Lorraine

Reviewed: 3/18/2023
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health)
Graduation Year: 2023

"This review highly targets potential nursing and NP students. Please, I beg of you, read this. Walden University is an online "university" that provides flexibility to working adults. Because of its nationwide reach, it provides continuous education for military and military-associated students at risk of delays because of having to move. I am a military spouse who worked as a nurse full-time. The flexibility that Walden offered highly appealed to me. However, entering Walden University was the worst decision I could have made. By going to Walden, you agree to pay them money to do nothing but check your papers (they are continuously delayed in giving back your scores too). You study by yourself, find your preceptors, figure out mistakes, clarify everything for yourself, and basically, you are your teacher. If you were to ask your professors questions, they would tell you to figure it out on your own. They won't give you any directions, and they will not answer any questions. Can you imagine being a nursing student without foundational knowledge because this is all new to you? Can you imagine how lost you would be when not a single person is willing to give you help? There is no network for students either. The "network" is a Facebook page with students as lost as you are. Good luck finding help there. As a master's program, it is expected that you work independently. But if you are graded based on a rubric, the least the professors can do is grade you based on it. But they won't do that. And no one is going to do anything about it. Even if you report it, they do not care. It's all about the "professor's discretion." What is the rubric's point? When you get a low grade because when you asked for clarification, they told you to figure it out by yourself, that is all on you. There is no arguing for a better grade even if the lower grade means you fail (which is great for them because that's more money in their pockets). Even if you are competent and excellent in your knowledge and skills, when looking for preceptors and jobs, people look down on you because they know that the school does not necessarily produce well-trained graduates and is, as people here have said, a "diploma mill." They will not respect your degree. When employers and preceptors who have heard of Walden University look at your "diploma," it would be the same to them as if you brought it from some random person who knows how to work photoshop. When looking for preceptors, the only students who find preceptors are those who pay for them (Walden is so notorious that many paid preceptors do not even want their students) or those who are in a position where they know A LOT of people. Those who get a job are usually already employees of their place of employment. Walden University does not care about you or your education. They only care about the money that you're paying them. If you do not finish your degree, another idiot like myself will take over your spot and give them money. I was a fool for not listening to the other reviewers on this page, I thought I was better, but I am not. Please save yourself the pain and frustration this school has caused me and many others, and DO NOT GO TO WALDEN UNIVERSITY."

Bernadette Lawrence

Responded: 3/20/2023

We're sorry you had a negative experience. We have shared your feedback with the appropriate team members. If you are willing to discuss this feedback with a member of our team, please email us at WeCare.Walden@waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of our team will contact you.

J. Williams

Reviewed: 2/28/2023
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Graduation Year: 2027

"I highly recommend this school to anyone with the flexibility to work from home. You must utilize practical time management skills for this program to work effectively. By no means does it mean the school is easier, but if you apply yourself and make valuable connections with your colleagues, obtaining your degree will be easier and more pleasant. You must be self-motivated and willing to complete all assignments and tasks on time. As humans, we are not perfect, and there are instances where the professor may take some time to respond. But during this process, a professor will ensure they reach out, letting you know they are experiencing difficulties just as we experience them. Collaborating with faculty, students, and staff will enable a positive transition via an online learning platform. Overall, I am highly pleased with the structure of the learning environment, and I am thriving within the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program. The journey is not about how fast you can accomplish it but how to pace yourself in the Marathon, enabling you to complete your race at the finish line."

Bernadette

Responded: 3/1/2023

Thank you so much for your detailed and glaring review. This type of feedback helps validate the vision that our staff and employees work toward - great student experiences and outcomes. We appreciate your comments and hope you will continue to share your thoughts with others.

Chip

Reviewed: 2/28/2023
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health)
Graduation Year: 2023

"Walden = diploma mill. I was originally in the Psych NP program, until I did my research. Walden U has a great “product”. But this is a business first, a school second. Keep in mind that anyone who applies gets in & your degree will be seen as second rate. I was told by my first clinical preceptor (that Walden makes you find on your own) that I would probably not even get an interview there because I was going to “one of those online schools”."

