20 Best Bsn Programs In Providence, RI (2022 Updated)

Its been years since sitting in Dr. Kulo's class, and as he's retired, and I've gone on to an MBA and Doctorates, and been able to put them to pretty good use as a University Professor, I remember with GREAT fondness, my years at Salve coupled with the Newport experience. Money is money … but if you want a GREAT education and educational experience, Go To SALVE!!!!John Laski

The people at Salve Regina are wonderful. They really care about how you grow as a student and a person. You also can't beat Newport as the campus is beautiful and very relaxing. The school was such a wonderful find to discover and I hope they continue to grow but remain the hidden gem they are!John Farrell

This school has a campus as gorgeous as it gets. Located in Newport, RI on the water, the views out onto the ocean are phenomenal. The school itself is a bit pricey however you definitely get what you pay for. You won't be disappointed with your college experience if you choose this school.Chris Rallo

To start off, the academics or classes you take are more like ones in high school you take. It doesn't make it interesting unless you are in a special major such as culinary, equine, robotics, or something of that nature. The culinary classes I was in were something. Definitely had ups and downs but it may not be worth it since some skills you learn may never be used again. Your grandmother can probably be a better instructor. Now the living situations, the dorms are alright. It is difficult to live with others since you want them to revolve around your schedule but you also have to revolve around theirs. I always had bad roommates. You know ones that stay up late (up till 2 in the morning), snore, drink, smoke weed in the room, etc. It is probably just me that I can't live with others. You can change rooms but there have been less and less dorm rooms over the years. The worst part is that when you pick your room, you are given a random time to schedule. Best bet is to have the least amount of roommates as possible and having a private bathroom in your room. Don't want to be sharing the bathrooms and showers with hundreds of other people (bring some sandals and/or slippers). The dining situation kind of blows. For a school known for a culinary program, you could cook something better. There are less dining halls than when I started. The only option for breakfast is Starbucks. Lunch and Dinner is okay. Two dining options include all you can eat which is great. The menu changes every meal but you will see the same menu items a few weeks later. Everything also closes early on the weekends. Obviously, you don't want to spend so much money on take-out and delivery so best bet is get your food from a dining hall before it closes. The meal plan can be managed. You got either 7, 10, 14, or 18 meals a week. Each plan comes with flex which is a certain amount of dollars you can spend at the dining halls if you don't want a full meal or something that isn't part of a meal swipe. Best go with 10 or 14 meals a week.Adam DeLeon (CharlieChopDog1)

I miss it!! 😭😭 Graduated Nov '19 (the last fall term with trimesters). Jwu really stands out with their career focus an all the networking opportunities via professional clubs and career fairs. There study abroad options are impressive! I was lucky enough to attend a semester at sea. Taking core courses that are taught by former industry professionals makes going to class sooo worth it. Stand out professors are Prof. Rhodes, Lavin, and Boker. 10 out of 10 experience / at times, i felt like it was worth the price tag just for them. Providence is such a cool vibe. It feels like a little slice of Boston… Without the traffic and big-city-feel nuisances. (This is also coming from somebody who thought that they did not like cities at all) On Thursdays, (also because most students don't have class on Fridays), the city will literally feel like it's coming alive. Great energy around here even though there's homeless people who consistently panhandle. (You'll get to know the familiar faces and they'll leave you alone- definitely not a deal breaker). I highly recommend getting your own apartment right away because it's outrageously priced otherwise. That is, unless you're on a full ride and room & board is covered. Although, one semester of on-campus housing is helpful in an effort to make friends. This is very cliche to reference the university mantra… but "pride, courage, character, and community" really do define what the school is. I'm very proud to be a wildcat for life and am forever grateful to have the connections I made there.Andy B

I think it’s crazy that local guides can give reviews when they know nothing about the experience of actually going to the college. Johnson & Wales was the worst choice I ever could have made in a college, which is really sad knowing I chose this school in honor of my grandfather who went here, and passed away right before getting to see me go to college. Professors are the only good part of the school. All the other workers who work in the offices, the actual people who run the school as a whole – a literal joke. The entire school is a joke. Student loans? Not worth it. This is a school that does not care about its students like it portrays that it does. Do not waste your time, you can get a better education and a better college experience probably at any. other. school.Kassie Kania

I am currently a student at this institute. They are extremely unorganized. This administration is absolutely worthless. They try to have the students waste time as much as possible on things that are irrelevant to education so that the students simply do not have enough time to study. The school makes approximately $30M per semester and they do not reinvest that money into the program. They will take your money in the 1st semester and have you take out a tremendous loan. They pay to get high ratings. The most hilarious thing about this program is this. They charge $30K per semester, however if you work for them as a student, you only get minimum wage. MGH Hospital does not give this institute any special treatment. It is only in the name. U-Mass Boston is actually the program with which MGH Hospital has a relationship. The primary concern I have is with the administration of this institute. I simply do not understand why it is so unnecessarily worthless. They will waste your time and your money. The degree will cost you 2x of whatever you have been quoted. Be prepared for that.Sales Crypt

