University of Denver — Attraction in Denver

Literally the worst life decision I have ever made.

Many prospective DU students might be unfamiliar with the University College program, which operates in their classrooms each evening. The program is designed to allow adult and nontraditional the opportunity to obtain their degree.

When I was first admitted to the University College program at DU I couldn’t have been prouder. Cindy Anderson, the admission coordinator at the time, recommended the BACP program and spoke passionately of its success stories. I wished to fulfill a goal in my life that had sat dormant on the shelf. Being an entrepreneur a degree isn’t a career need that I require, but it is a personal need that I believed would be an important step along my life path. A good friend offered to help support my schooling as I couldn’t personally afford it and my parents have never been financially able to help with my education. He and his husband have supported me every step of the way.

Despite the school’s best intentions. The classes at DU did not provide the academic rigor I expected. Many of the classes simply ran together and it became hard to differentiate one class from the next. My writing skills declined as I found that many of the papers I submitted were not event being read. Many teachers were using their adjunct position to acquire consulting gigs and network. Our writing workshop class was taught at best, at an 8th grade level. In a literature class I attended I was asked to re-read a book I had read in high school.

What the program did provide was community amongst other adult students that had, for whatever reason, been unable to complete their degree. The stories they shared provided more education than anything the classroom offered. Many have become close friends and one such student, my wife. These students all kept their mouths shut about the program’s shortcomings, as they simply wanted to get their degree and get on with their lives.

I worked incredibly hard on each assignment I submitted. Meanwhile many BACP students began to lose faith in the program. They recycled papers, missed assignment due dates and generally languished.

The BACP program and the leadership running the ship need to be badly overhauled if they wish to provide the educational benefits they tout on...

This should be 0 stars. I joined the University of Denver as an underpaid swim instructor about a year ago because I thought believed in the community and the chance to work on campus and use its amenities. Aside from the gym, I found instead was a toxic environment built on unfair accusations and a blatant disregard for due process. I was accused of trespassing in multiple campus buildings and damaging property which are claims that are completely false. My badge unlocked buildings near the Wellness and Recreation Center, where I would regularly study after shifts. There was a door is known to be faulty; on the night in question it opened slightly on the third attempt, and at no point did I intend to break anything. Security/officers stormed the building accusing me of breaking in. I complied fully showing my DU staff card and my ID, and apologized for any confusion, yet I never received even a warning or an opportunity to explain my side of the story.

This school is run like a money hungry corporation. Their human resources department is a joke and their parking peoples issues parking tickets to permit holders and ignores employee concerns. Campus security operates like a private army, treating staff and students with suspicion and hostility.

I have never been in trouble with the law and I took great pride in my role at DU. I am also a med student & my late night study sessions run until two AM because the campus library closes at ten PM. At my previous university in Cali there was no issue using facilities after hours as long as you worked there. I never experienced this level of hostility or micromanagement.

If you value your time, your money, and your peace of mind, do not work...

I am currently attending DU's Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) program as an Advanced Standing student with a concentration in children and youth. I have found that my program has provided a wide variety of courses and concentrations to choose from and that I have always found interesting class options to fulfill my credit requirements. I feel that the classes are rigorous and are preparing me to be a social worker in both the field and in working with children and youth. The professors care about burnout, self-care, our overall well-being, our difference in learning styles, and helping us to be ready for a career after graduation. The internship opportunities available are vast-600 agencies within the Denver Metro area to choose from and allow for job opportunities after the completion of the program. As someone who moved from out of state to attend DU, I would say that DU has definitely felt like home. I did not attend DU for my undergraduate degree, so I cannot comment on what that experience is like. However, I would strongly recommend attending DU for graduate school in the social work program. The one negative thing I would say about the university and the program in general is that it is not a very diverse atmosphere and it is definitely something the university seriously...