20 Best Msw Programs In Sacramento, CA (2022 Updated)

Overall, an okay community college experience so far from 2019 to 2022 (I took some summers off). The registration process for me was a nightmare. OpenCC upon some of the other processes were buggy, nonfunctional, or unclear. Despite this, I have to give them slack as when I was applying they were revamping their websites significantly. There's a mixed bag of good and bad staff. Some professors will be insanely rude, not understanding, and sometimes not even lecture properly on the topic at hand. Other professors will be really kind, understanding, and actively willing to work with you. Always look up the professor on Rate My Professor!!! Eservices, Canvas, and Counseling are atrocious. Eservices has been buggy at times or down for multiple hours. Canvas is usually a decent online learning tool, but sometimes it can get buggy and is not always accessibility friendly (as seen by not having a dark mode for example). I recall a time when Canvas was down due to the host servers, which are owned by Amazon, were completely offline. Counseling is not always helpful in guiding you to where to go next, will sometimes not even answer calls nor emails, and can get really busy (even with the switch from the old building to the Welcome and Support Center). I suggest looking up some information yourself on ARCs website first before talking to counselors, such as course catalogs or what classes you might take for a specific associates degree. I wish that counseling would still give out PHYSICAL course catalogs, but it is what it is. Finance is usually okay for parking passes, but other services is like pulling teeth. Communication on what is going on campus varies from good to poor. An example of this is when the pandemic began around midterms and there was the report of two people being exposed to Covid on campus, which caused mass panic and multiple people just walking out of class. Parking can sometimes be an issue, so be prepared to walk a little bit. Also, you will need a parking pass from a kiosk or buy a parking pass permit for the semester. Bathrooms could use some work. I recall a time where after flushing the bathroom started to flood. Food choices were fairly solid. If you were going to Starbucks or Subway during lunch, lines would get long. Only food offered on campus now is either from the student store, the cafeteria, the Oak Cafe, or the few vending machines on campus. Off campus, there's quite a few food places around, such as Lis Mongolian BBQ, Chik Fil A, and In-N-Out. The bookstore has been unorganized in the past, but is relatively chilled back and clean nowadays. Be warned that some things will be overpriced, but that's normal for college. Also, don't be shocked if there's a hassle with ordered books or book returns for refunds.Emily “Emma Anne” Branecki

It's almost like 90% of the people who work here will be rude over the phone and tell you to do everything online. They have messed up most of my paperwork, resulting in me having to resubmit residency forms, application forms, proof of ID. Somehow they put me as out-of-state which includes a 900% markup per credit. I went from expecting a $150 bill for a single class and ended up with a $1200 bill. No one wants to help sort it out. No one wants to answer the phone. The website is difficult to navigate. Honestly, I have had a single positive experience with one person in Admissions, and everyone else has been pushy, rude, dismissive, and argumentative. I am considering switching to literally any other school in the district. My partner attends SCC and it's laughable how smoothly they handled his transition back to school, compared to mine. Edit: it should also be noted that I had applied to ARC 4 times since 2013 and never received a welcome letter. I had emailed asking why I applied and was not told anything, or emailed, called – nothing. I got no response. Called last month because I was at my wits end and I am told "I can't give you a student ID number because your application was DENIED." I asked why and she told me she couldnt tell me. I asked for a supervisor who immediately told me "we have the wrong SSN for you, so none of your applications were accepted because it didn't watch our records." My CORRECT SSN, was being rejected. In 8 YEARS NO ONE EVER TOLD ME THIS. Just like they didn't tell me I was listed as out of state, despite submitting residency information multiple times. This school is a JOKEI Illyria