I found the quality of this institution to be beyond excellent! The professors are not only experts in their field but they are also very prominent and well known in international circles. I am in the PhD program in Health Professions Education and have had the most amazing experience. My advisor has devoted herself to my success and continues to do so, connecting me with prominent scholars and professionals and helping me to think forward and plan my next steps after graduation. I've had a fabulous education and an amazing experience!Cynthia Mosher

My initial pre-op experience was awful! My nurse (Betsy) walked in and immediately started complaining to me that my wedding bands weren’t off. (My fingers were completely swollen). She hadn’t even introduced herself at this point. She just started talking about my having to get them cut off. She asked why I hadn’t seen a jeweler prior to surgery. Mind you, I’m very nervous about my upcoming procedure and feeling very vulnerable as I’m laying in a hospital gown as she’s going on and on… I’m crying at this point out of frustration and nerves and she continues to prattle on about me having to sign a waiver now in case they burn me or cut my rings off. Then comes the IV… She tries a few times to get an IV going and can’t. I tell her that this is sometimes a challenge, but she sticks me and pokes with no success. (I’m still bruised a week later) She tells me that she’s going to need the anesthesiologist to do it. She leaves and in the meantime, the anesthesiologist comes in to talk to me and leaves. The nurse returns and tells me that she can’t find the anesthesiologist so I relay that I just saw her. Her response was, “Well did you say anything to her??” I’m sorry, but is it my job to communicate with the anesthesiologist about my nurse not being able to start an IV?!? The whole thing was beyond frustrating! She had no bedside manner whatsoever and clearly could not read the room when I’m staring at the ceiling crying and she’s blabbing on about her son’s upcoming wedding, etc…. Needless to say, I was grateful for the anesthesia to kick in and to get away from this whole experience. On the flip side, my recovery nurse Jenn was fantastic and kind. She was right by my side as I came to and assured me that my rings were fine . (They had somehow gotten them off) She went over the post op directions carefully with my husband and wished me well at the car when she wheeled me out. If it weren’t for the latter experience, I’d have given 1 star in my review. So thank you Jenn for making my ending much better than my awful beginning at Roger Williams.Michelle Marandola

The ER receptionist just said have a seat & someone will be you in a minute. After waiting with my leg with a long gash bleeding, I asked how long will someone come out.and just look at my leg. No response. TG a nurse came out of a room and I asked her to help me which she did and put me in a wheelchair and tended to my wound and cleaned it up and wrapped it up. Then out I went into the waiting room because all the beds were full. My wait was about 3 hours as there had been some critical cases in the ER. It was around 2 am when I said I’ll just go home. The ER nurse said you will be next and I was. Once I got into the room and laid in the bed an ER nurse came in and asked what happened and took my vitals. Then the doctor came in and I had told what happened. Once he accessed my leg and wound everything went smoothly. Got an x-ray, then the doctor came in and I had no broken bones. Then he really cleaned up my wound explained how he was putting on my wound and wrapped it up good. He was very good by answering all my questions. The wait was long but once I got a bed everyone was very attentive. I was released about 3:30 am with all instructions.Christine Messier

The surgery went great and the therapists were fantastic I was less than happy with the case manager. She claimed to have called 19 different agencies for home physical therapy and she claimed that none of them would take me as a client because of my health coverage. I had to do it it myself. It took me a week but I finally got home physical therapy under my coverage. I feel that she dropped the ball in a big way. Also the polar cooler that they billed my insurance for was leaking the entire time in the hospital and of course it leaked all over my floor at home. I was told that it was brand new but obviously that was wrong. I ended up throwing it away and had to buy one myself. The kitchen was really good though. All in all 3 stars is all I can give. You need to pay more attention to setting up essential services for a patient being discharged.Gayle Patalano

