Chamberlain University - Tinley Park — Local services in Tinley Park

I was a student at Chamberlain College of Nursing. When I got accepted to Chamberlain I was skeptical because it is a for profit organization, better known as "they just want your money." I gave Chamberlain a chance because I was accepted, it's a BSN program, and it would take me a bit under 3 years to complete this program because its accelerated. I loved the school, I learned a ton, everyone was really nice. Up until this year is where the problems began. I had a year left of this program and they dismissed me. My uncle died early into my session, I stressed and grieved, it was really hard for me. Not only did I have a death in my family but also, my mental health instructor, Professor Barton, used a different instructors course calendar. There were discrepancies with the due dates. Prof Barton told students to get the work in whenever we could and that she wouldnt deduct points due to her mistakes. Welp, our grades got audited and they took so many points for due dates that were never corrected. So along with my family grief, I had a butchered course which caused me a failing grade. I got dismissed along with another student, there were also others that failed the course because of this mess. However, If you do take Prof Barton, she does give you full test answers in her review. I actually have proof, I recorded them. After my appeal was denied, I submitted an appeal with the president and that was also denied. The student handbook supports students dismissal for extenuating circumstances, I had two and they were looked past. Chamberlain doesnt care about students at all. I'm looking into getting a lawyer to get my wasted money back. I'm in another nursing program by the grace of God but if I were anyone else, I would take my...

I am leaving an honest review on my personal experience with Chamberlain University. Let me start off by saying I selected this school because the University of Chicago were I work partners with them for tuition reimbursement. I attended school full-time in person for RN BSN. I was originally at the Tinley Park day program & later transfer to Addison because this campus offered night school. I worked full time at a Hospital and attended classes full time. I felt like Addison was not as helpful as the Tinley Park location. The academic advisors do not assist you during registration. I felt like most of the professors read over lectures slides and you are required to be self taught. The quizzes are not helpful and none of the information you study is on the exams. This school is private & is extremely expensive! I have a prior Bachelor of Science degree so majority of my gen ed's transferred over. I did have an issue with Chamberlain refusing to take a few of my courses. I was told they expired, however I feel like this is a way for them to get even more money. This school does not care about the wellbeing of each cohort. Chamberlain University is extremely greedy. They nickel and dime you for EVERY THING! I ended up withdrawing from their program. I wish I would have waited to attended a regular ADN RN program instead! Majority of jobs across the U.S. allow you to work in Hospitals as a RN and the pay is almost the same...

I would strongly caution anyone considering attending this school. My experience has been extremely frustrating and disappointing.

Despite being a dedicated student, I was denied a waiver for a prerequisite course (although they approve the non black students request) even though I had already begun my current class, completed graded work, and proven that I could succeed. The bigger issue is that the prerequisite grade was not finalized until after the official deadline, which was completely out of my control. This administrative mistake left me with no chance to transfer programs or adjust my schedule in time, yet I am the one being penalized. I received a email from the professor a week after classes started stating she made a mistake on my grade.

When I tried to resolve this matter, my academic advisor showed no willingness to work with me or advocate for a fair solution. Instead, my completed coursework was dismissed, and I was given vague responses rather than clear explanations or accountability.

This is not what higher education should look like. Students should not have to suffer consequences for faculty or administrative errors. Policies and deadlines should apply consistently not only when it benefits the institution. Also keep in mind tuition increases seem to...