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Vincennes University Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Kelisha from Dolton, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jelisa from Pendleton, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    You will learn a lot here at Vincennes. The classes are small and very helpful. Have a bigger opportunity to talk to the teacher one on one.
    Am enjoying being here

    I enjoy being at Vincennes. There is not much to do outside of campus but on campus there are a lot of activities going on. You meet a lot of people on a day to day basis. You will get to know them since the campus is small.
    Bang for the buck

    If you plan on attending Vincennes to get your GPA up and work towards moving up to a bigger collage, Vincennes is an option. It doesn't cost a ton like some collages do.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Casey from Veedersburg, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Very clean campus, with friendly helpful staff member. The Class sizes are small which makes it a great learning environment. The school has a lot of security which makes for a safe environment.
    Tips for prospective students

    Study hard, don't slack off, take your work seriously. If you have trouble on anything ask the instructors the are more than willing to help you out.
    Academic Rigor

    Great
    Dorm Life

    Good, The noice levels are up some nights but not to bad. friendly RAs and staff willing to help you.
    Food and Dining

    okay i have had much better
    What to do for fun

    Go Out to the old John Deere building and hang out with friends. this semester we are currently restoring a allius chalmers tractor.
    Bang for the buck

    No
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The student UnionGreat place to just sit around and hang out.
    Campus Safety

    Great Security, numerous cameras, and plenty of campus, local, county, and state police watching out for us

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    OLUWATOSIN EMMANUEL from VINCENNES, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    their are the best.
    Tips for prospective students

    cool...
    Academic Rigor

    nice
    Dorm Life

    so good
    Food and Dining

    maningable
    What to do for fun

    soccer and music
    Bang for the buck

    all is well...
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    their are all good people...
    Great for these types of students

    ready to improve .
    Clubs and Activities

    soccer , youth soccer referee and sing in the church of thy lord.
    Greek Life

    all is nice
    Campus Safety

    is the best.

  • Chelsea from Avon, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Vincennes University is a great small school to attend. You never feel like you're getting lost in the crowd. The teachers and faculty care about your progress and your future and that makes all the difference.
    Tips for prospective students

    I advise every student attend all your classes, make friends in class so if you have to miss a class you have people to talk to about what happened. Talk to your teachers, participate in class and if you have a question ask it.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes are challenging but the teachers are flexible and will always help when needed.
    Dorm Life

    I take classes at a satellite campus so I do not live in the dorms.
    Food and Dining

    I am taking classes at a satellite campus so we don't have food and dining in the building.
    What to do for fun

    I'm in the aviation flight program and we tend to hang out at the airport and in the lobby of the school to have fun. It's like a little family!

  • Nikko from Fillmore, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    VU is a place to meet friends and get degrees of course. You can have donuts every morning at Tecumseh for breakfast. But make sure to hit one of the multiple weight rooms that VU provides.
    Tips for prospective students

    Guys- lift weights so you can have all the girls 'mirin.
    What to do for fun

    Lift weights, play games with friends, and intramural activities.
    Bang for the buck

    It seems rather impossible to compare when you have only been in 1 college.
    Great for these types of students

    Technology/electronic major sand students who want to become aesthetic.
    Clubs and Activities

    plenty of activities
    Campus Safety

    No one really worries about things.

  • Austin from Clay City, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I like the small class sizes. The dining hall food is pretty good. The recreation center is great!
    Tips for prospective students

    Vigo Hall has the biggest rooms for the least money.
    Academic Rigor

    Most classes are fairly easy.
    Dorm Life

    My room is large enough to have a few friends over to watch tv in the evening.
    Food and Dining

    The food is good, plenty of choices daily.
    What to do for fun

    My friends and I go to the Rec Center to swim, lift weights, go bowling, and play basketball.
    Great for these types of students

    V.U. is great for students from small high schools.

