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I really like the flexibility of the online courses, the affordability and the variety of degree options they have. My advisors and teachers have been very great but communicating with the other staff at this school is very frustrating. The employees in the financial aid department are very rude and condescending and they hang up on you abruptly whenever they get frustrated with you. The registar’s office is by far the WORST. Very nasty employees in that department who talk down to you and treat you like a child. They seem to forget they work for a college, not an elementary school. One spent 10 minutes arguing on the phone with me just because I wanted my new advisor’s phone number and email. The “career counselors” offer no type of help or advice and they just tell you to “google it” whenever you have a basic question about a certain major. They are also very judgmental if you express a desire to finish with only an associates degree and not transfer to a 4 year, not considering not everyone has the financial means to do so. The call center employees are very disrespectful and seem like they want to find reasons to argue with callers. There are also huge issues with miscommunication at this school and everyone seems to have different answers about certain topics which causes a lot of errors. Certain departments are also not great about contacting back even after leaving numerous voicemails/emails. Overall I like the school itself but they need to either retrain the employees on basic respect and customer service or they need to hire new ones.Resident Anon

The teachers here are all outstanding and they make you feel like they want you to succeed. I have taken College Algebra, Biology and Spanish in the classroom and the instructors were all topnotch. There is also additional help available to students in the free math lab and writing centers as well as Spanish tutoring. The online classes are not that confusing but you do need to pay attention because sometimes you are required to take classes through third-party online textbooks via the access codes. The only problems I had were with transferring credits to the school and getting contradictory information from the financial aid office on one occasion. I do wish the school did a better job with advising students but I understand the logistics issues. Everyone at the hub is friendly and helpful! Use them they are a great resource. To all the people that left negative reviews, I would say "you get out what you put in". This is college and you get treated like an adult.Linda Brady

Mrs Jagal never cease to amaze me. I can’t count on her to get registered for the correct classes, motivation me, and share some knowledge on everyday life. She exceeds the title as an advisor and for that, I am forever grateful. She is authentic, sensible, and overall a down to earth amazing persons. She has been the perfect push I need to get my education I need to support my family. She approached. She is direct. She is Trident Tech. Thank you again Mrs. Jagal for Trident Tech the best part of my educational journey. The world needs a little bit of you everywhere. Continue to be, you!A Boss

Clean cut at its best. Given the shenanigans going on at most college campuses today, it was nice to see respect and professionalism on display everywhere. No ragged and torn clothing, no Rand McNally maps running up and down arms (tattoos) no steel dangling from noses, no pants hanging half off butts, one could feel pride in America and hope for the future when touring this vast and beautiful campus. A quick tour showed this to be a non-nonsense, education first, institution. Having been in the military, it did not take me long to figure out that the "fast walkers" were freshmen. They stuck to their designated walkways, off the sidewalks for the most part, walking at a fast clip with a pronounced gait, and making sharp right turns at the corners. We would go back in a heartbeat and you should too when you start to lose faith in America. Different uniforms but it reminded me a lot of Annapolis. God bless the USA.Jack

“The Citadel” is the Pride of the South! We have quite a few family and friends that are graduates of The Citadel. My son will be graduating High School in 2023 so we took time this Summer to visit colleges with our first stop here. Our Admissions Officer, Josh Simons (also alumni) gave an excellent presentation. If you’re not serious or dedicated to higher education and pushing yourself mentally and physically to be your absolute best, this isn’t the school for you! If you’re a leader or want to be and you have honor, understand duty, respect others and authority then you may be a candidate. I have confidence and hope my son will choose to be a cadet. He’s an athlete which will only add to a positive four year experience for him.Simone

I am about to graduate from here and this was extremely difficult. You have to be mentally tough to get through this. I’m not sure why this university is not more widely recognized across the United States. I am from the North East and some people have not heard of it. However, the lessons I’ve learned here are invaluable.Matthew Jones

Not a great experience. Choose a private college. As a parent of a junior there are many disappointments. If your son or daughter is undecided about their major maybe this is an ok choice. But if they know what they want, send them where there’s a commitment and focus on major courses otherwise it’s a continuation of high school. Further, it seems Covid has become an excuse for a few things. Major classes in business marketing, that are online, taught by a professor in a foreign country without even a grade given at the midterm point doesn’t seem like a good thing. It feels like a complete rip off. A schedule with classes from 10 am to 7pm, really? Encouraging students to drop before a WD becomes an F feels like a rip off too and it is. Where’s faculty accountability? Where’s the administrative accountability? Further the ‘system’ for registration for courses and academic advisement is a joke. Honors, athletes, by academic year? Basically good luck getting a schedule you want. A focus on graduating on time? Doesn’t seems to exist. I could go on but I will not.Karen Smith

