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University of Dubuque Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Kaitlyn from El Paso, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned a lot here at the University of Dubuque, even though I have only been here one semester. The information that you learn over the course of a semester is about the same course load as high school, but it is in a semester. Although you learn this much in a semester, it doesn't feel like you are always bogged down with work.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love the University of Dubuque. It makes you feel like you are at home away from home. The other students are very friendly. There is a great diversity of people here from all over the world. Another great thing about UD is that the professors don't see you as a number, they actually see you as a student and take the time to learn more about you and get to know you over the semester.
    Bang for the buck

    This school offers many scholarships once you have been accepted. They offer them for GPA, and a really great one is for going to school overseas. I think that encourages more overseas students to enroll at UD.
    Tips for prospective students

    The sooner you apply, the more financial aid you are likely to receive.
    Great for these types of students

    International, military, small town.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Miles from Loves Park, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the university of dubuque is a great place for focusing on your education. i know people there put their time and effort into their education, because it is a dry campus that is worried about the safety of their students. it is also a beautiful campus that has modern buildings and it is currently constructing a performance arts center.
    Tips for prospective students

    one tip for going the university of dubuque that ud is a pretty expensive college. so, i would do your best to get scholarships or try and be an resident assistant early! being an ra gives you the benefits if free room and board, unlimited meals at the cafeteria, and you live in your own dorm without a roommate. you need to know that college is not high school anymore so you can make mistakes, but now you have to learn from your mistakes. understand that the people in the classes that have to do with your major will be your competition in the future. take it seriously!
    Academic Rigor

    depending on your field that your looking for this school could be good or bad for you. the professional programs at ud is aviation, education program, and nursing. they also have a great health, wellness, recreation major which i am currently majoring in.
    Dorm Life

    the basic dorms where most people live in are donnell, casset, and aitchison. it's your basic dorms that you an extreme dislike for. i'd advise you to bring about two fans for summer purposes, because there is no air conditioning. one positive is there is the park village on campus apartments. they are really nice with 4 to 5 single bedrooms, a kitchen, dishwasher, and a living room.
    Food and Dining

    cafeteria is pretty bad. it is has improved since last year. i heard a rumor that the performance arts center they are building will have a subway and another cafeteria. i would eat in our fast food area called the underground.
    What to do for fun

    you could party on campus, but good luck with our securtiy and ras that are on duty. i'd say just make close friends on campus find they activities they got going on there. also, we have and amazing recreational center. it has an indoor and outdoor track, great weight room, snack bar, and is clean!
    Great for these types of students

    people who really want to focus on their education go here. they have a lot of sports here. we are a division 3 school. we have been doing great in basketball, football, soccer, and wrestling.
    Greek Life

    small local fraternities and sororities and a few national fraternities and sororities.
    Campus Safety

    security is pretty much always on point at this school. they are truly here for your safety, but they can get overly crazy about the rules

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Nathaniel from Cedar Falls Iowa, IA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    i have visited the university of dubuque twice, and had a few family members go to the university of dubuque, and so far it has been great. i have met the professors who i will be learning from and everyone seems to have something interesting to say every time i visit.
    Tips for prospective students

    check it out before making your decision.
    Academic Rigor

    it sounds to me like it will be a school that is academically concentrated. if you don't have good grades, your coaches and teachers will help you out as much as possible, and they have on-campus tutors.
    Dorm Life

    it looks like dorm life won't be a big part of your life while on campus, but the rooms are decent sized and they do try to put you with someone of the same major so it sounds great to me.
    Food and Dining

    they have a cafeteria and many other places where you can eat like the underground. if you don't like what they have in the cafeteria, there are many other options you can use to your advantage.
    What to do for fun

    it sounds like there will be plenty of activities, and there are trips that you can go on like bowling or skiing. there are also trips to other states and countries were you go with the professors and learn about the places while having fun. they also have a few games to play in each residence hall like pool.
    Bang for the buck

    it sounds like it will definitely be worth the money if you can afford it. i have talked to a few people in the computer graphics field and they say it is the best college/university around for computer graphics/interactive media, which is what i plan on going into.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Nik

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i would give the university of dubuque 3 1/2 stars. this school definitely prepares student's for their career, but there it's not much of a party school. the university is also located in a small town, so there's not much to do;you kind of have to make your own fun.
    Tips for prospective students

    be mindful of what you say and who you say it around. this is a small school, so things travel very fast.
    Academic Rigor

    the academics aren't very challenging. they have an academic success center which provide you with tutors, so really there is no reason why one shouldn't pass a class. they provide you with all the necessary tools.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are fun. there are about 35 residents per floor. the bathrooms and showers are always kept clean. you never have to worry about fighting over the toilet or showers. the walls are paper thin, so there's a possibility you might here the conversations of you next door neighbor. the residents assistants are extremely helpful.
    Food and Dining

    the cafeteria food is horrible! there's not much variety. however, there's a place called the underground( it's under the cafeteria) that serves all sorts of food. at the recreational center they serve more healthy food. as far as places to eat outside of school, there is a hardee's behind one of the school parking lots. there's also a buffalo wild wings, happy joe's pizza, subway, papa john's, mcdonald's, and taco bell located no more then ten minutes from the school.
    What to do for fun

    there is not much to do unless you're in a sport, fraternity, sorority, or in a club/organizations. sometimes there are movie nights, game nights, or we go out to bowl.
    Bang for the buck

    this school is really expensive. they give you some scholarships to make up for it though, but your academic standings, involvement in the community, and leadership role plays a big part in getting those scholarships.
    Great for these types of students

