SUNY College at Old Westbury

The bad reviews are outdated - the school has done a lot to improve the campus for both residents and commuters. I transferred here 2 years ago from a different school, and am really so happy with my decision.

The campus is beautiful and makes you forget that you're still on Long Island. You'll find some professors you don't love anywhere, but to my surprise I've met some of the best I've ever had (better than the private school I transferred from)

Making friends as a commuter could be hard for some, but the people I've met here are kinder and friendlier than anywhere else I've been.

Yes, some of the buildings are a bit run down, and yes the school doesn't have an A++ reputation. But it really defied my expectations for a lesser known SUNY school.

If you're debating it, just know a bunch of people in your position were also just as skeptical - it's not that bad :)

I love how the library is such a nice environment for studying. I also love walking around the campus it is beautiful😍

I love the professors and my classes. The dorms are okay. The dryers never worked and there were always floods in hall 5 because girls flooded the bathrooms. I wish the cafe food were better.

Edit: Bursar has slower paced workers. If you have a question for bursar, res life, or registrar, they'll tell you go to res life or bursar, and no one can answer the question. The cafe food is not that great, so it is not worth the $10. The Starbucks is a knock off Starbucks, so do not expect Starbucks quality drinks from the Atrium. They also do not sell all of the Starbucks drinks as they are not a corporate Starbucks.

The school shuttle bus should run more. Also, many students take longer than four years to finish undergrad as the school messes up the schedules. If you want advice from someone that finished in 3 years rather than four: if you have a 3.5 or higher GPA for a semester, you can take course overloads where you take 5 classes rather than the 4. Also, use your degree audit to keep track of the classes you need! Your advisor will assist you, but you should do the work yourself as well and see what classes you need left.

Went for COVID vaccination; signs were plentiful and clear as to where to go, and military people along the way and other employees were pleasant and helpful. The experience was smooth, grounds and place were clean, no complaints!

Just received my First dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at this new vaccination station located in the campus sports complex.
Everyone was polite, professional and friendly. Extremely well organized. The only delay was at the entrance caused by people not having the required documentation out and ready for presentation.
Once inside everything was a breeze. Your documents are checked 3 times, your info is entered into a computer, you answer a few questions, get your vaccination, wait 15 minutes to verify that you have no adverse reactions then you are on your way.
Great experience all around