Everglades University

I want to preface this by saying that I am NOT an employee of EU or any of its affiliates.

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I loved attending Everglades University and wish they were a bigger school with more than two graduate programs so that I could go back and do another degree with them.

Like everyone else, my big problem was with financial aid--I had some real nailbiters at some points and I think I once slept badly for about a month because I was cutting a financial aid deadline hair-fine (their fault), but other than that...

EU is now regionally accredited--check the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' website. Accreditation was granted on June 24, 2010 and is retroactive to January 1, 2010. (My advisor originally told me that my degree wouldn't be accredited...that's another thing to watch out for!) Even before accreditation was completely approved, 4/7 Naturopathy schools were willing to accept degrees from Everglades. That's more than half!

Other than financial aid nailbiters and not-quite-right advisors (of which there may be only one...I don't know), my only other caveat is to get your lab-based sciences ahead of time. Now that they have accreditation, EU is probably back on the hunt for "online labs", but I question whether the ND schools will accept these even when EU finally settles on labs that match their curriculum. Better to get bio, gen chem and orgo done at a community college ahead of time, so you won't have to do four semesters of that sort of thing after you're done at EU.


Bottom line? Loved EU...wish I could go back!

Did anybody took the construction management degree program from Everglades Unversity? I need a feedback, please..NOT MEDICINE!!! Construction Management..

this place sucks!@ all they care about is the 1700 bucks they get per class. They make a dungload of promises and blame everyone else for not delivering. If I was not obligated with the debt of the student loans I would dump them. RUN this place is a degree mill! try Picallo

If you speak to these people ask if they are accredited..
I was just told they have a regional accreditation from sac
I check the sacs site w3.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/search

They are not found... this does not look good at all

cost is over 500/credit hour

@ Pam

How much are you getting paid by EU to post positive reviews???

Dvann,

It's $505 per credit hour.  Each class is 3 credit hours so for one class it's $1,515.

Can someone, please give me an idea of what this place costs?  I searched the Evergreen's entire site and read all these posts and still have no clue.  I'm always leery of a school that does not disclose its tuition costs upfront.  Why such secrecy.  After all many things boil down to finance/money.  Thanx!

Interesting commments on this webpage.  I graduated from EU in 2009 with a degree in Alt. Med.  I loved the program!  The staff and teachers were all really great and knowledgealbe and I feel like I learned alot.  I took most of my classes in person at the Boca Raton campus.  I was working and going to school nights, which was very convenient for me.  Yes I could have quit my job and attended a public school full time during the day, but no public school offered an alternative medicine program that I was so interested in.  

It is a private school so it will of course be more expensive.  As far as I know they are for profit, not not-for-profit.  The programs were one course per month in the evenings and again I felt like I got a lot out of the program.  

The drawbacks are the expense and the only other one I can come up with is the books they try to push on you.  Again most are extremely expensive or rather overpriced books, and you can find them cheaper online.  I had transfer credits so I finished quicker but they still made me take a basic computer operations class, which was silly since I studied computer programming and worked in an office.  They tried to push another remedial class on me but I pitched a fit since it was one I was supposed to get transfer credits for which I had been advised of previously so they relented on that one.  

Again all in all it was a very positive experience for me, but echoing some of the above sentiment it really helps if you know what you want to do with the degree.  For example myself I am currently in a doctor of chiropractic program and I thank my teachers at EU for their inspiration and guidance.  

Its really hard to see the future paths, but I know some people that went into public health, naturopathy, acupuncture, nutrition or other avenues.  Try to get a clear picture of what you want to do with the degree and it will make your life journey much easier.  Be prepared because this is just a stepping stone and it will not be an easy road.  For example if your goal is that you want to work in an office for a wholistic practictioner (ie-an acupuncturist, chiropractor) then you probably do not need a four year degree for that.  Now if you actually want to become the practictioner then this program is a great push in the right direction.

Again I love the school and had a great positive experience with the alt. med teachers and school faculty at the boca raton campus and the very few online classes I took.

Is it just me or does anyone else on here think that Jeanne and Pam are both employees of EU or maybe the same person. There is just too much love going on between them and to 
"boast my love of EU on a regular basis" sounds a little weird.