I consider myself very familiar with the VA medical system. I've been in treatment from my injuries since my blast consistently since 2014. None of my past diagnosis mean a thing here.. The gastro department here refuses to talk to the neurology department. For someone who has a traumatic brain Injury this is very important. I've been in inpatient facilities and other hospitals where's it's taken years for specialists and doctors working together to come up with a diagnosis and plan. I then move here where a student gives me a diagnosis in minutes with a prescription.. Im almost bed ridden now and have to move to another VA because of it.. I've been treated unprofessionally by my case managers where I've brought up past records and been laughed at as if I was making things up. .. Just recently they can now see my records and after almost 4 years with my health in horrible decline I now have more problems than I came here with. The blame was placed again on me for not doing a proper transfer of care. They had months of advance notice because this wasn't my first time going to a new VA. Constant blame and no accountability. Even with my records now available I'm deeply disturbed by the fact I have rarely seen a real doctor here and just see students. This place may be great for your normal aging veterans but if you have serious injuries or anything to complicated I wish you the best. Some other better facilities include Pittsburgh VA and Richmonds Va where I have received top notch care. Good luckColton Carmen

I have had very mixed experiences here. Some amazing staff that listened and really wanted to help. Powerades abusive jerks who took pleasure in triggering a flash back. It's the usual mixed bag of garbage the VA gives you these days. They force the patients to wear masks under COVID protocols. They prevent patients from having companions while receiving care under COVID guidelines. But I did not see a single staff member wearing a mask nor a face mask nor taking any COVID preventive steps on themselves. They prevented my companion from joining me but did not offer me a sign language interpreter even when informed of my profound deafness and that my hearing aids were broken. Yet when I did not respond or I did not understand they ER staff on my second visit became very abusive and did everything they could to trigger a flashback so they could put me in the non-compliant category and get rid of me. if you are a combat veteran and if you have any other option don't go there .Melissa Sterry

Providence VA Hospital has got to be the worst healthcare system I've ever seen. They give you phone numbers that don't work. They lost my MRI scans twice – I had to go back to the imaging center twice to get them. But this is the worst: I've got cervical spine issues from previous surgeries. One day I had severe spasms, lost control of my car, climbed the curb and nearly hit a group of people. I called the VA as I was scared … a nurse called me back, I explained the problem and he said the doctor would call me back but no one ever did. I had to get my own primary care doctor and get a referral to a specialist outside of their system. I had asked for a new doctor and they said they'd send me the paperwork … they never did. If you value you life …. GO ELSEWHEREZud Pataillion

Avoid this for-profit school! Go to ANY other trade school.They canceled my student loans without my knowledge. I got pulled out of class several times in the beginning of my semester and was told to go to the bursars office, once I got there no one could tell me what was going on with my account and they told me to try the registrars office. Same thing, no one could tell me why I was getting pulled out of class or what was going on with my account. Everything looked fine they said. After about 3 weeks of that and getting zero info…I stopped getting pulled out of class and at the end of the semester I got a $5000+ bill. They've been suing me for it for the past 8 years. Everytime I've gone to court there's always atleast 10 other people there who had the same thing happen to them. Do yourself a favor and find an apprenticeship instead of wasting your money at this "school".Braeden M.

You wont get an engineering degree from here. You'll be a technician. You will never get an engineering degree from here. They don't have it on the website, you can look everywhere on it. There's no truth to the website. They overcharge you and don't teach you what youre paying for. For the price you pay, you should learn a lot more. I'm in my third term and have yet to do anything for my major. I had to wait three terms to be able to get A CLASS for my major. It's not worth it. I AM A STUDENT AND I AM TELLING YOU. DO NOT COME HERE. You're better off going to URI or any community college!! I hate it here.Heather Vias

I can not recommend enough not to go here. The administration is a joke, the amount of absolute asinine rules that are put on place make this place nearly unbearable. If you’re considering this school please put your money elsewhere. You’ll be charged $40,000 a year just to have a sub par education. Food is said to be good but is close to inedible. Internet speed gets slowed to a crawl on a daily basis. This place is beyond untransparent when it comes to any serious information that you need. Go somewhere else.Zander Knightick

I am a very independent student that enjoys taking classes at a different pace than many other people and this is where JWU shined. The online courses really allowed me to go at a more advanced pace than in a classroom. I was able to still interact with my classmates as I would in the physical and that's the part I truly enjoyed. Being online you are able to have access to so much information at your fingertips so much faster which adds more substance to our class discussions I feel. I appreciate my teachers being accessible through phone calls and even Skype/Google hangout when we needed group project support! The curriculum seems more relaxed and still challenging. The tutoring center is the most amazing part (outside of the professors and conveniences) of the online courses. Having 24/7 access is amazingly helpful, especially during exams when I am usually free at nights during the week. Thank you Johnson & Wales for offering a FULL MBA ONLINE!!! this has been super helpful for me to advance in my career while still striving to do such working physically out in the industry. It shows employers how serious I am about being I a higher up position and this creates more great opportunities for me!!!Liq my nuts Google

