Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus — Local services in Millville

I give this school ONE STAR. Why, let’s see, first, they stated I had an insufficient balance on my account. When not understanding why and trying to appeal it I had NO CHOICE but to pay $1836. And the only reason why I had to pay that balance off was because they were holding my transcript. Lastly, I moved across state and decided to pursue my career to live more stabled for myself and my family. I requested a transcript to be sent to the college I’m attending now, and it took a week for them to just send my transcript. Not only that, but they put FALSE INFORMATION on my transcript. They applied a school that I never attended to. Now, I had a deadline to put my application in for the nursing program in the new school I’m attending. I had to call CCC to fix this situation. They agreed they made the mistake and decided to send in a new transcript. So, I asked them to overnight it since it was there mistake. In my eyes, I thought it would not be an issue, but it was. They told me I had to pay for the overnight shipment. NOW, TELL ME WHY I WOULD DO THAT IF YOU GUYS MADE THIS HUGE MISTAKE! Finally I spoke with the Director of Admissions. She said she will take care of it. I finally felt a sense of relief, but that was a short while. After calling my primary college to see if they received the updated transcript, they told me NO, they have not. Again, calling CCC I asked them if they sent out the transcript overnight. The director told me yes. That moment I gave up. I waited until the following day. The Next day came and I called my primary school and again, NO, they did not receive it. So again, I called CCC and what happened, THEY NEVER SENT IT OUT! Now at this point I’m extremely angry but, trying to keep calm. The director told me she will have it sent out the following day. Now, I called to get a tracking number to be sure they sent it out and they are not picking up. I’ve tried to call since early morning around 8:30am and it was close to 3:00pm and still never received a call. The director was supposed to get back with me on that tracking number and nothing. BECAUSE OF THIS SCHOOL, my chances of getting into the nursing program is a 50, 50 chance because of a missing transcript that CCC MADE A MISTAKE ON SO I ADVISE PEOPLE BEFORE THEY DECIDED TO GO TO THIS SCHOOL JUST READ WHAT TRULY HAPPENED TO ME. I know many of you would not want this type of headache either as a new student or a...

The staff at CCC are very diverse. I graduated 10 years ago and I had my share of the terrible professors and some excellent ones. My main gripe is the financial aid office. I don't know how many times I had to go there and whatever I went there for didnt get fixed. Each person does their own thing and they don't run it by the others. The library is large and the staff are very informative. They'll help you locate what your looking for. There is a computer lab that has long hours to assist students that need to write up papers or just check an email. The student staff can help you with a program if you ask. Just make sure to sign in. Kevin McGarvey is an amazing English professor. I worked alongside with Bernie Castro and he is the one to ask about IT (I learned a lot from him). I know Frank Phillips is no longer staff here as he's retired but he was one of the best professors there is. With that being said, one of my professors was arrested. So, they can be hit or miss.

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I originally went to this college as a kid and I did not take it seriously. As a result, I failed and went out into the real world. I learned a lot of life lessons that I didn't have to. After I got fired from my job of ten years, I went back. I was focused this time and college changed my life for the better. I made some good friends and I am on a career path that I really enjoy. I know the professors aren't the greatest, but you can still learn from them and be a self starter. Stay humble and have an open mind. Don't let anything distract you from your goal. Keep on top of your financial aide, apply for grants and scholarships, do your classwork and go out of your way to make your portfolio better. That's the mantra I followed and it worked. I'm going to be graduating soon and I'll be going to Rowan in the fall. College is like everything else in life, you get...