Rutgers Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance Review

bad university, bunch of liberal teachers, if you don't agree with them you get a bad grade. don't waste your money coming here.

People can say and/or think that the reasons that I declined my acceptance to the Ed.M.- Adult and Continuing Education program at Rutgers University New Brunswick were because I quit, and was afraid that I could not tackle it. They can also attack me with weak innuendos directly or indirectly. I am here to set the record straight by first saying that the aforementioned are outright lies.

In Spring 2016, I was accepted to a graduate program offered by Rutgers GSE. According to the graduate admissions application, I was supposed to be assigned an office of disability services coordinator a few weeks after application submission. But I was never assigned one. When I contacted the Office of Disability Services, I found out that I was not eligible for disability services. I was only made aware of this once I contacted them. They claimed that I was not disability services eligible, because past and current documentation was deemed invalid, insufficient, and did not exactly adhere to all of the general and documentation guidelines for a learning disability that are stated on their website. Also, I was never assigned nor contacted by an office of disability services coordinator a few weeks after graduate admissions application submission. In addition, they wanted me to prove again that I am disabled by going through the freshman process for disability services registration. This did not make any sense because a lot of documentation was given to them while I was a student, including a recent government document that was definitive proof of my disability. Further, in an e-mail that I received from Mrs. Lori Megaro, a Masters in Social Work candidate working for the Office of Disability Services, it said that I was required to fill out a registration form. However, the Office of Disability Services website states that the registration form is for students who have not previously been registered with the Office of Disability Services. I was already registered with the Office of Disability Services. In fact, I registered with them in my first semester at Rutgers, which was in Fall 2008. Instead of trying to gather new documentation in such a short period of time, which would have included at least 12 diagnostic test scores, I was forced to decline my admissions acceptance into the graduate program, and give up my spot to an undeserving rejected applicant who graduated with MY degree in May 2018.

I will not back down from anyone who spreads conjectures in order to tarnish me. Things that I stated about what the Office of Disability Services did to me are true. The truth hurt, because they cannot be disputed. As a matter of fact, I still continue to spread the word on this injustice. On April 6, 2017 (exactly 1 year from when I received my graduate school acceptance letter), I found out that Rutgers ODS (Carlie Andrews and Bill Welsh), GSE (Alisa Belzer), and Robert Barchi reported me to Julianne Apostolopoulos, 1 of their several lawyers for Rutgers University New Brunswick, who then made defamatory and derogatory statements, and threatened to pursue legal action against me. The DOJ and US Dept of Ed: OCR turned a blind eye to all of the things that I mentioned, and labeled me as the perpetrator. They cleared Rutgers of any wrongdoing, despite violating the ADA law, and infringing upon my 1st Amendment rights.

To all prospective disabled applicants: DO NOT APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK. The university president Robert Barchi, Carlie Andrews and Bill Welsh of ODS, Julianne Apostolopoulos, and Alisa Belzer of Rutgers GSE are mean, cruel, and do not care that they will ruin your future. Their ombudsperson, Sybil James, threatened me with blackmail. Filing a complaint through the US Dept of Ed: OCR is pointless, because lawyers Sandeep Randhawa (a lawyer who has a strong bias for Rutgers), Felice Bowen, and Jane Momo will be assigned to your case, and they will automatically side with Rutgers University, despite the strong evidence that you present to them.

Rutgers is a great reflection of how crazy the 'real' world can be. You get as much out of it as you put into it! Choose great professors, intern, do research, & have fun. Amazing opportunities are all around if you look for them.

RC '92 alum here. Still have very fond memories of my time there. No place, like no one, is perfect. However, I grew here in some very important ways.

Treats their veterans like criminals. Do you want your disbursement when you are supposed to get it?! Once a veteran didnt pay them. So now ALL veterans have to sign a letter saying that they wont steal. Women are treated as a commodity to get into parties. Garbage school. Garbage staff. This school is putting your child's life at risk with it's transportation system.

I attended my freshman year in New Brunswick, and for the 1st semester it was a bit of a challenge to navigate the system--getting the right classes, dealing with the administration, and finding the best way to get around the huge campus--but by 2nd semester I had figured out all of the tricks. If you're a self motivated and relatively focused individual the size and complexity of the University as well as the larger class sizes will not pose a problem. The campus life is fantastic with a vast array of academic, extracurricular and social clubs and groups to suit absolutely any and all interests. Accessibility to NYC, Philly, and the Jersey shore make it an ideal location for both cultural pursuits and also the variety of entertainment.

I transferred to the Camden campus sophomore year for financial reasons and was very surprised at the quality of most of my instructors and professors. Smaller class sizes and a tiny campus--especially compared to NB--has its advantages, and for certain majors such as mine Camden is just as good, if not better than NB. RU Camden is predominantly a commuter campus in a much poorer city so the campus life is much less vibrant and eclectic as NB, but Philly is just a quick Speedline ride across the Delaware River where cultural attractions, great dining and nightlife are all excellent. Getting around on a bicycle is easy, including riding across the Ben Franklin Bridge into and around Philly, and the biking and hiking trails behind the Art Museum and in Fairmount Park along the Wissahickon are fantastic.

Rutgers is a reasonably competitive university where certain areas of study--particularly applied research, business & marketing, and fine arts related studies--are top rated and comparable to other top rated research and liberal arts schools. The Camden campus thrives in the shadow of such prestigious and respected institutions as The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University, and many others, and so the standards for excellence are keenly felt.

Unless you're a top 1% level student, or a premium brandname obsessed consumer, Rutgers University is a superb and worthwhile choice for higher education, including the Camden campus. And above all else, the cheesesteaks & hoagies are the best in the world!

