Saint Leo University Online

The staff at saint leo absolutely sucks. No one ever knows what’s going on, the price is ridiculous to simply just go sit in a class to hear professors talk about non sense that has nothing to do with the class. Now while some people do like sitting in class and not doing anything I do not. I learned absolutely nothing at this school. Definitely not getting the education you are paying for and in the long run you will be screwed over. They keep adding fees on my tuition and can’t tell me what the... Read More fees are for. If you are looking for a college to go to I would choose anywhere but saint leo.

I don't write reviews, but this needed one. This is a terrible university. It has gone downhill very fast and is at rock bottom. Do not waste your time and/or money at SLU. The idiots running it and most of the new student body have ruined the good reputation around the Tampa Bay, Florida area and beyond as well as in the military. It had a lot of money which it used to expand its properties and beautify the campus, but it is a God-awful institution. DO NOT GO TO SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY! USF and UT... Read More are not that far away and are WAY AHEAD!

I like the flexibility of the program and the fact that I get a US degree which does not mention it is online is really good. Credit transfer option is also available so that is an added advantage - if I wish to go to the US for further studies I have that option. The curriculum is up to date, which is especially important considering I am pursuing Digital Marketing. The best part is, I have already been employed in an agency as a digital marketing executive and I can implement everything I learn... Read More at work. The downside is being an completely online course - to stay motivated is difficult. The fee is on the higher side when compared with Indian Universities but the value of the degree and the curriculum itself is worth the extra amount.

Their online MBA is a scam. I've had so far only 2 teachers who were SOMEWHAT knowledgeable about the topic they were teaching. The rest of "professors" are fake - you can't find them anywhere on Linkedin, and if you do, their profiles have nothing in the "education" field in LinkedIn, or,at best, their "PhDs" are from an online university with a 100% acceptance rate. More often than not you get "professors" who have no idea about the topics they are teaching. In addition, if you are lucky enough... Read More to find a few of these "professors" on LinkedIn, the only experience they have is at Saint Leo University or at their "company" which does not exist when you look it up. When you ask a logical question - they get thrown off, as, again, they HAVE NO IDEA about the topic they are teaching. Anyone who finished a 4-year degree at a legitimate university with at least B+rating, please do not go to Saint Leo for their online MBA. They provide no education and have no real professors. They should be reported to the State Education Board.

I’ll start with saying that in 2019, the government put out that all students affected by classes switching to online that couldn’t be taken in person anymore would not effect BAH rates. Saint Leo closed it’s satellite campuses without informing veterans that they were not eligible for this law because Saint Leo closed down our campuses for financial reasons, not Covid reasons, and hid it from us so that we wouldn’t transfer. Second; it’s been two years since I have had a conversation with a professor.... Read More I have had no lectures, nothing. My classes have assignments populate on the Courses page, I read the text and look up what I need to off Google, then pass the class without having ever interacted with a professor. I’m not sure why the school is even bothering paying the professors because the ‘lectures’ provided aren’t even their own, it’s all external videos to other peoples work. If you are a veteran, do not attend this university. They pride themselves on being one of the first universities to offer affordable courses to veterans with the GI bills after Vietnam, but there is nothing of that history left here at Saint Leo.

As wonderful as the campus of the university is, I cannot say the same thing in relation to students. First of all, student success coaches are not reachable. When freshmen (especially, international freshmen) need to register for classes, student success coaches do not pick up the phone or respond to the emails. Second of all, the university always looks for a way to make money of the students. This year, for example, the university implemented a mandatory health center fee (note: not related to... Read More health insurance) which equals around $400 per year. It does not matter if one goes to the health center or not, one still has to pay. Thirdly, the president of the university does not have an expertise in leading the school. While he tries to improve one thing, he cuts the budget on other things that, for many people, are important. The treatment of the students is poor compared to other universities I have attended. I would not recommend the on-ground program if one wants to be treated fairly and respectfully.

I had to drop a class due to a medical issue. There was some friction, but it was tolerable. Unfortunately, I had to discontinue a second class--also due to a documented medical issue--and this time I am being charged nearly 2000 DOLLARS for a class of which I received NO BENEFIT! I have been fighting the inconsistent application of their policy FOR 18 MONTHS! I cant transfer, I cant register, I cant move on. I have contacted the school nearly 100 times and have been given the run-around for nearly... Read More two years. UNCONSCIONABLE! I should have graduated by now. I have lost time, effort, opportunity, and quality of life. I have only gained regret, struggle, frustration, strife, exasperation, stress, and a fully encompassing WISH THAT I HAD GONE SOMEWHERE ELSE! DO NOT EXPECT COMPETENT ASSISTANCE from the administration. Please, do not make the same mistake I did--go somewhere/ANYWHERE else. If you think that the tuition is ridiculously expensive--TRY REGRET!

The undergraduate program and living on campus is fantastic. Professors are great, you are encouraged to stay active and involved, and there is a huge focus on leadership development. However, I began my master's course online and seeing how I am a happy alumni from here I figured it'd be a good program. It is absolutely horrendous. This experience was not at all what I got from my undergrad. The professors are complete bigots who think they are God and treat you like a peasant although you are already... Read More educated and in the working field. The only thing they care about in the MBA program is how well you can write in APA format. They give zero feedback on the actual content itself and just ridicule your writing skills. I was horribly disappointed and had to transfer out. Do not take the Master's online program at this school. Undergrad was great.

