Universidad del Distrito de Columbia - Washington, District of Columbia

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My experience with UDC is varied. While I've had excellent professors and interactions with students, the administration is notably inefficient and consistently displays rude behavior toward students.

The administration abuses its power and restricts student activities on campus, severely limiting our ability to exist and engage freely. My attempts to communicate with any staff or leadership were ignored and ended in leaving a public review. They must install a way for students to speak and review their inefficient admin to resolve the issue.

From each department to the leadership, the admin's mind is entirely one-sided, with little to no regard for student input or concerns.
The staff members are extremely rude, adding to the hostile environment.

The administrative seem more interested in their own social gatherings and meetings, often occupying spaces that could be used for student activities or study.

Overall, UDC suffers from a top-down leadership culture that is dismissive of student needs and rights, creating a frustrating and unwelcoming atmosphere for anyone seeking a positive educational experience.

Iris Pizarro Fuentes

It's a very big University, they have a variety of different programs. Most of the people I dealt with were very friendly.

nina

The worst university ever, my experience at this university has been draining and miserable. Some off the professor are rude and highly unprofessional. I had one professor a couple off years ago name Samuel Walters tell me that he doesn't have to respond to my emails, and if I reported him they wouldn't even listen to me. I will never forget that, it was odd to me as well because, other professors' I had encouraged students to email, and come in during office hours for assistance. I reported this to the dean, and she told me that professors' are not obligated to respond to students' emails. I couldn't believe it, in addition I wrote the president off the school who is a joke in my opinion, and he never responded. Anything, goes at this University. I blame myself, for returning to this school I was told things have changed, and it has not. Different departments loose papers, I had turn in my vaccine exemption forms August 02, 2021 and was told it was never received. When, I inquired about the documents again, the representative had told me they forgot to submit the documents to another department. But, by then I was already dropped from my courses. At this point, I said forget it, I am glad I transferred to another University that's extremely professional, the transition was great. The staff are rude as well, I remember almost getting cursed out by a lady in the student health department, because I simply asked if my health waiver was received, she was so rude. I honestly, despise this University. Returning, to this University as a readmit student was not worth it, it's beyond me because, UDC reached out to me to come back this past summer and it's still a joke. The women bathrooms, are a joke it's been like that since I started a couple off years ago. Some, off the doors don't lock, the library needs to be remodeled. I remember part off the ceilings in one bathroom was completely missing. Elevators were not working, and some parts off the building were not cleaned, the math tutoring lab couple off years ago was, leaking and ceiling was completely gone. I believe, some individuals work at this University because they can display their dispicable disposition. It really, amazes that the student center is appealing. But, if you go to other departments off the campus the conditions, are horrible or layout is outdated. I blame myself for being at this University for so long, never again.

angel almonte

One of the best experiences I have had as a student.
The professors were extremely helpful in guiding me to obtain an education .
The facility is improving and they have an excellent student center.
The student body is very a diverse population.
The administration staff are as friendly. as you are to them. In other words if you act a fool than expect to be treated as one. ?

Allura Rayford

Let’s just say they don’t have a bad reputation for nothing…. 90% of the staff are absolutely incompetent, and best believe any issue you have you WILL get ignored unless you go over someone’s head to which might get you a reply but still won’t get your issue solved. This administration will gaslight you into thinking you’re the problem when in fact it’s them. It’s always been them. I tried to stick it out with them so I just finish my degree but I’d rather eat a Jean jacket than to stay at UDC. Beware.

Mani Shehni Karam Zadeh

I agree that administrative work is little slow but when it comes to education and professors, I would say they are really great, knowledgeable, kind and caring. They always try to help you to learn and never let you down. They always support brilliant students in the class and on the other hand they never abandon weak students too. Some people complain that school building architecture is ugly but just keep in mind the UDC construction completion dated back to 1851. So, I don't let this to impair my judgement about very good professors and education in here.

Danielle Carroll

Yes the admissions needs some work (never fixed it) but the education, the teachers and the school itself is fine. It's so affordable and you can always learn something new. I got a paid internship through UDC and even though with it's slight hiccups, this school is still great. I'm at the main campus now working on my Bachelors and I'm 16 classes shy of finishing. Don't pay the haters any mind.

NIKKI HARRIS

It is a shame that after paying the application fee and being sent an acceptance letter I find out there is a hold on my account. After looking into that, I was told I have an unpaid balance from 2005. I was also informed I had made payments which total about 75% of what was owed initially. I was told to see if I qualify for amnesty to cover what's stilled owed. I did and was told no. The reason being is I don't have a GPA of 2.0 at the time of owing. I don't have a GPA because I had withdrew from classes before I had received any credits for the classes I took back in 2004. I am very disappointed and feel let down. After all, I thought I would be starting classes this summer. UDC does not care about DC citizens trying to get an education. My situation is very unfair!