ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND COLLEGE POLICIES RASMUSSEN COLLEGE FLORIDA/KANSAS/MINNESOTA/NORTH DAKOTA/WISCONSIN those courses upon receipt of an official transcript and enrollment in a program. • An applicant may be accepted into a bachelor- completer program upon receipt of official or unofficial transcripts which prove prior credits. Official or unofficial transcripts must be received no later than the sixth business day of the first term of enrollment in order to begin the program. A student will be withdrawn from the College if official transcripts are not received by the Friday of the thirteenth week of enrollment. In the event that acceptance was based on credits earned at multiple institutions, the official transcript from each institution must be received by the deadline. A student who is withdrawn may be considered for reentry in the next full quarter only upon submission of official transcripts. • A paper transcript is “official” only as long as it remains in its sealed envelope from the issuing institution. An electronic (secure, certified PDF) transcript is “official” in its electronic form as long as it is sent directly from the issuing institution to Rasmussen College and has not been altered. A printed copy of a PDF transcript is not official. Entrance Assessment The Rasmussen Ready assessment is used to determine a student’s proficiency in math, reading and writing. General education skills including literacy and numeracy are central to the Rasmussen College mission and are highly valued in the workforce. Rasmussen Ready is equipped with test preparation tools, including optional live tutoring. Based on English and math assessment results, students are placed in the following courses: Subject English Math Illinois: Score 0-17 items correct 0-10 items correct 11-20 items correct Non-Illinois and Online: 0-7 items correct 8-20 items correct Course Placement Not eligible for admission 18-25 items correct B080 Reading and Writing Strategies 26-40 items correct ENC 1101 English Composition B095 Combined Basic & Intermediate Algebra Lower-division Math/Natural Sciences coursework B087 Practical Math Lower-division Math/Natural Sciences coursework ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Background Checks For some programs, Rasmussen College requires applicants to pass a background check before admission. Note that “passing” a criminal background check is determined by Rasmussen College, in its sole discretion. The background check is designed to alert students to issues that may impair their ability to complete clinical, externship or practicum activities, obtain employment upon graduation, or accumulate unnecessary student loan debt. The inclusion of a program on this list is intended to apply to all credential levels and specializations within the program unless specified otherwise. The following programs require a general background check for admission in all states: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Standard Entrance A-BSN • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree A-BSN • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Education • Health and Wellness • Health Information Management • Health Information Technician • Health Sciences Associate’s with Pharmacy Technician Specialization • Healthcare Management • Human Services • Law Enforcement • Law Enforcement Academic • Law Enforcement Skills • Medical Billing and Coding • Paralegal • Pharmacy Technician Certificate The following programs require a general background check for admission in all states except Minnesota. In Minnesota, these programs require a Minnesota Department of Human Services background check for admission: • Health Sciences Associate’s with General Specialization • Health Sciences Associate’s with Medical Assisting Specialization • Medical Assisting Diploma • Medical Laboratory Technician 96 rasmussen.edu • Physical Therapist Assistant • Practical Nursing • Professional Nursing • Radiologic Technology • Surgical Technologist At the Moorhead, Minnesota campus, the following programs require a general background check in addition to the Minnesota Department of Human Services background check for admission: • Health Sciences Associate’s with General Specialization • Health Sciences Associate’s with Medical Assisting Specialization • Medical Laboratory Technician • Practical Nursing • Professional Nursing • Surgical Technologist In Minnesota, the following programs require a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background check in addition to the general background check for admission: • Law Enforcement • Law Enforcement Academic • Law Enforcement Skills In Florida, the following programs require a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check in addition to the general background check for admission: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Standard Entrance A-BSN • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree A-BSN • Physical Therapist Assistant • Practical Nursing • Professional Nursing Programs listed here may not be available in each state. See program pages in this catalog or program listings on rasmussen. edu for program availability. General Criminal and FDLE Background Check Process Students enrolling in any of the general criminal background check programs will agree to the terms and conditions of the background check process as part of the order process. Students enrolling in any of the FDLE background check designated programs must complete and return to the College a VECHS Waiver Agreement and Statement. Campuses will be notified directly of applicants whose background check results are clear. If the background check reveals a potential problem, Rasmussen College will review the applicant’s background to determine whether the applicant is eligible to start the program. If a student is not eligible for a program, he/she is also not eligible for financial aid while attending school for that program, and any financial aid funds disbursed must be returned to the lender. This also applies to a student whose appeals are denied. If a student is determined ineligible for admission, the following must be completed: • All Title IV, state and grant aid (Grants, Scholarships and VA) must be returned. • The student must return all course technology and resources. • If the student is taking transferable General Education courses, the student may elect to finish those courses for that quarter, if the student pays for the course