Bernadette

Responded: 2/28/2023

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

M. Lewis

Reviewed: 2/3/2023
Degree: Supply Chain Management
Graduation Year: 2050

"PLEASE LISTEN TO ME NOW OR BELIEVE LATER!!!!! This was by far the WORST educational decision I have ever made. This is a WINDMILL MONEY factory!!! I enrolled back in 2015 along with 2 friends of mine for the DBA program and let me tell you this, I finally had sense enough to leave after I realized the dissertation process would NEVER END. Imagine completing all of your core classes only to reach the end (Doctoral Study/Dissertation process) and have the professors simply argue back and forth in regard to what you have written and keep rejecting the paper even after you have written exactly what the other professor has told you to write. Meanwhile your racking up debt out the WAZOO! This entire program should have nothing more than a Capstone test at the end but then if they did that they couldn't rob you blind! One of my friends transferred to another university and has basically had to start all over because they will NEVER let you graduate here. I am convinced they have a magic number of times they must reject your study before they allow you to move forward. Additionally, the tuition rates are some of the highest I have EVER seen!"

Erica Burns

Responded: 2/23/2023

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden Unversity. We have a vision to create incredible student experiences and outcomes. However, we also understand that financial needs and situations are vast, varied and highly personal. We would like to learn more about your specific situation. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you to discuss your feedback.

Eva Gillespie

Reviewed: 1/17/2023
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric-Mental Health)
Graduation Year: 2024

"My experience with Walden started out great. They are very helpful and inviting when you first enroll. The classes have all been challenging and educational. The scary part is that when you finally make it to the Preceptor portion, best of luck to you. My practicum should be starting in 6 weeks. My application is still "awaiting review". I spent thousands of dollars and hours upon hours making sure that I found an appropriate preceptor and submitted all of the documents. I expected an answer within 3 weeks. From talking to other students, this is the norm at Walden. So, if they decide to deny the preceptor (which they feel no qualms about doing), the student is just "out of luck". Paying all of this money with our careers in their hands; and they can't even pay enough people to properly run the preceptor program? I have several friends interested in starting an NP program; and I would never suggest Walden because of this nightmare experience."

Bernadette

Responded: 1/19/2023

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Mb

Reviewed: 12/20/2022
Degree: Business Administration
Graduation Year: 2019

"They will charge you for a full semester, I attended the school 1st day of class and was locked for the remaining of the semester. Sent numerous of text and chats about not being able to see my courses. To make short I was billed $1400.00. For make introduction post"

Bernadette

Responded: 12/22/2022

We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been what you expected. We’d like to share any specific feedback you have with the appropriate contacts. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number and a member of our team will connect with you.

Bernadette

Responded: 12/22/2022

We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been what you expected. We’d like to share any specific feedback you have with the appropriate contacts. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number and a member of our team will connect with you.

Aidyl

Reviewed: 11/22/2022
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric-Mental Health)
Graduation Year: 2023

"I wish I did a better college research. Please read all the reviews for the NP program. Take your business elsewhere where you hard work and dedication is appreciated. I been struggling for the past year trying to find a preceptor since Walden won't provide you one. Finally I found one, after documentation was submitted, they put me on a waiting list. Now suddenly, my application never was submitted. Everyone tells you something different and no one know what's going on. I wont be able to start my rotation for the winter term again. Furthermore, I have to find another preceptor for the spring term, and the deathline is this week. I lost a lot of money, time and energy. All I want is to finish my degree 😩. I need to find another university."

Erica Burns

Responded: 11/25/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Lilly

Reviewed: 11/22/2022
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2022

"This place is just a money factory. I do not recommend this place. It is a very rough place. On this place there are no advisors, they are voracious sellers, which is the opposite of a proper academic environment. Try to find a decent place, for your personal and professional success."

Erica Burns

Responded: 11/22/2022

We're sorry to hear this is your perception of us, Lilly. While we recognize no organization is perfect, we strive to provide great experiences for every person that engages with us. If you are willing to discuss this feedback with a member of our team, please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of our team will contact you.

Tony

Reviewed: 11/8/2022
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2023

"Walden University's customer Service is atrocious. The utilize parchment for their transcripts, but for some reason their IT department cannot keep it running. I had to request my transcripts on October 31st and learned their system was down and this isn't the first time this has happened. They're response to this was very blasé and said to just wait. After consistent emails their team acted like they were unable to send an unofficial to anyone, although they had no issue sending it to my own email. After waiting on hold for over an hour multiple times they sent me in a never-ending loop of unhelpful people. I will NEVER recommend this school to anyone based on my own experiences, especially if you are on a time crunch to get documents from them."

