Carol Hafner is a Computer Science professor at Northeastern University rated 1.9/5 by 13 students, with 2.9/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Carol Hafner professor reviews and ratings: 1.9/5 from 13 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
She is adorable, but painful to be in class with. Its a shame, because the class could be really helpful and a great intro class.IS2000 2009-12-16 15:07:06 +0000 UTC
Worst teacher I have EVER had! Sucks she is head of the IS department! Unfortunately, some IS classes are ONLY taught by her, but if you can get out of taking OOD with her then DO IT! Not only does she suck at teacher but she holds grudges against students and makes up her own grading system! If she doesn't like you, you will get a poor grade.IS300 2009-04-06 07:42:41 +0000 UTC
Horribly outdated and irrelevant. My favorite part of the class was when she would redefine words to suite her mood at the time of grading.ISU300 2008-12-12 03:16:50 +0000 UTC
Agreed!!! Hafner is a VERY mean and condescending person, down right RUDE at times. She will tear you apart and make you feel stupid for asking questions. Despite the attitude, I feel I learned alot in her class because she was always pushing me to my limits, I had no choice but to learn the material.CSU370 2006-09-07 11:06:00 +0000 UTC
As a teacher, average. Explained concepts fairly well. As a person - wow. You say one thing wrong and she goes off. Mean woman, always talks down to you.INTROTOIS 2005-10-21 13:12:25 +0000 UTC
She effing blows at teaching. Head of IS and didn't know what a FIREWALL is. My 11 year old brother knew what it was. She is stupid and doesnt know what she is doing. Glad I am paying for this class.PRINCIPALOFIS 2005-04-01 11:15:37 +0000 UTC
very easy classes if you can put up with her little quirksSEVERAL3 2004-08-19 19:54:28 +0000 UTC
Total ****, dont ask questions or for advice on course planning. Very condecnding person!!CS 2004-07-25 13:16:28 +0000 UTC
Very Boring. Do not ask her questions or she will bark at you. She says "ok" 265 times an hour. I counted.ISU101 2004-04-09 11:56:37 +0000 UTC
Ummmmmm... yea.. shes alright. Reminds me kind of my highschool teachers thoughCOM63 2003-06-23 13:55:00 +0000 UTC
Her class is interesting and presents a lot of new material to students looking into the field. Tests were fair and challenging. People in the class needed to grow up; they're just upset because this isn't like the programming classes where they already know how to do it all. Put away your laptops, stop playing WoW and try paying attention.ISU300 2008-12-10 09:16:37 +0000 UTC
Does not explain concepts particularly well, nor is particularly helpful. Did nothing to break up a fight in my class at one point. One of the worst teachers I have ever had.ISU300 2008-11-07 16:07:31 +0000 UTC
Very mean person, hard to understand, switches handwriting like a mofoISU300 2007-10-02 23:42:37 +0000 UTC
Carol Hafner has an average rating of 1.9/5 from 13 student reviews.
Carol Hafner's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.9/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.