First, let me say, the faculty on staff for the online MSW program are excellent. They are responsive and will offer help, if needed. The adjunct faculty are hit or miss. Some are horrible and some are good. The biggest problem with this program is their internships. They don't have the relationships they promised to have. I think if you are near Tampa, maybe, but outside of Tampa, it was horrible. I have spoken with others in the program and they agree with this. Honestly, I cannot recommend this... Read More program because of the internships. This is a crucial part to one's education, and it falls short. There are so many other online programs that offer a MSW that have better relationships in the community to obtain internships. If you do decide to enroll, just understand that aspect. The teaching was good, but you are basically on your own.

READ BEFORE YOU DECIDE. I received my bachelor's degree from St Leo on line in 2005. It was paid in full. I received my very impressive degree in the mail. Two years later I decided to go back for my masters. I reapply and of course get in (3.9 GPA for my bach). I started getting charged for fees that I had no idea what they were for. The state I work for was paying the bill for my masters. When I could not figure out why I was getting charged extra fees the state thought this school was a scam and... Read More stopped paying for it. Now I never completed my Masters and have a balance on this account and have no idea why. It has gone to collections and has effected my credit very negatively. 2019.... I have moved from my state to a new one and am needing a copy of my transcripts for my new job. After three days of being put on hold and sent to to many different departments to count, I found out that they had but a hold on my Bach degree due to the fees from my masters program. I explained that they taught me to well. They could not hold my Bach degree for a separate contract that occurred two years later. The orginal contract has been completed. The assistant director, Eusevio Montavo agreed and sent the transcripts. The three day delay almost cost me the job!!!!!!! They apologized and said there would be a note in my account so this would not happen again. 1 1/2 years later... 2020.... I am getting a promotion in my new state, but due to the offices now being closed due to the covid-19 issue, I must reapply for the promotion. Yes this means getting more transcripts. I am now on day two of going through the same thing again. I have missed 1/2 day of work, which looks great when you are trying to get a promotion. I have been on hold a total of 10 hours and transfered to four different departments. Eusevio Monatave never put in any notes into the computer like he said he would. My receipt for the transcripts had to be in by 9:00 AM today which is why I started calling yesterday. I did not need the actual transcipts, just that they were ordered and on the way. It is now 9:30AM and the post has been closed. I have now lost the promotion and and still on hold as I am typing this. Please keep in mind when choosing a university. It is not just how they treat you while you are attending. It is how they treat you after they have your money. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS SCHOOL.

Some of the classes were OK but some of them are really bad and need updating. The marketing class should be scrapped. It was by far the worst class I have ever taken. It is also group based and we had one member that could not even write in complete sentences. So it seems you can just pay for a degree and not apply yourself. The teachers are just facilitating and most don't add any value to the class each term other than babysitting. Resources are not available. Totally different experience than... Read More the University of Florida for my bachelors where I received an education.

I cannot begin to express how much I enjoyed the MSW program, how much I learned, and how prepared I felt to begin working in the field. The program is intense, the professors have high standards, and there is a lot expected from students, And I wouldn't want it any other way! I earned my BA in education and went back for a MSW in my forties. Every department i encountered from student services to financial aide were professional and exceptionally helpful! I love St Leo University and highly recommend... Read More them!!

A horrible experience from the start. No one you talk to knows what is happening or why. From the Dean of the program to the financial services people- none of them can fully explain even their own portion of the program. Classes are beyond simple, professors are 50/50 either awesome or obviously just there to pay a bill and don't care what you get from them. Course cost changes on a regular basis so you never know what your paying or why the cost changes, so really dont bother with this program... Read More if you are at all on a budget because its impossible to know what the total cost will be with as often as they change fees.

I would not recommend this school to anyone who cares about their grades and GPA. I worked my butt off to get Deans List mainly every term. If you google any others schools Honors section you will find REASONABLE GPAs for Honor Status. This is how Saint Leo gives out it's Honors: Summa cum laude: 3.95 and above Magna cum laude: 3.85 and above Cum laude: 3.65 and above Here is what most other schools give out: a) Those students who maintain an adjusted GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 will receive recognition... Read More as CUM LAUDE, b) Those students who maintain an adjusted GPA between 3.50 and 3.74 will receive recognition as MAGNA CUM LAUDE, and c) Those students who maintain an adjusted between 3.75 and 4.00 will receive recognition as SUMMA CUM LAUDE. Saint Leo's answer to this big difference is that they hold their students to a higher standard. That is a load of crap! The are overpriced and seem to purposely want to keep you down. I just received my Bachelor's Degree and I considered it a slap in the face that all my hard work got me listed as Cum Laude when it would have been Summa in any other school. It may not seem like a big deal to some but it is when you work hard to achieve goals and do your best and they rip it away from you. I am currently in the Master's Program but I will be transferring schools after this term. I no longer even want to walk at the graduation in June. I worked hard for the day I could cross the stage in front of my family with high honors and they have ruined it for me. The staff doesn't even care about the concern or is not even willing to put in to have the Honors requirements reviewed. Choose a different school!!