I transfered to EU 2 1/2 years ago from the University of Phoenix, that was the best move I ever made. I find the teachers at EU far more educated in their field and I am learning something, not like at the University of Phoenix. I graduate in Jan 2011 from the alternative medicine program, then going on to my masters program. Like every school or everything in life, there are pro's/con's at EU, but overall I received a good education. I was so unhappy with the University of Phoenix and the run-around I got from them, one class I had to correct the instructor all the time, which lead to my leaving the school. None of my credits were able to be transfered, so I wasted a year and a half of time and money. I contacted a lawyer that started the class action suit against University of Phoenix, which lead to changes. It boils down to taking responsibility to do your research so that you can make a good educated decision before going to any school.

I love this school!!  I have been a student for 2 years and am very happy about my decision.  I think it's ridiculous that you would base your comments about a University and your educational decision on your personal issues with the finacial aid dept?? Ive been to several state colleges where no one cared or called me back in this department.  Everyone at EU is friendly helpful and sooooo nice!!!  The faculty are top notch and always there to help you whenever you call.  I speak to my academic advisor evey semester, its great. Would highly reccommend this school to anyone!  AND they are SACS accredited with some of the only programs recognized in the country like alternative medicine!  This school is GREAT!!!

I am going to finish up my degree in Construction Management this December, and overall I have been extremely happy with my experiences at Everglades University.  Financial Aid to this point has done their job in helping me reach my goals.  The online bookstore has been perfect.  Classes have always been what I made them.  They are easy to pass, even easy sometimes to get a B, but what you learn and take from each class is up to the student!  This school is definitely aimed at students who are also already in the work field.  

As stated before EU has received their Regional Accreditation which is more than the icing on the cake to me.  

If an online degree is your preference than EU is a good choice.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!  They use an obnoxious telemarketing firm out of Birmingham, Alabama called Collegiate Admissions and Retention Solutions to call students that have already asked NOT to be called!  They are about to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission!

I attended a massage therapy school, and have an A.S. degree in Natural Health. I have been waiting for two years for EU to get their SACS accreditation. Now that they have it, I am very excited about the Alt. Med. program. However, I too am concerned about the value of the degree. I mean, what kind of job opportunities are there for grads. of this program. It's one thing to be excited about school and getting a bachelor's degree. But you have to be realistic in your approach when such a high dollar is being asked of you. I don't know about you all, but I come from humble origins, and don't have rich, or well off relatives to foot my educational bill. I am hoping to take the nutrition career route. So if there is anyone out there willing to share any info. about such a path, please, please share your knowledge.

I just graduated last month from EU with B.S. Const. Mgmnt.  The classes were way to easy and it appeared as if the professors were just pushing through the students just to get through classes and collect a pay check.  Dare I say it, but it felt basically like I was just logging hours to get a degree, but nevertheless, I have a bachelors degree now, finally.

As for the replies above, I did get the dreaded call 2 weeks before I graduated where I got the phone call from EU Financial Aid office stating I owed them 4 thousand dollars more before I graduated.  It would seem I had used up all the federal student loan money available to me at the end of last sememster and they failed to tell me that at that point in time and basically let me go to school for free for a sememster, all the while I was making my monthly payments.  One girl did call me to say I owed money, but after she tried to explain it to me, she herself thought it was in error and then took it upon herself to go into the financial aid system and update my account that I was up to date on all money owed.

The regional director for Financial aid for EU and I had several colorful discussions about this.  Apparently, they have a high turnover rate in the financial aid office and as such the girl that took it upon herself to update my account erroneously is no longer an employee.  In fact, the three people I did speak with in that office were all new employees, only having been there for about 3 months or so, so of course, no one had any recollection of this.

Then after arguing with them, they out of the blue offered me a scholarship that is available to all students, but they never tell you about it.  It is a general scholarship for 1000 dollars per sememster.  They use this as a bargaining tool for when the royally F something up.  In the end, I ended up paying the difference for their mistake, of which they even accepted responsibility for but would not work with me.

If I had to do all over again, I would NOT go to EU.  You are basically giving a school $40,000 dollars to mail you a degree from jostens 6 weeks after you graduate.  The education is not at all worth the price paid for it.  If you are however looking for an easy way to get a recognized newly accreddited degree and don't care how much it cost, then by all means this is the school for you.  You can be lazy and do minimal work and graduate with a great GPA and a new degree to hang.

School and administrators are not worth the Charmin they wipe their you know what with.

Im looking to enroll this summer at EU in there MBA program. I found the school under SACS when I was doing my research. Anyone has experience in their MBA program???

