University of New England Reviews

"Attending the University of New England is a smart choice for Nursing students. During my interviews with possible employment managers often compliment me on attending the university. It is an expensive and difficult program, but they prepare you to be a great nurse."

"I love UNE's online MSW program! The professors, advisors, and technology are all top notch. I had my reservations about doing an online MSW program, concerned that I wouldn't get enough hands-on attention, and I am so glad that my admissions counselor pushed me to apply and kept me informed on all the ways UNE creates a community, despite having classmates all across the country. I am enjoying my experience so far and cannot wait to keep learning!"

"This program is still working out its kinks, that being said, it has the potential to be amazing. Some of the professors are incredible, the classes are all incredibly organized, and the assignments are well thought out and contribute to the education. One of the biggest downfalls to this program is that it advertises to be a program which can work well with a full-time schedule, but this is not very easy to do. The workload can be very heavy. It also bears no consideration for time differences. Everything is always due in Eastern time. Also, the professors often offer "office hours" which are completely unrealistic to use if you are on the west coast with a full time job.Read Less"

"As a military spouse, pursuing an education can be tremendously difficult. If you choose to have a career, you first must pick a career that is mobile or transferable. Once you decide what you want to do, you have to find the best path for your education. Originally choosing the traditional route of attending in person, I ended up having to transfer to move to a new duty station, and even though my new school maxed out my transferable credits I still had several classes to retake to meet credit requirements. It always seems like its two steps forward and one step back! Luckily, online education has really taken off and provides a more viable option for military members and spouses. After decided to pursue my Master's in Social Work I searched long and hard for a quality online program that would present me with the rigors equal to that of their traditional program. The University of New England has blown me away! The entire process has been exceptional! The process for applying is fairly straight forward, but still UNE assigns a counselor to work with you every step of the way. I created a great friendship with mine, and was elated when she called me personally to give me the news that I was admitted. Once you are in you are assigned an academic counselor and a program specific advisor. THEY CALL YOU several time before, during, and after the semester to check on your progress. They are very responsive if you have questions, and you really feel like they are rooting for you. The faculty is wonderful, and the classes are so challenging. I am truly learning more in this first semester than I feel I learned during my entire AA. The curriculum is really top notch, and I feel like I will be completely prepared and confident when I graduate. UNE has met and surpassed my every expectation.Read Less"

"The University of New England provided me with the knowledge I now have to further my career, and graduate degree. I have wanted to become an occupational therapist since before I can remember. The health, wellness, and occupational studies major laid out a specific curriculum in which I would be able to succeed. Not only was my program very influential to my success, I have seen similar success in others whom go to UNE. There are many aspects of this university that are available to aid in student success. The professors have very reasonable office hours, as well as the ability to email back in a timely manner. There is the Student Academic Success Center, in which tutors are available to help with the courses students could have difficulty with. The career services office provides students with practice interviews for future jobs or graduate schools, professional clothing, resume building, and a sense of support for the future. Being a transfer to this school, I had always felt welcomed and had a sense of support by my advisors and fellow peers. The University of New England enabled me to prosper, and work to my potential, if not higher. I am fully comfortable with saying that the University of New England is a great college for someone who is looking to be successful and influential in the future. Not to mention the aesthetic quality the college provides being right on the ocean. The University of New England is a top notch school.Read Less"

"This is an excellent program.The instructors and professors are very helpful. Blackboard is an excellent medium for online learning. There is no difference in the quality of online teaching versus as a regular student. I am a working professional and the knowledge acquired from study of public health through this program is already helping me in my current practice. Program is CEPH recognized which is a must for any MPH program.The student support counselors call you very often to check on you and give you valuable advice. Learning experience- very positive. As a practicing physician in United States who benefited from this program I recommend this program to any one who is interested in the study of public health.Read Less"

"I used a learn via distance method and didn't feel that it was effective in transmitting information. I felt that I paid for a piece of paper and learned very little in this process. This was when videos were used and the interactions with the professor were minimal."

"I think it's an experience where you can take what you enjoy and expand on it. It helps you become a better, more understanding person and if approached correctly will stay with you for life."