I completed my undergrad degree in 2006 and had wanted to get back into school for many years to complete my MBA, but found all the wrong reason not to. Once I heard about the Johnson & Wales University online MBA program and I was sold! The online program has offered a diverse pool of faculty members that are experienced and compassionate. I have the privilege of working with real industry professionals. Working full-time and going to school full-time can be a challenge but the faculty members were able to relate to my situation and provide the much needed help and support to make it through each course. I have gained a wealth of knowledge so far which I am able to apply in my personal and professional life. JWU's Online MBA is definitely the way to go!Sharlene Mitchell

Johnson and Wales has a great graduate online program. From the advisors to the professors where they have shown they truly care about attending to the needs of online students. It is a different learning process, but have created a great user friendly online system where it is easy to communicate and keep up with assignments. With every class I have been satisfied with different teaching styles that allow you to grasp the content and allow for multiple opportunities to be successful. A bonus are the class sizes and the online student community that is in place. It is nice to see familiar people as we progress with each class. I would definitely recommend JWU graduate online program!Carly Gaffney

I am not sure what the gentleman in the previous review is referring to, but I have hired 2 graduates of Total Approach Medical Training and they have both been amazing assets to our medical team. We are an in office laboratory in which the phlebotomist's work closely with other staff and patients. Not only have I gotten rave reviews from our staff here about the graduates wealth of knowledge and great work ethic, but also amazing reviews from our patients. I have not heard patients go out of their way before now, to speak so highly of a phlebotomist and say how incredible and painless the draw was. I have spoken to Derek and Victoria directly prior to hiring the students as mentioned above, and they were so very friendly and open to discuss anything we needed to know about their program. They are both extremely knowledgeable and qualified individuals who run an amazing program, as shown by their 2 students going above and beyond to truly succeed here. It was an absolute pleasure speaking to them both, and adding our new hires that clearly went through an amazing program. As a nurse of 22 years as well as an instructor of both nursing and medical assistant programs, I can say with absolute certainty that 40 hours is more than enough to gain the appropriate knowledge and skill set to excel in the phlebotomy field. As with all other healthcare field programs, there is nothing wrong with accelerated programs shortening the time spent in class and giving more hands on sessions. Education is constantly evolving to become better and more efficient every day, and this school should not be getting slandered for trying to give their students the best possible experience and education they can.Reese Maxwell

I'm a nursing student in a BSN program and decided to take this course to build on my skills and education, and for a certification. I found the course material interesting, informative, and easy to understand. Derek and Tori are very friendly and go above and beyond in helping each student succeed. They will take time to ensure each student understands, and will make sure that you are confident with the needles and procedures. I cannot say enough good things about this program and I strongly recommend Total Approach for anyone.Kelly Spencer

I met Derek when I needed to get labs done, and ended up taking the phlebotomy course after! It was one of the easiest blood draws I’ve ever had done on myself when he came for my appointment, painless and quick. His skill and personality made the course just as fun and interesting, and has made me confident in my ability to work with patients and give them the same experience. I feel more than prepared to start a new career path thanks to his teaching and support so I can’t thank him enough!!Ana Friedman

Today was a day in the books it was day 4 of temp issues. The air conditioning has been blowing continuously on top of our heads in the classroom causing myself to get sick triggers my sinus issues in addition to outdoor temperatures not exceeding 58 degrees. When addressed to correct personnel today at day 4 after going to instructors thursday and friday nothing was expressed or resolved concretely. Today [Tuesday] the issue was addressed, however the attendance clerk interrupted the Director of Nursing program while on an alleged conference call; although in font of witnesses I asked her to have Ms Amanda speak with me when she was finish and what class I was in. Ms Amanda barged into our classroom, interrupting our lecture like an angry tyrant yelling about thermostat issues, as if comfortable learning conditions weren't warranted. I was trying to explain but of course she wanted to exit the class and I followed as she asked. We get to the office and before i can say anything she turns to me and begins to spew off at me, I say woah woah woah relax! I was offended by her disposition, I am a student trying to learn and there are obstacles hindering me with distractions of temperatures being set at 40degrees. It was then expressed to me lies because she wasn't aware I had already taken steps of chain of command before addressing the issue. She was very dismissive and condescending and although I had layers of clothing on already, I asked why they couldn't inform us of the misfunctioning of thermostat issues. Amanda states she "doesnt have the time with all the other things she has to do" instead of properly informing students who pay tuition MONTHLY of the inclement temperature within the learning environment. I was assertive in my rebuttal and state "isn't that your job" but of course that makes her angry, and in retaliation she threatens to reprimand me with a verbal warning, then proceeded to dismiss me to class pointing her finger like i was her adolescent child (excuse me) I'm perplexed as to who cares about the students, as we are being taught by so called nurses who obviously lack training in higher education and it shows. Allow Amanda didnt have time to properly inform us of the civility of the happy medium of learning temperatures she had the time to be condescending as usual and make a mockery show us how our uniforms should be worn. For the life of me, it baffles me with what they have time for when they arent blowing smoke up your….TaySlick