Hi Tiffany I am looking at full 100% online schools for B.S. in aviation technology.  EU is one of them and Embry Riddle is another one.  Could you tell me your experience so far with Everglades?

all that money you invest at EVERGLADES AND YOU END UP GRADUATING in a PARKING LOT !!!!!!!! im not kidding...please find a real school ...i wish i had :(

Hi. I would love to hear more on your views on EU.  Were you able to get work? or did you have to start from scratch at a new school? And if you did what school?  I just am having the worst luck finding a school anywhere in my area, and thought I got lucky finding EU.

Anyone who is considering going to any of therefor-profit schools should run away as fast as you can.  There diplomas are not worth the paper there written on.  Most HR reps will just throw your resumes in the trash. Go to a community colege.

I am looking into finishing the Construction Management degree.  With EU recently getting regional accreditation I believe is the correct way to go. However, have any of the graduated folks from EU had a bad experience with institutions recognizing this degree?  Please let me know asap.

Everglades University JUST got their regional accreditation approved!  SO awesome!  They were great before; this just adds icing!

Ok, So I have visited the campus and got extremely excited about the Alt Med program available because after researching every university in SOFL you just can't find a broad degree like this. Now that the regional accredidation has gone through, has anyone looked into transferability to other institutions? I am also curious to hear from people who have actually completed this area of study and to hear what kind of work you were placed into afterwards. The degree and broad spectrum of different natural approaches is fantastic and innovative, but I am having trouble justifying the cost. I must say, no matter the subject.. if you are going to pay private institutions at any level.. the first and most logical question you have to ask yourself is this: Once i graduate and begin work, how quickly will I be able to pay off my student debt? It is very much financial suicide to go under 55k for a bachelors when from what I can tell most of these fields will only net us beginners wages around 30-35k/year. The trade off is that working people just can't attend "real" universities because the class scheduling is horrid and they expect you to have 100% free time for an erratic class schedule. Alternatively, you pay extra for the convience of EU classes, however you really have to take a look at the value the degree provides against how long you will be paying back that money. It makes me very sad because I know many of us are really excited about this program. Any success stories that are out there revolving around Alt Med I would love to hear them. Again, regional accredidation has hit now. Does this change anyones mind?

Sorry, my email address is cole.lakeisha@ymail.com! Thanks!

I'm with Pam! Please feel free to email me directly if you have any questions or concerns. This will be helpful; you are not alone as EU students, or Alumni. We have to work together to help each other.

Also, if you are interested in pursing an ND degree from one of the seven regionally accredited institutions, please find this information at the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. This will help you learn about the much needed information to progress at such a level (i.e., licensed naturopathic states where you would be able to practice legally once you complete your degree requirements and pass the state boards; understand the difference between a correspondence "ND" and a licensed-prepared professional physician's one). For anyone seeking a master's in nutrition, please consider what you want to do first because you may have to complete a registered dietitian's program so you can practice how you want with legal support. This is important. If you want to enter into your own business venture, please look into getting this credential from an RD-prepared university.  They have both BS (second bachelor's option) and MS (master's degree that will prepare you as an RD if you did not receive this credential at the undergraduate level). You may have more freedom to assist your clients, with a nationally recognized credential. This is too important to some of your clients, and worth it to help them. If you are very confident in your ability to succeed without this credential, and just want to get a master's and increase your knowledge in nutrition, or to open the door for the PhD, then please go to my alma mater at University of Bridgeport for their regionally accredited MS in Human Nutrition (non-dietetics). And note that U of B is also one of the seven regionally accredited institutions for the naturopathic physician's programs (i.e., Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, also known as the ND degree).

Nutrition degrees second bachelor's and master's options: Eastern Michigan University for a BS or MS in Human Nutrition (dietetics) fully online and regionally accredited.  Kansas State University (or K-State) offers a bachelor's degree in dietetics online as well as a regionally accredited institution. Please feel free to check them out.

I am 100% on the same page as Jeanne!
I boast my love of EU on a regular basis.  I had no issues with the school, fin. aid, bookstore or any of the above problems.  I got fin. aid--and to the best of my knowledge, EU is the only school offering an Alt Med degree recognized by the Dept of Education, and that you can get fin. aid for.  I continued on with a Masters in Wellness, but did a TON of research as I looked into my next degree beyond the Bachelors at EU.  Bama U, Mississippi, and a few others I looked into ALL recognized my degree no problem.  I just graduated with my Masters.