  • Emily from Vincennes, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Small town college. Very cheap compared to most colleges. Small class sizes
    Tips for prospective students

    Very good if you already live in Vincennes or close by.
    Academic Rigor

    Depends on your major
    Dorm Life

    I don't live in the dorms so I'm not sure.
    Food and Dining

    The dining hall isn't the best. But there are area fast food places near by
    What to do for fun

    Vincennes is a small town. Unless you are from here, you won't find things to do off campus. Biggest complaint I hear
    Bang for the buck

    The cheapest college around by far.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Right off of campus on new years there is the annual watermelon drop.
    Great for these types of students

    Small town. Small class sizes. One on one with professors

  • Nathaniel from Rossville, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    vincennes is a very friendly challenging university. the teachers are very helpful. you can find a lot to do around campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    a great college with lots of choices. it is the only university in indiana that you get your as degree first before going on to get a bs. it is awesome.
    Academic Rigor

    it is very challenging work. it is more practical work then other universities. stuff that you will use in the working force.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life is dorm life. the rooms are nice size.
    Food and Dining

    there is a big choice of food in the cafeteria. food is very good.
    What to do for fun

    i have joined several clubs. there is a great workout facility and swimming pool. there is a bowling lane on campus that also has pool tables there. there is an activity on campus everyday. no need to leave campus to find anything to do.
    Bang for the buck

    very quiet and safe campus. close to downtown if you wanted to walk. there is anything that you need in the town. if you wanted to leave to a bigger city you can go north or south about an hours. you are only 2 hours from indianapolis, indiana.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the fall bathtub races and the race down the wabash. lots of fun.
    Great for these types of students

    teachers really care about the students and want them to succeed. it is great for any type of student.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are many clubs and activities to choose from on campus.
    Greek Life

    there is greek life of campus but i an not involved in any of it.
    Campus Safety

    i feel safe of campus. you can get an escort at night on campus if you feel like you need it.

  • Jessica from Newberry, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i give them five stars for their teachers, advisers, and councilors, but only four stars with there financial aid office. they are positive and accommodating towards people that have difference goals and live different life styles. the only quarrel i have had is how the financial aid office isn't as up front with disbursements dates (unless you specifically ask or a week or two before they will have fliers in their office about it) and problems so you have to seek them out a lot to just get a question answered or to fix a problem.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would recommend talking to the financial aid office often about a month before school starts to get most of that stress done with before you have other things to worry about. get the course catalog and the requirements together and pick out the classes and times you would like for that semester then go to your adviser. if you want to just follow the outline of classes to take and when, that's fine, but if you don't plan on following it then it's best to go in with what you want or at least an idea so you don't sign up for classes that will be a bad combo for you.
    Academic Rigor

    they are not necessarily strict, but they expect your work to be on time. other than that, most have a relax and professional attitude that makes the class enjoyable to sit in. i'm particularly impressed with the music department and the special education departments.
    Dorm Life

    i don't live in the dorms. i live off campus (across the street...), but i don't hear too many bad thing about it except space and some maintenance issues in specific buildings.
    Food and Dining

    there are three difference places to eat. i have only eaten at two. with your meal plan there is only one place you can eat and that is tecumseh. there food is not that good or health (except of course the salad...), but that's because some of the students who work there on work study don't really care. the other place i have been to in the student union building is good. you have to use your flex dollars, but they have stations like starbucks, pizza, subs, and regular line menu food (chicken nuggets, hamburgers, fries, etc).
    What to do for fun

    there are an array of events going on during the semester. it seems like every week or every other week i'm out doing something. the rec center has a lot of equipment to play a ton of different games and we now have a swimming pool (it has a zip line :d).
    Campus Safety

    i'm actually pretty impressed with the campus police here. my sister had an incident not long after enrolling. her wallet fell out of her purse in front of the financial aid office in one of the chairs. it wasn't there for an hour before we found it. some one had taken the $300 she got for graduation and stole it leaving her $1 bill. we went straight to the campus police. they caught the chick on camera and found her. from there on, it was just a bunch of legal processes, but they had gotten this settled within three days. it gave my sister some peace of mind even though she had just been robbed.
    the only bad thing is that there are some drug dealers that like to do business about three miles away from the school by the river. so i don't recommend walking anywhere off campus ever at night. on campus is pretty safe. everything that i've heard about that's been a safety issue has been off campus.

  • Kevin from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Really good teachers. Not that many things to do around though. Can get really boring.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do your work and attend to all your classes.
    Academic Rigor

    Teachers here are great.
    Dorm Life

    Shower stalls are always breaking.
    Food and Dining

    They have good food every once in a while but it gets old fast when they dont have anything special.
    What to do for fun

    Join a club.

