Chadwick University

Chadwick's Environmental Management degree program was one of the best distance learning offerings available. I have a traditional degree from Syracuse University in Environmental Engineering and the knowledge I acquired from Chadwick is a perfect complement to the 'on-campus' curriculum from Syracuse. It is very disappointing to hear that Chadwick University has stopped offering their programs.

"Chadwick Unviversity will have their day in court"... 

Are you for real??? Pft!!! Bring it!!! Chadwick grads can't even spell 'university' correctly! hahaha!!!

The CHEA and USDOE have lost several battles as to their authority to determine what institutions should be deemed worthy of their "seal of approval". Chadwick Unviversity will have their day in court. By the way... all of my Chadwick credits transferred to a NC State run school of "higher learning".

I would like to know where you were able to transfer your credits to so I can do the same thing.

Can send me an email  to anthonytch3@gmail.com with more information?

Thanks, I'd appreciate it.

I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Chadwick.  It took a while, but I finished.  The work was challenging; however, I learned a lot.  In terms of the transference of credits, I took my Chadwick degree to a "Brick and Mortar" and enrolled in an undergrad Psychology degree program.  All of my relevant credits transferred!! I have my diploma (on the wall!!) Once I finished that program (which only took me a year due to the credit transference), I enrolled in a graduate program which took both the Chadwick and "Brick and Mortar's"  degrees.  I have taken the exam for National and State Licensure for my profession.  In January, I plan to enroll into a Phd program and subsequently become a professor and run a private practice.

Bottom line:  I do not understand all of the anger on this site by the adversaries.  I worked at United Parcel Service when I began my Chadwick studies.  UPS approved the reimbursement to Chadwick.  Chadwick was an approved university.  The list they had of fortune 500 companies was a legitimate one... I checked.  My degree was very functional, and it is still working for me.  Now, if things have changed, then they have changed. One cannot do anything about that today.  However to assert that they were a diploma mill is the furthest from the truth...non traditional, surely... but nevertheless legitimate.  I spoke with real people when I called, I got real grades back in the mail with feedback, I got copies of my transcript when requested.  No college, university, or employer ever questioned my degree.  Not one time... and I lived in two different states on both the east and west coasts. 

So, I would like to recommend all of this bickering about Chadwick stop.  It reads very infantile and unnecessary.  Nit-picking about typos, and punctuation is simply asinine. Additionally, much of it is offensive and does not bespeak of individuals who are supposed to be "educated". State facts if you must, but do so in an intelligent and respectful manner.

For those who have graduated from Chadwick, continue to be proud of your degree... I am very proud! I know of diploma mills.  This is not one.  You know it, I know it, so there is no need to defend that accusation to others who are trying to get a rise out of you.  Chadwick is a proud name... so be proud.

JB

Unaccredited. Not recognized by CHEA or USDOE. Illegitimate. Nuff said...

I too, worked very hard on my MS in Environmental Management. There was never any credit given to me from life experience. A leading university offered me a fellowship because of my thesis on "Environmental Racism". In my opinion Chadwick was ahead of its time introducing distance/on-line courses before all the major colleges had no choice but to join the trend or risk losing students. In the mid 1990s, Chadwick was more intense than some cyber schools today. There should be a movement to grandfather their degrees during that time period across the US.

I attended Chadwick for 3 years 1993-1996. I worked very hard to obtained my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with honors. The independant study requirements were strict, and the courses' content was advanced level.  The professors were very good and accepted nothing but A-1 work to warrant a passing grade. In fact, I later attended Kaplan University for two years and found Chadwick  to be no different than Kaplan in content, requirements and applied learning platforms.  My only disappointment today is the lack of recognition by other learning institutions and the "no response" to Transcript requests from Chadwick.  

I finished my degree after I retired from the Federal Gov't ( they actually paid for most of it)! I guess, that's way back when it was accredited? Myself and a lot of other Gov't people went to Chadwick. They could have told someone they lost thier accreditation ! I spent alot of my own money finishing it for nothing!!! The Gov't should go get thier money back !
      

I earned my degree in Psychology in 2001. The teaching staff and advisors were attentive and helpful. The program did not consist of just passing tests but it genuinely fostered learning. 

Worthless degree since it is unaccredited. Sad but true...

