend this school to anyone seeking higher education."

"I studied Organizational Leadership for two years, after receiving my associates from Paris Junior College and Aircraft Structural Maintenance at the Community College of the Air Force. My experience at CSU was positive and fulfilling. All of the courses were relevant to the degree, and challenging enough to strengthen my skillset. By the time I graduated from CSU I had been working as a supervisor at my current employer for over four years. Many of the classes I attended offered practical lessons I could apply to my daily operations. Since graduating I considered going back for my masters. My favorite course at CSU was team building."

"All my degree teachers were a joke. They were just giving out grades. My teachers for Algebra, English, Earth Science, and History, they were strict about the work. But I just took a Parole and Probation class. No more what I answered my teacher gave me an A, On some of the assignments I didn't even answer the whole question, he still didn't take points off. Plus it is not Regionally accredited. I want to eventually go to Virginia State, (I'm in the Army) but if I transfer they wouldn't even take half of my credits. I feel like I'm getting a certificate of attendance. Once I found this out I wanted to change schools. I just took my final class. I will be transfering to a better school."

"I have been a student of Columbia Southern University since 2011. I appreciate that Columbia Southern allows me to do self-paced learning and that their staff have been so very helpful in my education experience. I am currently enrolled in their MS Occupational Safety and Health program. After being a student of this University for about 4 years, I have learned that it is important to know who your academic advisor is. This information can be crucial in ensuring that you have the most up to date information about your degree progress and plan. My experience has been mainly positive, but let's be honest, you can't attend school anywhere without having at least one negative experience. Mine was with a Professor. I had emailed the professor to inquire about a grade that I had received on an assignment. I had received 86%, but no feedback to indicate why. I inquired by email to the professor directly, and the email response I received was both defensive and dismissive. My inquiry was all about discovery. Why had I received this mark, and what could I do to improve on future assignments? The professor indicated that not everybody gets 100% all the time, and that they would not be changing my mark. I sent a reply, indicating that I was not inquiring about a change to my present grade, just feedback. That way I could improve on my next assignment. The follow up email was just as defensive and dismissive as the first and did not address my question. Finally after a second reply I got my answer, and was able to make changes to my future assignments. I concluded that particular course with a 4.0 (A) grade and have four courses left before I complete my Master's Degree."

"I attended CSU for my bachelor and masters degree in healthcare administration. It was a challenge, at first, to discipline myself to online classes, but it was well worth it. The instructors were excellent and always easily contacted; student services was great. There is really nothing bad I can say about the school. I loved it and my degrees were very applicable to my present job. Do not be afraid to attend this school; you will excel!"

"CSU has been the best school ever! I finished my Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 2014. I attempted to try out other schools but their customer service skills led me right back to CSU. I was concerned about the accreditation but I have already been offered a new job using the degree I receive from CSU. I graduated 09/2014 and I got a job by 02/2015. The book grant is amazing and I think that is what keeps me coming back to CSU."

"I chose to go back to school several years after graduating high school. I read many reviews on many different colleges. One school that continually popped up in my search was Columbia Southern University. Not only did this school have very good reviews, but the tuition was very reasonable and this school offered online classes. I could not be more happy with my decision. I have just completed my first term and I am proud of my grades so far! Online classes are definitely much different than a traditional college in the respect that as a student, I had to self-discipline and create a routine to balance work and school. The instructors are readily available, the financial aid office has been very helpful and I do not feel the lessons are too easy or too hard. I'd say the curriculum is spot on. I recommend this college to anyone looking to pursue a degree and wanting to attend online."

"Thanks to the VA's Vocational Rehab program, I was allowed to return to school to obtain a degree that would bolster my employability. I had a B.S. from a (brick and mortar) regionally accredited university, but my major was limiting my career potential. As such, CSU accepted all of my credits, so I was only responsible for twelve classes in the safety field. With the VA paying the tuition AND paying a stipend, I was able to complete the program in less than 24 months. I graduated in 2010. One of the most important aspects I considered was whether or not CSU would be accepted by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals when obtaining the coveted Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. It was, and I passed the CSP exam in 2012. The information I learned at CSU directly enabled me to move ahead in the safety field. Having experience earning a degree in a classroom setting, I can tell you that the online experience is more of a challenge. To any person that is looking for a new career, I will tell you that you need to focus on a field that offers you the ability to obtain a legitimate, nationally recognized certification, i.e. Accounting (CPA), Safety (CSP), etc. In today's world a B.A. or B.S. doesn't mean much to employers. What does matter is a certification that sets you apart from others in your field. Yes, you have to study and take exams to earn the certification, but it is WELL worth the time and effort, trust me. Overall, I was pleased with the education I received from CSU, and it helped me grow both financially and professionally. I recommend it to any mid-career professional looking to get a leg up on your non-degreed brethren."

"I started Columbia Southern back in 2009 and have loved it every since. I enrolled at this school for two reasons. Free books and classes at your own pace for military. Columbia Southern has allowed me to take courses at my own pace (8 weeks course) and as a military member that's a huge deal due to the frequent deployments and late shifts. I have one class left and I will be done with my bachelors and after that I will move on to complete my MBA with them. I never dreamed of finishing my Bachelors degree but Columbia Southern has made it possible. Now that I have my Bachelors degree to combine with my work experience it will definetly make me competitive with my counterparts for healthcare management positions. The only knock against CSU is that they're National Accredited. I left the military in 2013 and not once has anyone cared about where the degree came from and I've interviewed and landed jobs with some of the top hospitals in Southern California and now work as a Federal Govt (GS). I recommend friends and family all the time. My brother even attends. You can't go wrong with Columbia Southern."