The college is great..,.. the bookstore however is 1 star at best. The school district sub-contracted it out and the new facilitators understand that they have a built in market from people having to use their financial aid or other assorted vouchers from various Govt entities and as a result they practice poor customer service utilizing people that are quite adept at rapid fire litanies telling you why none of the delays or shortages are their concern or problem. In fact in my opinion 90% of their employees that deal with the public are nothing more than thugs and bully's. They take no responsibility for faulty instructions in how to use the new book site with vouchers and tell you that they are "saaaawrrrrry" when they tell you they can't locate your books and give you a date when they will be in. Once again, in my opinion, they are nothing more than petty tyrants and bullies that should have their contract terminated for lack of accountability on their part. The layout has changed,alot of the const of the past couple of years is finished. Check updated maps of Campus on Google 😎Greg Spittler

When I attended Chico State it was a very good university. It was fair and affordable. I could comfortably speak with other students and Professors and debate about multiple viewpoints. I was born and raised in Chico and I loved the idea of attending and graduating from Chico State. However, I enlisted in the Marine Corps reserve my Sophomore year. I had to drop my classes last minute in the middle of the semester in order to attend Marine Corps boot camp. I leave for about 3- 6 months in total to complete my training. When I return I come to find out that the administration did not drop my classes correctly and they had failed me about 18 units I had at the time. When I attempted to dispute them that they had to erase my semester and reinstate me because of the the Federal Law that protects me as a service member under USERRA act of 1994. The school and the Veteran's Affairs failed to reinstate me and refund me my money or let me take my classes again. They violated my rights as a service member activated under title 10 active duty orders. I continued to attend Chico to finish my degree but as I took more and more classes the Professors leaned to be biased to the "Left" as some say it which I do not mind but the school turned from an education system to a system were people were babied and Professors lectured Socialist propaganda. I have since dropped out and I am attending another university that is better accredited and is fair. I suggest to other Veterans to NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL! CSU, Chico claims to be veteran friendly but they are not and only want your GI bill benefits and tax cuts. They do not care about veterans or anything related to veterans.Adrian B

This school really bent over backwards to make sure I got everything I wanted out of my education. An on-staff internship coordinator; professors that are committed to helping pave the way to your decided career; services for scholarships, study abroad programs, and career development; plus plenty of programs from honors societies to fraternities to help you get what you want out of your time in school. At what other school could I have coauthored a published research paper with a professor in my bachelor's? The only shortfalls of this school are related to academic rigor–some of the teachers are either long past caring about their subject and should have retired or aren't particularly qualified to teach their subject. This also reflects on the students–there is a slim alumni network and many of your peers may be unmotivated, without a plan, or fail to show sufficient skill or knowledge by graduation. The school has made strides to crack down on the party atmosphere, which I resented my freshman year but was grateful for by my senior. It is also working hard to attract more and better faculty. These efforts seem to be really helping it improve it's reputation, attracting better faculty and students alike.William Walker

I have attended this fine school three separate times, earning a teaching credential and communication design / computers experience. Most of my professors were great, seeming happy to be at work. How could they not be, living in beautiful Chico, Ca? The campus is beautiful, with a year-round creek running through the middle of its park-like setting. The town and the school are friendly as well, with lots of art and music culture.Dave (AffectionateScar)

Let's be honest. This was your second choice. It's not the "best college in the world" or the "most beautiful campus in the world". Spent one and a half years here where it could’ve been one and a half years spent better elsewhere. Please, this is an extension of high school. Find your education and college experience elsewhere. You will thank me.Hakim Bouzina

I live near this college and me and my wife and kids love to take walks threw it. It's so beautiful and peaceful. Also you have campus police always around so you feel safe at all times. And the bell tower is a nice sight to see. But hearing that thing go off at 11:00pm at night I could go without.Shawn Dronet

I made a payment on Jul 16, 2021, at 9:54 AM still I haven’t received my payment back contacted front desk multiple time. Please contact me I tried to call and emailed multiple people but no one replies. Worst experience ever.Junaid Jamshaid