    the university of dubuque is a great place for those who are looking to expand their horizons both mentally and emotionally. it's perfect for students who want to focus more on academics rather than party life. this university is especially good for students who need one on one help ,whether it be with their professor or with one of the tutors.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are alot of club on campus. they try to make it so that every major has some type of club. we also have choir, hip hop club, student and government. in addition we have many multicultural and religious organizations. with there being so many clubs and organizations there are always things to do.
    Greek Life

    the greek life is growing. dubuque has both local and national fraternities and sororities.
    some of the fraternities here on campus are: athenaeans, mu sigma beta,phi beta sigma,omega psi phi, and the thirteeners.
    some sororities would include: delta phi sigma, gamma phi delta, lambda tau delta, zeta phi, and sigma lambda gamma
    from what i understand a lot more will be introduced.
    Campus Safety

    the campus is really safe. i never have to worry about walking by myself at night. if i every felt uncomfortable or unsafe i could always count on the security officers to escort me to my car or building.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Laura from Illinois

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    You will learn a lot of new things here. The gen. ed. classes may seem like classes you've taken in high school, but you will still learn something new in every single class you take. The work load is not too bad and if you are having trouble, the professors are more than willing to help you. I've only been there for a year and I have learned so much just within the basic classes. Once I get into my actually major, I know i will learn so much more!
    Am enjoying being here

    I cannot see myself anywhere else now. The UD family is a place where you will feel welcomed by everyone. It is a small, friendly, fun campus to be at with so many things to do and so many new people to meet. Our school is so diverse and thats what makes it such a great place to be at. So many people here want to see you succeed and will do so much to help you to make sure you do succeed. It is such a great community and it really is my second home.
    Bang for the buck

    UD really tries to give you as much financial aid they can. Many students get financial aid for their grades. Even if you're not a straight A student, you will still get money. They help as much as they can and understand college is expensive and they try to lighten the load on the money you will be spending.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early and just visit the school. Once you visit, talk with some students to see what they think. You will understand right away that the UD community is one of the most friendly and welcoming communities.
    Great for these types of students

    International, military, those who are used to a small town feel and want a home away from home

  • Kristine from Dubuque, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    University of Dubuque is a university which values both the traditional and non traditional students. They have an excellent learning center which they assist the individual with all their learning needs. The teachers are very helpful and they care for their students.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are a traditional student get involved in all the activities that the college has to offer. They offer many things for students to participate in . They have a variety of fraternaties and sports for those who are into the social spotlights. There are various clubs and organizations that the student can get involved in such as drama, hobbies and organizations that are geared towards their career choices.
    Academic Rigor

    If you are going to college, go with all your heart. Regardless if you are paying for it or if your parents are paying, you need to put your 110% effort into it. There are many who think that college is just an extension to high school. Play days are over with and you really have to work hard to get that degree.
    Dorm Life

    From personal experience, I have no idea. From what I hear, if you want to study you need to get out of the dorm and go to the library where you can get some solitude so you can study. There are alot of parties and things going on that makes it hard to study.
    Food and Dining

    Well, from what I hear from others, nobody cooks like mom. The Underground, Sylvia's and the cafeteria all serve quite a variety of foods. The cafeteria is set up where you can go to different bars to get your foods. Soup and Salad, Desserts and the long counter where you get your main entrees.
    What to do for fun

    As a non traditional student, Dubuque has a variety of different things for everyone to do. The college has sports, plays and clubs. But Dubuque has a variety of theaters both for movies and for plays, if you're old enough there are a variety of bars and two cascinos. There are several parks with pools and many shops to explore.
    Bang for the buck

    University of Dubuque offers Seminary classes to those who want to study the seminary. They also offer Aviation. They are building another building where they will be focusing on the arts.
    Great for these types of students

    If you are a sports person, you will love University of Dubuque They have something sports related going on every week. There are some students as far away as California who has come to University of Dubuque on a sports scholarship.
    Clubs and Activities

    University of Dubuque offers a variety of clubs and activiities. Being a non traditional student and mother, I did not participate in them.
    Greek Life

    University of Dubuque offers a variety of clubs and activiities. Being a non traditional student and mother, I did not participate in them.
    Campus Safety

    There security staff is wonderful. They are all so polite and willing to help you out.

  • Aleena from Crete, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The teachers and staff are very helpful and supportive. The campus is safe and security is great. It has everything you would want in a small college.
    Tips for prospective students

    Some tips are go to class everyday, get your homework done, and study as much as you can; there is never too much studying.
    Academic Rigor

    It depends on the classes and major you take.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are wonderful and clean. Not too many people and never loud.
    Food and Dining

    Great viariety of food in the Caf and there is something for everyone if they don't like one thing or another.
    What to do for fun

    There is the Mississippi close by with a nice walk along. There is also a mall nearby and an ice rin.k
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who want to get college done and not mess around while being here. Studies are most important.
    Clubs and Activities

    There is always an activity or a club doing something everyday. There will always be something to do.
    Campus Safety

    Campus saftey is great. I never feel uncomfortable walking back to my dorm at night, there is always security guards driving around patrolling the campus.

  • Lisa from Hazel Crest, IL

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    UD is not a bad school i did find my professor and advisor very helpful. It was a decent education. They just were good for me in my medical studies.
    Did enjoy being here

    I actually hated being here. there were tons of things to do but i guess being from near a big city its kinda hard to cope with the small towness here.
    Bang for the buck

    I feel like they can offer more here for as much as you are paying to go here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early to get more scholarship money. Make sure all financial aid is straightened out. College visit is a plus. Try to research the school as much as possible.
    Great for these types of students

    People who like small towns.

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking for a small school that will give you your moneys worth, then this is the school for you.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want small classrooms.
    who want one on one attention.