This is MY school! I loved going to this school. It was very warm and felt like home. The professors were very professional and caring. The worship and environment was such a great aspect. Thank you SAGU for being home to me while I was there.
The SAGU experience is one you can't forget. SAGU is full of passionate people going after the call of God on their life whether that's in ministry or in business. The professors are phenomenal (at least the majority of them, but we all have our opinions). Don't get me wrong. SAGU has an ugly side too, but it really depends on the student. If you want to succeed at Southwestern, you'll find a great group of people to help you along the way. If you want to go here just to party and hangout with friends that just happen to go here, I'd say save your money. This school is too pricey to just throw your education out the window.
As far as dorms go, personally, I suggest Guynes. You'll find a whole bunch of people who will disagree with me on that though. Guynes' 2nd floor was where I stayed. Kendrick is great for the close nit girls who want to escape for the guys for a bit. Savell tends to be the Pastoral Majors group, although that may have changed. The newer dorms are beautiful and very private (I never really visited them much).
As a note: SAGU can get expensive. If you are a freshman, I suggest going to a community college for at least the first year if not the first two years of your college education. This will dramatically help with cost. Don't worry about "getting the college experience" either. You'll have plenty of time to get the "college experience" after getting your basics out of the way.
Another great way to save: SAGU has agreed to accept DSOM students who have completed their Berean courses and received credentials from the AG up to 9 credit hours per completed year. That's up to 27 credit hours. DSOM costs about $1200 per year, so the investment is about $3600 for 27 credit hours. That's not too bad. You should call about this to get all the details though.
There are always scholarships and grants to help you along the way.
Professors seem to want what's best for the students but the administration is only worried about money. Most Colleges have sayings that say "My money and my child goes there, but the saying for SAGU should be "My money and the Governments money goes to SAGU but my child doesn't." They have deceptive, discriminating practices some are even flat out dishonest. They will make promises they don't even try to keep at their Campus Days, so don't be taken in by their deceiving words. Before you send your children to SAGU research how much money they keep when the students aren't there and how they hold on to the money collecting interest. Please feel free to contact me and I will let you know everything they did and show you some of their deceptive practices. There are many more Christian Colleges that truly operate under Christian Values and help the students in any way they can, that aren't more worried about your money than the students. Money is the root of all evil.
SAGU is a quality school with quality people. If you're Assemblies of God or of the Christian faith, in general, you will develop and grow both academically and spiritually through this school. Many of my life's fondest memories were created during my time at SAGU between 2003-2013 as a student and then a staff member. Like every other school, SAGU is not perfect and its tuition is higher than most other schools (which is to be expected for a private school that doesn't receive as many federal dollars as do public schools). With this being said, if God is calling you to pursue a degree in higher education with a Bible-based foundation at an institution led by men and women who are Gospel-centered, you will have a life-changing experience as a SAGU student.
Graduated 1982, my wife graduated, my uncles, my wife's sister, aunt and her mother. Today my daughter is a R.A. in Collins Hall (the very dorm, her grandmother started the tradition of making her "home away from home" almost 60 years ago. Awesome tradition for our family.
Overall its a great experience if you know what you're getting yourself into. This is not your average university. SAGU sets a high standard not just academically, but with Christian character. The professors are amazing and made my whole experience. With the community life, you'll find life-long friends, just beware of the ring by spring!
Great experience at SAGU, a little expensive but if you want Bible based education this is the place to go! I would do it all over again. The professors are amazing!
I had to great instructors in the Masters program but I had one who was a complete turd. I did it online and Gary apparently did not wish to communicate and could not explain his grading. I had to take it over his head. Probably a better school in person than online where they have to look you in the eye and treat you like a paying customer. The chair of the History department is awesome and I could listen to his lectures all the time. Take a class from Dr. Uglow!!
SAGU is committed to provide a life-changing experience in a Spirit-filled environment. I enjoyed completing my degrees through SAGU and would highly recommend it to others!
This school is constricting and I would not recommend it to anybody.
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