Some things I love about EU --and keep in mind I loved EU better than my GRAD school-- 
I always had real people to interact with on all levels at EU.......I loved the courses and the 7wk pace to get thru each one.......loved that the instructors are all experts or practicing in their field as this is powerful, real life, up to date info......loved the online environment as some schools, like Clayton, give you your stuff and you're on your own........

Like Jeanne says--know what you want to do WITH the degree before you start.  What is your end result.  Nutrition degrees are also a great place to start, as are non-dietician nutrition degrees.  This degree won't make you an ND.  What it will do is widen your knowledge on all things alternative medicine, so you are able to refocus on what area you want to continue to pursue.

I personally welcome any emails directly TO me, with questions and will help in any way I can!  I remember being in that boat of searching, searching and just WISHing I had someone to ask!  danpam@tznet.com  There are no easy answers--but putting your time into research  before you decide will make ALL the difference.

I am currently a PhD student expecting to graduate next year (working on my dissertation right now), and graduated from Everglades University in 2006. And yes, my master's and PhD programs are both regionally accredited institutions.  I am sorry to hear about the bad financial aid experiences of some that posted earlier!  However, Everglades is a very good institution.  As stated earlier, they do provide courses for one month to allow their students the opportunity to focus on gaining knowledge without the hassle of being too overwhelmed--which can result in a student not learning at all!

The concerns that others may have about attending a graduate school, it really depends on what you want to do with your degree.  EU is designed to provide students with a foundation in the alternative medicine field.  This means that it provides you with knowledge and awareness of various modalities.  Students must then take that knowledge and apply it to their career advancement opportunities.  Contact the school of your choice for graduate education.  Ask them if they will accept credits from this institution.  Then, move into your program of study.  If alternative medicine is a subject that you want to learn about, then this is the school for you.  There are many opportunities for EU Alumni--it is up to you!  Remember, no degree makes you, it is your willingness, determination, character, and commitment that makes the degree!

If your objective is to gain knowledge of various modalities so you can enter a specialty (i.e., chiropractic, massage therapy, human nutrition, acupuncture, etc.) then this degree will allow you to answer the questions in your ability to pursue such a degree.  You can go forward with advance degree options with an EU degree.  Many schools today only require their prospective students to take few courses in alternative medicine, if any, making it difficult to know if students may want to pursue a specialty.  This field is growing, please check out the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).

My advice is know exactly what you want to do with this degree and search for options to get there.  If you want to pursue your own business, attend a graduate school, or some other endeavor, by all means, look into your options.  Know what will be required of you to pursue your future goals and dreams.  Then, do it!  Remember, you have the right to say "yes" and "no" so do what you believe is best for you.  Whatever your decision may be, stick with it and keep moving!

In reference to the financial aid disappointments, contact the school and let them know that you are not pleased.  Tell them why, and make suggestions that you think would improve their university.  You have the right to state your feelings and experiences, as well as offer recommendations.  Take advantage of that!  Just like any other institution, improvements can be made with student voice.

Hope this helps!

I have been attending Everglades University and haven't gotten any runaround with financial and I have gotten money back for expenses at the end of the year. The teachers have p.H.D.'s and work in their fields. Everglades is up for accreditation review this month in June 2010, I have been there over a year.  I have enjoyed the experience there and will probably continue my education when I graduate.  The classes are fast paced and demanding but I was able to maintain a high grade point average while working full time but it is not easy you have to study and do your homework, you have to apply yourself. After all you are paying for the education.  That is all for now.

I am looking into an Alternative health degree at Everglades. What I REALLY want to know is the curriculum. WHAT are the classes??????
What I DON'T want to hear anymore about is the financial aide dept. since that seems to be all anybody ever cares to discuss for any college I have researched. I already have a degree from University of Phoenix so I get the gist of it.

Please, for those that are in or have completed your degree for Alternative health at Everglades, can you list the classes in this program. I know they are broad in spectrum. It will help me in my research of 4 other schools I am currently looking into. Thank you.

I have just started the AM B.S. Online degree if you would like more information on the courses please email me.

Hey Tiffany. I am looking into applying for the am b.s. Online degree and would like to know how you like the classes and if the price is worth it. Thanks

Hi Tiffany.  I would like to know your current views on EU.  I just read a disturbing rating on another site that said the school lied about their accreditation, that they are just about the money, and that you can pretty much just get a job in a health surplus store, which obviously isn't worth the money or time.  Please let me know what you think.