I worked hard at Chadwick, obtained my Bachelor's and paid them a lot of money. Unfortunatley due to the fact that they are not accredited, my government job told me it was worthless and tuition not reimbursable. When I applied elsewhere at the Federal level I was told the same and that the degree would not even be considered. I hope that Chadwick will become accredited otherwise, the rest of you will learn the hard lesson that I did.

Chadwick University - Great alternative to traditional higher education. BS in Business Admin 1992

I am overjoyed to realise that Chadwick is on her feet again. I cant wait to complete my MBA, but if you are not offering that, is it possible to make arrangement with another university? But if it means waiting until you are fully offering degrees, I will. Chadwick is a name and institution that revolutionised my life. At the moment I am pursuing a PHD Course after completing a MA in Sociology at one of our State Universities, University of Nairobi University. Can the alumni plan for some networking in the near future? Welcome to Kenya, we can host you for exemplary holidays. The famed African Safari

Chadwick University was a great educational experience for
me and it was ran by top notch people with a very high degree of integrity and honesty.  I received a wonderful 
education through them and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Management Information 
Systems.  The courses required hard work and diligence by
the student to complete the courses.  

Hello everyone out there, i'm doing research for the best online college, and it just scares me to read all the negativity and bad reviews. Can someone please send me an email if you graduated, got your degree, and found a good paying job, relating to Business Administration?
Please email me at h.ire@hotmail.com. I'm just trying to get my Bachelor's degree, and I don't have any prior college credits. Can someone please help?

Unaccredited. Worthless degree. Good luck finding a job!

Unaccredited. Worthless degree. Good luck finding a job!

Check out what the US Department of Education has to say about unaccredited institutions: 

"Unaccredited institutions are not reviewed against a set of standards to determine the quality of their education and training. This does not necessarily mean that an unaccredited institution is of poor quality, but earning a degree from an unaccredited institution may create problems for students. Some employers, institutions, and licensing boards only recognize degrees earned from institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. With this in mind, it is recommended that students check with other institutions regarding the transfer of credit policy to determine if that institution would accept the degree and/or credits earned from any institution they plan to enroll in.

Remember: In some states, it can be illegal to use a degree from an institution that is not accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, unless approved by the state licensing agency."

...Doesn't list Chadwick University under 'Degree Mills' however a handful of states list Chadwick as 'not having accreditation'. This doesn't mean the degree is invalid, only that if asked by an employer you must disclose the accreditation status. Chadwick required all students to complete and pass the examinations for all coursework - not much different than the University of Phoenix classes I am taking right now.

"A school without accreditation is not necessarily a diploma mill..." quote from the news articles mentioned above. Chadwick did renew their license with the State of Alabama, but then lost it due to not meeting certian financial criteria. Chadwick operated for 20 years and had gained membership and recognition from The United States Distance Learning Association, The National Business Education Association and The American Society for Quality Control. So for all you chronic academic types... Professor know it all, a piece of paper is what you make of it. Chadwick offered a good program for people who actually work for a living.

I am a graduate of Chadwick in Business Administration in 1994. The course was challenging and very good, value for money. I introduced many others to Chadwick and later in 1998 I registered for MBA. Unfortunately i took a little longer to complete although I did all the course work which was still very enriching and difficult. 
I honestly dont understand this debate about Chadwick being a diploma mill. It sounds to me like business rivalry or maybe Chadwick failed to comply to statutory requirements. I still want to finish my course and graduate. it doesnt matter where Chadwick locates. They can come to Kenya and restart in a formal way and blend college full-time study with distance learning, which is now common in all leading universities in the world.
While at Mexico, is there hope that you will begin to take in students again? I have not registered elsewhere because I have hope that you will restart.
I wish you well. I am sure most of the alumni would do everything possible to ensure Chadwick succeeds again. Thank you.

I attended, and finished my Bachelor of Science degree, at SUNY Plattsburgh. While Chadwick University was only licensed by the State of Alabama and not recognized by CHEA, more than half of my credits transferred. I'm sick an tired of hearing the negative comments.

Hey Torrence! Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School! Furthermore, Chadwick is unaccredited! DO YOUR RESEARCH D****SS!

Obama never went to college in Jakarta.  His degrees are from Columbia and Harvard.  I guess you don't learn research in Chadwick, and I also guess your employer doesn't know how to do degree verification.