Stunningly gorgeous campus we discovered taking a detour from King St. in Charleston. Here on July 4th weekend so campus was vacant but the energy was still there. Every nook and cranny was a favorite "place" for someone as we explored for blocks and blocks of the college. No wonder graduates never leave Charleston.Allan Gruen

Spoletto Festival USA 2021 and the New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band. The Cistern Yard is a magical venue for music and it delivered as the band did. They were fantastic!Kim Hubbard Oglesby

The education and overall experience at this school is good. As a warning to prospective engineering students, this school is not ABET accredited which could potentially greatly limit your career options depending on the field you go into. This information is not advertised to potential students. The attention given by most of the faculty is excellent especially the directors. My review consists of 3 stars due to the financial aid department. Following the completion of my degree nearly $350 of mysterious charges were added to my account. Part of this was due to an IPad I wished to purchase but was never sent the proper documentation so I was automatically charged a full amount. I have attempted to make contact over the course of 3 months and have managed to speak with a person two times. During both of these conversations the person was not able to provide an explanation for the charges. The department has never returned a phone call or responded to a voice-mail. Luckily for me the school shipped my diploma and provided a digital transcript even though I refused to pay this amount. I definitely have gotten the impression that once their money is made and you're done, they don't care about you anymore. I will be attaining further education elsewhere.Sebastian Stimpson

I always known that I wanted to be a nurse. I took years before I was allowed the opportunity to attend nursing school. I started at Trident Tech but was not happy there with the program. Then one day I was riding in my car and heard a add about ECPI. I immediately called and made and appointment. Within a month I was a student on my way to having my dream job. I can honestly say it wasn’t easy but it was well worth it. I became a nurse in 2016 and ECPI was the best decision I ever made in reference to my career. Thank you ECPI for all that you did to make me the nurse that I am today.Geralah Hazel

My whole experience has been incredible. Veterans make up a sizable portion of the student body, and the college is notably veteran friendly. This college has provided me with several opportunities to develop and expand my knowledge via my studies (Cyber Security-Cloud). Professors are extremely supportive, devoting their time and skills to assist students with learning course material. The professors take the time to get to know you, which makes a significant difference. The small class sizes foster an environment conducive to hands-on learning and collaboration.Lucinda Anderson

cory smoak and Alisha Young are angels ! They are so caring and compassionate. They understood what I was going through and they didn't rush me, they are true angels ! Cory knew how scared I was and he let me hold his hand and we talked all the way to the ER to try and get my mind off things. I love them both !! They are damn good EMT 's they were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL !!!!!! I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU CORY SMOAK AND ALISHA YOUNG !!! YOU GUYS ARE HEAVEN SENT !!! I LOVE YOU BOTH !!!!Mason Brown

My home/family away from home. Ms.Cynthia, Ms. Crystal, Mr. George, Mr. Austol and all of the others that instructors that come through there so all so awesome. They really go above and beyond for each of us that come through that class. I started the class with folks that I started off referring to as just my classmates and instructors but the time the class over we all were and still are family. Lakeeda Williamsyvonne foreman

I enjoy every aspect of this very unique environment of empathetic and nurturing educators. Acceptance, compassion, and dedication are it's foundation. Definitely this atmosphere will produce some of the most amazing people. Honored to be a student.🚪💼🎓Elizabeth D. Brazell

Most interesting class I had the privilege of attending. I am very fortunate to have my Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician certification due to this class and my Instructor, J.T. Thackston, NRP. Upstate EMS Council and the Instructors prepared me for the NREMT Exam, and also for the hands on practical application skills tests that are required to pass the EMT course. Very good information and outstanding performance by the Instructors and Upstate EMS Council. 5 stars. *****Chuck McCall

Very well-rounded education. I would say the user complaining about this place failed one or more of his practicals. Best Medic instructor, has only his students in mind.Jonathan Bailey

This place really needs a sign. If you're looking for it, it's a large red metal building in the middle of a neighborhoodJonathon Hutton