Bernadette

Responded: 11/8/2022

We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been what you expected. We’d like to share any specific feedback you have with the appropriate contacts. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number and a member of our team will connect with you.

Jennifer C.

Reviewed: 11/2/2022
Degree: Teaching
Graduation Year: 2023

"When working on the dissertation, they do everything they can to keep you in the program so they can make more money. Look up the completed and pending lawsuits against the school before you apply. Many students have had similar experiences that I have had. Biggest mistake of my life to attend Walden University."

Bernadette Lawrence

Responded: 11/2/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Unprofessional, Avoid at all costs

Reviewed: 11/1/2022
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Family)
Graduation Year: 2022

"Avoid at all costs. It’s next to impossible to secure preceptorships as many students addressed below. The reputation of instructors varies greatly to some of the best to the absolute worst. Students are held to the highest standards whereas teachers are given extended deadlines to grade or give feedback. Not to mention the grading scales. One professor will grade the same paper with an A as then next will grade as an F. There is NO STRUCTURE and poor communication throughout the department. Keep your fingers crossed and stay in constant panic hoping you get a worth while professor who gives great feedback when grading and is willing to support you academically throughout the course. Preceptors refuse to precept you when they hear you’re with Walden. That in itself I wish I knew prior to enrollment. Their reputation is trash."

Bernadette Lawrence

Responded: 11/2/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Brady Thompson

Reviewed: 10/19/2022
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Graduation Year: 2024

"This is actual garbage. Im in my first 2 classes and its like I never left BSN school. Im am paying to get my NP, but have spent $7000 learning absolutely zero and am no more prepared in advancing my career than I was when I started. I am however $7000 more in debt."

Erica Burns

Responded: 10/21/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Erica Burns

Responded: 10/24/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Erica Burns

Responded: 10/25/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. We have the vision to create incredible student experiences and outcomes. However, we also understand that financial needs and situations are vast, varied, and highly personal. We would like to learn more about your specific situation. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you to discuss your feedback.

Erica Burns

Responded: 10/26/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. We have the vision to create incredible student experiences and outcomes. However, we also understand that financial needs and situations are vast, varied, and highly personal. We would like to learn more about your specific situation. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address, and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you to discuss your feedback.

Alejandro C Woods

Reviewed: 10/2/2022
Degree: Social Work
Graduation Year: 2022

"I would not recommend Walden University to students wanting a Ph.D. in social work (English is their second language). Online, you will not have the best experience with your Ph.D. mentor. The cost is not worth it for the service or lack of service. I dropped out of the program and went to an in-person school for their Ph.D. program and had 110% better results. You have to be in consent contact with your PhD mentor and that is hard to do based upon the Ph.D. instructor having way too many students they have to mentor and only video and on phone appointments. Please do not go to Walden for the sack of your mental health, cost, or thinking it will work around your life. Ph.D. programs are very serious and should build within the student confidence that they know what they are talking about, which sadly, Walden does not. Please, if your going for a Ph.D. go IN-PERSON and please stay away from Walden University online."

Bernadette

Responded: 10/4/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Gabrielle Collins

Reviewed: 9/21/2022
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2023

"Walden is an an excellent school for someone looking for an actual professional level degree. It is NOT a degree for someone unwilling to do the work, to change and challenge themselves, or meet professional level expectations. It is a true Masters Level program, delivered 90% online, and that means the onus to get the work done and do well is on YOU. The professors in these courses are all Doctors, who are working clinically in the field, and have years of experience. They have written textbooks, and served on national and state accredication boards. Walden truly cares about the level of professional they are putting out into the world, and it shows. They have help lines across the board, from IT, paper writing, library and research, mental health and many financial and scholarship programs. However, none of it will be handed to you. You have to do the work to find help if it is necesarry. Many people begin a degree without understanding the requirements and then refuse to accept their own culpability in thier failure to succeed. Walden is NOT easy, but it absolutely does prepare you for a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including forcing you to look at your state liscensure requirements, as well as preparing you for your state liscensure test. Good luck and I absolutely DO reccomend Walden University."