Chadwick has worked for me and has benefitted me in my employment. Obama got a degree in Indonesia and he is president so go figure.

I graduated from Chadwick U in the 90's and enjoyed the program. Accreditation is just another form of discrimination designed to lock out people that decide to do things their way and learn the way they want to learn. Many colleges are designed to take your money and do not want to accept credits no matter where from in extracting the most money from students much as a car dealership strives to maximize the most they can get from customers. Employers that are in bed with accredited colleges are working to hire only graduates from specific colleges simply because of the money that exchanges between the college and company. Its all a game...look back at the earlier centuries of time, and notice that many brilliant scientists, mathematicians and others never went to college yet were Renaissance type scholars who knew and excelled at many subjects. 

I am surprised that since we are moving towards a one world order that one is not forced yet to enter a school that the government or employer wants you to go to in order to receive monetary compensation to make a living at. 

So like Frank Sinatra said, “I did it my way” still rings true for those of use that want to think and do for ourselves without having to follow the crowd.

Peace Out
Dr. Hans Schwantz

"tm", do you think you need a degree to buy and sell a business?  Congratulations on your success, but it has nothing to do with the fact that CHADWICK IS NOT AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION!

You CAN learn from Chadwick.  You can learn by checking out management books at the library.  The commonality between Chadwick and your local library is that neither is regionally or nationally accredited.  The difference between the two is that the library is free.  How's that for "bang for the buck"?

The problem with Chadwick is NOT that they don't teach, I'm sure they do a fine job of teaching.  The problem is that they are not an accredited institution and the likely consequences of using a Chadwick degree on a resume range from non-hire, to termination once the degree is vetted, to criminal charges against the graduate for fraud in some states.

For those of you that have been conned into thinking a Chadwick degree is useful, please don't be insulted by the negative comments here.  No one is trying to depreciate your value for having attended Chadwick, everyone is simply trying to prevent future victims from making the same mistake.

I enrolled into the MBA program at Chadwick in 2000. I bought a business in 2007 and turned it around and Sold it in January 2009 to double my profit.  If you are embarrassed by your education, then go back to school and get an education from an accredited school.  Otherwise use the education that you acquired and keep reporting your successes.

Hey dave (Nov 3 2008). Wana give yer statement another glance?
I took the BS in Biz Admin 89-90 to help in my undersanding of biz mgnt for a shop I put together and found the required reading worth reading. I knew going into it that the accredited statement was weak, but the bang-for-the-buck stoped there.
Ya git watcha pay fer folks.

I obtained my MBA in 1996. I worked very hard and had great input from the instructors ... maybe because this was early on? Chadwick was great when I attended! 

My MBA allowed me to rise to the level of a Director as a Nurse. 

I am now pursuing an MS in Nursing ... but not because my MBA is not recognized ... it's because I would like to work towards my PhD eventually.

Once can learn in the local library from a book.

There are inexpensive fully accredited colleges and universities on line today so there is no excuse to attend unaccredited school in our times.

With all the respect to Chadwick, their degrees have very limited utility.
And as mentioned earlier they are illegal in number states.

I was interested in a degree from Chadwick until I researched the laws in the State I live in and found that it IS illegal for me to present a degree from a school that is not accredited. If you look on the website of www.chadwick.edu you will see a New Mexico address; considering that this school is supposedly "licensed" by the State of Alabama, but residing in New Mexico now, I would consider this a serious concern.
In my research on accreditation (including private schools), I found that there were a few points that give a better image of legitimacy:
1. Being properly accredited in the region where the school resides. This is the toughest step in a school growing to be recognized.
2. Being licensed by the State Board of Education. This is an easy application process, and there are no requirements to be considered as a Private School in most States.
3. Having the school staff names and contact information readily available to anyone asking; including on the school website.
4. Having the School Administrator information readily available for review; including on the school website.
5. Having the school available to be seen in person by prospective students. Even an "online" school should have facilities where there is a staff, including counselors, that can be met with. The staff should be appropriate for the size of the school.
6. Having school ownership documents available for review. There are MANY diploma mills that are owned by individuals in foreign countries and they are a scam as the "Administrator" does not have any education credentials.

