Keiser University Tampa — Attraction in Citrus Park

I have been going to the school since November and my algebra class went great love this instructor but then I took an anatomy and Physiology I after that and the teacher was brand-new literally moved to Tampa the first day of class so it made the class really difficult the tests he didn't give us study guides he would always say he didn't know what was on the test we would never have reviews and then it was so homework heavy literally it made it impossible to study for the tests not that I had the information to know what to study anyways. I thought the school was geared towards working adults but it is not friendly for working adults at all it does not work with your schedule and anyways I got through that class with a c and then I took anatomy and Physiology II same teacher same problem so I ended up with a D in that class and then I took American literature online got an A love the class but I was under the understanding since I had talked to the admission rep before I started the American lit class that I would be retaking anatomy and physiology II in the fall online how about I was auto-enrolled again right after American lit ended for anatomy and physiology with the same instructor and it wasn't even discussed with me so I miss class because here I thought I was done with classes until fall...MONEY HUNGRY IS RIGHT... anyways because I thought I was going to have a break from April until August or September when I had to retake the class I made a career change that would allow me to work you know more regular hours I actually took two jobs to try and catch up my bills because I have bills to pay I'm a single mom and well my admissions rep said you know well you have a computer class you have to take to so let's put you in the computer class online and anatomy and physiology II online you just need to go talk to Financial Aid because right now you aren't covered financially for these classes so I went into financial aid and I told them I really need a break until July/ August/ September and they said well we are not authorized to withdraw you from the classes you're enrolled in you need to talk to the dean so I went and I talked to the dean I don't remember his name but he was so rude to me. I explain to him my situation with work and my new jobs and he said well you don't start one of your jobs till May 21st so what's the difference between now and July. I said the difference is it gives me a few months to work two jobs so I can catch my bills up so I'm in a better place to start school and he said well you're not a slam dunk student anyways your transfer credits were C's so that gives you 3 C's an A and B and all that A did was cancel out 1 C. I told him look you're looking at a transcript from when I was 22 years old from Montana I said you're not looking at the official transcript I gave you from Florida Metropolitan University where I graduated with a 3.83 grade point average with a degree in paralegal and I said as far as the computer class I wasn't aware of the computer class because that is on my transcript that should have transferred over anyways. He said you probably got a bad grade anyways. He said he would put in a request to withdraw me from the classes but I'm also withdrawn from the school...i pay $2,000 a class for a dean to call me stupid. I will...

I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the predatory and discriminatory practices that I have experienced during my time at Keiser University. As a student who aspired to pursue a career in nursing, my journey with the university has been marked by a series of disturbing events that raise serious questions about the institution's integrity and commitment to its students.

In January of this year, I was ecstatic to have been accepted into Keiser University's Nursing program, having been given just a two-month window for the background check process. This opportunity represented a significant step in my academic and professional goals. I subsequently chose to move forward with the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. However, approximately three weeks into the program, well after the drop date/add cutoff, I was unceremoniously removed from the program due to a past charge that was subsequently dismissed in court, involving a false statement.

What is most disheartening about this experience is that Keiser University was already aware of my background situation as early as July. I had initiated the process of entering the nursing program nearly a year prior, and the university possessed this information all along. The sudden expulsion from the program left me in a state of shock, disbelief, and distress, given that the charges against me had been dismissed in 2016. It is deeply troubling that Keiser University decided to proceed with my acceptance into the program while fully cognizant of my background and then abruptly decided to withdraw that acceptance.

What compounds my frustration is the fact that I later discovered that Keiser University had allowed four other individuals with dropped and dismissed charges to enter the nursing program. This apparent inconsistency raises significant ethical and moral questions about Keiser's admission practices. This seems not only predatory but also discriminatory, as it appears that the university selectively applies its admission criteria.

Furthermore, the financial aspects of this situation are deeply concerning. Keiser University charged me a significant sum of $12,000.00 for the entire semester, even though I was summarily removed from the program. I was denied access to scholarships and grants that could have been invaluable to my education. This predatory financial practice is unacceptable, and it should not be condoned.

I am deeply disappointed that my dreams of pursuing a nursing career at Keiser University have been unjustly shattered, not due to my own actions but because of the institution's inconsistent and seemingly discriminatory practices. I strongly urge Keiser University to reevaluate its admission and expulsion policies, to treat all students fairly, and to address the unethical financial practices that I have experienced. No student should be subjected to such an unjust, distressing, and financially detrimental experience.

I am looking for legal representation currently for this matter to hopefully stop this...

Do not waste your time, energy, or money. There are so many better options out there and ones that do not involve predatory loans and administrations who fill you with misinformation and false hope. I signed up with Keiser University earlier this year in January and was told that if I completed my prerequisites with C's, passed the TEAS exam, got 3 letters of recommendation, and a nursing interview I would be accepted into clinical rounds come next Jan (24). I lost my grandmother and during that month I did not do well in my class ending with a D, my advisor informed me that 3 A's would make up for the D. After completing those 3 A's I was informed that my advisor was incorrect and that rule does not apply to the nursing program. Then after completing A&P1 with a C I was informed I would have to take that class over because you need a B in science, something I was also misinformed about. During my nursing interview, I asked about the transfer process to the NPR campus since I was enrolled in Tampa and live closer to the NPR campus, I was under the impression same school different campuses shouldn't be such an issue but it was. The person interviewing me did not inform me that asking such a question about the process would result in me being taken off the wait-list. I found out two months later, in the 20th hour, that I had lost my seat for January for asking that simple question. Mind you, I never put in a formal request and NPR campus did not even have a file on me. When I spoke to wait-list coordinator she told me it was not the interviewer's job to inform me about being taken off the wait-list which is comical to me because why is someone conducting interviews who doesn't even know what the school policies are? After all my hard work, sacrifices, and signing a loan with 15% interest I was told I would have to wait until August 2024 to be enrolled into nursing core and when asked what I was supposed to do until then I was told I would be a dropped/renenrolled student. I hope this review finds someone looking to enroll in Keiser and makes them look for other options. They just want to collect their funds, they do not care about you or your future. Also, please look up how many lawsuits they have had to pay out for their predatory loan culture, you'd be so surprised.

Update- I emailed the community relations response email left as a comment on my review.. no response.. they're just trying to save face more evidence they...