Reviews

I will be entering my sophomore year this fall 2009. As a freshman I was nervous to finally be in college, I wasn't sure how it would be. The thought of just graduating high school and now having to grow up and be a college student was a big step. I entered my first class which was biology and it was a class of 90 students. Although it was a huge class, the teacher took the time to explain in depth every topic. If a student had a question, the teacher stopped and made sure everyone understood before he moved on. I ended up with a B in the class as well as a much broader knowledge for biology.

I enjoy being at Salisbury, but overall the school is too small for me. I love being around a lot of people, therefore I rather be at a bigger school, which is why I am considering Towson University. At Salisbury, I see almost the same students who have the same major in many of my classes. It's about a 10 minute walk from the start of campus to the end of campus. Not that big at all. Although it's a small school, there's a lot to do on campus. There are many clubs to join. I joined club volleyball and softball and enjoyed it very much. They have different contests and activities between the dorm halls. The campus throws parties for the whole campus. There's a lot to do on and off campus, but if you're looking for a big school, Salisbury isn't for you.

Worth every bit of the money spent. It all go towards a very nice and clean campus. It's not an expensive college. The food provided in our commons is AMAZING! We have days such as Lobster day, make your own pizza day, different culture cuisine days, etc. Worth every penny. Looking throughout the campus and academic buildings, it shows that the money wasn't put to waste.

This campus is great for students who love a smaller campus surrounding. Students who plan to major in nursing. Salisbury has a great nursing program. Our soccer team and lacrosse team are very good, so if you love those sports, COME TO SALISBURY!

Salisbury classes are a decent size usually. My anatomy and physiology class was the biggest with over 120 students. It is a lot of students, but the teachers realize this, and take their time explaining topics, until every student understands the material. Teachers are always available during office hours to help tutor students, or review the days lecture if needed.

Salisbury University has been a dream come true for me. Attending SU was the best decision I have ever made. My parents had always believed I would stay in state, close to home for college due to financial reasons, but I had bigger dreams. I am paying for my education at Salisbury all alone, and am enjoying every moment spent here. I joined a sorority my second semester, and met many of my best friends throughout our experiences that semester. Everyday my parents tell me just how proud of me they are for going through with my dream, and being brave enough to take on such a huge debt alone, and begin a new life in a new state. The transition to Salisbury was hard at first, since I did not know a single person there. But through extra curricular activities, and being outgoing making friends was no problem at all. I would recommend Salisbury University to anyone who wants an amazing education, and the opportunities of a lifetime.

Salisbury is expensive for out of state students, but manageable. They have a specific program for out of state nursing students, if you are accepted into SU's nursing program, and work in the state of Maryland for 4 years after graduation, Salisbury will lessen your tuition to the in-state rate. I know that college will affordable if I do get into the program, but finding the loans now with the current out of state rates is the hardest part.

Don't be afraid to be outgoing and make new friends. In high school I was interested in Habitat for Humanity but never went to the meetings. During the fall semester, the club had a meeting, and I decided to go, on my own, without knowing anyone. It was one of the best decisions I made at Salisbury, I met some amazing people, and get to hang out with them while helping others. I also pledged a sorority in the spring which was amazing. I never thought I'd see myself in a sorority, but after attending interest meetings, and seeing how close the girls are, and how they actually act like sisters, I knew that was the kind of relationship I needed at Salisbury to feel at home.

Salisbury has such a diverse campus, there are so many clubs to join, majors to study, and people to meet, there will never be a dull day at SU.

I have completed my first semester at Salisbury and have taken 4 classes so far. I did very well in all four classes and feel that I have learned a lot so far. I accredit this success to many sources. First, the class sizes. My anatomy and physiology was rather large, about 80 students, but my other classes were much smaller. Two classes had about 25 students and one had only 15 students. The smaller classes allowed for more personal attention. Teacher were able to answer questions during class and hold class discussions that supported whatever we were learning. Second, although I loved only 3 out of 4 of these teachers and found the other decent, they were all very encouraging and wanted to see their students succeed (even the least tolerable of the four) and were willing to help when you need the extra assistance. Every teacher has office hours multiple times per week and many will meet at other times as well if you make an appointment. If you feel you need additional help or you just don't think your teacher is your best match the Center for Student Achievement offers tutoring and study skills workshops. There is also a writing center to help you with papers and resumes.

Being at Salisbury has been an exciting adventure; there are many things about it that I love. There are so many clubs, there is definitely something for everybody. The school also brings a lot of good comedians and performers (all free for students!). I also think the school is really strong in providing lots of opportunities for freshman students to meet each other and get connected.

Salisbury is relatively inexpensive as far as colleges go. Yet it still provides a strong education, nice dorms (they are currently in the process of renovatiing all the freshman dorms so provide private bathrooms, so they are only going to get nicer), and fantastic food (the dinning hall has a large variety and makes special meals for every holiday. it also has food events sometimes like lobster night and make your own pizza night).