  • Tina from Holland, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    They are a great school, with one on one teacher assistance. I love it being local and to have classes that work around my busy life. The smaller classes make it easier to interact with the professor and other students. All questions I have had, were answered professionally from the administration staff. I just love it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Accept all help and never feel bad about having to ask a professor for help. They will work with you as best as they can.
    Academic Rigor

    Very tough classes, but doable if you apply yourself and accept all extra credit they have
    Dorm Life

    Do not live on campus
    Food and Dining

    The bistro has wonderful food and a great staff
    What to do for fun

    they always have activities going on and they are posted all over campus and sent to your email
    Bang for the buck

    I have been here 2 years and not only have I learned a lot about my field but also have learned a lot about myself and have made some great friends along the way
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I go to the Jasper Campus
    Great for these types of students

    if you have a full life but want to pursue a career instead of just a job they will help you succeed
    Clubs and Activities

    They have all of them
    Campus Safety

    security is a big thing here and you never feel unsafe

  • Student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Vincennes is a good place to get back on your feet if you slacked off in high school. You get a feel for what college life is really like and is a good school for a 2 year degree or to transfer from. The teachers here are fairly good at what they do and are willing to work with you if you need help in their classes.
    Tips for prospective students

    As previously mentioned, it's a good place to start but not really to finish here. There are very few four year degrees and their isn't much to do in town so you're more likely to form bad 'recreational' habits.
    Dorm Life

    The dorm space isn't huge, but it is a pretty comfortable size room. I have had bad experiences with loud neighbors at night but I could also just have been unlucky with placement. The RA's are very nice and have always answered any questions I've had and tried to fix the problems with my neighbors.
    Food and Dining

    The food isn't that great but if your hungry it's good enough. They don't have a big selection and tend to serve the same thing every day. They mix it up every once in a while but that doesn't mean that it tastes better.
    What to do for fun

    The school does hold concerts and has comedians come in, but the town is very boring and most the time the students prefer drinking and other ill recreational activities, so if you want to stay sober than good luck.

  • Adam from Vincennes, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This is my first time in college and I am in the nursing program. It is difficult, but the knowledge I am gaining is not just important for my field, but extremely applicable to my life.
    Am enjoying being here

    I live in Vincennes and it is sometimes crowded. The people are pretty nice though
    Bang for the buck

    For the most part you get a decent education, but the University seems to waste a fair amount of money on unimportant things.
    Tips for prospective students

    It isn't as easy as it may seem. Be prepared.
    Great for these types of students

    Any

  • Anyea from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I truly believe Vincennes University is where students can come to get a fresh start. You can make your mark and get involved in a lot of different academic programs.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am currently involved in three different clubs on campus. There are many things to do when you are in volunteer services and meet new '
    people.
    Tips for prospective students

    The most important things is get to know all the deans on campus. It doesn't hurt to know people that have most control.

    Stay focus on your academics first. Do not get distracted by the community around you, because there is not much to do in the city.

    Become familiar with all the organizations and the Greeks in campus. I think every student should be involved in an organization, because it will look good when you are making a different other than to just your friends.

  • Adam from Knox, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This college is designed mainly for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. But for the most part instead of focusing on textbook readings and lectures to teach, the students learn hands on skills in the classroom for their respective major, usually beginning in the first few weeks.
    Bang for the buck

    Definitely worth the amount you pay compared to other larger schools. They teach you what you need to know in a short period of time. So you save not only time but money.
    Great for these types of students

    If you don't want to attend school for too long but still want higher education, this is definitely the place to go. You'll learn what you need to know and most likely find a job not too long after graduation.

  • Andrea from Evansville, IN

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    See the campus but be prepared completely for different then what may think especially if going to be in the ASL program in Indianapolis, Indiana.
    Great for these types of students

    This university is awesome! I like that I can go to a small campus in Indy and start out in ASL program then transfer to another college with bigger campus. I also like the total immersion of environment. It will be good for practicing ASL and learning full communication not just what signs are for words but full actual conversations with deaf/hard of hearing people.

  • Corinne from Greenfield, IN

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    All of the professors I have met seem to really enjoy being there and teaching. The student-professor relationship seems great.
    Will enjoy being here

    Vincennes is a great little town and I love the campus.
    Bang for the buck

    VU is definately a great deal. I'm paying for school on my own and that was one of the deciding factors in my college choice.

  • Collin from Russiaville, IN

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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