Campuses are nice, classrooms, and food are great. The only thing that sucks is RUscrewd'. Basically you can't pick what classes you want and sometimes your faced to take a really bad professor or class. If your major is biology then your screwd you won't get the classes you want (they're always full!!!!) and same applies to other popular major. Most of the people i know at rutgers have screwd up schedules just like me, unless your a senior.

Good school, lots of clubs...too many imo, but def check out the Magicians & Illusionists Society ~ good oportunitiy to revive the club and meet people.

Anyone who writes a bad review about their university did not take full advantage of everything it had to offer. Are there SOME awful administrative buildings? Of course, but that's everywhere. Besides, in the end, I've never had any issue where a little perseverance and focus didn't help me get through it. Go figure, but most of the offices are there to actually help you with what they say they should. Again, it's all about your attitude and how you handle it. In terms of 100% avoiding the RU Screw, you just need to be ahead of the curve, know what classes you need to take and when, pay attention to dates of important things (registration, housing, etc.), knowing who to contact immediately should something go wrong, and not be afraid to send a lot of emails. And to tell you the truth, a little RU Screw here and there is a great thing- it builds Rutgers character and prepares you for the real world which is a lot more brutal than RU is.

Rutgers is a fantastic university where there is a niche for everyone. Academics and student life are getting better and better each year. Also, how about that awesome B1G Ten Conference? Rutgers is already amazing now, so just imagine it as the years continue on. Come give it a chance and find out. I'm gonna have a great degree and a great experience to go with it.

Rutgers has a character like no other and I can say that with certainty because I have been to a lot of universities across the country. Rutgers sticks out (in a good way) and it's a special place (in the best way).

RU RAH RAH!

Good School. Their online programs were a bit lacking when I was in my undergrad (Circa 2003), but I've heard they've come along way. Phd programs are very competitive

Good:
-Price (in state)
-Scholarships (given fairly liberally)
-Choices
-Free football tickets

Bad:
-Administration

Ugly:
-Parking
-Webreg

The library was fine helping me study for my Michigan classes

Great school, best Rutgers campus with tons of activities and access to NYC, Philly and surrounding areas. Many different programs and courses, amazing Veteran and non-traditional student aid. Networking with professors and directors is key they really have the connections you will need after graduation. Once they're done cleaning up the neighborhood and crime alerts stop being such a necessity this school will be the best location for anyone. (Rutgers Honors Graduate and it's in my hometown)

This university is a rip off and a joke. I have applied for a masters in September, paid out application fees and paid out for a GRE exam too and still have no response and my application says no decision. The level of unprofessional-ism is to the point that none of my emails or calls were answered. Some respect for the students would be appreciated.

Great place to go if you enjoy having all your money slowly extracted over "fees" and exploitative pricing on student services. Also a great place if you enjoy rampant grade inflation and academic dishonesty.

In short - if you re an international student, don t come to Rutgers. They don t care about you at all and put you into trouble and let you take all responsibility.

Went to matinee to see Deadpool, no wait,theater very clean, friendly staff
2 other people in theater and great price
Will definitely come back

Decent education, not the best but not the worst either. Can find the same education anywhere but it s more of an experience. Great party school, wide variety of girls to choose from and good beer.

Great school but be careful of the RU screw. Not only does it mess you up physically but it will hit you hard mentally. Always wants to get you at parking and registering for classes.

Outstanding . An incredible experience. Some of the best professors at the college of engineering. Very passionate math department. Coming from boarding school, and transitioning to a major university environment; I was quite happy with my decision to attend. If you look at college with respect to ROI; it's an incredible investment. It's sad that some reviews are just general complaints. I guess it is easier to find fault in the institution, rather than one's self.

Rutgers is the best ever university to do Bachelors or Masters in any field like computer science, Business Administration etc.!

I'm a 1989 MCRP graduate. This university and its Urban Planing & Public Policy program is renowned throughout the planning world with the university itself respected internationally. Rutgers University is even more impressive now then when I attended & graduated (1987-89). I am deeply satisfied with my choice of grad school.

Beautiful campus with lots of amenities. Very crowded and difficult to get around during football games like all Universities.

I love it so much because there are so many people there and my brother goes there and he says that it is amazing he is in college

Beautiful campus. They have a half marathon once a year- it's great!

My time at Rutgers University changed my life. Rutgers is a massive research university that offers so many opportunities in academics. student life, athletics, and more. The student body is incredibly diverse and you will meet incredible people from all walks of life. Because it is a large, public university- nothing is spoon fed to you. Students develop real life experience by navigating the world of Rutgers. That being said, it is a welcoming, fun, and nurturing environment to grow into the person imagine.
GO RU!

Enjoyed my time as an undergrad! Definitely sets you up for success after graduation if you take the initiative and explore what Rutgers has to offer. It is a huge school, but you can still have a personal connection with professors if you put in the effort.

FACT: Rutgers University is mentioned in a Human Sexuality Documentary for having their own strand of Herpes on their main campus in New Brunswick, NJ. Their football stadium is pretty decent to watch an occasional MSU game with my dad and the grease trucks are actually worldwide trend setters.

If your students need group therapy because of a meeting they didn't even attend then you obviously aren't teaching proper coping skills. Life is stress, if you cower from it, it will eat you alive. Good job staff.

Great school. Its a little decentralized but if you can surpass that you will find great teachers and great environment.

This is a great university. I am just happy that I chose Rutgers as my four year institution. It's dynamic, full of experiences and diverse environment. If you know the resources, you could practically find everything here I highly recommend all students around the globe to choose Rutgers. You won't regret it!

Awesome university. I graduated from this university and know that anyone that goes here will get a top notch education.