Before you spend your money on an education, be certain that it will fulfill its purpose. If you are getting it for a job, be sure they will accept it before enrollment; if you are getting it with the thought of moving up to a Masters program, be sure it is accredited by the same agency of the school you plan on going to; and if you just want to be educated, be sure that they know something to teach you.

I read all of the interesting comments and I'm surprised at the ignorance as demonstrated on both sides of the table. Yes, I am graduate of Chadwick University, and yes, I completed extensive research prior to committing to the program. Academic snobbery and ivy-league grandstanding have no place in this competitive market; as the same with immediate award with little or no effort. It took me four years to complete the requirements and a life time of continuing education in order validate what I learned at Chadwick. I will continue to challenge myself.

You never rest on what you have learned yesterday; you continue to learn on what is needed for now and the future. We as graduates and the university are at fault for letting this deteriorate to this point. An alumni program was started and there was little or no involvement, we could have challenged the administration to advance the accreditation process but we saw fit to rest on our laurels. 

That is how schools advance from unaccredited to accredited when everybody becomes involved in the program and demonstrates the value of education, instead of relying on those who created the program.  

Are you up to the challenge or are you still going to name call. Challenge them (Chadwick) to gain the accreditation and become involved just as other schools have done or in the process completing.

Why is this diploma mill still here?  This school was closed last year by the State of Alabama.

Chadwick doesn't have professors.  Llyod Clayton is the only employee and he is a tax dodger who only claims $34,000 in sales.  Chadwick always was a degree mill and was never accredited by a CHEA recognized agency.  You apparently didn't do any research if you fell for this scam.

When I enrolled in Chadwick I had done quite a bit of research. Distance learning was beginning to blossom as a legitimate area of coursework and from the contact with Chadwick's staff I felt reasonably certain they would go on to gain regional accreditation.

I had attended John F. Kennedy University in the San Francisco bay area in the 1970s, which, at the time, was not regionally accredited but was working toward it. This institution finally did become accredited. Based on that experience and Chadwick's hype I thought they were a good bet to do the same. I surely missed on that bet.

However, in the early 1990s, when I started Chadwick's program, it was as rigorous as any accredited school I had ever attended. Perhaps that changed. I know back then when I called to speak to a staff professor, I got my money's worth. Perhaps the value one gets is directly related to the way one uses the resources.

If Chadwick is now a degree mill, I can honestly say I worked very long and hard on the coursework for my degree. If you want a true degree mill look to Idaho where there are companies that will send you a degree for a fee with no coursework involved. That's my definition of a degree mill.

I feel the degree I received had value. Unfortunately the current lack of accreditation and visibility on Chadwick's part is distressing and cheapens my degree. All I can say is I knew the risks and rolled the dice. The outcome is not as I'd hoped.

Keep in mind regional accreditation is essentially a club of colleges and universities enforcing an often boring uniformity over their members. A maverick is not a bad thing once in a while. By no means is Chadwick a maverick, yet there are unaccredited schools out there that rival and exceed the quality and innovation of the accredited clique.

Unfortunately, I found out the hard way Chadwick is no longer accredited...

I had recently decided to get my Bachelors Degree in Psychology...

The university I am attending now tried getting my transcripts.  Not one of my classes transferred for credit because the school is not accredited.

Chadwick never even used my financial aid so I was able to use it at my current university, which was a good thing.

I'm angry as I am on SSI and spent over $5,000 to better myself. Now all I have is a worthless piece of paper.  If I could I'd try getting my money back...

My current university did prove to me they are not accredited...

For God's sake, many of you people need to stop trying to convince yourself that your degree from Chadwick has any value. If the institution you are attending (or thinking of attending) is not fully accredited (previous posts have done a good job of providing the appropriate links, your accomplishments there will have no credibility in the academic community. Bottom line - you get what you pay for. If you have paid for an education at an un-accredited institution, you have not recieved a product/service that meets with the rigorous standards set forth by academic community. As such, your degree does not have the value of degrees from accredited institutions.

Hey TMAC2 - 
If you make $300,000 a year (which we both know you don't) it would have nothing to do with a degree from a crappy diploma mill like Chadwick.  Nice Try Chadwick Employee!  A WORTHLESS PIECE OF PAPER IS STILL WORTHLESS IF IT DOES NOT COME FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION!  Just because you paid money for a worthless piece of paper does not give it any actual worth.