Nancy Ryan and the other therapists are fantastic! They listen and are trained in different techniques that get to the core. Personally, there has been a ripple of small changes I’ve made in my career, parenting, friendships, goals, and self-compassion to create a better life. After 22 years my marriage is stronger than ever because of the insights we’ve found in therapy. Our communication has improved greatly with us both feeling open and safe to share our feelings and needs. We understand and appreciate our marriage while still perusing our own interests and being an incredible team to parent together. I can’t recommend Nancy, and her office, enough for the gifts they taught us through therapy. Truly life healing!Jeanie Molloy

I just wanted to say thank you to this place from the bottom of my heart for everything that you’ve done for me. I especially wanted to give a shout out to Heidi she is an amazing therapist and really truly cares about her patience and it shows. Heidi is very knowledgeable and resourceful to get what you need. Most importantly, her customer service is filled with such compassion I am truly happy and will continue coming here.Dyanners S

Nancy Ryan, LMFT is a caring and knowledgable therapist and I have worked with her for over 4 years in the capacity of administrative assistant. She responds quickly with professionalism and honors her commitment to helping people. Nancy Ryan treats people with courtesy and handles things with kindness, wisdom and a sense of humor. I would recommend Nancy Ryan to anyone who is looking for a therapist.Susan Mayfield

Working at the Center for 10+ years, the current director is the worst person you could ever known as a human being. She’s a bully, narcissist, & dictator…has a monster heart. Admin works to support and turn blind eye watching this women eat her staff and teachers’ souls over the years. She’ll find anything to write & build cases to fire those who questions her leadership. Evidence with over turn of teachers (over 10 full time teachers) since she took over the center). Teachers & staff leaving the center burnt out and traumatized with nightmares…learning how to trust the next employer. The way she treats and talk about the teachers like they are incompetent and slaves. This person will tell you to work at home while you’re sick & disclosed other staffs’ personal & health issues out in the open of the front office. She brags about the amount of staff & teachers that she makes cried in her office over the years. I will never never forget…she said, “I should let my father suicide if he decides to take his own life.” One start for the wonderful relationships with family’s, student, & colleagues I’ve maintained over the years. Sandra & ASI, open your eyes & wake up. Are you allowing this person to continue traumatizing students, staff, & teachers over the amount of money she brings through the Center?Adventure is Out There

CSUS is one of the great achievements of humanity… it is not the beauty of the Campus that makes CSUS such a wonderful place… but the people who have spent their entire lives honing a gift of knowledge that they can share with those around them… …what a true joy to have the opportunity to study and make ones self acceptable according to the ways of life… for there has never been a time when knowledge was not the quintessential remedy to the consequences that accompany this thing that we call life… for all those who want to become a "solution" to one of our shared common problems… "this" is the place where one can put forth the efforts to prepare themselves for that moment in the future when someone of less fortunes might need you…Joe Thompson

(Translated by Google) Yesterday the first time I visited is the place it seems to me a place that invites you to return everything very calm but at the same time the agent very happy all smiling I was very struck by that The truth is I wanted to return to know it is the best place To smile I'll tell you on the next visit how it went (Original) Ayer la primera vez que visité es el lugar me parece un lugar que te invita a regresar todo bien tranquilo pero a la vez el agente bien alegre todas sonriente me llamo mucho la atención eso La verdad me Quedaron ganas de regresar para conocer es el lugar mejor Para sonreír Ya les platicar en la próxima visita como me fueEsteban BELTRAN

As a parent of a UC Davis student, I love the area around the Memorial Hall. The Quad is really beautiful, full of old, large, oak and pine trees, it's .4 miles around the Quad. There are lots of good restaurants inside, lots of writers of food, and a very nice tea and coffee shop with great deserts. The Veterans office is upstairs. The whole campus is a beautiful place to explore.ME Robb

