I love TCC in Virginia Beach, even above the university of my undergrad. I've gone there for my…read morefirst Associate's degree in 2010 and am now currently going for a medical program. It has expanded over the last 15 years in ways that primarily support students and staff. It is clean, conducive for learning/studying, and I enjoy spending much of my time in the library and student center. In the event you must stay there all day, it has everything you need in recreation and food options on and off campus. The facilities are excellent and I truly would suggest TCC to young high school grads and people wanting to return to education.

One of the worst experiences I have had being a parent, is dealing with enrolling a student in…read moreclasses into TCC. From the git go, the website is horrible. Missing links, dead ends, poor flow. Searching for classes is complicated and just plain tiring to deal with. Going in for help is even worst. You get different answers from different people and all seem to be incorrect anyways. Everything is just so complicated, I can see why students are giving up and looking elsewhere. My frustration level is at an all time high with just trying to get my kid classes at TCC. Do better TCC!

I was advised to sit on this review before posting it but even after waiting I'm still disappointed…read morewith the level of service I received from the Welcome Center and Michael K. Hendricks at Regent. Without going into too much detail have you ever had the feeling that someone just doesn't want to help you. That was exactly the vibe I got. I was trying to assist someone with a relatively minor issue but instead of providing clear guidance I was met with vague responses like We can't help with that or Let me reach out to someone who might be able to assist. Eventually they brought in Mr. Hendricks but unfortunately he was no help either. I couldn't tell if he genuinely didn't know how to assist or simply didn't want to. His suggestion was to have the person in question contact him directly, which we did one min later. The person called multiple times, left messages on both his business line and mobile, and even followed up via email. No response!!! The lack of follow through and willingness to assist was extremely frustrating and left a very poor impression. Please don't advise to be a military friendly school if you are going to treat people like this. Help fix the issue not make it worse or give us a run around, do better!!

I waited to post this review, as I did experience tons of positive interactions with the University…read moreprofessors. My consistent issue was with the Business office each semester. I later was told by university staff (in 2024) that there were only two people working in the business office. The lack of man power accounted for the long or non-existent communication times. However, the business office is not why I am writing this review. As of 02/27/2026, I am 4 credits away from graduating from Regent University. I was originally scheduled to graduate last summer. This is my second master's degree, so I am paying the majority of my tuition out of pocket. Up until February 2025, that was not a problem. I am self-employed, and in February 2025 I had to make two trips back home as my father was diagnosed with cancer and quickly passed away, causing me to miss working half of the month of February. I believe my GPA is around 3.78 and the semester my father passed I still received over a 3.5 GPA. I fell behind on most of my bills due to being off work and having extra travelling expenses on two occasions in less than 30 days. I applied for scholarships and all to no avail. Since I was so close to graduating, I was told by either the financial aid office or the business office to reach out to the head of my department to see if they had any additional departmental funds that could assist with my overdue balance, which was under$1500. I sent an email and heard nothing for a couple of months, after a follow-up email I was told to submit a scholarship application (although the date for the scholarships had passed) so that they could have basic information and demographics to try to find a donor, alumni, or any other scholarship or grant that they could find to assist me. I submitted the application and sent an email informing my contact that it was submitted in August 2025. As of 2/27/2026, I have heard absolutely nothing, and my balance has been submitted to collections. As a student in good standing, who is already working and excelling in the industry in which I was obtaining my degree in, and only 4 credits away; I expected some form of communication, even if it wasn't favorable communication. It saddens me that I got so close to graduating and after asking for assistance (something I don't do personally), I was ignored and treated as a stranger, not a student who never had issues paying my tuition for two consecutive years. This situation has added sadness to an already devastating time. It really is unfortunate added to the frustration of dealing with the understaffed business office during my time as a student. These experiences have left a very sour taste in my mouth for a University I once loved and spoke pretty highly about.