I attended the Lincoln tech nursing program in Lincoln Rhode Island. My experience there was alright. I did feel like a few of the mods I had to just read the book because in mod 2 we had a teacher start out teaching the mod and then someone else came and made the test and it was nothing we were taught. In mod 4 we had a teacher accept another job and she was supposed to finish out our mod she kept missing our classes and she would be teaching us chapters way in advanced we would be testing on chapters 10,12,15,16,17 and would be learning chapters 30-35. I can tell you this I did have some teachers that were amazing. Mrs Avelar was the best one she was there if I had any questions. I can also say when I decided to start pursuing my RN Melissa Gosset contacted me and asked me what I needed for her and offered to run through info with me. I graduated in December of 2019 shortly before the pandemic began. I never got to have a graduation ceremony we ended up with a cheap “virtual” graduation that just showed our name on a power point that someone read off of. I received a tassel for the wrong year in the mail. I never received my lantern. None of us were able to participate in the graduation yet they had one person who actually worked there participate. The final straw has been that NO ONE will accept their credits. I am not able to transfer anything over to any school accept another technical school. I want my Nurse practitioner and don’t wish to attend another technical school. When I met with admissions I was told they were accredited and that I would be able to transfer credits to other colleges and that is far from the truth. Funny I called corporate before I posted this review and had to leave a message and never received a call back. But after I posted it in google I receive a reply. Why because you had to explain why you are misleading? Still not being truthful!Rebecca Spencer

I am a post grad nursing student. I will say Lincoln Tech had a very solid, strict, and structured nursing program when I attended the school. Mary Ben who is no longer with Lincoln was a tough but great director or nursing students who ran a tight ship. I found the staff to be helpful during my time there. Now that I am a graduate I can’t believe how unhelpful this school is, I have called about info regarding LPN to RN program, received no help, I called requesting my transcript, was not assisted. What Lincoln tech doesn’t tell you as a nursing student is that majority schools will not accept Lincoln’s credits because there not actual credits for the classes that we worked so hard to pass, they are hours achieved in the classroom. Now that I am trying to do my RN I’m almost having to retake the entire nursing corse over which is devastating and frustrating to me. Don’t get me wrong becoming an LPN has changed my life for the better in so many ways an is still a very rewarding career. However, a few years into the field I now want to do more and it’s almost impossible due to the credential situation. Just be aware when choosing your nursing school, so you don’t run into the same problem I’m having. Other than that Lincoln tech was a good nursing program while I attended.larissa cirino

Do not think about or attempt to apply here if you are looking for a school staffed by compassionate understanding individuals. I was lied to numerous times by admissions and was told false information. They put on a good show and make it seem like they care about you and what you have to offer but at the end of the day all they care about is money and their reputation. Can’t believe I actually wanted to go hereLara Parise

Class of 2007 and had a wonderful time there. I never encountered any racism nor terrible professors. On the contrary, most of my professors went over and above what I expected from them. I will admit there was a professor or two that tested my patience but overall, they were great.Samantha Trinh

An amazing school filled with engaging, caring, and intelligent professors. This school opens you up to incredible opportunities and has an expansive alumni network. Good luck NOT getting a job after you graduate from PC… most people get a job within 5 months of graduating.Kate De Luca

I applied to RISD as an undergrad, got in, but didn't go. I chose a small LAC in Massachusetts instead. I'm glad I didn't go to RISD actually. Re-applied to RISD again as a grad student, got in again, but once again, I didn't go, I chose to go elsewhere for grad school. I don't know exactly why, but my instincts told me no to RISD a second time, so I listened. Providence is a nice city, ❤️'d that RISD has an academic consortium with Brown, & the RISD campus and museum are lovely, BUT, I just didn't go. Worked with someone from RISD in a creative capacity in the Theater and we still have a very strong friendship to this day, BUT, I still think I made the best decisions for my education and that meant NOT going to RISD.Ben Schaeffer

I received my mrs degree here in 2012 to a guy a couple years my junior in everything but earnings. I do believe my degree prepared me with the critical mind to discern between silk and polyester as well as truth and bull ****. In all seriousness, this is a wonderful school for those who know what they want to do, but need to be challenged to be more exacting and deliberate. All of my peers in design fields landed excellent jobs almost right away and have continued to succeed post graduation, husband included. I would stay away from the fine art programs unless you are independently wealthy, but that's always been the case for all of human history.Arman Negahban