Lots of good stuff here: the Coffee House is the biggest part but there are also study areas, a market for snacks & small meals, the book store, a pantry for food staples, and a bowling alley and billiards downstairs. We visited in June 2021 and the COVID protocol is to wear a mask and fill in a quick survey to show you are COVID-free. I did it on my phone, it was very easy.Ben Gregory

Overall I enjoyed this place the most when I needed somewhere to study when I was in UC Davis. Most of the time it is not overcrowded, you can always find a seat. Comfy, with good air-condition (not as cold as Peter J. Shields Library), power plugs, and you can easily get a cup of coffee or something to eat during the day 🙂Jasmine Li

This is regarding the Full-Time MBA Program: pretty solid education with some very bright students along with some exceptional faculty and staff. Unfortunately, lackluster support for career switchers unless you want to work in Finance for Intel (the NAND division is now Solidigm under SK Hynix) or a big healthcare provider in the Sac area. I still remember GSM's Dean telling some students during a school event that he believed GSM's cohorts are just as smart as those at Haas. Now no one goes to GSM expecting it to measure up to Haas, but the stark reality is that if Haas's career services/employer connections represent the top floor of a 50-story building, GSM's career services operation cannot even get into the 1st floor lobby or parking garage. It's also my belief the Full-Time Program is not a priority for GSM, and functions more as the foundation for their more viable Part-Time and Online MBA Programs that utilize the same personnel/ resources yet place far less emphasis on career services/ placement. There's a lot of potential here for the Full-Time MBA Program – only time will tell if GSM is able to realize it.Trevor Gould

The first truly contributes to a well-rounded education. The academics are certainly great, but I've learned far more from my peers and their experiences than I have from the classroom. Davis has done a great job of managing to create cohorts that are both diverse (from educational background, to life experience, to race & gender) and cohesive. The second definitely is the Sacramento & Bay location. While the school is often overlooked by close neighbors Stanford & UC Berkeley, Davis certainly has an "in" with Bay Area companies. The Sacramento location also benefits from being located at the UCD Medical Center (healthcare) and Sacramento (government) in general. We get the perks of being relatively close to the Bay but also the perks of being located directly in the State Capital.Jefri Tamba

I graduated here in 2011. Now 11 years later I still have mixed feelings. You should go to this school only if you absolutely must stay in Sacramento. If you’re recruited from another country for a sport, please note that Sacramento is the capitol of California but it’s 8 hours driving from Hollywood and nothing like the movies. Many of my tennis teammates came from Eastern Europe and said they had no clue, they thought they were coming to do college at the beach and hang out with celebrities. Pros +: Air Force ROTC Program Women’s D1 Tennis Very pretty campus in Fall People were genuinely nice The saaaandwich and soda man Acceptance rate was very high then Gave me the degree and future I needed Cons -: Was very much commuter school Most friends you make here won’t go very far Dating was limited (for straight women) most boys I met were just players that lied No one outside of NorCal has heard of CSUS Parking was an issue Full time in state tuition for Spring 2008 was $1863. My last semester in Spring 2011 was $2500 for part time. Can’t imagine what it is now. Professors who write their own notes/book then sell it for their course for $200+ Some of the courses I had to take were not very useful I didn’t feel safe after or before dark on campus and nearby apartment parking lots that friends lived in. I used to run in the dark to/from my car.April B

One of the many, proud students who used to go to Sac State; graduated in the fall of 2019 (and luckily before Covid-19 told everyone to screw off). I was trying to get into Graphic Design but I had no money. So I opted instead for a BA in Studio Art Methods (New Media Focus). I was taking Multicultural Studies on the side. Everything is expensive, some of the faculty have personality issues, the few Alt-Right people kept "yelling theater in a crowded fire house;" the school's transit system doesn't go far enough, and some of the buildings had issues with rain water coming through the roofs. But I have no regrets. The area's beautiful, we're able to get help with food and studies, the learning of other cultures was "colorful" in a positive way, and most of the faculty are pretty awesome. It's not UC Davis, but I highly recommend taking your chances here.Hectotane

