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Over priced housing not worth the money. Small dorms. Staff not knowledgeable about the University would not recommend. Financial aid has poor communication with students. Send out a ton of emails but no face time with administration to ask important questions. A ton of fees operate as a for profit school. Calling on the phone the staff is hard to reach and when reached have little to no knowledge on basic questions. I do no recommend Augusta University. They have better colleges in Georgia that... Read More treat the students better and not just like a number or money machine

So, technically, I was a Communications major with a focus on Film and Media Productions. Then, in 2016, they restructured the entire department, eliminating the focus and unifying it under "Communication" with an 's.' Regardless, the programs were straightforward, usually involving a couple of essays and video projects. I happened to be one of the first students to graduate under the "Agenda" program, a newly introduced initiative aimed at preparing communication graduates for the real world. As... Read More part of this program, we created a documentary film about the production of the COMM Department's semester play. The hours were incredibly demanding, and most people didn't have the time to contribute much to the film or the editing process. It got so intense that one student even slept in the labs. Despite feeling somewhat accomplished that we successfully completed the film, which played a role in shaping the COMM Department to what it is today, I struggled when it came to writing my resume. I had very little to put down, aside from work-study and volunteer hours. I eventually moved to Texas in the hopes of finding at least a 9-5 job, although my dream was to work at the local news station or make it to Hollywood. To this day, ABC Disney won't hire me, yet they readily hire other college students who didn't even major in communications. From January 2017 to September 2017, I was unemployed, and I ultimately enlisted because I needed the money to pay off my student loans. I reached out to a new professor in the department for help in finding work, and he advised me to create a profile on a job search website. I couldn't help but feel frustrated that these professors were urging students to be part of the program without seeming concerned that some of their graduates were struggling to find employment. I strongly advise against pursuing a communication major, especially at this school, unless you have significant financial resources, prior camera experience, a network of friends who share your interests and goals, and access to necessary equipment. My projects often fell short of my creative aspirations, and I rarely had the opportunity to tell the stories I truly wanted to tell.

10 years later, still a thorn in my side. Steer clear of this school. The administration is still a total nightmare. People are pleasant, but every step in every process is made as difficult as possible. Attended for 3 years (2005-2007) and never took a class that related to my degree. Professor quality was half and half. Did 8 years in the army and now I'm trying to go back to school. But in 2014, they randomly made up a $1600 charge, put a hold on my account, and held my transcripts for ransom.... Read More I received zero notification until this fall when applying for another school. Tried to dispute it, LSS: If they say you owe it, you owe it. So I said, "alright" I'll just pay their blood money and move on with my life. Went to the business office... they ONLY TAKE CASH and no payment plans available. So to pay credit, I had to go to a website, which doesn't tell you how much you owe. So I had to call and wait on hold for 45 mins to get that. Got to check out; guess who doesn't take AMEX. Why did I think it would be easy? After fighting with the transcript request, I finally got them, sent them to Augusta Tech, WGU, and Uof Phoenix. After all of that, ZERO credits were transferable to any of those schools.

