This is an amazing University!! The staff is always incredibly helpful. The instructors are out of…read morethis world fabulous! They listen and will not stop working with you until you have a full grasp of the course. I was petrified to start back in college and everyone there encouraged me to fulfill a life long goal I had set for myself but never thought I would be able to do. Also, the financial aid office, Dr. Abby, Dean Carlson, and Ms. Sigano are out of this world!! I am graduating this June thanks to all of the above mentioned!! So, what are YOU waiting for? You can achieve it at Everglades!!

I have been here for a year now. Here you feel special, almost every staff knows the students…read morenames. I love the small classes because the teacher have the time to talk to you personally and not by email. Very clean and nice classrooms, nice student launch and sometimes they gave us good breakfast. Good teachers with High education level that are always willing to help you with everything.

Very nice historic university right on the river…read more They have amazing buildings and a really nice setting for learning. Nice outdoor pool for the students as well as outdoor track and running facilities.

If you take student safety as a priority it's a NO…read more Nice looking school with affordable tuition but what you save in money is not worth the trouble. My daughter's safety was in jeopardy by an unruly roommate that had no respect for herself let alone the other roommates. My daughter told her RA and the Residence Office that guys were coming into the room at all hours of the night "expecting to get some". In addition, this roommate would lash out both verbally and physically (on video no less and yes the school is aware) and the school did NOTHING about it. When my daughter asked to switch rooms, they made her go through hell and back and guilted her for not problem solving herself. They upset her so badly that she was visibly upset and her other roommate had to come to the office to get her to calm her down. She finished out the semester and transferred out. Not only did I file a Title IX sexual harassment report that they buried but they also put a sanction on her so that she couldn't transfer easily to another dorming college. This school is not free. I paid tuition for my daughter to be harassed by her roommate and then her school. Shame on you UTampa. No wonder the retention rate is so awful. For those parents that worry about their children away at school, this is not the school for your kid.

I have been a student at this campus for the last 2 semesters…read more It is much smaller than Tampa and seems to be more of a commuter campus. I love that the student body seems to be older than that of Tampa. I am 27 and when I was at Tampa campus, I was usually the oldest person in my class. Now, I am about the average age. The classes are also considerably smaller. In Tampa, I had classes with 200 other students in it. Now my biggest class had 70 and my smallest had 5. The professors are often adjunct in St Pete. This is really interesting because you have teachers who usually work and specialize in the material being taught. I feel this is much better than the grad student method of Tampa. As far as student involvement is concerned, they both have a large number of students in clubs and organizations. Many students work on the campus so things like the help desk and library are students that go there, too. There is also free tutoring that is run by students. It is an invaluable resource that is a part of your tuition. I suggest going anytime you have a question. The location is simply beautiful. It is located right on the water. There is a dock and a marina in the back of the school. Although the offices are a little hard to find, the campus is gorgeous. The staff all over campus in St Pete is MUCH more helpful and polite, though. Overall, I think St Pete suits me much better than Tampa.

My college (Eckerd) sometimes does joint programs and competitions with USFSP & so I've been on…read moretheir campus a few times now. It's in the heart of downtown St. Pete and has a gorgeous student center with large aquariums, comfy seating, and a cafeteria too. Upstairs they have large ballroom/conference areas great for large presentations like the film event I attended, but it can also be sectioned off into smaller portions which was what was done when I attended a guest lecture there that my professor for my Literature and Human Rights course (offered at Eckerd) highly recommended. My boyfriend now goes to USFSP to touch up his orgo-chem skills before going to grad school & his only complaint is parking; they have a large parking garage right across from campus, but it gets filled quick according to him. But he's enjoyed his professors so far and noted how small the orgo-chem labs are - only about 10 students so a great way to get hands on experience and attention.

