Goodwin University - East Hartford, Connecticut

nitza M. G.

Aquí mis nietos han estados súper atendidos hay disciplina y magníficos educadores un ambiente muy bueno agradecida por este lugar a Dios todo poderoso .

Harold V.

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A S.

I am extremely disappointed with Goodwin University. After investing over $40,000 in tuition and fees, I was informed upon graduation that my degree would be withheld due to a $900 balance. This news was devastating, as I had worked incredibly hard to earn my degree while also holding a full-time job. Now, facing unemployment, I am unable to pay the outstanding balance and am being denied my degree. This entire experience has left me feeling defeated and as though my efforts were in vain.

I contacted the financial aid department on January 22, 2025, and they told me that I could expect a call from the business department by the end of the week. But we are now in February, and I'm still waiting for a call back.

Loretta G.

I spent many years at Goodwin University earning Public Health BS and MS degrees and a MS in Organizational Leadership degree. My experience was fantastic meeting many wonderful and supportive staff from the cafeteria and janitors to every Professor I had! My classes were full of students from those fresh out of high school to those over age 70. The input of this multigenerational experience was like none other. There are many ancillary programs and activities always happening on and off the Goodwin campus as well as opportunities for Alumni to continue to contribute to the Goodwin experience for others. Everyone took an interest in everyone else. The upper management was also extremely accessible and responsive to student needs and concerns. I would encourage future students to attend Goodwin University for these and so many other reasons.

Marc C.

*November 2024 update*
I attended this school from 2016 to 2018 in the A.S. CNC Machining program. The one star in this review reflects professors that taught well.

The lack of stars in this review reflects two major issues.
The first stems from incompetent and ineffective staff at the career resource center. One week I was provided guidance for resume writing. Then another time (in an office appointment) a woman said something quite different. This same woman also spoke down to me and did not listen to my thoughts and ideas when it was my turn to speak. She then claimed to have many years in HR. Yet considering how she communicated with me, that experience does not justify how she interacted with me.

The second issue stems from a below-average social experience. This one remains to this day hurtful as I, a Hispanic/Latino, was not included, not desired, nor sought out the same way other students were. I believe the reason(s) stem from being a new student outside pre-existing social circles, incompatible class schedules, and general personality differences. As a more mature adult now in 2024, this remains disappointing considering how open, diverse, and progressive the school was back then.

Lastly, examine the programs at G to see if they are double-credential oriented. This means degree + certification (and even require internships). I mention this because the CNC program did not mandate an internship. Consequently this lack of experience cannot be pursued anymore as well as hampered my ability to meet manufacturing job requirements.

Bottom line: If you don't mind the lengthy class times (up to 3 hours), course schedule challenges, and not having social opportunities, this is an expensive school. Otherwise go to a normal community college, earn your credits there, then transfer to a better school. Or start directly in a university rather than Goodwin.

Brianna B.

Wasted $50,000 on a A.S. in Health Science. Was accepted into the RT program only to find out I would owe $23,000 to the University because I ran out of financial aide due to their negligence. My advisor that no longer works there assigned me several classes I did not need to take to obtain this degree as a stepping stone into my final program. Had to take the correct classes thus taking more out of my allowed financial aide. Had to withdraw from the program after digging down deep since the financial department doesn’t do anything to help you or guide you just throws their hands up. Absolutely no support in many of their departments which is sad because you pay extra for being in a private college, but get no help. Ruined my pathway because who has that amount of cash just laying around? Heartless university.

Bryce E.

Goodwin is an amazing school, i look forward to enjoy all 4 years while attending the school to earn my Nursing degree!

Staff are all resourceful and always greet you with a smile! I feel safe and completely comfortable asking anyone wether i have the professor or not where i should be!

Thomas N.

Began classes on the old campus, which had portable classrooms which were cramped and uncomfortable. Moved to new campus when it was completed and what a huge difference!! Comfortable state-of-art classrooms with all of the latest technology! My professors/instructors were top-notch and the Nursing Program Director was the absolute BEST! I enjoyed attending my classes and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I was very well prepared for my nursing boards, which I passed on my first attempt with the minimum amount of questions. I had great clinical rounds, which totally prepared me for a nursing career. I would highly recommend to anyone considering a career in nursing, to check-out Goodwin College.