Chadwick sucks - period!  Why did they move from Alabama to New Mexico?  Was it because Alabama changed the laws regarding diploma mills and to continue operations in that state would have landed the money grubbing scam artists known as Chadwick University to wind up in prison?  I'll go with a big fat YES on that one Johnny - now tell me what I've won?

I am a graduate of Chadwick and have produced over $300,000 annually since graduating. It's what you do with opportunities in life that matter most so get your degree in the shortest least expensive way possible and start grabbing the good life. Don't listen to complainers that obviously work for competing schools or have drank the bla bla traditional koolaide.

Dave,
Before criticizing others for spelling errors, perhaps you should have checked your own spelling. It's pathetic, not pethetic.

Interesting reading.  Unfortunately, the grammatical and spelling errors detract from the content of most of the messages.  When did schools, on-line or otherwise, stop teaching simple concepts like plural words?  And the message from "The Real Truth" truly is scary.  Can one really be incapable of a completing a proper English sentence and score "the highest in the state of California on the state cnsus test as well as postal exam"?  If The Real Truth is really telling the truth, the tests must not be very difficult!

Is anyone else concerned about getting a degree from an online school that has such a pethetic website?  Or that turns out scholars like "The Real Truth", for that matter?

Remember all the state and national agencies listed on their web page that had employees get degrees from Chadwick..what happened? And what about the address of New Mexico on the web site?  I did learn through the MBA program and finished it in 1999. I have never displayed my diploma..from reading peoples comments here I guess I should not?  Sad, as getting a degree the traditional classroom way is so difficult

Can you let me know if there are any "fully accredited" institutions ot there that have or will accept transferring Chadwick credits?

Am MBA degree from Chadwick University can get you a job with the State of Florida as a Veterans Advisor to former Governor Jeb Bush. Along with the fake law degree he bought from Monticello University School of Law in Overland Park, Kansas, the same character landed a job as Chairman for Florida Veterans For Rudy Guiliani. Who says fake diplomas don't work?

Chadwick is on the the Texas Diploma Mill list.  It is a class B misdemeanor to use it.

http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/PrivateInstitutions/NoTX.cfm

Actually the poor guy accepted the job in the above Internet story, then had to leave town when they found out the truth. See http://www.columbian.com/news/localNews/2008/04/04082008_Camas-police-chief-candidate-withdraws.cfm

A candidate for the police chief of the city of Camas, Washington pulled out of the competition once they found out he bought his diploma from Chadwick. Read the story and then you will believe these people are a rip off (http://www.columbian.com/news/localNews/2008/03/03202008_Camas-finds-police-chief-in-native-New-Yorker.cfm)

Chadwick has never had accreditation approved by the DOE.  They only make up their own accreditation.

The reason Chadwick is not accepting applications, answering phone calls, or passing out transcripts is because it was found out to be a diploma mill.  The listed address for Chadwick goes to Magnolia Corporate Services where the founder Lloyd Clayton has his number.  Clayton also started a phony Natural Health school that has bogus accreditation from "the American Association of Drugless Practitioners."  All this is located here...

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070211/NEWS/702110399/0/FRONTPAGE  

I feel sorry for all of you that fell victim to this diploma mill but you really should check accreditation first.  Make sure the school is regionally accredited and it is best you find a professional accreditation for your major too.

Amazing!!!  I had a great experience!  Those of you that had a bad experiences with Chadwick - why do you insist on posting your negative experience for the rest of us?  3 jobs post-grad with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. Like many other universities accredidation varies year after year. When I finished my degree they were fully accredited. Not our problem what has happened since. By the way - I made $92k last year in sales. Achieve success - don't whine!  Good Luck!

I had no problem getting a copy of my transcript. I also discovered while they are only licensed with the State Education Department that some "fully accredited" institutions have no problem with transferring Chadwick credits. I guess it has something to do with taking your money.

I too am a Chadwick Graduate and I have since enrolled in a program offered by Ashford University (a fully accredited university in Clinton Iowa).  I have been trying to get a copy of my Chadwick transcript as I plan to attend Liberty University in the spring (a Master's program).  Chadwick has been unresponsive regarding forwarding my transcripts as requested.  While I have reaped benefits from my Chadwick experience, I am sad to say that post graduate support is lacking.