*3.5* I genuinely thought my days here were over after under grad was behind me, but here I am…read moreagain chucking out last minute papers while being fueled by caffeine. Pros- I love how quiet this place is and how fast and efficient the computers are. Internet here is never shoddy. Everyone that comes here comes here to study so you really get this studious feel. Minimal distractions. Really the spot for studying. Cons- parking. I don't have classes this semester on campus ! I take most of my classes online or in person at SECEP. This means I don't have a parking pass so guess what !!! I'm always having to bring tons of coins with me and when I'm spending an evening here .. I constantly have to walk out to the meters to put in more coins in and honestly .. it's a hike when you're under a time crunch. Also .. there isn't much metered parking to begin with ? Sometimes I come here (aka finals week) and there's only one metered spot left. Maybe next semester I'll just bite the bullet and buy a parking pass (it's over priced btw in my opinion) for the convenience especially because I really love going here to study but I really hate the parking situation.

If you're a business major you will most likely be visiting this building. Took some classes here…read morewhen I was at TCC, you must have a decal to park here since it is an ODU establishment. For anyone planning on going to TCC and transferring to ODU in the VB area this is something to consider (keep reading). It's also affiliated with NSU, that's as far is I know since I'm not a student there. The classes in currently taking are distance learning and in person. Now that I'm attending ODU, I really learned to appreciate the Higher Ed Center. I commute to ODU's main campus out in Norfolk and it's such a hassle considering the fact that you have to go on the highway, pray you find a parking spot (parking in Norfolk sucks), and make it to class on time. During the winter times the circulation in my legs froze midway walking to the Perry...it's not fun. If you're always on the go, works full time, and wants to save money -attending classes here is your best bet. It's on the smaller side, two stories, they have a tiny ODU/NSU library with computers and tables, Wave Cafe that serves Filipino food, and you can get your parking pass here too ($124/one semester). They do have people that check your decal so beware! I learned my lesson the other day bc I thought I was being slick parking in a discreet area next to a tree. Walked out and saw that darn piece of paper on my windshield and my hard earned $15 bucks out of pocket.

Old Dominion University has 4 campuses I believe. The Virginia Beach Campus is substantially…read moresmaller than the main campus located in Norfolk but its calm pace and serene atmosphere is great for studying. They do have a small library and writing center that is always empty. The staff is pleasant and very helpful I like the change of pace from all the hustle and bustle on the main campus. Although this campus is a bit far. I urge you not to be discouraged in taking advantage of this quiet campus and taking a few classes here.

You would think since I got a Bachelor's degree here and have now returned to work on my Master's…read moredegree that I must really like ODU. And I guess you are kind of right. There is a lot to like about ODU: central location, healthy population of international students and faculty, finally a football team and some shopping and dining in the surrounding community. ODU may not be a top academic school and it may be nowhere in sports (except in basketball maybe) but it's a good school for locals and commuters who want a quality university education. The downsides: Although ODU is building up a "college town" presence in the community, the surrounding community can be less than safe. Norfolk is a mix of college kids, low income housing and abandoned buildings. There are many car thefts, break ins, and robberies here. I never really felt unsafe here, but it's always good to be on your guard. Secondly, although they have great lectures and speaker series on campus, there really isn't a whole lot of student activities--or at least not compared to some other colleges. It's not a party school and it's not a party town. Finally the sports teams will leave you wishing you could rep your school with pride. ODU football made an impressive showing in its first year, but we're no where near "seeing your school on television" stage. We will all have to wait and see how ODU will continue to grow after the sudden departure of former president Roseanne Runte, who was responsible for most of the growth thus far. Go Monarchs!