This is a very nice museum with a great collection of varied art. Definitely worth visiting. 4 stars due to the confusing layout. I've never been at a museum where the people there couldn't figure out where they where supposed to go to get to exhibits before. Other than that it was great.Greg

If I could rate them negative stars I would. The most unhelpful staff you could ever imagine. Don’t think you will get anywhere with any of them. I would rather eat a Jean jacket then have to deal with them. If you have an attitude and can’t seem to provide the proper support and help to the students don’t take the job. College is as hard as it is on its own so i don’t need the additional stress of communicating with incompetent inconsiderate unprofessional workers.Adrianna Hill

This place is a joke. I took intro to Sustainable and Green Energy Technologies and we had barely any homework the whole semester, then at the end he gives us 2 projects both 10 pages long. We learned nothing the whole semester so how are we supposed to make a project on solar panels. It was 50% of our grade but too late to drop the class. Some of the staff are good but some just don't answer emails and you're guessing the whole time about your grade.miley piedi

I took an EMT program a little while ago here and it was lousy. The textbook that my professor shoved down my throat was a waste of money cause everything was online but at least the college got their 500 bucks for that. And then there was the terrible program itself. Professor was whatever, the content was disorganized but hey… at least the college got a solid 2,000 bucks off of it. Quite a greedy organization for not giving much back.Tim Wellington

If cost were not a consideration, I can't see why anyone would go to RIC. RIC has gotten into the business of exploiting working/lower middle class "first generation" students, luring them with claims of you're-getting-an-Ivy-league-education-here-for-bottom-dollar. Many other reviewers here are students who over-idealize RIC because they don't know it any other way. As a four-year college, RIC consistently ranks at the BOTTOM of college rankings (not just US News, but Forbes and Wall Street Journal, too). And just look at the graduation rate of 51%. Everyone knows that students trying to put their way through school with two jobs often drop out, but is that the only factor? I doubt it. Look at the average RIC graduate's salary, it's less than $40,000 ten years after graduation! That’s the lowest of all four-year colleges in R.I. Indeed, you get what you pay for at RIC! Never mind this excuse, "our graduates take lower paid jobs as nurses, teachers, and social workers." Other schools, like Salve and URI, have grads entering those fields and their avg. salaries aren't so pitiful! Other than nursing (which does pay well these days), accounting, finance, social work, and the arts majors, most of the other 90 programs are a joke. Why? Sure, there are lazy pothead students, like everywhere else. Other students struggle academically, coming from low performing high schools. But the real problem is the faculty (I mean the tenured ones). Many faculty put little effort into teaching and being accessible to students. Instead, they claim they're too busy with their "research," as if they're "experts" working at a major public research institution (like UConn, Rutgers, or Michigan), where they'd rely on teaching assistants to help teach the class. What kind of research do they do? I really don't know, as you don't usually pick up The New York Times or The Atlantic and read: "according to a Rhode Island College study…" Many of these faculty are pompous, deadwood, liberal elites who use their taxpayer-funded ivory tower as a job for life as they thumb their noses at students. I graduated from RIC 15 years ago, though I took some courses there since and kept tabs on the place. So I'm comfortable saying: math, philosophy, and English depts. were especially bad. Most programs in communications are awful. Political science is very mixed, psychology seemed OK. But what about majoring in education, the biggest deal RIC has going? It got some awful ratings last year when the R.I. Dept. of Ed. did its review. A few School of Ed grad programs lost accreditation and undergrad ones were put on probation. Of course, after many years of bordering on dilapidated, I’m sure the campus is looking better every day, the question is: how it’s ever going to be paid for (the bond issue was only for Gaige, Craig Lee, and Fogarty’s nursing lab). Enrollment and donations were down by the time Carrioulo got the boot 2 years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t have much confidence in Sanchez, as all he seems to care about is the politically correct diversity agenda (when RIC doesn't exactly have a diversity problem with so many urban students attending). Regardless of their background, most students should just save their time (as it almost always takes well over 4 years to graduate from RIC) and money. The best alternatives (if you want an actual job after college) are the 2 year career and technical programs at CCRI or NE Tech. Or, just go to URI, which has a much better reputation (and still has in-state discounts).Bob Richard

It's a nice college, but do your research before you sign up for the professor! It's only my second semester and I had to change this review. Some things have changed, classes are getting better but it was mostly because I looked up the professors on that 'ratemyprofessor' website. Not all of them are bad people. There's a lot of DR. Prefixes in their name but I have yet to see the quality of work. Overall it's not too bad if like I said, you research the professor before you take the class.Joshua Correia