I have just finished my first semester in Augusta University's Clinical Nurse Leader program. This is a four-semester, accelerated program, and everything is VERY fast-paced. We hit the ground running, and I am still in shock that we are already done with our first semester! Here is what I think about the program so far: The good-- * I think the absolute most positive aspect of this program is that our instructors genuinely care about each student. They are kind and truly want all of us to succeed.... Read More I have heard that many nursing schools try to weed out students that may struggle, but the instructors in my CNL program are focused on doing whatever it takes so that our entire cohort will make it to graduation. * This program has a rather large cohort spread out over two campuses, which provides options for prospective students. Additionally, the Augusta location has partnered with several hospitals in the area for clinical and practicum experiences, so students have the opportunity for unique and diverse learning. * Comparatively, this program is roughly the same price as a BSN program would be. While I think that the cost is on the cheaper side, I do still feel that it is expensive (but I am of the mind that college should be free!). * We have been told that RNs who have their CNL certification are given a $0.50-$1.00/hour raise, which I personally think is VERY appealing, even if you have no intention of actually practicing as a CNL! The bad-- * I have found that I have had to teach myself most of the material we are given, but that is mostly because of my learning style, and I do not place any of the blame on my faculty for that. *We have several team-based learning-style classes over the course of this program. Many students did not enjoy the two TBL classes that we had this semester. Our student representative on the Program Committee alerted the faculty to this, but they have invested heavily into training for TBL courses, so it is something that may not change for future cohorts. Personally, I feel that most of the issues with TBL are traced back to the fact that many students have not yet learned how to work on a team. We were allowed to give feedback at the end of the semesters, so we gave suggestions on how to make TBL courses easier moving forward. * Finally, the accelerated nature of the program presents with the expected challenges. Moving so quickly, while definitely a positive (because it saves money and time, and allows you to enter the workforce more quickly) is VERY challenging. It felt like I never had time to breathe. That being said, I have additional obligations because I was elected to serve as class President, and I also volunteer with a new organization called the Student-Patient Allies. If you are considering applying to this program, here are a few tips to make the transition into the program easier: * I would HIGHLY recommend that you learn how to work on a team. If nothing else, take a personality quiz to determine what kind of a teammate you are. If you know this, and can verbalize it when you're assigned to your first TBL classes, it will probably save you a great deal of stress. * If you're like me, and learn best using multiple forms of information, I would consider finding additional resources, whatever you need. Personally, I got a subscription to an online service called NRSNG Academy. I did not purchase this subscription until after my first exams, so I got to see first-hand how much it helped for me to do things my way, instead of just listening to the lectures and reading the PowerPoints. Episodes of Crash Course on YouTube and Nursing videos on Khan Academy were also very helpful for me. * Be prepared to pay close to $400-1,000 extra per semester for books and online software, depending on if you want to buy new books or not. Personally, I rent my books, or buy the previous edition if I can find it for a good price. I have found several of our textbooks at a local Goodwill. We are also required to buy several online subscriptions that vary in price, but ended up costing around $300-400 for this semester alone. I know this was a long review, but deciding to go to grad school is a big life choice. I hope this helped you make your decision! :)

Augusta University is a great college to attend. The teacher will go out their way to get to know you as a person and if you need any kind of help, they would be there to help you. Out of all the classes I took there as an undergraduate student, the class size made a difference to me because I did not like being in a class with more then fifty students. Overall, if you are looking for a college that has excellent professors and a small class size, then this is the Augusta University is the college... Read More for you.

The highlights of this school as a whole include the location and climate (especially when placed in comparison to Minneapolis, MN), as well as the size of the institution; in a similar fashion to Goldy Locks, Augusta University it is not too big, or too small - I chose it because it is just the right size for me. Although, the prevailing reason that I chose this particular program has to do with it's quality. The Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Clinical Nurse Leader lasts sixteen... Read More months, it demonstrates that it prepares it's cohort for the NCLEX exam through a high passing rate, and the professors consistently are invested in their students - an assertion that is reflected in the program's low drop-out/withdrawal rate. The drawbacks for this program surround it's inherent intensity and the pacing of the material, but I knew this would be the nature of my studies when I accepted my offer for enrollment.

I am in the nursing anesthesia program at GRU. Pros: -The faculty sincerely cares about their students. They devote numerous hours of their personal time for extra study reviews or lab hours to ensure we comprehensively know our material. -The workload is rigorous but that is expected of the only CRNA program in the state. I believe I will be well prepared for my boards when I graduate, as well as feel confident stepping into the OR solo for the first time. Cons: -There is no true campus housing.... Read More -The area surrounding the downtown medical campus and hospital is not the safest or cleanest. -PARKING IS EXTREMELY TERRIBLE. TERRIBLE.