RUN RUN RUN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. UNLESS YOU ARE OK WITH SPENDING AN EXUBERANT AMOUNT OF MONEY AND THEN FAILING BECAUSE THE CE TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING AND THEN WHEN YOU DID THEY FAILED YOU —RUN .WELL ORGANIZED SCAM THAT DOESNT …
I was interested in this School, but I will heed the advice of certain negative comments and just move right along. there are just so many other choices in Albany N.Y. ….. Thank you for your comments, I like to take advice. W.C.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. THE CLASSES ARE A JOKE, THE TEACHERS DO NOTHING, YOU WILL LEARN NOTHING EXCEPT HOW SHADY A COLLEGE CAN BE. CHARGED MY BANK ACCOUNT 2CE AND OVERDREW THE ACCOUNT WHEN I HAD FINANCIAL AID IN PLACE. THERE WAS NO REASON …
I got my ASN and BSN through Excelsior. Both programs are very doable and I enjoyed my experience with them! =) People may complain it is difficult, it’s nursing , it shouldn’t be easy.
The school offers online courses but for some odd reason refuses to send transcripts online or via email. In this pandemic, this is inexcusable as many colleges/universities are not able to receive physical transcripts right now.
Too much to write here, but don’t go here. Nursing program is just interested in your money. “Teachers” are just there to copy and paste announcements and grade discussion boards. Discussion boards are a waste of your time and propaganda. …
Online: Transfers a lot of credits, MOST instructors are good.Faculty is helpful. It is not cheap, even with financial aid. Downside is no internships, which is needed to gain many positions.
Wow! Erica Hacker saved me big time today! An issue with my GI Bill was quickly rectified by her. I was looking at not having the money to eat this month. She solved my issue expeditiously and was able to get me back on track with my GI …
Organized corporate scam to take large sums of money from students. Bullying, discrimination, examiners flat out lie and falsify documentation during the CPNE to fail students. Here was the situation: 8 testers, 7 failed. The only passer …
I graduated 3 years ago from the nursing program. It is hard work but worth it. I received help when I needed it. I passed my CPNE first try. As a matter of fact, 5 of the 6 students testing passed. I only had a problem with the fact that I didn’t receive full credit for classes taken at my local college. Extra classes were needed.
Great for adult learners and prior military. It is, in my opinion, a difficult college (which I like). Don’t think the degree will be just handed to you because it is online. Workload is tough and requieres good time management skills. I …
I had to withdraw less than 1 week into the semester because of the pandemic and returning to work. It was at the 75% refund and they still want me to pay $800 for 6 days of class during these uncertain times. Glad to see this establishment cares about money over education.
Please save your money!!!! This school is absolutely terrible. All they want is your money. I have taken a course where the teacher was rude and unprofessional leading me to fail the course I complained because they wanted more money from …
Attended this college in 1984-87 time span. At that time, it was University State of New York at Albany, and offered an innovative program: RN’s could get their liberal arts and science components elsewhere, test out for the BSN. With …
@AskExcelsior in my advisor comments it says i must be within 6 credits of completing my general education requirements INCLUDING a&p and microbiology. So unless i hit the lottery i am being shut down by excelsior for a whole semester …
Excelsior college does not support the African American student or Disabled student. They withhold resources from that student population,, which is a sure recipe for failure.
Well I’m from Detroit Mi I am a LPN that has been thinking about applying for Excelsior for my RN. I have worked with a lot of RNs even DON that graduated this program and they are great nurses… It’s all what you put in it’s online so I …
I am currently enrolled. I am scheduled to start classes on March 03, 2014. I have had to find every single piece of information that I need on my own. I have had no guidance what so over on anything. I am one day from starting my class and …
Its a very well organized Legal Scam program. Do not include any clinicals, only a staged Cpne test , which is not define real nursing skills, their goal is to fail as many students as they can to get more money on students expense who work …
My experience was great. I got my Associates & now working on my Bachelors. Advisors kept me on track and were very helpful. You cannot beat the 8 week classes either. They move you along at a doable pace.