I graduated from RIC back in 2015 and am now attending graduate school. I have so many great memories and had such a great experience here. I had attended two other colleges while trying to decide on a career path and RIC finally felt like home. Great professors and classes. Small safe campus that’s easy to navigate while still being close enough to the city/things to do. I lived in New Hall and everything was new, spacious and updated. I recommend the school to everyone!Ashley Carr

I enjoyed my visit to University of Rhode Island. Care about students and alumni from foreign countries. National Origin, Race, and Creed is a top priority to University of Rhode Island. Awesome basketball team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Much a better school than Quinnipiac University. I have first hand experience on Quinnipiac University. QU will discriminate if your Indian, Muslim, Black, Chinese, Mexican. The only reason QU has South Asian students on campus is because the racist Higher Authorities want their money. John Lahey, Mark Thompson, Donald Weinbach, Dianna Pategas, Edgar Rodriguez, Lynn Bushnell, and John Morgan are at fault for all the racism that happens on the QU campus. The QU Higher Authorities mentioned above hate people of color (Especially Brown people-Indians and Muslims). In reality the QU Higher Authorities and Matt Conway QU's Attorney hate people from India. Matt Conway QU's Attorney wrote a death threat letter to end a QU Indian Alumni's life. The QU Indian alumni's mother and father were also present and threatened by Matt Conway at the CCHRO Central Office in Hartford. QU's Attorney is ignorant, a bully, malicious, two faced, shady, erratic, disturbed, unprofessional, corrupt, dishonest, negative, rude, and racist toward Indians. Matt Conway and Paul Stoughton manage an unethical law firm. Conway voted for Donald Trump. He supports the immigration ban and Donald Trump name calling every Black NFL player "SOB's". He has a disdain for Indians. A Quinnipiac University Indian Alumni floored him on the Connecticut General Statutes and Title II Public Accommodation Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. He is incompetent and has no clue on World Views, National Origin, Creed, and Race. Attorney Conway lost a National Origin discrimination case against a QU Indian Alumni in 2015. Unsuccessful in defending a National Origin Discrimination (India) claim and failed to get a "No Reasonable Cause"(administrative dismissal) determination in CCHRO during the Mandatory Mediation Conference for his client Quinnipiac University. 82 allegations were filed against his client John Lahey President, Mark Thompson EVP, Donald Weinbach VP of Alumni Affairs, Dianna Pateags Associate VP of Alumni Affairs, Edgar Rodriguez Chief of Public Safety Quinnipiac University for discriminating, harassing, provoking, bullying, extorting, blackmailing, and threatening an Indian alumni's life. Indian National Origin discrimination complaint easily passed a CCHRO Merit Assessment Review. Complainant's CCHRO Lengthy Affidavit and Rebuttal was much stronger than Quinnipiac University's weak response. The QU Indian Alumni and the Indian family pointed out in CCHRO that National Origin discrimination against Indians does exist at Quinnipiac University and in the small little law firm of Conway and Stoughton. Matt Conway wrote a threatening letter to end a QU Indian Alumni's life thinking that it would solve the problem. It made the problem worse for his client QU. Down below is a comment from the Quinnipiac University google page. A pattern of National Origin discrimination toward Indian people does exist at Quinnipiac University. Vinay Patel 5 reviews · 2 photos a week ago The faculty and campus are amazing, but something about the University itself is off-putting. The lack of any diversity may be a problem but the fact that they group ethnic students together on purpose with housing is extremely concerning. Also extremely expensive and the meal plan is limited as well.Rajeev Pahuja, MBA

Went here for 1 year and transferred out. Would’ve dropped out sooner if my loans allowed it. In the middle of no where despite pushing students to not bring cars. Public transportation takes forever. Only way to make friends was through sororities or very specified programs. Nothing to do on campus except watch basketball. Dorm always smelled like weed. Couldn’t take food from the dining hall. Clubs were mediocre and many leaders and participants seemed disinterested. Shared a bathroom with 3 floors of girls because floors were coed but bathrooms were not and every other floor had a different gender bathroom. Very homogenous group of people. Very isolating. Weak history program. Only had 2 dining halls for 15,000 students. And one was closed on the weekends. Dining halls only open until 8:30, even on weekends. RIPTA stops running at 10pm. Commute home on holidays took twice as long via public transportation. Printing was expensive and so was laundry. Met like 2/300 people from my hall. Grounds always had dead grass and beer cans. Quad was always too busy to enjoy. Fine arts center looks like a prison. Many facilities need updating. Academics were too easy and left me feeling unfulfilled. Massive parking problem. Greek life dominates too much. Everyone vapes or juuls or drinks. No sense of community and little school spirit. They overstate concerts, there was 3 the whole year. Feel left out when people go home for holidays since they live so close but you can’t. Never in a million years would I recommend or go back to this school.Anja Schwieterman

