Walden University Reviews

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ REVIEWS. After encountering clinical site placement issues for the BSN program, I searched the reviews and realized that everyone was in the same boat as me. This is not good. I will write another review after these meetings with field experience.

The University began with great potential. However it looks as though since it is supported by a for profit organization, they delay, and defer to get as much money as possible out of students. They are adjusting its rules that are to the disadvantage of students, but seem to help to ensure profitability. They are currently under investigation, settled a 2024 law suit. It seems as though much has been taken away from some of it most helpful components (offices) to students. We are considering a complaint to the accreditation organization as well as the courts. If you have issues and seek settlement contact: **.

If I could give Walden University zero stars, I would. I cannot explain enough how awful this school it. There is absolutely no teaching, guidance or help. The professors don't even know how to answer your questions because they probably don't even know what their class actually entails. I had to reach out to the director on numerous occasions because I could not get ahold of my professor for weeks. The exams are solely based off the book which is crap, very unorganized and useless. None of their NP practicum rules are straightforward but again, you can't get ahold of anyone about it. They do not care if you're held back a semester, even if it's a result of their mistake/wrong regulations - yes wrong, they told me some kind of crap about why one of my rotations wasn't approved but when I went to the SBON, they said they had no clue what my school is talking about.

They make it insanely hard to perform practicums/clinicals and are not sympathetic about it. They make you find your own preceptors, make many unnecessary requirements, make practicum deadlines months in advance (many times you are unable to find a preceptor by this time), and rarely email you back if you are having problems. They are not helpful when they do respond.

I applied to Walden University while researching programs for my mental health studies. The Enrollment Officer convinced me that Walden was the best option for what I wanted to pursue. Trusting their recommendation, I went through the entire application process, which was both time-consuming and costly. Since my former university is outside the U.S., I had to pay out of pocket to have my transcript emailed and physically mailed to Walden. Additionally, due to a name change, I was required to upload multiple documents, including my name change documents, marriage certificate, and driver’s license, to their portal. I also completed and submitted a goal statement, following their specific requirements.

I wish I had checked this review before starting the program. This has been the worst experience imaginable in any academic journey. I faced an issue with my clinical preceptor, which led the school to put my course on hold. It took three months to resolve the problem, even though the preceptor had no affiliation with the university. As a result, my graduation was delayed by more than six months. On top of that, I was charged twice for the course, wasting both my time and money. If you're considering higher education, Walden University should not even be a last resort. Their poor management, lack of communication, flawed decision-making, and disregard for student support make for a terrible experience. I hope this review helps prospective students and encourages the university to make necessary improvements.

Awful experience as an alumni trying to do a certificate masters program. I uploaded all required documents to CastleBranch and received an email of rejection for me and preceptors after so much stress and money spent in the process. I also had the most difficult time getting someone to verify the pharmacology course I took at this school based on the requirement of state board of nursing in the given state I applied to for the Nurse Practitioner license.

Their PhD in Clinical Psychology meets my states requirements for licensing yet I am getting told that it doesn't. Even after explaining it numerous times that it does and even after explaining it in Kindergartener detail, I continue to get told that it doesn't on their end.

Walden seemed like the right school for me at the time of my enrollment into a master's degree program. My enrollment advisor used every smooth talking tactics and relatable advice to ensure me that Walden is where I needed to be. I was told that I didn’t need experience to start my career because a master's degree would put me at the top of applicants that had no degree. They even went as far as to say that a master's degree from their school would be great in the eyes of employers because they are number 1 when it comes to their master's degree programs. They allowed me to do an online practicum to gain skills which ultimately left me feeling that I had learned been given the bare minimum with an online practicum.

This has been the worst academic experience I’ve ever had. They are nice to you until you sign up then after, I feel they actually want to see you quit and fail. They advertise being work friendly and work with your schedule but they are not. Sue is an advisor but I received no advisement and no support except threats. My gpa is ruined, I owe loans because of this school. Don’t sign up.