Go to the club fair... there is something for everyone and is a great way to meet people with common interests.

This school is great for students looking for a medium-sized school- its the perfect size to meet lots of new people, but also see familiar faces. It is also good for strong athletes who don't want the hype of a D1 school- we're D3, but very competitive. If you love the beach its great for that too because we're only 25 miles from Ocean City :)

Although I am currently involved in mainly General Education courses (as most freshman are) the classes have been very fun and informative so far. The teachers (although can sometimes seem a bit crazy) truly care about what they are teaching and want others to come to care about it as well. Yes, the classes are much harder than those in high school, and I'm not going to lie to you, it is a ton more work. However the end results are fantastic.

It is very easy to find your place on campus. The very first week that you're here there is an activities fair that literally every club and organization on campus has a booth at. In fact that is how I got involved with the club that I am with now. The members of this club have since become a sort of family away from my family.
When you go on school tours and see all these random students smiling at you, you probably think that its all set up (I know that I did). But at SU, it really seems to be true. People smile at me all the time all over campus.

Salisbury University is one of the cheapest in state schools for Maryland. In fact, to be honest it is not horribly expensive for out of state students either. And the cost is definitely worth it. I love the campus and enjoy that classes.

Try to get your work done. I know its liberating to be out of your parents house and be able to do whatever you want but that will all change quickly if you get put on academic probation because you went out with friends more than you studied.

Those who like the small campus feel but actually want a campus with alot to offer. Sometimes the smaller campuses have nothing for the students recreationally speaking. Since SU is about 7,000 students it is large enough to offer clubs and programs, but small enough to not overwhelm a person.

I'm only in my basic, general classes right now so I'm not learning things that I didn't already know. I will say that it is a good review for the more advance classes I will be taking in the future, so I don't mind being retaught these things. As long as you pick the right professor, you will feel like you have a better understanding of the material. I was told by some of my professors that if you can explain the information to someone else, then they feel their job has been complete and they won't stop helping until you get the material.

Although there isn't much to do around the campus, there is a bowling alley that is about 5 minutes away and a mall in the opposite direction that's about 10 minutes away. The campus does things on campus to keep the students occupied, like speakers, comedians, a spring concert, SU Idol and movies on the weekend. I thought that when winter break came I wouldn't miss Salisbury, but I was clearly mistaken. You will end up missing the school because of the friends and memories that you have made. It was a pleasant surprise to me.

I feel like tuition and room and board are at a responsible price for what you get through the campus. They're currently updating the dorms on-campus and they are really lovely to be in.

Do not stay in your dorm, you will get bored and will make no friends. Explore and open yourself up! Try your best to get along with your roommate and the people you share a bathroom with. Me and my first roommate hardly spoke and I got tired of trying to involve her in things so we ended up not speaking to each other. At the end of the semester I got a new roommate and we hit it off so much better! It might have been because she came from a bad situation and this new one was much better, but either way we were both happy and are close. If you're having problems with someone, it's a very smart idea to talk to your RA or RD as soon as possible before things get out of control. One last thing, GO TO CLASS!!! It will make things so much easier for you and you won't be panicking with your tests and work at the last minute.

Salisbury is great for students who want a college that's small and has classroom sizes that can average between 25-35 most of the time. The professors are friendly and want to help the students succeed. No matter what gender, race, or sexual orientation someone is, they will feel very comfortable on the campus. Also if you have school pride, you fit in perfectly with the other Salisbury Seagulls!

The professors are great and were more than willing to help you with anything you need. Take advantage of their office hours, they are very helpful!

The campus is great and so are the people. It's very easy to make friends and it's a very laid back campus. The dorms are not the highest quality, but it comes down to what you make of the situation.

This is a very cheap school compared to anything out of state, and in state rates are relatively cheap. The money you pay provides many great resources, such as the library, which is a great resource.

Stay focused and enjoy your time. The campus and people are great, so take advantage of that and have fun.

Laid-back, people who don't want a huge school, People who like to party, people who like the beach

Salisbury University is a beautiful campus located in a not-as beautiful city. Salisbury is a large city, so it is easier to do things outside of school with all the trolleys and busses that are free for students, or a car. Good balance between partying and studying.

We have some amazing faculty, but there are still some bad teaches so use rate my professor before signing up for classes. You can make friends for life by starting early and reaching out to people in your dorm, I lived with my roommates from freshman year to senior year. It's okay to change your major, talk to your advisors, they're readily available.

Some 100-level classes are just as hard as 300-level classes here, but there are still plenty of easy A courses and professors. The Honors College has challenging and rewarding classes.

In some of the high rises it's hard to get to know people that aren't in your cluster or floor, the suite style rooms on the quad are amazing. The residential life staff here are good people.