Not recommended unless you are interested in pharmacy, engineering, or marine biology/oceanography. Many of their other programs tend to be pretty underfunded and ignored, and it shows. If you take a tour of the campus, you will notice they pretend the Fine Arts Center does not exist, showing off other brand new buildings. That's because it's literally rotting and falling apart, and the school does not care. Their students put so much effort into their work and are left with a disgusting mess of a building to pursue their education. The heavy party school atmosphere and stories of unhelpful staff are also an issue. Talk to someone that goes there that isn't close to you. Get the real story.Rhody Walsh

I believe the vast variety of educational opportunities offered all in one high school setting is a wonderful opportunity for our young adults to experience unique careers. The students can actually get an idea if this opportunity might be the best possible fit for them prior to graduation.Lorraine Bigelow

I've only been for a night course, but I was left with the impression it was a good school for teens wanting a technical career.Hannah Manns

Update : you need to bring your vaccine card and ID and show at the door . If of r any reason they run out of covid test or you don’t qualify for a covid test and you don’t have a vaccine card as id with you , they won’t let you in . If you have a class and you can’t test and don’t show vaccine card and ID you will miss class . They are very covid strict . have been to classes in all three campuses . Providence campus is by far the friendliest of them all. Cafeteria option are few but it does the work . Everyone here is friendly . When it comes to counseling and advising I found them to be nice . I always did my own research And if I thought the classes they were Advising wasn’t one I had to take I would see another one . I was usually right . I paid for my own classes with my own money -no financial aid so I had to be extra careful about wasting money and a whole semester taking an unnecessary class for my degree . I graduated debt free and no financial aid ! Parking is way easier and close to campus specially on a windy winter day . It’s nice to not have to walk up a short distance .Marilyn MC

I suggest the Liston campus of the Community College of Rhode Island for any veteran students who are considering returning to school. It's easy to navigate the campus, they've got good security and a very helpful staff, which is always a plus for vulnerable or disabled folks. CCRI has so much going for it that I couldn't fit all of its benefits into one review. So I leave the rest up to you. Have a blessed day.Alfred Wiggins (Mister Al)

I was a student at CCRI Liston for 2 years and I had the greatest time there. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. The building is small which makes it easier to find classrooms and offices. My advisor went above and beyond to help me succeed at CCRI and provided me with all of the assistance and resources I needed. Out of all CCRI campuses this is the most diverse and the most friendliest.Leannie

I initially loved this school back when I enrolled in 2015. Everything was going great until my older brother died in 2017 from an opioid overdose before the Fall 2017 semester They call it "community" college even though I was having a breakdown and no one intervened instead of two academic counselors. Fast forward to April 15th this year, I became homeless by having to leave the home due to domestic violence. Thank God there was a social worker employed within the last six months or I would have been completely forgotten about. The president who "cares so deeply" about her students never reached out to me nor did most of the deans. Dean Cunningham helped, but it was mostly the social worker who did all the emergency housing placements. I was at an anonymous shelter sleeping on a dirty couch and not ONCE did any higher-up reach out to me. I can say a handful of faculty members were extremely helpful (Linda Benvenuti, Liz Parent, Karen Kortz, and Isabel Trombetti, Amanda Vanner) but the officials at this college couldn't care less about their students. I am not proud I received my diploma from a school that would have left me to rot if it weren't for Shanna and Carlene who also work at CCRI saving my life. The 3.7 GPA I've worked so hard for is insignificant to the administrative members. Oh, what about academics? They are fine. Just don't get into multiple crises because you are on your own. If you want "community" go to URI or anything other than CCRI. You actually mean something in those places. Cheers!!!Just a Fish With Internet Access

Don't waste your time going here for the Radiography program etc., go to RIC or a better college with less hoops to jump through. This school has been very unprofessional for years with the program they offer. No one knows nothing, it's a big run around! They use an outside testing site called Pearson vue which is the most unprofessional site I have ever delt with. You pay to take this test! The person monitoring your test, doesn't explain anything & also many interruptions while time is still going. Almost all the material on this test is never been taught to you in any of the prerequisite giving by CCRI. The Pearson site gives you practice test that don't help you prepare for the test. It's all smoking mirrors. My money wasted down the drain. Lots of years wasted on this program. I'm a single mom looking to get a better career. However CCRI just cares only about taking money from students. I believe who ever picks the candidates for the program is probably someone they know.Bella Ciao

Don't be fooled by the Community College stereotypes. CCRI is a great school with some great professors in every area. Learn the same information as you would at URI and RIC for a fraction of the price. Ignore the earlier review. It really makes no sense in idea or grammatical structure. Cheers!Jonathan Williams