Dawn Cisewski is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 4.04/5 on Rate My Professors by 56 students, with 2.5/5 RMP difficulty and 64% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Dawn Cisewski professor reviews and ratings: 4.04/5 from 56 RMP ratings at Northeastern (64% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Took this as an NU Accelerate course and it was an amazing start to college! There is a mandatory textbook but she also posts video lectures that I took notes on. She was really prompt when responding to emails and seems super nicePSYC1101 2026-06-19 21:54:11 +0000 UTC
Prof is fun and engaging and supportive with amazing stories and such an open mind. Prof led amazing discussions on deeply moving content. Great insightful readings and great class environment.PSYC4676 2026-05-02 19:30:14 +0000 UTC
She literally accused half the class of using AI with zero evidence. She didn't know that OSCCR was punitive and just reported or threatened to report half the class. Ridiculous. Her classes are mandatory, but absolutely useless. I got 100s on every exam by reading the textbook, I had headphones on in every class, didn't listen ot a word she said.PSY3406 2025-12-10 22:15:18 +0000 UTC
Reported the entire class for AI usage with no evidence. Snapped at a student for even asking. Wouldn't let students explain, said "she doesn't want to hear it" and she "doesn't have time to debate with everyone." Regularly accuses students of cheating with 0 evidence.PSCY3401 2025-12-03 23:09:47 +0000 UTC
I took her PSYC4666 ClinicalPsySeminar. It's an amazing class that almost all classes were taught by students. If you are interested in clinical psychology, please take her class! She is a reasonable person and always caring students. Be prepared to read papers each week and write 2 pages reading reflection. No homework, just a paper needed.PSYC3406 2024-12-16 03:07:21 +0000 UTC
She is an easy A! She gave me full marks for all four essays in one semester! And her exams are not difficult, they don't require students to memorize a lot of concepts, but you do need to understand. She's a really good professor, and she's not strict. Make sure you take her class!PYSC1101 2021-12-07 07:51:57 +0000 UTC
the worst teacher I have ever had at NU. Read straight from powerpoints huge waste of time and money!PSY1111 2021-03-28 21:07:43 +0000 UTC
she was tough, gave lots of tests and lectures were too long. would not recommendPSYCH111 2021-03-28 20:57:03 +0000 UTC
Very nice professor and great at explaining any questions you may havePSYCH3404 2012-03-14 22:58:00 +0000 UTC
excellent teacherPSYC3400 2012-01-20 08:28:47 +0000 UTC
She is a great teacher! Sometimes we spend too much time on one topic, but if we did, it was always beneficial. We would get into huge discussions which help you get lots of examples and the tests aren't too difficult. just make sure you follow the directions for papers and you should be fine :)PSYC3404 2011-11-10 11:37:31 +0000 UTC
Took her for personality and she was amazing. So sweet and knowledgeable and probably my favorite professor that I've ever had. Like the other person said, take the online quizzes for extra practice and you'll do awesome on the tests.PSYCH3400 2010-05-18 16:09:40 +0000 UTC
Made the content EXTREMELY easy to follow, classes were optional. If you don't feel like going to class, reading the book is fine. Class lectures were all that were necessary for the tests. So helpful and overall the nicest professor I've ever had.PSYCH1101 2009-12-15 12:07:14 +0000 UTC
not the easiest course But this professor grades very fairly, gives partial credit& happily answers any questions(even stupid ones that some teachers are annoyed by)Overall, i think she is super helpful and surprisingly nice. the really tricky part is memorizing all the formulas but other than that just do the hw and go to class and you'll be finePSY320 2008-11-13 12:34:12 +0000 UTC
very interesting class. she explains things very well and knows exactly what she's talking about because she actually practices what she teaches outside of the classroom. oh yeah she's a total **** too, makes going to class that much better.PSYU101 2007-11-08 19:37:07 +0000 UTC
Dawn Cisewski is rated 4.04/5 on Rate My Professors from 56 ratings. 64% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Dawn Cisewski's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.5/5 on Rate My Professors.
Dawn Cisewski has taught PSYC3406, PSYC4666, PSYC1101, PSYC4676, PSYC3404, INSC1200, PSYC3400 at Northeastern.
Dawn Cisewski has received: COS Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Science (2017).
Data updated October 2026.