Regis University

After reading some of the recent reviews, I can say that things have not changed at Regis. My advisor was unreachable as well. I gave up trying to get help from her and had to direct myself through the program. At one point I wanted to change my major and did need her advice so I dropped in on her, directly to her office unannounced after trying multiple times to contact through email and by phone. She told me just to stay in the program in which I was already enrolled. In retrospect I think she... Read More didn't want to do the work involved in changing me to a different degree. Big mistake. In my fourth year one of my professors told me that no one would hire me because they know the quality of the degree coming from Regis. Well guess what, in 2008 I lost my job after working as tech support only for a few years, and never found another tech job. My degree was for nothing. I tried to go to the job center at Regis but they told me that was for the Regis College students only. Also, I overheard employees talking about how the adult program was not a "real" university. That the adult program existed only to keep Regis College flush with money. I agree with the other reviewer who said they are arrogant. They sell you a tagline without any substance.

I received my Bachelor's degree in accounting from Regis and I loved it. However, I'm in my 3rd class with the MBA in accounting/Finance and I'm not impressed. One of my classes consisted of a print out not a book. The discussions weren't related to the print outs and the homework was ridiculous-the professor (I use the term loosely) said he couldn't find a book that met his standards-really I'm paying 3k for this class and I'm reading off of a print out? I dropped the class and asked my advisor... Read More if I can transfer a Masters class to substitute-her response? I don't know. Sorry-I'm going somewhere else-Regis get your act together!!!! Oh and I haven't opened a book and received straight A's.

The Regis experience is tough but worth it. The instruction is a cut above the average online experience(I have 3 advanced degrees, 2 completed online at different institutions). I prize my Regis degree because it represents lots of work and pride. The school takes their honor code seriously. Ethics is a topic in every class. If you just want to google your way through, this is NOT the school for you. The instructors are highly successful in their industry and they are helpful.-- However, they expect... Read More you to work like you are a professional. If you really want to learn something this is an exciting place to be. Their MBA program ranks high nationally. They stay up to date on the latest in business. I am a life-long learner. I had been out of school for years when I went back for an MBA. A degree from Regis is one of the best things I did for myself. Their financial aid was most helpful. I got a loan from a Colorado bank at a better interest rate than other places.

I am now in my ninth course with the online program at Regis University. The faculty is for the most part disconnected from online students. I have had only one instructor who actually challenged the work submitted with the remainder giving an A for any work submitted. One facilitator was so obviously disconnected from the class that a paper which missed the submission deadline was actually given an A before it was submitted. I emailed the instructor to explain my situation and why the paper was... Read More late with no reply received. In the year I have been in the program a total of seventeen emails to my assigned advisor have gone unanswered. There has been absolutely no contact with the advisor from day one and overall this seems like a diploma mill. I could only transfer two classes to another college and am now so far in that it only makes sense to finish the program. Employers will see the degree and not the quality of instruction but in all honesty I would have preferred to have been challenged academically while pursuing my Masters.

The biomedical sciences program is well known as an academic enhancement program so that students have more of a competitive edge in their medical/dental school applications. The DO school in CO has requested that students go to this program specifically, if they are lacking in some specific area (eq. clinical, research, academic). The program allows for an externship of the student's choosing to also enhance my medical school application and my resume. I am enjoying the accessibility of our program... Read More admin staff, the advisors, and the faculty.

Education is what you make of it. I've actually had nothing but good experiences, except that I have had 3 counselors in the three years I've been attending. Emails have always been acknowledged by all departments timely, and financial aid questions have always been answered in a timely manner. I also am not a religious person, so don't be deterred if you are not religious. I chose Regis because it has been reputable in education for generations, and honestly I had known people that attended (my... Read More grandpa at one point) and classroom teachers there (classroom not applicable to me since I enrolled in the on-line program.) So far, everyone has been extremely helpful. My advice is to not do what I did at first and go in not talking to an advisor - talk to them first, lay out a plan, and if there are ANY changes to be made in your degree program talk to an advisor first. I don't understand the negative review here, but perhaps they or the person had a negative experience, which is bound to possibly happen at any institute - don't let that be a deterrent.

Regis University is a Jesuit University, and therefore places a large emphasis on education. The small teacher to student ratio in addition to sharing the goal of higher education provides an amazing support base between staff, faculty, and students that is irreplacable both in academics, the profession of physical therapy, and creating a friendly community. Because the community surrounding Regis is small in size and slightly enclosed, it does require a little more effort to step outside of that... Read More setting and one's comfort zone to get exposed to new people and situations. However, they provide many opportunities to do so including opportunities to contribute to Global Health.