Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne – Coliseum Campus

"I was told by an academic advisor "I was not smart enough to become a nurse, and should pick an easier major." Happy to say I went elsewhere and I'm now a nurse. Thanks Ivy Tech!"

"Had three students take classes there last Summer. One had to drop out because IVY’s tech department had a bug that wouldn’t let him log in. A week of phone tag and them not caring as he failed the classes he couldn’t log into—finally I went in person and threw a fit until they found what the problem was and let him drop the class. Waste of time! Other two students are STILL trying to get their transcripts sent to their school so they don’t have to retake classes they’ve already passed. Can’t ever reach a knowledgeable person, the few who are don’t care or follow through. Do not recommend. “Free” class almost cost my son his financial aid because his grade ranked since he couldn’t log in, and when he begged for help, no one cared. Prof didn’t even have his contact information listed."

"Horrible experience. I withdrew about 10 years ago due to pregnancy complications. My appeal was not approved and I could not use any of my financial aid which set me up for failure this time around. Not to mention the staff are very rude. Only giving a star so I'm able to post."

"I am really disappointed with ivy tech ft Wayne. I am also not one to leave bad reviews but this one is well deserved. If you’re thinking about attending in person or online i encourage you to read other reviews too most of them have had the same issues as I have. The professors are amazing for the most part but advising and financial aid really ruin the whole experience. This is my third semester out of five here. The first semester my advisor told me I wasn’t fit for college and should drop out. She told me that I had to chose school or working full time and could do both full time. I told her some of us have goals and can’t afford to live if we don’t work. She constantly cut me off when I was talking. I also proved her wrong and made the deans list and she was still very rude even after seeing I made the deans list.I finally got my advisor changed and the new ones been great. The issue I’m facing right now is financial aid. I am very very disappointed in them. It’s been since July of calling and emailing every single week to try and get these issues resolved. I understand fafsa has been an issue for many this year but I’m sorry it should not take 3+ months. Everyone has a different reason as to why these issues are going on and tells me something different every week. The supervisor has yet to call me or return my emails. Her assistant stopped responding to my calls and emails. I have made the deans list the two semesters I have been there and this is how I’m treated? I definitely will not be going back to ivy tech ft Wayne after I complete this degree."

"Communication with this school and the staff are horrible. My husband attends this school and he has to call and make the financial aid department do there job. He will get the voicemail constantly, he won't get a returned call if he leaves a message. With everyone working from home right now and the staff being away from there desk, they have become rather lazy. We are still waiting on his financial aide to get approved, in which it is almost past the deadline because they lack in communication. After he finishes this year he will be transferring to a more reputable school. Teachers also give busy work, so they can get off of zoom and get back to doing God knows what."