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T
3 years ago

I absolutely love this university. It is quiet and...

I absolutely love this university. It is quiet and rural. It accomadates all sorts of majors and the English program is phenomenal. There is such a wide variety of classes and clubs on campus and the staff is very friendly and always willing to assist students. On campus services do an amazing job in regards to giving the students what they need. All over a great experience.

G
4 years ago

I applied here and IUP. I got accepted to both but...

I applied here and IUP. I got accepted to both but ultimately chose to go to SRU because it reminded me of home due to how quiet it is. The English department here is compromised of amazing people. The library is nice, and the rare book room is super neat. The on-campus food is alright. Out of Mansfield, IUP, and SRU, I would recommend SRU.

B
4 years ago

Tried taking summer classes here. It is run very p...

Tried taking summer classes here. It is run very poorly. There is almost zero communication, I am locked out of all my online resources, and there is no way to leave a message if you call after hours.

g
4 years ago

Sucks

J
4 years ago

Poor employment resources, slow staff, and not mil...

Poor employment resources, slow staff, and not military friendly. (Prior student at CCAC & PITT)

Employment resources: There are a few (VERY) limited resources to aid students in employment and internships. The connections that Slippery Rock has is very poor. The internships are of poor quality in areas I have seen: IT, computer science, and business related. Many of the finance internships, for example, are in sales or very low level accounting. I experienced more connections, having better quality, at a community college. It is evident that the college has a poor business connection level.

Slow staff: I have worked & attended previous colleges; this is the slowest college by far. I submitted documents for FAFSA later in the semester, for that semester, due to a hardship. They focused on other students FAFSA for NEXT semester instead of aiding a nontraditional student in need of aid NOW. They requested one document at a time. Knowing they would take a long time, I called every 2-3 days. Each time, they never got the document I sent through email, until I called. They requested a final document and specifically told me to wait a week after calling about it a few days later. I called a week later and they didn't even look at it until then!! I have a far commute and I will not be able to drive to campus soon due to the lack of funding. This seemed to be counter intuitive to the mission of the financial aid office. I've been working with them for 5 weeks so far and am told I will need to wait 2 more weeks.

Not military friendly: The military/veterans office staff are very kind and mostly helpful. I presented my issue with FAFSA to the director of the office. He called me the next day telling me the same thing that the financial aid office told me; wait until they get the documents. The directors role when representing military/veteran students is to serve as a liaison and to aid these students experiencing real issues. This is not just an ADMINISTRATIVE role! I worked with the directors of other colleges military office personally. In this situation, we would have (and have) called the office and requested them to put focus on this student since they are working on next semester items that do not 'need' to be completed at the moment.

This college has the potential to become great and the campus is beautiful. There are inefficiencies in its staff and priorities that hinder the progress and quality for its students. The website, for example, is a great reflection of the quality and current status of its resources. Hopefully they can get it together.

C
4 years ago

i'm a current student here at SRU and it's an exce...

i'm a current student here at SRU and it's an excellent campus with super friendly staff and students. the claims of alcohol are as true as any other campus, and it's very hard to regulate, but i've been at the university for three semesters and have had no issues whatsoever. the campus is beautiful and the buildings are well maintained, and it's an overall excellent college. the only downside is that in order to do really anything, you must travel off campus and drive a ways out because it is in the middle of nowhere, but it is nothing new to me due to the fact that my hometown is very similar. it's an amazing school, and if you're looking to attend a supportive and beautiful school with good programs for any major, slippery rock is the perfect school for you.

A
4 years ago

University police and borough police do a terrible...

University police and borough police do a terrible job with the zero tolerance alcohol policy. People in the rock apartments have alcohol and party almost every night and nobody gets in trouble, they need to make an example out of some of these kids because this campus is extremely dangerous, do not let your kids go here if you don t want them partying and drinking. My son is in the marching band program though and he said he enjoys that, it s a well run program.

H
4 years ago

Terrible/gold diggers. Unfair, disgraceful. Dont ...

Terrible/gold diggers. Unfair, disgraceful. Dont bother applying! A friend of mine was asked by the admission department to another college for math class. Once the semester is over, and my friend received 4 credits for the math class from another university, they postponed the graduation asking him to retake the math class in their college even though he got an A grade. Increased $1000 tution fee for no reason.

About Slippery rock university

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Experience the Difference

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU) is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1889, SRU has a rich history of providing quality education to students from all walks of life. With over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs, SRU offers a diverse range of academic opportunities for students to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

Academic Programs

At SRU, students can choose from a wide variety of academic programs across six colleges: the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, and the Honors College. From accounting to zoology and everything in between, there is something for everyone at SRU.

Faculty

The faculty at SRU are experts in their fields who are dedicated to helping students succeed. With small class sizes and personalized attention from professors, students have access to an exceptional learning experience that prepares them for success after graduation.

Campus Life

Beyond academics, SRU offers a vibrant campus life with over 200 student organizations ranging from academic clubs to sports teams. Students can also take advantage of numerous resources on campus such as career services, counseling services, health services and more.

Athletics

SRU is home to NCAA Division II athletics with 17 varsity sports teams competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The university's athletic facilities include Mihalik-Thompson Stadium for football games; Morrow Field House for basketball games; N. Kerr Thompson Stadium for soccer games; Bill Lennox Track & Field Complex; Aebersold Recreation Center which includes an indoor track facility among other amenities.

Location

Located just one hour north-west from Pittsburgh International Airport makes it easy accessible by air travel or car travel via I-79 or Route 422/388/108/173/19 etc.. The town itself has many restaurants offering different cuisines like Italian food at Pizza Joe's or Mexican food at El Canelo Mexican Restaurant among others.

Conclusion:

In conclusion Slippery Rock University provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking higher education with its diverse range academic programs taught by expert faculty members who are dedicated towards helping each student succeed both academically as well as personally through various resources available on-campus including athletics facilities that offer state-of-the-art equipment along with recreational activities such as hiking trails nearby making it perfect place not only study but also live!

Slippery rock university

Slippery rock university

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