I was a paramedic before enrolling into excelsior. I completed the course work for the AS in nursing, i passed the CPNE exam on the first try and was able to sit for the board, all that during an 18 month period, while maintaining 2 full …
** EDIT 4/11/17 ** After my original reviews, I was contacted by the Excelsior social media director who gave my information to the head of the academic advising department. Sadly, after my conversation with her today, my opinion of the …
I will be starting the ASN program soon. Nothing about nursing is easy. College is not easy. They did note throughout the website to review what is required of you before you start. Everything is laid out. Its online learning, who thought …
If money is no obstacle for you and you really need the schedule flexibility then its fine, the work so far is what I expected. But if you’re financial aid trash like me and you don’t mind being treated as such then I say go for it. My …
This is directed specifically to NURSING students and the Nursing program: do NOT waste your time or money. The overall exams are good and easy to pass if you study. However, none of that matters because of the CPNE at the end of the …
I’ve had only one issue throughout the entire time I’ve attended and it didn’t affect my schooling at all (though it did delay it a few months). They are so helpful and respectful! They’re completely understanding of the unpredictable …
I enrolled last year at first everything was great. I enrolled for two courses last semester approximately a month before my classes where to begin I was notified that my financial aid was cancelled until I sent in my passport to verify …
I’m a member of the U.S. military, just graduated (completed my last class…same thing lol) on yesterday, 12-10-15, with my BA degree in Liberal Arts. I’m convinced that some of the negative comments on here are bogus because they’re …
I see a ton of negative reviews from folks mad that their respective programs required a lot of work in order to succeed… IF COLLEGE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE EASY, EVERYONE WOULD HAVE DEGREES. I graduated from Excelsior College in 2014 with a …
Currently enrolled and taking classes. So far so good. Be sure to check accreditation for the degree you are going after and compare to other schools. For example, the MBA program is not AACSB accredited. All programs are accredited, its …
This College is totally accredited. It was started by members of NY Government to give people and alternative way to earn a degree way back in the 1970’s before this sort of thing was even heard of. …
Excelsior College is amazing because it is regionally accredited (most if not all other colleges and graduate schools will honor your credits and degrees completed at Excelsior) and non-profit (mission to help society). I definitely …
Currently Excelsior College is charging me $1800 for 2 classes that I did NOT take and had dropped. They denied my appeals despite evidence given that I had dropped the classes. Their response to me was “too bad”. I can’t help but feel like …
I’m not sure what any of the users below are talking about who say it is a scam. It is not a scam. It is an accredited university. Also, they don’t try to fail students. I will graduate this year with a 3.8 GPA. I get As all the time. You …
I am a current student at Excelsior College, and I do not recommend the nursing courses for any reason. As a veteran, it is not worth the money. The workload in the Nursing AA course is extremely too much. The grading system is extremely …
I have just started at Excelsior College. I am pursuing a 2nd bachelor’s degree. The school is not overly helpful, nor are the professors, but being an online school, I am not all that surprised. Course requirements are not explained. …
I currently am attending this school and am about to leave because the workers aren’t proficient enough especially they Financial Aid department. I attend this school with 5 friends Of my other friends and we have the same problem with this …
My experience was great, Excelsior College, will make you work. Trust me if you do not put in the work they will fail you, so be prepared to work and set a lot of time aside. Standards at this college is the same if not harder than some of …
It took me a looooong time to complete my degree work but, I DID IT.
Excelsior was a great experience. The Advisors were always right there when you needed them. Finance was also very helpful. I enjoyed working with Excelsior …
Excelsior College is an excellent program, because it allows you to earn your degree while still working to support your family. The advisors are very helpful as well as the instructors. If you are not self-disciplined, then it is not the …
I started going to this college many years ago. I have never had a problem with any of the personnel in the administrative offices. I do have an issue with teachers who want to use their own books at an exorbitant price for the class. As a …
I graduated in 2012 from Excelsior with a BS in Liberal Arts with areas of focus on Psychology and Philosophy. I enjoyed the classes. It allowed me to complete the few classes that I needed to complete from UT Martin and get my degree. The …
I used Excelsior to finish my bachelor’s degree and took 6 classes online through them. The coursework is generally pretty good and relevant to the subject. Instructors were all responsive and varied between fair and excellent in terms of …
Great School! I graduated 15 years ago with my BS. I started in 1989 with other schools and decided to buckle down and excel. The process was very detailed and thorough. What folks need to understand is that independent online study is …
Worst college experience I’ve ever had. All the classes are generic busy work with very little teacher engagement or learning. Need to talk to someone at the school? Good luck! If you ever do manage to get through to a person don’t expect …
I have eleven more classes to complete the dual BS/MS degree program. This educational institution has been nothing but a wonderful experience! The Professors, Technical Support team, Financial Aid office, and the online navigation has been …
My 33 year successful Navy career began because Excelsior helped me get my degree while on Active Duty as a Junior Enlisted. The instructors worked with me to complete my degree, and I could not have done it without them.
