rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES director prior to submission of final grades for the quarter. If an extended incomplete is granted, the student will work with the clinical education coordinator and program director in creating a remediation plan that will satisfy course requirements. During the quarter of extended incomplete, the student will be placed in a Short -Term Leave status, and the provisions of the Short-Term Leave Policy will apply. Students who satisfy the remediation plan, which will include up to a maximum of two NPTE practice tests, within the one quarter of extended incomplete status will receive a grade change based upon the completion of the required components. If the student is not successful in completing this plan during the one quarter of extended incomplete status, the student’s incomplete grade status will be changed to a failure of the course and will be scheduled to repeat the failed course in the next quarter it is available. Students are allowed only one extended incomplete opportunity. Change of Grade Policy On occasion, it is appropriate to change a final grade submitted by an instructor at the end of a quarter. Except for situations outlined below, only the instructor who issued the original grade may authorize its change. Instructors may change grades at their discretion, within the following guidelines: Circumstances that may warrant a change of grade include: • Emergency situations that prevent a student from submitting a petition to receive an incomplete grade. Examples of such emergencies are hospitalization, car accident, death of a close family member, or mandatory military service. • Miscalculation of the final grade by the instructor. • Situations involving miscommunications, misplaced assignments, or technical difficulties beyond the control of the student. • Accommodation for special circumstances such as short-term disability or family leave. Grade changes must be consistent with course policies as outlined on the syllabus. In particular, stated policies regarding the acceptance of late work and how points are apportioned must be followed. Students must contact their instructors within five business days after grades have been posted to their record regarding grade changes. Instructors will have seven business days from the time they are contacted by students to consider any requests for grade changes. No grade changes may be made after the end of the second week of the subsequent quarter. Grade disputes which cannot be resolved between instructors and students should be directed to the appropriate Dean. Circumstances where a grade change may be authorized later or by someone other than the original instructor include: • Administrative errors regarding grades will be corrected by administrative staff as soon as they are identified. • If the original instructor is no longer available to submit a grade change (for example, an adjunct instructor no longer employed at the University), the Dean may determine if a grade change is appropriate. • The Dean may authorize grade changes in order to settle academic appeals. School of Nursing Incomplete Grade and Change of Grade Policies The Incomplete Grade Policy and Policy for Change of Grade apply to students in the School of Nursing, with the following exceptions: A. Professional Nursing (ADN) Program, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A-BSN) (Standard Entrance and Second Degree) In order for an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Standard Entrance and Second Degree (A-BSN)) Nursing program student to complete and receive a final passing grade in the programmatic coursework that delivers two proctored NCLEX Comprehensive Predictor Assessments, the student must earn an individual score (benchmark) on one of the two proctored Comprehensive Predictor Assessments which equates to a 95% probability of passing the NCLEX exam. Eligibility to take the Comprehensive Predictor in the ADN and A-BSN programs is dependent upon the achievement of a Proficiency Level 2 on the ATI Proctored Content Mastery Series. If during the course, the student does not attempt the Comprehensive Predictor Assessment or is not successful in reaching the required individual score, the student will receive an Extended Incomplete grade (I) for the course, not to extend beyond the following quarter. There are a maximum number of five attempts allowed during the quarter of extended incomplete status in order to achieve a successful benchmark on the Comprehensive Predictor Assessment. Students who achieve the required individual score within five attempts by Week 11 of the quarter of extended incomplete status will receive a grade change based upon the completion of all other assignments and exams within the course. If the student is not successful in meeting the required individual score during the quarter of extended incomplete status, the student will fail the course and be scheduled to repeat the failed course. 146 B. Practical Nursing (PN) Program In order for a Practical Degree Nursing program student to complete and receive a final passing grade in the programmatic coursework that delivers two proctored NCLEX Comprehensive Predictor Assessments, the student must earn an individual score (benchmark) on one of the two proctored Comprehensive Predictor Assessments that equates to a 92% probability of passing the NCLEX exam. Eligibility to take the Comprehensive Predictor in the PN program is dependent upon the achievement of a Proficiency Level 2 on the ATI Proctored Content Mastery Series. If during the course, the student does not attempt the Comprehensive Predictor Assessment or is not successful in reaching the required individual score, the student will receive an Extended Incomplete grade (I) for the course, not to extend beyond the following. There are a maximum number of five attempts allowed during the quarter of extended incomplete status in order to achieve a successful benchmark on the Comprehensive Predictor Assessment. Students who achieve the required individual score within five attempts by Week 11 of the quarter of extended incomplete status will receive a grade change based upon the completion of all other assignments and exams within the course. If the student is not successful in meeting the required individual score during the quarter of extended incomplete status, the student will fail the course and be scheduled to repeat the failed course. Program Transfer Policy Accepted students may transfer programs based on meeting certain criteria. Active student requests for program transfers, appeals, if required, and the subsequent approval, must be received prior to Friday of the first week of a quarter break in order for the program transfer to take effect the next quarter. The request for a program transfer will either be approved or denied based on a review of academic standing and progress to date with Rasmussen University and any documentation submitted for an appeal, if an appeal is required. A clear background check is required for enrollment in certain programs as determined in the background check section of the catalog. Students who do not successfully pass a background check will be administratively withdrawn from the University. If a student chooses to transfer their academic program, the student defaults to the current catalog and curriculum requirements. A student who chooses to transfer programs must provide written authorization and a new enrollment agreement. A student in good academic standing at the end of the most recent quarter of attendance will be allowed to transfer programs at the start of the next quarter as long as all program transfer requirements have been met. A student who is not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined in the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress, at the end of their most recent quarter of attendance will be allowed one program transfer at Rasmussen University. Any subsequent requests for a program transfer when the student is not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress will be denied, unless they meet the exemption criteria. The one program transfer limitation may be appealed to the University Academic Appeal committee following the process available through the campus of enrollment. Students who meet any one of the criteria below are considered exempt from the one program transfer limit if they are not meeting the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of their most recent quarter of attendance. Students who meet this criteria do not need to file an appeal to the University Academic Appeal committee. The program transfer will be granted if all other program acceptance criteria are met: • The returning student has not attended Rasmussen University within the past five years (sixty months) since their most recent withdrawal date • The returning student earned a credential from another university/ university after attending Rasmussen University • The returning student’s previous program from which he/she withdrew while not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress is no longer offered at Rasmussen University • The returning student’s previous program from which he/she withdrew while not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress is no longer offered at that campus (i.e., bachelor program now only offered through bachelor- completer) • An active student is requesting to transfer to the most recent catalog version of the program in which they are currently enrolled • An active student is changing credentials within the lower-level coursework, such as from an associate’s degree to a certificate or a diploma, or from the certificate to a diploma or an associate’s degree. A student who requests to move from an associate’s degree or certificate or diploma credential to a bachelor degree program must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress program transfer requirements. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