Im interested in the construction management program and would like to leran more info about it from someone who has gotten their degree from EU. Is it worth it, were you able to find a job, etc.

I am interested in obtaining a bachelors degree in alternative medicine too. It is daunting to find fully accredited online schools in this field. I want to be able to take my bachelors degree to a higher level, but I am concerned about validity of these schools. Has anyone found a legitimate school in alternative medicine meeting this criteria?

DO NOT GO HERE FOR ONLINE GRAD SCHOOL.  

They are quick to enroll you and take a financial aid application... and once you've done that, you're pretty much stuck paying over $1,000 even if you change your mind before class starts.

They charged the application fee of $50... then also one for $145 that I was never even aware of until trying to leave the school.  I was NEVER told about this fee and when inquired about they said it was 'for them to set up my classes'.

An education fee of $200 per class is charged.  Again, got another weird excuse about what exactly this was... but at least I was aware of this charge.  

During the first week of class I wanted to NOT GO HERE... unlike most normal colleges (ERAU and FIT), you can't drop the class... unless you want to pay over $1,000.

WATCH YOURSELF...   My next stop is contacting the BBB... it's that bad.

I agree, the cost is astronomical, but I find some of the other comments a little disconcerting.  The university was very fair with me, especially the financial aid department.  I took classes both on line and on campus, they were challenging and I did learn quite a bit.  It seems that the accreditation has taken quite some time.  It was not SACS accredited when I attended, but was up for consideration.  There was quite a bit of turnover in the administration while I attended, which concerned me, but I have been able to locate jobs with my degree in management.  I will be looking to advance my education in the future and will confront it head on.  It will not be at EU, because I am looking for a new challenge.

DO NOT GO TO EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY UNLESS YOU WANT A WORTHLESS DEGREE!!! I was in the alternative medicine program at EU for 1 1/2 years. I left when the SACS accreditation that they had been telling me was pending since I signed up - had still not been approved. Many of the alt. med. students have plans to become naturopaths and sadly enough, will never be accepted to any accredited naturopathic university. Their degree basically qualifies you to work in a health food store - and that certainly isn't going to pay back your, on average, $75,000 in student loans for a BACHELORS DEGREE!! The tuition is down right disgusting, especially when you consider the quality of education. I take classes at UWGA online now that are fully accredited and they are VASTLY different! I have to take proctored exams at a university and I feel like I have not even really been in school until now. Along with that, I now take a full 4 classes per semester and only pay about $2300 total in tuition - after any and all fees. I actually get money back from my student loans - a concept unheard of to me at EU where I would owe thousands every semester. I am now a nutrition science/dietetics major. After I started learning about various types of Alt. Med. I realized that nutrition is really the basis of almost every healing modality in the world. I feel strongly that nutrition is a good place to start with a solid background to lead you into a more specialized aspect of natural healthcare, and there are several AFFORDABLE and ACCREDITED education options. I now work in a chiropractic office as a nutritional consultant, attend many health seminars and am pretty active in the natural health care field in my area, and I would recommend that anyone looking at the Alt. Med degree from EU, instead find a real degree in nutrition or a related field. Good luck!

What school is that? I want to become a Nutritionist and I've been looking for schools, but I do not know where to go, they all have bad reviews and are very expensive!

Dear future student, classes are one per month. As long as you finish what you have scheduled for each week then it is up to you. I usually check in on discussions daily, read when I can and take my exams or write my papers either by Friday so I have the weekend off or on Saturday morning. I'm on my fourth class it is fine. Everglades is nationally accredited ( check it out for yourself ) and regional is due in June.

In these posts I read you take one class per month.  How long each class, how many times per week?

There are several schools like this in the US. They offer degrees that are useless when you try to attend a real college but some how federal student financial aid is available. I have been ripped off by a school like this also, if you are looking for education look for a real college!

Okay, read all these commits and want to give my experience. Again, i attended the alt med program in Sarasota. I found my instructors to be very much worth the high price tag and not only was i able to enter a acupuncture program with this as my pre-requisites, I was also able to get some transfer credits towards my masters in acupuncture. 

In terms of administration, i would have to agree that some of the above is true. They did try to jerk me around in terms of pressuring me to take out extra loan money for living expense and delay passing it over to me and there crap with the mandatory books (i did not do any class online, all was on campus). At first this was confusing knowing that EU is a non-profit. However, if you are firm with them, and put them in place and let them know your not another monkey that will agree to the insane policies, they will stop the s**t and focus on someone else... It sounds horrible i know. some of this may just have been the dean we had at the time, who is now gone. 