Disclaimer: my criticism is directed entirely towards the dining hall…read more It is incredibly rare that i have a decent experience while dining here. I have fallen victim to food poisoning multiple times, options are slim, and it is very dirty. i once witnessed a worker wiping counter tops off with a dirty rag and then proceeding to wipe the top of a "clean" plate off with the same rag. if you must eat here, don't think too much about where your food comes from. additionally, the menu is brief and repetitive. it is difficult to find a healthy option and if you do, it takes a bit of innovation with the low quality ingredients you are given. the food that is served is insanely greasy and flavors are minimal. with the new dining hall just having opened, i certainly got my hopes up. i was very much let down. if anything, it is worse. the setup is entirely unplanned and inconvenient and while it looks there are more options, do not let that fool you. they omitted the waffle bar (a fan favorite) and they tend to falsely advertise the cereal. they always run out of necessities and fail to replace them. food is either undercooked or incredibly dry. they scam you by forcing you to be a part of the meal plan if you live on campus housing (at least your first year). this must be stopped. food is inedible and you will be spending your money on food elsewhere. we must take a stand against this. who's with me?

My daughter is only a freshman and has already experienced so many issues. Here is a breakdown of…read morethe bigger ones: A roommate that was harassing her and threatening suicide (and even checked herself into a mental ward), and my daughter received no help from the faculty in handling the situation. Eventually the roommate moved out yet continued to harass her to the point of needing a no contact order. No faculty whatsoever has checked on her to make sure she is ok (or the roommate to my knowledge, who is still on campus and has gone through this again with another girl). The stress from this incident alone affected her grades and health. She was sick for a few weeks; she did a deep clean of her room and there was mold in the vents! Staff is not good about returning calls. Tuition is extremely high, yet for "family weekend" you still need to pay $75 per person to participate. You get some "freebies" (towel, sticker, pen), 1 hors d'oeuvre, 1 meal, boat ride if you're there early enough and weather cooperates and after doing their swim test, you can watch an already free athletic event or two, meet the faculty, a couple other minor things I'm forgetting. Keep in mind most families are already paying money to also travel to get there and a place to stay for the weekend. Most recently my daughter has been dealing with a lost package. The mailroom contacted her to let her know she had a package. She went to retrieve it, and they couldn't find it but said their system shows it's there. They said to give it a week because they had just gotten back from break and it was busy. She went back, same story, they show they have it but can't find it. She then receives an email stating they had it and it was in their locker that they give you a code to open. She went, opened it, it was empty. Again, they said it's there and they'll find it. I finally contacted student affairs, and they said they would look into it and get back to me. I didn't hear back so 2 weeks later I'm calling again and the mailroom person that they were supposedly contacting had no knowledge of the situation. I explained it, he gave excuses that they probably didn't receive the package because they don't show her receiving anything during that time. So... I read him the emails from them saying they had it and forwarded him the emails, he said it was a new system, and it was glitching. So... I send him the UPS tracking showing it was delivered to the school. We shall see what I hear back now. Lastly, lots of parties on campus, apparently nudity and drinking is ok. Topless on the beach as well. All good, if you are aware that's what you're getting into. My daughter was 17 until just a month ago, making her a minor. They do have security at the parties, I suppose for safety. (Check Eckerd's Almost Friday Instagram.) My daughter so wants to be at that school and keeps muddling through the crap because she likes the campus, the location, and she has made some really great friends. This is where she wanted to be. But it's getting harder to reconcile this decision to stay because for the money, the size of school, and all of the claims they tout when recruiting, you expect better. You deserve better.

I accumulated some credits toward my undergrad degree at this university. It is a small college…read morewith a homey unpretentious feel, a satellite campus of Tampa. Almost brand new, very beautiful grounds right near the ocean, it might even be on the ocean but there is so much landscaping I am not sure, I think it is. Beautiful campus, easy to get in and out. The professors are laid back and the staff was cordial. I learned a lot here. Parking is super close and I felt safe taking night classes. It was great to leave class at 10 at night and feel a warm ocean breeze accompany me to my vehicle. Great fitness center and cute little cafe to grab a quick coffee or snack before class. Would recommend this college.