Acquiring my Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health was an exemplary 3 year experience. The robust course offerings, exemplary professors, and support staff, provided an exceptional learning experience. The graduation experience in Albany …
Great experience for non-traditional students. Classes are fun and the advisors are helpful. I earned my bachelor’s degree here and would recommend it to anyone that’s thinking of going back to school. The people that leave bad reviews for …
Excelsior is the reason I was able to earn a college degree, go on to graduate school, have a civil service career and enter the teaching profession. I would not be the first college graduate in the family without their liberal transfer …
As a returning adult learner, I found Excelsior to be the best fit for my schedule. The ability to take two classes in separate session, for someone with a demanding career and life, was a huge plus for me. I completed my MBA at Excelsior and my career has taken off. All around, great experience.
I’ve no complaints with Excelsior College. I’ve taken over 15 classes with them and everyone of them has been challenging. From an Associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s, the professors were always professional and courteous. I actually took …
I am so happy that I chose Excelsior to complete my B.S. in Health Science. There were a couple of reasons; one being that it was meaningful to finally graduate from college in my hometown (Albany, NY), and the reputation that Excelsior …
Awful… Just awful…
A well organized scam
Great school!
love it!!
SCAM. Do not waste your time or money.
Worst experience ever. They will steal your money
BEWARE: go to your community college, this place has no clinical rotations. NG
Cash grab sham of a college. You can get credits here but not an education.
RUN RUN RUN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. UNLESS YOU ARE OK WITH SPENDING AN EXUBERANT AMOUNT OF MONEY AND THEN FAILING BECAUSE THE CE TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING AND THEN WHEN YOU DID THEY FAILED YOU —RUN .WELL ORGANIZED SCAM THAT DOESNT …
Amazing school! Staff is really helpful, financial aid department made the process easier!
I got my degree at Excelsior in 2012 and have no regrets.
I was interested in this School, but I will heed the advice of certain negative comments and just move right along. there are just so many other choices in Albany N.Y. ….. Thank you for your comments, I like to take advice. W.C.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. THE CLASSES ARE A JOKE, THE TEACHERS DO NOTHING, YOU WILL LEARN NOTHING EXCEPT HOW SHADY A COLLEGE CAN BE. CHARGED MY BANK ACCOUNT 2CE AND OVERDREW THE ACCOUNT WHEN I HAD FINANCIAL AID IN PLACE. THERE WAS NO REASON …
I got my ASN and BSN through Excelsior. Both programs are very doable and I enjoyed my experience with them! =) People may complain it is difficult, it’s nursing , it shouldn’t be easy.
The school offers online courses but for some odd reason refuses to send transcripts online or via email. In this pandemic, this is inexcusable as many colleges/universities are not able to receive physical transcripts right now.
Too much to write here, but don’t go here. Nursing program is just interested in your money. “Teachers” are just there to copy and paste announcements and grade discussion boards. Discussion boards are a waste of your time and propaganda. …
Online: Transfers a lot of credits, MOST instructors are good.Faculty is helpful. It is not cheap, even with financial aid. Downside is no internships, which is needed to gain many positions.
