Norfolk State University

I love Norfolk State University for many reasons, but the professors, culture, and opportunities are among the highlights that set the institution apart. I’ve have very professional professors who push you because they want you to succeed. Many of these professors I’ve developed close relationships with and connecting with them has granted me opportunities post-graduation. Overall, I love the culture of the university. It feels like a family where so many people have connected through similar interests... Read More and academics. The school is great academically, and I’ll encourage anyone who wants to feel a family connection while learning to attend.

GO TO ANY OTHER SCHOOL IF POSSIBLE! The office staff is lazy, rude, and rarely helpful. Teachers are OK, some good, most bad- by bad I mean they ramble on about non related course material, they teach directly from the book without adding helpful professional experience or knowledge to the lessons, or they just cancel class a lot. The facilities are new but rarely operable- frequent wifi and power outages. They love prioritizing their atheltics above education, the sports teams just got 3 new tour... Read More buses while the regular students have just 2 small shuttle buses that resemble a short bus. Student population is OK, most kids complain every class about having to actually read or do some work when the teacher asks for participation- a lot of kids don't even try to participate and just scroll on their devices. Only good thing thats happened in 3 years at this school is the distribution of iPads to kids for $1, but it's honestly the least they could do when they charge $5000+ for classes every semester

Enrolling at Norfolk State University is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I learned so much about life and met so many wonderful people. To this day, my former professors are always willing to help me with my career. The staff and professors genuinely care about the students' welfare and progress. I had a final on the day my graduation application was due and my academic advisor drove me across campus to ensure I met the deadline!
As a teacher, I am proud to say that I've inspired many of... Read More my former students to enroll at Norfolk State and they are very happy to have done so. I've made life-long friends at Norfolk State from different degree programs and they are all happy and successful alumni. I am sure that your experience will be even more memorable, since the campus has grown drastically since I graduated. Along with a new student center and library, there is a completely new landscape which makes the campus even more beautiful.
No matter which degree program you choose, you will feel at home at Norfolk State. BEHOLD!

Norfolk State University was a great school to attend and I would recommend it to anyone. The financial department worked with me great with all the different sources of funds like grants and scholarships and cash and loans. My professors were amazing. They were very smart and they were very patient with students that it took a few more examples for them to grasp the concept. They had so much confidence in each student. Also my professors wrote breath taking letters of recommendations when it can... Read More to applying for jobs. The one thing that I take away from the university and always brag in stories I tell people is that the dean of my department was the one who set up the interview with the company I still work for today, 15 years later. I have no clue where I would be without that help and support for the university. I am the first person in my family to graduate from college. So I feel Norfolk State University broke the chain for my family by accepting me as a student and providing me with an opportunity for a career. Now my kids and grand kids will have an opportunity for more than my parents and grandparents had in life. I could never payback and thank my university enough. It is a great university and anyone would be blessed to attend there. Did I mention it is only fifteen minutes from Virginia Beach? One more thing I almost forgot. We helped with Habit for Humanitys program at Norfolk State.

Norfolk State University is a family oriented university that makes sure that each student receives the best education and assistance needed. I thoroughly enjoyed attending class, working with professors and interacting with students of different cultures. Each course not only prepared me for working in the field of Criminal Justice, but it also prepared me for the ever changing society we live in today. I would refer my university to others without a doubt and encourage them to attend an awesome... Read More holistic university.

NSU has a great faulty that are concerned with the students best interests. The faulty is always readily available to help and genuinely want their student's to greatly succeed and become knowledgeable in every aspect of their career plans. The school provides a challenging but achievable curriculum for students wishing to work in schools as counselors. NSU also has multiple options for grad programs in the education field and other fields as well. NSU staff is always looking to help students but... Read More seems to falls short in providing scholarships and aid to grad students who really need the assistance due to the high demand of undergrads and their need for scholarship opportunities.