This review is based solely on the tour. Not the school itself..... Everything was very well…read moreorganized when we arrived. I will say I'm glad they gave us an address to the exact building but parking was not clear. You have to park in a paid parking lot which I thought was a little bit odd. The student ambassadors are all very informative and are willing to answer any questions you have along the way. They show you the major highlights around campus including one of the dorms. Great tour.

STUDENT AND STAFF PRIVACY AND SAFETY ALERT…read more Please be aware that there are 20+ Flock cameras on campus currently, all of which are live streaming to the internet for anyone, anywhere to see. I am a lifetime resident of this area and an alumni of this university, this is a violation of our 4th amendment rights. License plate readers do not belong in Universities. This security footage is not protected and is not only viewable to law enforcement and employees of this school, but also anyone with access to the internet. I fully support security surveillance for protective measures but I full heartedly believe that there should be consumer protections implemented to ensure the privacy and protection of students and staff. There are numerous alternative security systems that could be implemented by USF, yet they have chose to utilize a highly controversial technology with documented vulnerabilities and security breaches.

Trinity college is a great bible college that is accredited. The Professors, Faculty, and Staff are…read moreamazing and have a heart for helping the students. They have brand new dormitories and they are first class! Great college, great atmosphere!

Excellent Christian school! I can't suggest it enough…read more The staff is helpful. The administration genuinely cares for the student body. The professors are capable and qualified. I am an alumnus and still interact with many of my professors today. I can not think of a better school to seek higher education.

A satellite campus of HCC in Ruskin. NOT at the College Ave address listed on this fine website,…read moreit's actually on Shell Point E and 24th, across from Lennard High. Classes are whatever - you're either taking something because you want to, or because you have to. Your personal review will reflect that. But as for the staff and all that stuff, this place is just fine. Parking is free (but only at this location), sometimes there are food trucks, and the staff is generally helpful enough. Being across from the high school means this place is filled with recent grads, so steel yourself for those kinds of conversations. Some highlights include "I don't need college, I'm joining the army when I turn 18" and "for all intensive purposes..." Tiny library, although the views are acceptable if you can hunker down by a window. Adjacent to lots of cow fields, so it's really damn hot and there are tons of love bugs. Rural Florida, baby!

This statement documents my experience as a current student at Hillsborough Community College and…read morethe ongoing misconduct involving Student Advisor Gary Iglesias, along with the institution's failure to provide transparency, accountability, or compliance with federal student privacy obligations. Over the past four years, Mr. Iglesias has repeatedly referenced my student information in ways that fall outside legitimate educational interest. On multiple occasions, he made comments about my GPA directly to my children -- an inappropriate and unprofessional disclosure of student information that no advisor should be making. This pattern demonstrates a long term disregard for boundaries and raises serious concerns about improper access to my records. In recent months, his conduct escalated dramatically. Mr. Iglesias initiated welfare checks, contacted the Department of Children and Families, and contributed to false contempt allegations in court -- all based on inaccurate information and conducted outside the college environment. These interventions had direct consequences for my family and legal matters, and they appear to have been influenced by his access to my student records and his position within the institution. When I attempted to file a formal grievance, the college minimized the seriousness of the situation. I was informed only that my student account had been "flagged" or "restricted," yet the institution refused to provide the underlying documentation, rationale, or audit trail explaining: * who accessed my records * why the flag was placed * what information was used * whether my records were disclosed outside the institution As a student, I have clear rights under FERPA to inspect and review my education records, including advising notes, account flags, restrictions, and any documentation containing personally identifiable information. The college's refusal to provide these records -- while acknowledging that my account was flagged -- raises significant concerns about improper access, misuse of information, and noncompliance with federal privacy law. My concern is straightforward: a student advisor has used his position for four years to reference, comment on, and potentially access my information for purposes unrelated to legitimate educational interest, culminating in external interventions that no advisor should be involved in. The college has not provided transparency, corrective action, or any indication that it has investigated the misuse of student information. This experience reflects a breakdown in professional ethics, student record governance, and institutional oversight. Students deserve advisors who act within the boundaries of their role, institutions that take grievances seriously, and full transparency when their records are accessed, flagged, or used in ways that affect their lives outside the classroom.