Wow! Erica Hacker saved me big time today! An issue with my GI Bill was quickly rectified by her. I was looking at not having the money to eat this month. She solved my issue expeditiously and was able to get me back on track with my GI …
Organized corporate scam to take large sums of money from students. Bullying, discrimination, examiners flat out lie and falsify documentation during the CPNE to fail students. Here was the situation: 8 testers, 7 failed. The only passer …
I graduated 3 years ago from the nursing program. It is hard work but worth it. I received help when I needed it. I passed my CPNE first try. As a matter of fact, 5 of the 6 students testing passed. I only had a problem with the fact that I didn’t receive full credit for classes taken at my local college. Extra classes were needed.
Great for adult learners and prior military. It is, in my opinion, a difficult college (which I like). Don’t think the degree will be just handed to you because it is online. Workload is tough and requieres good time management skills. I …
I had to withdraw less than 1 week into the semester because of the pandemic and returning to work. It was at the 75% refund and they still want me to pay $800 for 6 days of class during these uncertain times. Glad to see this establishment cares about money over education.
Please save your money!!!! This school is absolutely terrible. All they want is your money. I have taken a course where the teacher was rude and unprofessional leading me to fail the course I complained because they wanted more money from …
Attended this college in 1984-87 time span. At that time, it was University State of New York at Albany, and offered an innovative program: RN’s could get their liberal arts and science components elsewhere, test out for the BSN. With …
@AskExcelsior in my advisor comments it says i must be within 6 credits of completing my general education requirements INCLUDING a&p and microbiology. So unless i hit the lottery i am being shut down by excelsior for a whole semester …
Excelsior college does not support the African American student or Disabled student. They withhold resources from that student population,, which is a sure recipe for failure.
Well I’m from Detroit Mi I am a LPN that has been thinking about applying for Excelsior for my RN. I have worked with a lot of RNs even DON that graduated this program and they are great nurses… It’s all what you put in it’s online so I …
I am currently enrolled. I am scheduled to start classes on March 03, 2014. I have had to find every single piece of information that I need on my own. I have had no guidance what so over on anything. I am one day from starting my class and …
Its a very well organized Legal Scam program. Do not include any clinicals, only a staged Cpne test , which is not define real nursing skills, their goal is to fail as many students as they can to get more money on students expense who work …
My experience was great. I got my Associates & now working on my Bachelors. Advisors kept me on track and were very helpful. You cannot beat the 8 week classes either. They move you along at a doable pace.
I was a paramedic before enrolling into excelsior. I completed the course work for the AS in nursing, i passed the CPNE exam on the first try and was able to sit for the board, all that during an 18 month period, while maintaining 2 full …
** EDIT 4/11/17 ** After my original reviews, I was contacted by the Excelsior social media director who gave my information to the head of the academic advising department. Sadly, after my conversation with her today, my opinion of the …
I will be starting the ASN program soon. Nothing about nursing is easy. College is not easy. They did note throughout the website to review what is required of you before you start. Everything is laid out. Its online learning, who thought …
If money is no obstacle for you and you really need the schedule flexibility then its fine, the work so far is what I expected. But if you’re financial aid trash like me and you don’t mind being treated as such then I say go for it. My …
This is directed specifically to NURSING students and the Nursing program: do NOT waste your time or money. The overall exams are good and easy to pass if you study. However, none of that matters because of the CPNE at the end of the …
I’ve had only one issue throughout the entire time I’ve attended and it didn’t affect my schooling at all (though it did delay it a few months). They are so helpful and respectful! They’re completely understanding of the unpredictable …
I enrolled last year at first everything was great. I enrolled for two courses last semester approximately a month before my classes where to begin I was notified that my financial aid was cancelled until I sent in my passport to verify …
I’m a member of the U.S. military, just graduated (completed my last class…same thing lol) on yesterday, 12-10-15, with my BA degree in Liberal Arts. I’m convinced that some of the negative comments on here are bogus because they’re …
I see a ton of negative reviews from folks mad that their respective programs required a lot of work in order to succeed… IF COLLEGE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE EASY, EVERYONE WOULD HAVE DEGREES. I graduated from Excelsior College in 2014 with a …
Currently enrolled and taking classes. So far so good. Be sure to check accreditation for the degree you are going after and compare to other schools. For example, the MBA program is not AACSB accredited. All programs are accredited, its …