Either way, i feel the school was very helpful and i would not have taken it back. I am clearly more advanced than most of my current classmates and it was all because of my instructors, which is essentially what it comes down to. there is not another program similar in the US. i would not recommend this online as i would imagine you will get the run around far more than if you were there, and the classes i could not imagine doing online and actually learning the same...

I was attending Everglades University until this past fall. I took a leave of absence due to job commitments. I was unable to return at the end of the absence time frame and disenrolled from the school. I recieved a letter in the mail stating I owed the school $2,209.96. I was completely taken back by this since I had financial aid and tuition assistance provided my my employer. When I asked about the charges, I was told I was being charged for the two classes I missed during my leave of absence because I disenrolled from the school. Oh, but if you start classes again we will not charge you for those missed classes. Sounds fishy, right? I have yet to actually read the policy that states this. I've searched online and only find a document that states what I have the right to as a student but haven't found the actual policy. I really wish I had thought to look for this type of information on the school prior to attending. I feel I've wasted my last year earning a degree in basket weaving. I had hopes for the accredidation going through but I'm just not seeing that happen any more.

I am about to enter into the Alternative med program, does anyone have anything positve to say or is this just a waste of time. I do find the cost to be very high but was willing to pay if it is legit. Please help....

Please first and foremost Scott is an idiot. You cannot commit to school when you owe money and then think you don't have to pay it back, just like a mortage but an investment in yourself.

I am in the construction management program and things are going well. I am an adult and this program suited me because the class schedule is up to me as long as I finish my workload during the week.

I am a Grad student at Everglades University and have had numerous issues with the school in general. All the pervious posts regarding the University being solely interested in taking your money are accurate. Each semester I borrowed living expenses as part of my financial aide, and every semester the University drags out refunding the money to me for months. Even with the money sitting in my account, they still find administrative issues to delay the issuance of my refund check many times giving me the check the following semester for which the money was borrowed for. Also a number of the classes are complete BS and I would recommend waiting to buy the book, as many times you do not need it. However this is not possible since the University sends the books to you regardless if you request them and charge three times as much as Amazon. I tried numerous times to stop them from sending me my books but was told that it was mandatory. Just another way for them to make more money. My advice, if you are looking for an online school to simply get a degree and don’t plan on learning anything and money is not a issue, then Everglades University is the school for you.

good point! I have spent hundreds on books that I have never even used. Some of the books are so crappy and out of date too

I love the school. Classes are great:  interesting and challenging but doable. I have the same complaints everyone else does: the cost and the financial aid office. My biggest concern: when will they receive full accreditation? I am so worried that after all this hard work, and make no mistake there is lots of hard work to pass the classes, my degree may be worthless.

I also am in a financial dispute now with Everglades University.  I understood I was to pay as I went, and paid for and attended two classes, but was forced to withdraw from the second class.

FOUR years later, a collection agency appeared on my credit report saying I owned them $3,000 dollars for two additional classes that I didn't even enroll in or take.

This place is a scam.

I am also interested in the Alternative Medicine Program, however, I have found it very difficult to find a distance learning school that offers a regionally acredited program. As some have suggested, most advance degree programs, ND, Acupuncture, etc, will not accept credits from a Nationally Accredited school. I contacted the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools who confirmed Everglades is in the process of becoming regionally acreddited. This process takes 1 to 2 yrs with no guarantee the school will be accepted. Everglades applied in June 0f 2008, according to their records. I am currently contacting a college that offers the advanced degree program of my interest to see what advice they can offer. I hope this is helpful.

revision: if indeed it IS a for-profit...

Believe it or not, I'd continue attending a For-Profit college. I had trouble summing it up in this comment box, but take a gander: absoluteastronomy.com/topics/For-Profit_School

It pretty much says why I stand by my decision.

Went searching on the internet and found something of interest.  On www.uscollegesearch.com/everglades-college.html and search Everglades University. It clearly states that Everglades University is a four year private, FOR-PROFIT College.  Just to give you all more information.

That is interesting that the only complaints are about the financial aid department.  I can not stand the financial aid deperament!!!  They do not work with you at all and treat you like you are stupid.  They have no idea what they are doing and are of no help what so ever....students beware.