I went here on my Field Trip in my Sophomore year and I got to say I was speechless. I was amazed by the structure of the buildings, there was bunch of scholars/students of this University and it was so big that I didn't know what kind of reaction I made. It was fun walking around and seeing so many people. It feel kind of weird because I don't like to see so many people in one place. The cafeteria is pretty small. It crowded most of the time because I can't believe they even have fast food restaurants inside a cafeteria and also Starbucks. It feel like I can reach the top of the ceiling over my head if I was tall enough and be able to touch it. I enjoyed it and it was fantastic to experience a University college.Cheesy 24

They are douchebags. I was supposed to be dropped because I told them before that I wasn't going to go because I didn't get a dorm room in time and there weren't any apartments in my budget. They claim that I didn't tell them anything and now they are charging me over 3,109.50 and they expect me to pay it in 30 days. Plus they are doing the same thing to my brother. Most colleges drop you if you don't show up for a certain amount of time and we never showed up. And for the orientation they weren't even helping much Fresno state is way better. They are like little leeches.Lizeth Chinchilla

The area is prime. If you're looking for a great night life, this might be that for you in about ten or so years. It's a growing university and it will take time for the bay to catch up and become a more college-approved environment, but it is happening. The staff is great. I've only ever had one issue with a professor and simply retook the class with another prof that turned out to be my fav teacher I've had in a long time. The housing options are fantastic but you have to be quick about submitting your application. I love this school. It's a community.Zoey Madsen

The freshman dorms are nice and each dorm room has it's own bathroom with a shower. The upper level housing (North Quad, Promontory, and East Campus) is also very nice with many options. The classes are small and the teachers try to learn everyone's name. The campus itself is quiet and laid back with most students taking trips to nearby beaches or nature reserves. The nearby city of Monterey is also known for its festivals and the aquarium. It is still a work in progress, but the future looks bright for this campus.Ross Karmen

First off, the location. Its a pretty nice campus, with a pretty nice view of the bay, however its is kind of in the ghetto. So, if this bothers you i would say that you should probably go elsewhere. Its a small-ish school with only around 10,000 people. There also isnt really much to do in hayward. Alot of other schools have campus towns but east bay doesnt really have anything like that. There is a pizza place up the hill called brono billy's which i admit is really good and it's a great place to hang out as there are alot of frats up there during the week. The dorms are pretty nice. You get alot of the stuff that you get with an apartment like a kitchen, which is cool. The problem is really the administration here. They are pretty damn unreliable sometimes. When something is broken in your dorm, they tell you to go fill out an online request. However, it can take several weeks for anyone to actually respond to your ticket. My friends tried to get his meal plan changed and i think it took like 4 weeks or something. The site tells you that the dorms have hi speed internet but this is only partially true. Its really fast up until 5 or something and then the speed plummets. I had an online class one quarter and the internet was so freaking slow in the evenings that it was hard to even get my hw done. Campus life is ok. Life during the week is pretty good but this basicaly the only csu without a football team. The campus is pretty dead on the weekends though. Food isnt exactly the best either. There used to be some great food in the union but for whatever reason they decided to replace it with a pizza hut and taco bell. Overall, not a bad school but i would say that there are better options out there.Jack Murdock

This is a great school. I transferred here from community college to major in Construction Management and was one of the few lucky students to start when the program first began. I am happy with the general classes in poli-sciences, accounting, management, physics, construction materials & methods, risk management and building codes, for they provide many of the foundation knowledge in my career. The faculty is willing to work with me as long as they know I am exerting effort to do well in their courses. I tried as best as I could, joined the program's club, participated in extra-curricular activities, went to the ASC competition and worked with the engineering students in various events. I've been reading reviews and hearing people's complaints about how the student administration staff are not easy to deal with, well my reply to them would be if you are polite and courteous then chances are people will reciprocate. Just don't expect top notch service, if you are not willing to do the leg work to get things done, otherwise complaining won't get you anything except the satisfaction of venting. Going back to my current enrollment in the program, I have just a little over two months to graduate with a Bachelor of Science. As of to date, I have an internship that I got through a university job advertisement in construction and will strive for a permanent position as soon as I graduate. All in all, for people who are looking to achieve a degree from an accredited university that is affordable, taught by knowledgeable professors, and is willing to work hard, study and apply what is learned then consider this campus to be an excellent investment for you to make.Thanh Tran

