National Hispanic University

Although the campus is now closed, NHU did wonderful things for those who have graduated and went on to have successful careers. I attended NHU from 2002 – 2009. Although I should have graduated within the average time of 4 years, I took my time to graduate since I was in no hurry to leave due to the climate of the institution. NHU was more than just a university. It was a symbol of hope. It gave those who were considered by others as not being «college material» a chance to showcase their talents. It provided a voice to the voiceless, and turned non-​believers into believers. NHU gave me the skills and knowledge on not being just a competent professional, but also as a person. I am a couple of semesters away on earning a Doctoral Degree, and without NHU being the catalyst to my higher education career it would not have been done.
Thank you, NHU!

As a non-​Hispanic student I can say that this university is truly accepting and a joy to be a part of. I just completed my first semester here and I cannot wait for the next. Between the AMAZING professors who not only teach the material but care about who you are as a student and person but the whole campus really stands up to their familia ideal. The campus grounds are STUNNING with beautiful flowers, plants and open grass surrounding the building. Courses are offered at night, on Saturdays, and online which makes it very convenient to get your degree while working or raising a family. The offices make scheduling and all needs very simple and convenient to handle with no problems. The quality of education that NHU provides is beyond compare (coming from someone who was previously accepted to SJSU and UCLA). I would completely recommend NHU to anyone.

Let me begin by saying that based on my admissions adviser, Veronica Navarro, I thought this school would be better than a public school. I was completely wrong. Veronica is an awesome person, so is Charlie who would have been my counselor. This school is a joke. Who ever decided to cancel not one but two start dates is horrible. Without explanation, because they can, the canceled my fall start date of October 28^th, 2013. I was fine with that but then a month before classes were to begin, I get a phone call from Veronica saying the January 6^th start date is also cancelled. Thanks to this school, I am now no longer eligible for my Cal-​Grants award because that will make 1 academic year out of a 4 year university. Worst thing of all is that they waited until a month before to let me know that the start date was cancelled. That doesn’t give me enough time to find another school to go to. This sets me back a lot. I am extremely limited to my options now other than go to my community college which thank God I’m still a student at, or not go to school for ANOTHER semester. This school is ridiculous and I will not be attending… EVER. But thank you for letting me see how much better Public school can be. At least someone controls their actions.

What a beautiful campus! I was here to do business, but the people make you feel very welcome like a family. The campus is very well kept as if it was new. Gorgeous view of the mountains & green landscapes. I hear they have great scholarships!

Classes are redundant, and administrative services are a joke… from admissions, to the bursar, to the academic advisers. Really think twice and look into other programs. Ask to sit in on a few classes… talk to random students about the programs… and their overall experience. I have completed a program at NHU and have really regretted it.

I love this school!!! Down to the teachers to the reception area to the financial aid n the bursar office every one is sooo friendly and helpful. My counselor was so helpful (Charlie) in pointing me in the right direction Unfortunately I had to leave because I had a career change. The only bad experience I had was with Mr. M (wont say his full last name) I had called him to discussed scholarship options and all I got from him was that I was lucky enough to be getting the financial aid I was getting he didn’t even take into consideration my expenses it just seemed that he didn’t care about my situation. Other than that my experience there was awesome would highly recommend I Just hope you don’t u leave with that sour taste in your mouth as I did.

I am currently pursuing the teacher’s credential program at this university. I am writing about my recent financial aid experience on Wednesday 2÷3÷10.
I had an excellent experience with the financial aid office in general but on Wednesday I had to fill out my FAFSA online in order to register for this upcoming school year. The financial aid department was completely on top of things in order for students to be prepared for them to get their FAFAs in on time. I was impressed how they made sure that one of the computer labs was made available for students to work in. The counselors were attending to everyone’s individual questions and were right there to provide answers. They all had such great attitudes and this made the whole process very fast and efficient. I am so glad that they were there to assist me.
A+

I went here within the last year to get my CLAD certificate for teaching. All of my professors (with one minor exception) were really incredible and conducted classes that were interactive, informative, and mindful to the needs of the working professional. This last one is especially important to me as I worked during the day as a teacher and the reasonable academic demands of these classes kept my day manageable.
Many thanks to the staff at NHU for their help and instruction. I finished off my CLAD certificate program with a GPA of about 3.8 and the professionalism and skill of my instructors made success like this possible for students willing to work hard. The journey to this destination was not easy by any means, but the road signs leading me there were very clear.
National Hispanic University was designed to help you succeed, no matter who you are. Very highly recommended.

Established in 1981 — the first of its kind, NHU is a cornerstone of minority-​focused higher learning. This is a fully accredited 4-​year liberal arts university with caring, dedicated faculty who have built with their own hands a unique environment modeled after the historically black U.S. colleges where students are encouraged to learn in a non-​judgemental environment with an emphasis on academic support, community leadership and personal excellence, catering to a diverse student base from all walks of life. Classroom sizes are small, schedules are designed for working students and the facilities are top notch! An asset to the East Side and the Greater Bay Area.

First of all– NOT FOR LATINOS.
And yes– EVERYTHING’S IN ENGLISH, not Spanish.
This is a place of transformation: you come here blind, and it gives you eyes, and throws in a pair of ears, nose and tongue with it. This place awoke my senses and gave birth to me a second time.
Granted you may not be considering classes, let alone classes on the East SIDE. But whether you’re a professional, a teacher, a student or just someone who is curious, you have to sit through the following to max out the potential you have inside–
PHL 100: Philosophy 100
You’ll know why this professor who is really a white boy named Michael Jordan is the crowd’s favorite! If he doesn’t shake the soul out of you, and introduces you to… umm. the REAL you, you might as well change your name to Identity508334!
Any course with Dr. George Guim
This man needs to only say 2 lines that will profoundly affect the rest of your existence on earth. The first few classes you’ll scratch your head and think he’s…off the wall… the final week of class you’ll slap yourself silly as to what else you could have missed in the 8 weeks-​. He ties up everything like someone tying a shoelace without touching it– MAGICAL
ART 100 with FRANK BARNES
Did you ever look at an old painting and go… «Wonder if that’s Michelangelo???»
Well HELLLLO Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Monet, Picasso, Pollock, and many many many many many more. He will tell you how to distinguish Leonardo’s craft with that of all the others and he’ll tell you why Michelangelo was distinguished and so much more. This is the LEAST boring art class and MOST entertaining class I ever sat through. I have a new found appreciation for art and it wouldn’t have happened without Frank. In fact, you’ll never remember the Renaissance the same.
History with Adriana Ayala
You ever wonder WHY in Holy God’s name you should sit through a History class? I’ll tell you– ADRIANA AYALA. History has never been as raw, provoking and inspiring as with Adriana Ayala.
Bottom line is, if you’re looking for some fun classes, consider NHU. If your looking to consider the first two years of college, consider NHU. But I wouldn’t rank it too high in terms of a degree in Business nor Computer Science.