Wow wow oh wow, what a rich history the knowledge the amazing time and we only saw a few of the…read moresites we have to go back to see the rest before they are deleted from history. Legacy park, the emancipation oak just so much to see

Review of Hampton University - Returning Parent Perspective…read more My student is entering her second year at Hampton University. I have been pleased with the educational department, the faculty, and the overall campus environment. However, like many HBCUs, the campus is in dire need of repairs--air conditioning, elevators, and other essential facilities are outdated or frequently out of service. The most frustrating and disappointing aspect of our experience has been the Financial Aid Office. It is, without a doubt, one of the least responsive offices I've encountered at any college. Calls go unanswered, counselors fail to return messages, and form requests are ignored. For the past six weeks, I have been trying--unsuccessfully--to speak with a financial aid counselor. Two weeks ago, after contacting the President's Office, I was assured someone would follow up, but that never happened. Living over four hours away makes in-person visits impractical. With my student returning to campus in just one week--still facing financial uncertainty--I feel as though we are right back where we started last year. This is my second child to attend college, and as an HBCU graduate myself, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, my experience leads me to caution other parents: save yourself the stress and the $45,000 per year--consider a PWI where administrative support is more reliable.

After contacting the college for more information, an admissions representative named Michael…read morecalled me to discuss more about the program. It was an immediate red flag when he informed me that all of the information I needed about the price of the program, prerequisite list, and program course list required a tour of the campus and an on-campus meeting. It felt like being at a car dealership and being required to test drive a car and run a credit check before being provided with the price of the car. It's a manipulative business practice that relies on a psychological phenomenon called the sunk cost fallacy. In short, the more time and energy you waste on something, the less likely you are to walk away, because you'll feel like it was all for nothing. You stick around hoping that there will be a payoff. They know that. I emailed him and canceled our standing appointment for the following day in VERY clear language. He responded and acknowledged. The following day, he reached out to me to inform me that he was expecting me at the on-campus meeting. I assumed it was an automatic text or something, so I ignored the reminder. After the appointment time passed, he sent me yet another text and email both expressing his disappointment that I didn't show up and inquired about whether or not I was interested in the program. I realized that I now felt like I was going through a bad breakup with someone who needed me to breakup with him repeatedly because he didn't know how to accept no. Buyer beware: This reeks of a for-profit diploma mill.

This school wants $40,000 for an associates degree in nursing when a bachelors at sentara college…read moreof health science costs $32,000 what the h*ll I know y'all CANNOT be serious. $40,000?!?!? For an ASSOCIATES DEGREE?!?!? You gotta be freaking crazy. DO NOT GO HERE. AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IS NOT WORTH $40,000. Go to sentara for your BSN for 8k less or go to tidewater community college for your ADN for only $15,000. While the facility is kinda nice, it's not worth a 2 year associates for 40k. PLEASE GO ANYWHERE ELSE. This is a total scam, I don't even wanna know how much they want for a bachelors degree. It's $10,000 a semester which isn't worth it. Be smart, go to tidewater community college, transfer elsewhere after if you wanna continue your education.

Football season is here!…read more I did not formally attend the University to further my education however I love the fact that you can go to sporting events that are within my hometown for example this past football season my husband and I attended a few football games at the NSU ... We were super excited for the new coach Michael Vick! We went to the first game and it was a fairly decent turnout however, the crowds were late entering the field...a lot of confusion going on nevertheless the stadium is beautiful plenty of vendors there if you're not just interested in the game. The parking can be an issue however they did offer parking at the MacArthur mall and we were able to take a shuttle over which was pretty easy and that was free of charge or we had access to take the light rail in Norfolk as well and get let off within a mile or two of the stadium which was free of charge as well. Nevertheless it's a good time if you're into sporting events this is basketball season right now not sure how the teams are doing but it's worth a visit if you're in the area to check out the teams at a collegiate level. Have fun and enjoy life :)

BEHOLD THE GREEN & GOLD!!!…read more I graduated December 2008 & a time was had. I love the family I created here. Cheering was an experience lol some of my best friendships were made here and may Dr. Parks and Ms Madge continue to rest in heaven. NSU isn't for the week lol but if you can survive and get through registration you can get through a lot more challenges in life. Hahaaa! *Behold*