Amendment ~ the website is www.fmsdc.com not www.fms.treas.gov

DO NOT GO TO EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY.  I had to withdraw from the Construction Management Degree program two weeks into schooling, due to the fact that my hours were cut at work and I could not come up with the payments.  The government only paid them around $400-$500 because according to the government, that is all they deserve.  I just recieved a phone call from Financial management System, which is www.fms.treas.gov, and they said that Everglades University is going against me for over $6,000.00.  Take it from me, do not go to this school.  They are nothing more than crooks.

I am interested in the Alternative Medicine program. Would appreciate if anyone can tell me the modules that are being taught.

I attended Everglades University for 3 classes and actually loved the classes. What I didn't love was the financial aid department. I asked from day one what my financial aid payments were going to be 6 months after I graduated and they claimed that they had no way of knowing. Everyone else I know that attends school online, knew within a couple of weeks what their exact financial committment was going to be. When I threatened to withdraw because I have 6 kids and needed to be able to prepare financially, I was told that I was going to have to pay around $700/month for 15 years! This is going in with almost 50 credit hours, too. I had to withdraw immediately. I have recently found out that by law, I was entitled to the financial information that Everglades University withheld from me (Students Right To Know Act). They kept around $1800 of financial aid money (one class and I also paid $160/month on top of that!), and a collections agency called today demanding another $4700. When trying to come up with a payment plan, EU said that I would never get a statement or a receipt of monies paid. Another classmate of mine withdrew the same time I did for the same reason. Please think twice before attending EU. Get all of the financial aid information before starting class and please do not let them rush you into enrollment.

I am also looking into attending this school for Alternative Med with hopes to go into acupuncture. Has anyone found out any further info about this?

I am looking in to this school for there Alternative Medicine program because I would like to go to school for acupuncture in the state of Ma. I really want to make sure this degree will transfer to acupuncture school. Did anyone else take this path?

I am an Alternative Medicine student at the Boca Raton campus, and I have previous medical clinical experience. I do find it extremely nice, convenient with how the classes are set up. As one person already said, professors are extremely willing to work with you, and the actual school faculty/staff has always been helpful. Before enrolling, I actually had 46 or so credits at a previous university that I attended for 2 years (I did a practitioners program for clinical work). I didn't transfer any of those credits, and I don't regret it. I hated the joke of a university I first attended (Vincennes University) despite attending it on campus. I retained what I learned those first 2 years, so what I have to retake at EU is fine. I want to actually learn what it is I'm studying, so it's been completely worth it as I've learned plenty. Then again, most people like me tend to feel like if they miss 1 thing we don't know ANYTHING! lol, it's knowing where to find the answers!

The only issues I've run into is what I'll actually use my degree for since it's pretty applicable and broad.Otherwise, great school!

Daniel... My question is for you.
Did the universities you checked with state WHY they wouldn't recognize a degree from Everglades?
I've been considering their online Alternative Medicine program.
They are nationally accredited and they claim that they will be regionally accredited by next year.
Which means that other universities should actually recognize them as a credible educational institution.
I'm so confused... Please explain. I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks.

Everglades is not regionally accredited. I questioned several universities with masters programs in construction management and they would not recognize a degree from everglades. Better look elsewhere until the become accredited with SACS. They are only candidates for accredidation, as of June 2008, and it could be up to two years from that date for acceptance...if it happens at all.

I am a senior at Everglades university. The classes are convenient and the teachers are easy to work with. Degree programs are accelerated and you can expect to finish a degree sooner than if you were attending a traditional campus (usually).

I graduate this fall and have enjoyed my program. The online experience made going back to school easy. The entire staff are friendly and helpful, and receiving textbooks couldn't be easier, as they are shipped to your door each semester !

I'm a current student at Everglades University(Boca Campus) I enjoy this school.  You only have one class for one month and by the time you know it the class is already over.  The teachers are great the staff is helpful as well. I enjoy attending this college I wouldn't go anywhere else.

I'm a current student at Everglades University (both online and on campus) and I think its great.
You have one class a month, and you compleate the class within that time period.
Also, all the staff and teachers are great and very helpfull, they made enrolling easy, and the teachers are usualy willing to work around your schedule if there is a problem.

I'm considering attending Everglades University online (Boca Raton Fl) in spring 08, and I'm looking for recommendations from former attendee's. They offer a Bachelors in construction management that I'm intrested in. Can someone please help.