I looked into Chadwick a few years ago, but something didn't seem right.  I went back a year or so later and could not find them anymore.  Glad I went with that 'gut' feeling.

I got BSc(Hons.) in BA in 1992 after taking seven months' study.  It matters how you think of the programme. Honestly speaking, not all courses of Harvard are accredited.   If you can afford, it is better to take the programme than never. Accredited unniversities do not mean that all courses are accredited.  If I am wrong, please remind me.

Chadwick (according to the University web site) isn't accepting any new applicatons.  Actually they haven't been accepting applications for about three or more years now.  Why do you suppose they're not accepting applications?

Chadwicks Business program is awesome, very challenging and educational.

What was the final decision in choosing Chadwick's Environnmental Graduate Program in 1997? I spoke with the University Idaho 's Environmental Engineering Dept Adivsor.  His words; stay employed find a good on line educational program. (I did after much searching, Chadwick provided that for me ). My son attended Norhtwestern University in Chicago,ILL.  What did that cost you might ask, to get his MBA @$100,000 for two a two year education.  How long did it take to land a job, It took him three years to land a well paying job ( not the $80-100,000 as touted by most ivy league univesity's )
 My graduate degree was and is fully accredited now and at the time of award. In interviews my education has played a vital part in securing the interivew when completing on a national scale ( not htre years or two years ) Chadwicks program gave me an edge then and now. The ivy university that my son attended didn't even offer classes in business ethics or environmentla ethics? Chadwick demanded it in their cirriculum.  I have attended the traditonal college class room's for four years and find that most professor's do not encourage freedom of thought, only their's. Cheating is at an all time high, work ethics are not stressed, only how to work the system, creative is not encouraged TAUGHT, cultural enrichness is literally non-existent.  Without any of these how can one expect to compete globally, you can't, thats why the USA is slididng down the slippery slope to a third world rating.  An education begins beyond the walls of class rooms. Chadwick stressed performance, honesty , and encouraged freedom of thought mixed with creativeness.

I stand corrected. They are listed on the Alabama Dept of Postsecondary Education website under private schools. It has been a while since I checked out the website. Read the disclaimer at the top of the private school webpage if you are inclined.

I too am a "graduate" of Chadwick University and No, despite what everyone else is saying on this blog it is NOT an accrediated institution. Yes, they may be LICENSED in Alabama but I dare you to go to the Alabama Dept of Postsecondary Education website and try to find them listed (I 'll save you time, they are not). there is a major difference between licensed and accrediated and you owe it to yourself to find out what it is! After I learned of their non- accrediation and was hired as the Security Director of a hospital I felt that I was a total fraud and immediately enrolled in a traditional program at the University of Georgia. After getting a "real" degree from a state institution I feel that although Chadwick severely lacked substance (what am I saying, what substance?) in their core courses (Science, Math, English etc...) their Criminal Justice program was almost as good as the program at UGA. Most of what I learned at Chadwick applied directly to this program and I breezed through my course work and never dropped below a 3.3 GPA. Did I waste $5,000 for a Chadwick degree? Depends on how you look at it. Yeah, the school is non-accrediated, but I was able to apply for the HOPE Grant which basically gave me a free ride at any state college in Georgia (Since Georgia does not recognize unaccrediated institutions, my Chadwick degree thankfully did not count which would had prevented me from getting this Grant). The coursework was very similar, and since I had an A.A. from a "real" college, I simply skimmed through the UGA coursework and relied on what I learned from the Chadwick program. I look at the $5000.00 price as an investment in a $30,000 education. I probably would not have had the GPA I had at UGA and may had lost my grant if I had not been able to sit down and study my Chadwick material and learn it before I actually went to UGA. I turned an embarassement into a opportunity and now could get a job pretty much anywhere I wanted. But I must say that everything all started with Chadwick, both good and bad. By the way, the HR Director where I work has a B.S. Degree from Kennedy Western University (a so-called diploma mill) proudly displayed on the wall in her office. I keep this fact in my back pocket just in case I need a favor or two in the future.

I have tried repeatedly to contact Chadwick via phone and email to try to finish up my degree and just get a transcript. My calls have not been answered, nor have my emails.

I would NOT recommend this college at this point.