Commons might not be the best, but there's aways a lot of options to choose from. Hungry Minds is pretty good, and a Chik-fil-a is coming next semester.

Join a club or greek life! Being a part of a recognized club or organization on campus helps you make friends and be a part of so many fun activities and events. Student Activities puts on fun concerts, comedians, movies, and more. The bars downtown are always lit.

In-state tuition is good, but out of state is still expensive for me. You get a lot living on campus or in affiliated apartments, so it's worth the money.

Everyone loves to take pictures with our sammy statue, put fruits in the hands of our naked statues, or splash in the Fulton fountain.

Laid back, studious, outgoing.

All our clubs are fun and there are so many different areas of interest, check out the activities fair to see over 100 fun things to be a part of.

Maybe 20% of students are in Greek life, it is not that big at Salisbury but they throw down and their events are pretty fun. Great way to make friends.

Campus police and security are friendly, we have a blue light system all over campus to call police and get an escort home. Saferide drives you home from parties over the weekend.

Salisbury University has a small campus with a friendly inductive environment.

Participating in extra-curricular activities is a great way to get the best out of Salisbury University and will help build your resume.

The way the academic structure is set, every student must study to learn and not just study to pass.

In your first year or two i will advise everyone to live on campus that way you can be a part of every extra-curricular activity the university has to offer. Every dorm has different nicknames and organize fun activities for its resident.

The commons dinning is great, offers varieties of food to serve everyone's need.

Join a club, go to football games or rugby games. You can participate in the annual Relay4life donation activity which raises money for cancer. There are lots and lots of activities which you will be informed about through the school email.

In my two years of leaving on campus, there has been no crimes or disturbances on campus so i must say the campus is very safe relative to off-campus.

Salisbury University is a medium sized school with dedicated teachers and an excellent curriculum. They have a variety of campus activities at all times and I never find myself bored. The school has a great nursing, education, exercise science, and biology program for those most interested in these professions.

Salisbury is somewhat of a party school, so be careful when getting involved in off campus buzz and fun.

This school definitely has rigor even though it isn't ivy league so don't sleep on your classes!

Commons has a large variety of food and for the most part, their food is delicious. They even have themed nights for specific types of food in addition to the food they offer everyday and they have vegan options.

There are many on campus activities, and especially during the spring, there are fun activities to do.

Be careful off campus though!

This is a beautiful, academically challenging school. The amenities offered are great, and almost all of the dorms are nice. It is situated only 30 minutes from ocean city, but aside from that, there isn't much to do around here.

A lot of students drink in the dorms but most real partying takes place off campus.
If your parents let you, bring a car! It's not the safest area in the world. On campus is safe but off campus is not. You can easily walk to the CVS for basic needs like prescriptions, toiletries, and food that you can't find in the campus bookstore. A shuttle runs between the campus, the mall, WalMart, and Target on Saturdays. Yes, only saturdays. Every other day if you want to get to any of these places you're out of luck though WalMart I believe is within walking distance.

For most classes, a lot is expected of you. It can be really stressful, but at the same time, it feels like it is the right amount. I am academically challenged here and definitely believe it is helping me to grow.

All the freshman dorms except Severn, Dogwood, and St Martins and awesome places to live. The other three range from decent to... yuck. Severn is known as the projects to most student on campus. Inside the dorms, at least inside my dorm (Choptank), there is always commotion. There are students partying, particularly on Thirsty Thursday and on the weekends. It personally bothers me, but depending on who you are, you might find that to be good news. Many students keep alcohol in their room. It is extremely easy to get away with since the RAs do NOT have the right to open your fridge. This means all you have to do is sneak it in the building and put it in your fridge and then, of course, not get caught while drunk, which seems to be the most difficult part. There are clubs on campus for all interests and plenty to do. For example, SOAP the other night brought the famous magician/illusionist Mike Super to the school and we were able to see him for free. There are also regular free movies, lectures, concerts available, as well as cheap options like certain movies, plays, and parties.

The food here is great! I couldn't ask for better food. It's a definite upgrade from home. There is almost always an option for everybody. They do their best to provide options for vegan/vegetarian students as well. Every night there are homecooked style meals, french fries and chicken nuggets type of food, tacos, pasta, salad, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, soup and other unique options. They also serve great desserts every day, too.

In addition to commons, there are cafes in many of the main academic buildings for snacks in between classes or meals before or after an awkwardly timed class or for when you just don't feel like going to commons. There is also Gull's Nest which serves pretty decent food (though all unhealthy) like subs, pizza, nachos and wings. It stays open later than commons in case you couldn't make it in time. They also sell things like bags of chips, goldfish, cookies, and even tubs of Ben and Jerry's ice cream all of which you can buy with your Dining Dollars.

Join clubs, take advantage of SOAP events, and (if it's something you're interested in) there's always partying.