This College is totally accredited. It was started by members of NY Government to give people and alternative way to earn a degree way back in the 1970’s before this sort of thing was even heard of. …
Excelsior College is amazing because it is regionally accredited (most if not all other colleges and graduate schools will honor your credits and degrees completed at Excelsior) and non-profit (mission to help society). I definitely …
Currently Excelsior College is charging me $1800 for 2 classes that I did NOT take and had dropped. They denied my appeals despite evidence given that I had dropped the classes. Their response to me was “too bad”. I can’t help but feel like …
I’m not sure what any of the users below are talking about who say it is a scam. It is not a scam. It is an accredited university. Also, they don’t try to fail students. I will graduate this year with a 3.8 GPA. I get As all the time. You …
I am a current student at Excelsior College, and I do not recommend the nursing courses for any reason. As a veteran, it is not worth the money. The workload in the Nursing AA course is extremely too much. The grading system is extremely …
I have just started at Excelsior College. I am pursuing a 2nd bachelor’s degree. The school is not overly helpful, nor are the professors, but being an online school, I am not all that surprised. Course requirements are not explained. …
I currently am attending this school and am about to leave because the workers aren’t proficient enough especially they Financial Aid department. I attend this school with 5 friends Of my other friends and we have the same problem with this …
My experience was great, Excelsior College, will make you work. Trust me if you do not put in the work they will fail you, so be prepared to work and set a lot of time aside. Standards at this college is the same if not harder than some of …
It took me a looooong time to complete my degree work but, I DID IT.
Excelsior was a great experience. The Advisors were always right there when you needed them. Finance was also very helpful. I enjoyed working with Excelsior …
Excelsior College is an excellent program, because it allows you to earn your degree while still working to support your family. The advisors are very helpful as well as the instructors. If you are not self-disciplined, then it is not the …
I started going to this college many years ago. I have never had a problem with any of the personnel in the administrative offices. I do have an issue with teachers who want to use their own books at an exorbitant price for the class. As a …
I graduated in 2012 from Excelsior with a BS in Liberal Arts with areas of focus on Psychology and Philosophy. I enjoyed the classes. It allowed me to complete the few classes that I needed to complete from UT Martin and get my degree. The …
I used Excelsior to finish my bachelor’s degree and took 6 classes online through them. The coursework is generally pretty good and relevant to the subject. Instructors were all responsive and varied between fair and excellent in terms of …
Great School! I graduated 15 years ago with my BS. I started in 1989 with other schools and decided to buckle down and excel. The process was very detailed and thorough. What folks need to understand is that independent online study is …
Worst college experience I’ve ever had. All the classes are generic busy work with very little teacher engagement or learning. Need to talk to someone at the school? Good luck! If you ever do manage to get through to a person don’t expect …
I have eleven more classes to complete the dual BS/MS degree program. This educational institution has been nothing but a wonderful experience! The Professors, Technical Support team, Financial Aid office, and the online navigation has been …
My 33 year successful Navy career began because Excelsior helped me get my degree while on Active Duty as a Junior Enlisted. The instructors worked with me to complete my degree, and I could not have done it without them.
Acquiring my Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health was an exemplary 3 year experience. The robust course offerings, exemplary professors, and support staff, provided an exceptional learning experience. The graduation experience in Albany …
Great experience for non-traditional students. Classes are fun and the advisors are helpful. I earned my bachelor’s degree here and would recommend it to anyone that’s thinking of going back to school. The people that leave bad reviews for …
Excelsior is the reason I was able to earn a college degree, go on to graduate school, have a civil service career and enter the teaching profession. I would not be the first college graduate in the family without their liberal transfer …
As a returning adult learner, I found Excelsior to be the best fit for my schedule. The ability to take two classes in separate session, for someone with a demanding career and life, was a huge plus for me. I completed my MBA at Excelsior and my career has taken off. All around, great experience.
I’ve no complaints with Excelsior College. I’ve taken over 15 classes with them and everyone of them has been challenging. From an Associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s, the professors were always professional and courteous. I actually took …
I am so happy that I chose Excelsior to complete my B.S. in Health Science. There were a couple of reasons; one being that it was meaningful to finally graduate from college in my hometown (Albany, NY), and the reputation that Excelsior …