Saddest thing is hearing people berate programs that may not be for them. I have degree's from Cal state, A local state college and Chadwick university. I have worked in all levels of state goverment as well as the private sector.

I scored the highest in the state of California on the state cnsus test as well as postal exam.

I was one of the first graduates from Chadwick. I spoke with my professor and recieved help in obtaining a BS from Chadwick. I am very proud of my degree and proud of the education I recieved from Chadwick.

I do see there has been a change to only show licensing from the state of Alabama Post secondary Education. 

Sad though that some of you have nothing better to do then tear down. I read the two comments from the successful mothers. Congrats to them.

I will look into there allegations. But for now Chadwick has been a beaming school that I am proud to have graduated from.

As an adult learner and single mom in 1998, I decided to pursue my bachelor's online.  I did not know much about accredidation of colleges...wasn't sure what that meant.  I completed 2 years in Chadwick only to be told that my program of study had been discontinued.  I switched to another program, paid $200 admin fee and continued again.  Chadwick must have had a hard time keeping adjuncts as I was constantly being told to send my paperwork in to someone new.  I decided to transfer my coursework to pursue a similar degree at Ottawa.  They recognized NONE of the classes I took nor the university at all.  I finished my BS in 1 year and then went on for my master's at Grand Canyon...all online.  All the money,classes, and time spent on this supposed degree were wasted.  Having been at Grand Canyon, I see now what online coursework really is!  Don't waste your TIME or MONEY at Chadwick!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting that Chadwick has not been accepting new applications for over two years now. It appears that the school has been closed down??
I wasted $5,000 (prepaid) to complete my degree through Chadwick. The accounting program was so poorly written, managed etc. that shortly after I enrolled Chadwick discontinued the program. They told me I could continue sending in my accounting coursework and an instructor would review and grade it. I checked with FAU about working toward a master's in Taxation after finishing my Chadwick coursework and I was informed that they will NOT recognize or accept a degree from Chadwick for admittance to the Master's program. 
I have since been researching other online programs from accredited universities. Each program is far superior to Chadwick's - at a greater cost yes, but at least you get something of value.
Sadly, in the case of Chadwick, I could have gone to a local university bookstore, purchased some books and read them cover to cover with pretty much the same results as I got from Chadwick - all at a much lower cost!!!!
It surprises me that in this day and age, Chadwick's program is 100% correspondence with no online interaction, support etc. Other universities offer student-instructor interaction, group discussions of coursework, exams, quizes, assignment reviews etc. - all online. 
Chadwick is a perfect example that cheapest is not necessarily best.

Repeat..... unaccredited. ...avoid. Avoid any distance learning "college" that is not regionally or DETC accredited or meets GAAP standards. Such degrees are illegal in 9 states and counting.

Chadwick: I got great value from my degree. I learned much about sustainable production methods, the environment, poverty, over population and so forth. What I did NOT get was school violence, drunken students vomiting in the hallways, incompetent instructors, reports of rape on campus, and an over emphasis of sports and the admission of academically deficient athletic students into college. At 60 years old and working 50 hours a week, I didn't need any of that.

Well good night Agnes if it came from here. Unaccredited degrees are ILLEGAL in 9 states and counting.

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education 

This accreidation will get you laughed out of any job interview, save fast food.

There is no such thing as an illegal degree. Silly nonsense....

The application of any education is the key to success... Knowledge gained through accountable methods, milestones and persistence are irreversible. It matters most how you use it, not where it came from...

If you are looking for a Harvard eductation, then apply and hope to get in. If you are satisfied with an on-line, external degree program, then accept something such as this. It depends entirely on what you want to do with the education.

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education is not an accrediting agency and is one of the most lax licensing agencies in the nation. So, being licensed by Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education means nothing one way or another.

The school is a very good option to going back sitting in classes for a working person. The course work material is very good and challenging. The school is accredited by Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. So far, it has been an excellent choice for my personal and professional growth.

They are not an accrediting agency.

AT did you check with the state of Alabama before you decided Chadwick  is unaccredited, don't think you did...I did and like it says above - Accrediation: Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education

Unaccredited. Avoid.

A good program. Like all distance correspondance schools it depends on the person to get the most out of the course. The course materials were good and the exams fair. I think it really benefitted my educational goals.