"One of the best decisions of my life began when I decided to attend the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. I am in the pharmacy program at UNE and have a part-time job at a local pharmacy. The faculty and staff truly care about your learning, and they are not just there to collect a paycheck. Having been recently accredited as a pharmacy school, the program has made leaps and bounds since its accreditation and has some of the highest pass rates for the NAPLEX. Located right on the water in beautiful Biddeford, Maine UNE has truly been a blessing and has allowed to me chase my dream of one day becoming a pharmacist.Read Less"

"UNE is expensive, but I felt it was worth it. The courses are all online which is best for me. I was able to work full time as a teacher and spend time with my family while earning my degree. My advisor was amazing and most of the professors were great. The work was easy for me, but I found that it taught me a lot and provided me with a degree I can be proud of. I was very disappointed that they do not offer a Doctoral degree that would meet my needs. I would have loved to continue my education with them!Read Less"

"As a working adult and single parent, the decision to go back to school was not taken lightly. I needed a university that understood my academic and personal life goals. UNE was helpful right from the start. My email inquiries and voicemails were always returned within 24 hours and met with enthusiasm. My enrollment counselor made sure I understood the application process and helped me with editing my personal statement. Once I was accepted, she made sure I knew when and how to register for class and that I knew which books I needed and how to obtain them. I am very grateful for the University of New England for giving me a chance to pursue my dream career.Read Less"

"I currently attend UNE online. There can be stigmas for online classes such as the feeling of isolation and feeling overwhelmed due to the lack of contact with other students and faculty. At UNE, faculty is in contact with me every week to make sure I am on track for my classes and am aware of the resources that are available to me. The faculty also make a point to put you in contact with other students so you may ask them questions about classes or just vent about life. Another reason why UNE is a good fit for students who want to attend online courses is that they require you to attend an online course, before you can begin your normal courses, that helps you to get in the swing of the online courses. It helps to explain how you are going to post discussions online and respond to other students, how to looks up articles, contact other faculty, how field study is going to work and how to submit papers. UNE wants you to succeed and gives you all the tools, it is up to you to use those tools.Read Less"

"UNE MPH program has been a great program thus far, offering academic challenges with each class throughout the program. Instructors were much more responsive with feedback and individual attention (even for online program) than previous online education experiences. I felt that there was a significant amount of preparation for the workforce; however there is always room for improvement. Cons like with most online programs is interaction, which is difficult for peers/faculty at times. At times workload can be overwhelming but still manageable.Read Less"

"The DPT program is competitive, challenging, and preparatory. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication, however the education is rewarding and I am confident I will be successful on clinical rotations and in my career. The faculty are easy to get in contact with and very helpful in class and during office hours. The schedule is designed such that classes build on each other and lessons are reflected in other classes. This is reinforces the most important information and provides a stable foundation for a student physical therapist. The only con to this DPT program is the cost. Overall, the program is great!Read Less"

"I am currently pursing an online Public health graduate program. The ease of online classes and the online support is very well established. I begun my classes in January and so far it has been pleasant."

"I loved the idea of gaining my master's degree online. I was able to work while going to school and raise my family all at the same time. I had advisors connecting with me regularly every semester. Reaching out for assistance from both professors and administrators was easy and they were both responsvie and helpful. I was sold on UNE after I had shown interest and received a call immediately the next day from an employee to help me get started. I was able to start in only a few months with little hassle.Read Less"

"Everyone was extremely helpful and supportive of my educational experience."

"The student support is very good at this institution. The staff and faculty are involved and create an atmosphere that is catered to exceptional learning. There are a few different websites you need to access to get everything done, but I think the best feature is the ability to purchase textbooks (eTexts) from Amazon that are affordable and make learning easier with the features that are available. The coursework is time consuming, but the information is valuable and really makes me feel like I am earning an education. As well as retaining information, which is the goal of learning. This is a fabulous school.Read Less"

"As an online student, I am not able to rate social life, safety, affordability of living and surrounding area. As online students, we are encouraged and invited to visit campus, take part in, and observe campus life. I love the orientation into the program. The orientation really prepare students for the actual campus. The support staff like enrollment advisors and academic advisors are really great at helping students enroll and register for classes. Although I am living quite a distance from the school and considered non-traditional, I feel like a valued student of the school. I am really loving my experience!Read Less"

"They have an online Master of Social Work program which provides a great work/life balance and advanced standing."