Erica Burns

Responded: 9/21/2022

Thank you so much for your detailed and glaring review. This type of feedback helps validate the vision that our staff and employees work toward - great student experiences and outcomes. We appreciate your comments and hope you will continue to share your thoughts with others.

BSN

Reviewed: 9/18/2022
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022

"I wish I had read some of these posts on Walden University. Now I am regretting my decision to start and presently I am unable to complete my program with just two courses to complete in order to graduate. These courses require a preceptor. I was told to go on their website and locate the sites that they have on meditrek, every one of these sites that they claim is an affiliation is a lie. Walden stated that you can't use a hospital or nursing home but if every email they sent me with information for sites were just that. Every preceptor I tried was not willing to do face to face because of COVID and would perhaps do tele conferencing which Walden refuse to accept. I complained asked for help in finding a preceptor and nothing no one is willing to help. I have written several emails never even heard back from my so-called advisor that was assigned. Walden does not follow up to find out why you are not enrolled in classes. Please take it from me and learned from my mistake go somewhere else. They are better schools out there. They have lost me as a student for the Master's program since I pay out of pocket and with no aid. I assuming that they treat students who get aids better that those who pay up front."

Bernadette

Responded: 9/20/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

K

Reviewed: 8/24/2022
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health)
Graduation Year: 2023

"The "Field Experience" portion of the program is a nightmare. They force you to arrange your own field experience, offer absolutely ZERO help finding preceptors, then reject them when you do find them. This program is an embarrassment to higher education and professionalism in general."

Kara Winter

Responded: 8/30/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

CJ

Reviewed: 8/17/2022
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2022

"This was a terrible experience. The counselors feel more like sales reps than someone who works within a school setting. I would be very very cautious of every applying to this school for any of the nursing programs. They are deceitful for their clinical courses. You will have to find your own clinicals despite them saying they have a wide network of sites. The school will still charge you for everything but will not set you up for a successful academic career. Look elsewhere! They are lying on their site."

Kara Winter

Responded: 8/30/2022

We’re sorry to hear that this is your perception of Walden University. Our desire is to create incredible student experiences and outcomes, but we also realize there are always areas for improvement. We would like to learn more about your specific situation and your feedback to see how we can assist. Please email us at WeCare.Walden@mail.waldenu.edu with your name, email address and phone number, and a member of the appropriate team will reach out to you within 24 hours to discuss your feedback.

Eric MacMullin

Reviewed: 8/1/2022
Degree: Healthcare Informatics
Graduation Year: 2015

"I've graduated from Walden with a Masters in Nursing Informatics. It was a rigorous and rewarding process that provided vital information and skills. I changed careers almost immediately upon receiving my MSN, having this degree has clearly opened doors for me. I've also published a text and have consulted extensively with a publisher on other projects, all thanks to my MSN from Walden. Overall, truly great experience and I would recommend Walden to anyone who is interested in achieving a graduate degree."

Anne

Reviewed: 7/7/2022
Degree: Marketing
Graduation Year: 2022

"I am extremely upset with this program. First, my student advisor was great! She was very helpful and knowledgeable, but financial aid denied my Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal. This means I cannot get financial aid for my FINAL CLASS in the Master's program. With their monthly payments, it would equal OVER $700.00 per month. Do they just assume I don't have other bills to pay? This is crazy. Maybe it is my fault for obtaining one C in a class, but really? I take 2 years of my life, and cannot finish the final class...."

M.Y

Reviewed: 6/25/2022
Degree: Business Administration
Graduation Year: 2024

"Walden is a horrible University to attend. They withdrew me without warning, returned funds to the department of education, and billed me over $3,000.00 which is now in collections because the university does not make reasonable payment arrangements. They wanted over $1,500.00 a month until the bill is paid in full. The advising team does not care they do not advise students about anything, but they do make sure you accept credits for every subscription period so they can get paid. They make notes to your file about conversations that never happened. They failed me terribly and unfortunately at the end of the day we the students are the ones that pay the price. If you have questions there is nobody who can help I spoke to the student affairs, office of the president, and ombudsman's office, with little to no resolution. I requested my academic record and was given the run around finally they decided to send them and they were incomplete and ignore me when I brought it to their attention. The billing department refuses to send itemized anything when I started questioning them they ignored me, closed my request, and referred me back to the student affairs department something does not seem right. If you have options to go elsewhere chose one of your other options and stay away from Walden."

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