ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 Developmental Education courses are prerequisites must retake the University Placement Assessment to determine placement upon return. Returning students who did not take the Rasmussen Ready assessment who have successfully completed the courses at Rasmussen University for which Developmental Education courses are prerequisites, or their equivalents, are not required to take the University Placement Assessment. Applicants who transfer from other universities, and whose Placement Assessment scores fall within the range of Developmental Education, will be required to complete the Developmental Education courses. Applicants may, after three months, have the option to retake the University Placement Assessment(s). When an extenuating situation exists, an appeal may be submitted to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Innovation to allow an applicant to repeat the entrance exam in fewer than three months. Applicants providing a college transcript or grade report indicating a grade of C or higher or a grade of Pass in college-level English and/ or mathematics are not required to complete University Placement Assessments in the corresponding subject area and will not require Developmental Education coursework in areas in which they have previously proven this proficiency. Applicants without a conferred associate’s degree or higher and who have not completed a college-level English course are required to complete the English placement examination. Students who have not completed a college-level math course are required to complete the math portion of the placement assessment. Applicants providing a transcript or grade report with a conferred associate’s degree or higher are not required to complete the University Placement Assessment in Reading and Writing and will not require Developmental Education coursework in this area. Students providing a transcript with a conferred associate’s degree or higher indicating a passing grade in college-level mathematics are not required to complete the University Placement Assessment in mathematics and will not require Developmental Education coursework in this area. Successful completion of a non-cognitive assessment. All prospective students of Rasmussen University, except as noted below, must successfully complete the assessment prior to three business days from the start of the term. The following students are exempt from the non-cognitive assessment requirement: Students who have previously completed the assessment as part of an entrance requirement into Rasmussen University; students This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 27 / 57 accepted into bachelor-completer programs, Nursing programs, Law Enforcement, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technologist, and Individual Progress and Audit students. p. 128, Payment of Tuition and Fees (9/30/2021) Replace the first paragraph in its entirety with the following: Financing your education is one of the most critical components to understand as you embark on your higher education experience. There may be several options available to you in order to finance your education, including scholarships, grants, tuition reimbursement, federal, state, and private student loans, as well as direct payments from you. For additional information regarding funding your education options, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/ tuition. Once a student has had their financial aid eligibility determined, a student payment will be scheduled for any balance not covered by financial aid resources. Student payments are due in full prior to or on the first day the term begins. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a financial plan in place prior to beginning classes. This includes completing and providing all the required information to Financial Aid prior to starting classes. If a student has not submitted all requested financial aid eligibility documentation by the beginning of the fifth week of the quarter, a student payment will be scheduled for the full balance due immediately and must be paid by visiting the Student Account Center at portal.rasmussen.edu. The University does not accept cash but does accept checks mailed to the Business Office and electronic payments including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks. All electronic payments must be made through the link in the Student Account Center. Failure to pay all outstanding charges (tuition, fees, and other institutional charges) by the due date(s) or in full prior to the term end date may result in collection attempts and the inability to continue courses and withdrawal from the University. As you approach graduation, please ensure your account balance is paid in full prior to graduating, or you will not receive your official transcript and diploma except when required by any applicable law. To view your student account balance information, visit the Student Account Center at portal.rasmussen.edu.