It's a nice looking school but if you drop a class and ask for a refund GOOD LUCK! That money is gone, you'll never see it again. I dropped a class that I paid over $900 for and according to their website you're entitled to a percentage refund depending on when you drop it. Their website said I would be entitled to 82% of this money back because I dropped after 2 weeks. Then when I go to the cashiers office the lady says "it doesn't make a difference" I'm like yes it does I'm out all this money for a class I'm no longer taking. She's like "but you're still taking more than 6 units. You only get a refund if you drop and are only take less than 6 units." Then she just kept saying "okay? okay?" shoving my refund request form back to me, to get rid of me. The website doesn't say anything about me having to take less than 6 units in order to get a refund. I felt scammed and ripped off. I'm a new transfer student and this is how they treat me for picking their school.Hector P

As a former student I can describe my experience in one word: wasted. Money and time wasted. Practicaly every teacher i had felt like they were either on tenure or just there for a paycheck. Not to mention the school still enforces a mask mandate that was lifted months ago. I had a professor, whose class I PAID FOR, threaten to write my up to disciplinary for not wearing a mask IN THE HALLWAY BECAUSE I WAS EATING LUNCH! I even had an online class where THE ENTIRE CLASS forgot the took the class for 2/3 of a semester because the teacher just posted two quizzes and then did nothing until he posted the term project and the final without even a word. This "school" made me ashamed of my bachelor's degree. If you want to waste money and leave knowing less about a subject than when you started, go to CSU Stanislaus.Travis Pedro

It's a pretty nice little school. I go here and tuition is cheap for 6 classes, under $4,000 per semester and you can even get financial aid to cover all or most of that. Not a fancy school or anything, but a nice little campus you can get your degree on a budget.Jdogg4089

Come here for community events all the time. 4th of july was a hit. Came today for their fall carnival. Awesome our kids had a blast. All the students were into what they were doing. Thank you for contributing to the comminity.Sandra Melendez

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis, UCD, or Davis) is a public research university and land-grant university located near Davis, California.[9] It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system, and has the third-largest enrollment in the system after UCLA and UC Berkeley.[7] The institution was first founded as an agricultural branch of the system in 1905, and became the seventh campus of the University of California in 1959.The university is classified as an R1 university, meaning that it engages in a very high level of research activity.[10] The UC Davis faculty includes 23 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 30 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 17 members of the American Law Institute, 14 members of the Institute of Medicine, and 14 members of the National Academy of Engineering.[11] Among other honors, university faculty, alumni, and researchers have won two Nobel Prizes, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, three Pulitzer Prizes, three MacArthur Fellowships, and a National Medal of Science.[11][12][13][14] Founded as a primarily agricultural campus, the university has expanded over the past century to include graduate and professional programs in medicine (which includes the UC Davis Medical Center), law, veterinary medicine, education, nursing, and business management, in addition to 90 research programs offered by UC Davis Graduate Studies. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is the largest veterinary school in the United States and has been ranked first in the world for five consecutive years (2015–19).[15] UC Davis also offers certificates and courses, including online classes, for adults and non-traditional learners through its Division of Continuing and Professional Education. The UC Davis Aggies athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I, primarily as members of the Big West Conference with additional sports in the Big Sky Conference (football only) and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. In its first year of full Division I status, 11 UC Davis teams qualified for NCAA post-season competitions.tarif fateh