technology and resources. • If a student chooses to appeal his/ her termination from the school, all appeals must be completed by the end of the first quarter, or the student may not continue to the next quarter. A student enrolling in a program that requires a background check will not have his/her aid submitted until the student is determined to be eligible either through a clear or possible letter or successfully going through the appeals process. This process may delay a student’s funding until the background check process is complete. The College will send either a possible issue letter or a pre-adverse action letter to all applicants whose background check reveals a potential problem. A possible issue letter informs applicants that a potential problem revealed in their background check may prevent the student from completing practicum activities, field trip experiences, and/ or finding employment in-field after graduation. Applicants who receive a possible issue letter may acknowledge the issue and make an informed decision to continue with the program, or they may choose to change programs. A pre-adverse action letter informs the student that the College is about to take adverse action by either not allowing the applicant to enroll in a certain program, or removing a student from a certain program, based on the background check. After receiving a pre-adverse letter the student may contact the background check firm directly to dispute the information contained in the background check. Within seven days of sending the pre-adverse action letter the College will send the student an adverse action letter indicating the action to be taken. The Director of Admissions will contact the applicant to explain the options available. If the applicant wishes to appeal the decision, a written appeal should be submitted to the Director of Admissions. The College will review the appeal and issue a final decision. A student whose appeal has been denied has the right to request to file one request for reconsideration of their appeal, but must provide supplemental or additional information to support such a request for reconsideration. Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Check Process A student enrolling in any of the MDHS designated programs will review and accept the MDHS Privacy Notice as part of the order process. If a student is not eligible for a program, he/she is also not eligible for financial aid while attending school for that program, and any financial aid funds disbursed must be returned to the lender. A student enrolling in a program that requires an MDHS background check will not have his/her aid submitted until the student is determined to be eligible either through an MDHS blue clearance letter or set aside letter. This process may delay a student’s funding until the background check process is complete. A student who receives an MDHS yellow letter may attend class for one quarter while the MDHS finalizes its decision. If the MDHS has not finalized its decision by the end of the student’s first quarter of enrollment, the student will be withdrawn from the College and not allowed to continue into a second quarter. If the MDHS finalizes its decision with a blue clearance letter after the withdrawal, the student will be eligible for reentry/re- enrollment for the next subsequent start date. A student who receives an MDHS disqualification is determined ineligible for admission and must complete the following: • All Title IV, state and grant aid (Grants, Scholarships and VA) must be returned. • The student must return all course technology and resources. • If the student is taking transferable General Education courses, the student may elect to finish those courses for that quarter, if the student pays for the course technology and resources. A student who receives an MDHS disqualification may choose to apply for a Commissioner’s Reconsideration with the MDHS. If the Commissioner sets aside the disqualification, Rasmussen College will allow the student to apply for reentry/re- enrollment for the next subsequent start date. Immunization Requirements Minnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires proof that all students born after 1956 are vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, allowing for certain specified exemptions. Non-exempt students must submit the required vaccination information within 45 days after their first enrollment, or they cannot remain enrolled. Please see the campus for a list of possible exceptions. In addition to other entrance requirements, Health Sciences and Nursing programs may require specific immunizations upon enrollment. Please see your campus for details. Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Completer Option Current employees of KinderCare Education or Bright Horizons Family Solutions are eligible for acceptance into the Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Completer Option. Acceptance requires proof of current employment (via pay stub) at either Knowledge Universe or Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and also evidence of one of the following: (1) current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA Credential) granted by the Council for Professional Recognition; (2) current Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC); or (3) a transcript proving 12 successfully completed college-level quarter credits (indicating a grade of C or higher) completed at a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and either the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the American Council on Education. Prior transcripts will be evaluated on a course by course basis to determine transfer of credit eligibility. Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Completer Option will be enrolled through the National Online campus and scheduled in Track II (Reflections). School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam Applicants who have successfully completed College entrance placement requirements for the College will be given access by admissions to the online registration process for the School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing Entrance Exam. Here the applicant may register and pay associated fees for the study materials and exam. Based on exam scores, applicants may apply for a School of Health Sciences or School of Nursing program of study for which they qualify. Any entrance exam results dated more than 12 months prior to application to Rasmussen
