"Not being able to take the courses at the time you want. ordering material that you need and not required. In other words let the student order their own books, and take courses in the order that they wish to take it. Having to take a course at a certain order is not always the best for the student. In order for the student to do their best they should be given the freedom to register their courses or given the option at least. The same for ordering books. The student may have a book that is required already and now must pay for a second book of the same copy and edition. (waste of material and money) The courses paired together may not be the way the student would like to take it and cause boredom or disinterest."

Melisa Jones

Reviewed: 12/8/2012
Degree: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Graduation Year: 2014

"As I was reading previous reviews, I could not believe how many negative reviews there were. Due to my wonderful and positive experience, nothing I have read will change how I feel regarding Walden or online education.Success occurs if the student is willing to put in the work required. Do not let the negative experience of another keep you from doing something wonderful with your life!"

Carlana Coogle

Reviewed: 12/8/2012
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2013

"The Walden University experience has been wonderful. I am new to the on-line education but the support at Walden has been most helpful and the library resources have been amazing."

vivian Teel

Reviewed: 12/8/2012
Degree: Business
Graduation Year: 2013

"The teachers are great with providing students with the tools needed to succeed in life. I like the way the school promotes social change in getting students to volunteer in their community to make a difference."

Debbi Carter

Reviewed: 12/7/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2013

"Recruiter spoke with me several times for an hour or more at a time and still did not put me in the right program. Imagine my shock when I found out at the end of my next to last class that the Master's degree I thought was going to be in Special Education was actually a General Ed Masters! Was told that there was nothing to do until class started in two weeks when I first started, when there was a student handbook and at least two program specific handbooks that I could have been reading within that time. If I had read I probably would have known of the 7 project portfolio requirement that they surprised me with after I was already committed to the program; the portfolio requirement that saw three of the projects that completely used material that had received A marks in the class, failing completely!"

phyllis wright

Reviewed: 12/6/2012
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2013

"The pros of Walden University: easy access professor reply promptly to questions asked by the students Classes are completed every 12 wks Cons: Classes are very expensive"

William Sharp

Reviewed: 12/6/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 1213

"Walden University (Online) is the best University in the World. It has highly qualified teachers, who are committed to their students and a support structure that will ensure the academic success for all students."

Elaine Mauter

Reviewed: 12/6/2012
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2014

"Flexibility of programs is great. Courses are challenging and full of differing types of assignments. Instructors are easy to approach and always willing to help. Only con is cost but that is the case with grad school in general!"

germaine adams

Reviewed: 12/5/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2014

"absolutely love this program in early childhood development but need to have more scholarship opportunity for grad students"

Lenea Pierzchanowski

Reviewed: 12/5/2012
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2014

"The high quality of the individuals in my courses as well as my Professors creates a brick and mortar feel to my online studies. I was skeptical at taking an online degree but it is the quality and the prestige that this school adopts and has enveloped into its mission that creates a security in learning and growth in my educational experience. The online experience is what I needed at this point in my life and career so it fits."

olivia burgess

Reviewed: 12/3/2012
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2015

"Pros are that you can go to school while working, BUT any free time is taken by the amount of reading required."

Stephanie Franks

Reviewed: 12/3/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2013

"Very expensive, no financial assistance at all"

Susan Zukowski

Reviewed: 12/2/2012
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2014

"Great program and school. Other than a couple of faculty everyone is great and interested in helping you succeed. The workload gets progressively more challenging, as it should in a doctoral program. Advising, career services, library, writing support, and research support are always there to support you as we'll and it is better than my traditional studies when I was in my undergraduate program."

Cheryl Lanza

Reviewed: 12/2/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2015

"The school offers great flexibility. It is accredited and competitive. Still, it is very expensive!"

VeAundrea Smith

Reviewed: 12/1/2012
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2014

"The pros of the program at Walden is that the professors and staff are readily available to assist you and strive to see their students achieve their goals. The cons is their aren't available scholarships or fellowships for online students such as myself."

Luis Arroyo

Reviewed: 12/1/2012
Degree: Public Policy
Graduation Year: 2014

"Presently I am in my 2nd quarter of approximately 9 semester quarters I need in order to graduate so based on the ratings I gave Walden University I believe they have so far met my expectations."

Rachel Powell

Reviewed: 11/30/2012
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2017

"Faculty are always available for questions and love the convience going back to school online."

Megan Askelson

Reviewed: 11/29/2012
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2014

"Pros- Online so can do work on my own time. -Staff is quick (within 24-48hrs) to respond to emails and phone calls, office hours are convenient. -Use of technology Cons- Cost - Far commute if I want to visit campus"

Anonymous

Reviewed: 11/27/2012
Degree: Healthcare Administration
Graduation Year: 2013

"When I first started at Walden in 2010,some of the instructors were very questionable. However, in the last year or so, they have dramatically improved.There are quizzes each week, along with two tests-one at three weeks and one in the final six weeks. I have had very few problems with financial aid (as long as you are enrolled fulltime, there should be few problems), and very few problems with instructors.The Student services isn't as good as it could be-student advising is often difficult to reach and really did not seem to be able to answer my questions, and tech support was alright."

Dickson Kikyonkyo

Reviewed: 11/27/2012
Degree: Health Sciences
Graduation Year: 2018

"Graduate Program I am offering at Walden University is PhD in Public Health on self sponsorship. Walden University has been my chosen institution as it offers online degrees thus offering the great opportunity for students who are time poor to advance their education and at the same time working and looking after their families. I have completed two quarter semesters and my academic performance is outstanding, scoring more than 90% in all courses I have completed including Biostatistics (PUB-6125). This PhD study program is relevant to me for personal and professional development, my place of work, and the general population I serve. "