I highly recommend this teaching veterinary hospital. They were able to help my Little fur baby when my regular vet could not. The staff and students are very willing to answer all questions to make sure that you are comfortable with the care your pet needs.Kathrine DeWitt

It was a beautiful afternoon walking around, taking pictures with my kids. I did notice a few trash cans were spilling over and there was some construction which ruined the atmosphere in places but other wise it was amazing.Garrett Embry

I came to this school and it is constantly changing. Especially with the pandemic slowly bringing things back. They are remodeling plenty and the campus is beautiful and very spread out. You can enjoy the little critters and plenty of flowers and trees to stare at. This school has plenty of history and beautiful views. Wether you came to this school or want to come to this school, it is definitely in a great centralized location with plenty of amenities both on and off campus. Bulldog born, Bulldog bread 🐾Felipe

I had an excellent experience as an undergraduate at Fresno State. I was an agriculture-based major, and had several invaluable opportunities for hands-on experience provided for me during my time at the university. Like most things, I could go through and nitpick every issue I had, but my overall reflection on the university is positive, so I'll abstain. The short of it is: if Fresno State has your desired major, it is a school well worth considering.Collin Parker

It was very nice. But I think the parking lot should be bigger. But we all had a great time we got chance to see my nephew don't play that bad I had an accident after you again or I'm someone hit my car from behind but other than that it was a great time don't have heads just everything is coolFrances

I was really excited to attend but overall it wasn’t much different than community college at least for Gen ed. my excitement peaked week 4 and by week 11 of the semester I realized what was ahead of me and how the school is kind of a crazy mess. Having ethnic studies tie their bodies to the Muni tracks and an on campus anti abortion protest with bloody pictures was definitely a bit much And not made better by the pleasant Marchant booths the fallowing week. My department I’ve heard is basically a mess though unfortunately. My CC was state if the art and this place has some buildings that are authentically 1950’s and untouched it’s kind of scary so I try not to think about earthquakes given that Fine Arts, the library and Humanities are probably the safest buildings on campus. It feels impossible and hopeless here because almost nobody lives near campus and everyone commutes so it always feels dead. This factor makes it very hard to feel/get connected on campus to any degree and make friends. Don’t get fooled by impacted programs it doesn’t exactly mean they are “good” it just means the school is cheap and hasn’t built new buildings like it probably should have(Cinema, science and kin departments that’s you!). Go here if they have a good program for your major that’s what’s important, not location, student life etc.Alex Merenkov

I knew people who loved it at SFSU and knew people who hated it here. Personally, I had a great experience at SF State. Obviously a negative experience was having to go online due to covid in my third year but I was still able to have a good experience here overall for undergrad. I wouldn't trade my time and memories here for anything and I'm thankful for all the opportunities SF State was able to offer me and the friends I made along the way. College is what you make of it and I had a really good time here. Class of 2022Zachary Lacanlale

I just attended Class of 2022 commencement. I was extremely disappointed. This is the first graduation I’ve ever been to that never called out student names. The commencement speaker sounded like a political campaign. I’m sorry but the families and friends that came to watch our loved one graduate, want them to be celebrated even for a quick few seconds and not sit through speech after speech from strangers.Cerita Gaddi

I graduated from San Jose State University in 2012 with a Degree in Art History and Visual Culture. Here is my overall take away from my time spent there. The Good: If you live in the area already, SJSU is pretty convenient. I was lucky enough to live near light trail so the included transit pass was great. Tuition at any university these days is going to be eye watering at best, but taking that into consideration the cost is not as bad as some other CSUs. Education is largely what you make of it, but for the most part the quality of the curriculum and the professors who work at SJSU are pretty high. I can think of only a few classes that were really not up to par out of everything I took there. Facilities in general are pretty decent. Its a crowded school without question but I never felt overwhelmed by it. Now the bad: The administration is painful at times. This become apparent on day 1 when I was placed in the wrong orientation group and forced to sit through seminars on classes I would never take. It continued all the way through the last day when the administration somehow lost track of a PE class I took and tried to tell me I couldn't graduate despite the fact that it was on their own transcript. Overall take away its a decent education if you put the effort in.Jeff Streit

Really great school, but it is mostly what you make of it. As a transfer student, I find that the school is interested in helping you succeed and offers a lot of opportunities for you to get involved, get help, and get through. Once you are in your program (can only vouch for Teachers Prep), the teachers are so good and dedicated to helping you move through the class and are pretty centered around helping you learn what you need to for your career. Only trouble I have had with the school was hang-ups at admissions, but after talking to so many different administrative branches and programs at this point (transfer admissions/financial aid/different departments regarding courses and waivers/counseling dept) I really appreciate how easy they are to get ahold of and how willing and effective they are to help you through your issue. Honestly, commuting sucks, but it is really worth it for the quality of education SJSU offers. Plus, the campus is rather pretty with lots of nooks and crannies around campus, is conveniently located, and is heavily connected to its community and the cities around it.Katie Siddiqui

The schooling is great I am an engineering student and have had some success at SJSU! Professors and some staff are very nice to work with. HOWEVER, that is where it ends. The bureaucratic offices are horrible. Such as Housing at SJSU. Housing sucks! They refuse to aid the student. All complaints are either dealt with and solved in about a month or not at all. The WiFi that I pay for is garbage and hardly works ever, and when it does it’s only at 3am. The food is also not great. I over hear that all the food is local which is completely not true it’s from Sysco and another large food transport. Overall it is definitely not worth the money to live on campus because it SUCKS! I can only speak for CVC and it truly sucks. I’ve had a horrible experience here.Jack Hyland

This review is from the perspective of a new student trying to take a single summer online class. I registered for the class in late spring, but it didn't even show up in Canvas (their online learning platform) until the summer session actually started. The instructor hadn't "published" the class, meaning I couldn't attend. I contacted him (Higginbotham is his name), on the day the class started, and he told me that the class didn't actually start until two days later. He assured me that the materials would be available and the class would be up and running by then. Two days later the class is still not listed as published, and the school's help desk can't help me either. The help desk diverts me to someone in India — are you freakin' kidding me? You aren't Amazon, why can't I speak to someone at the college? I consider myself a pretty tech savvy person, but I can't figure out how to attend my class at this school.Patrick Lindsay

CCSF is a great place to start a career or to get back to finish an education. They offer many opportunities and financial support to all students regardless of race or status. They have many programs that will help students to transfer to four year institutions or specialize in a certain career. The academic counselors are great people who really care and go the extra mile to help students to succeed on their careers. Many professors are great people and they make sure that their students are understanding the concepts. If their students are struggling on the class they are willing to help them out. It is a shame that CCSF does not get the credit it deserves.Rodrigo Cruz

Went to the bookstore to pickup items purchased online. Tip: the pickup window is outside of the bookstore to the left, and NOT inside the bookstore. I had an issue with my digital pickup, where Cengage Access code wasn't working, so I informed the representative, and he is supposed to get back to me via phone. There isn't any parking in front of the bookstore, because it's reserved for staff. Be prepared to park across the street, and walk a couple of minutes.Leonard Suguitan (Len)

Brandman University is uniquely committed to Students getting a powerful education featuring applicable skills! And, their Academic Advisors really work with each student to ensure she/he is getting the classes they need to prepare them for graduation and the work force! Great Instructors, great Staff, great school!Mitch Darnell

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology at USC and my Master's Degree at the USC Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. I have been employed at USC for 25+ years and very honored to be part of the Trojan Family. I recommend people to apply to USC to study and earn their Bachelor's degree. MSW, DSW or Ph.D. The connections are amazing and it's the best place to learn Social Work.Dr. Nadine Diaz