rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES with a status of Complete are not eligible for graduate benefits. Where applicable, coursework completed in non-degree/ credential seeking opportunities may have credits applied to eligible programs. Returning Completer Policy Individuals who were enrolled in a degree/credential-seeking program and are in a Complete status may be eligible to return as a “Returning Completer” to achieve graduate status through the successful completion of failed courses, or through transfer of credit upon submission of an official transcript proving course equivalency from another institution. The ability of Returning Completers to return to their prior program and attempt coursework required for graduation is determined by the University at the time of return, on a case-by-case basis. Returning Completers must be deemed academically and financially eligible to return to active status. The coursework and program curriculum relevant to Returning Completers may no longer be available, and eligibility for financial aid is not guaranteed. Current enrollment and programmatic requirements of the University may apply. The current tuition structure will be followed for all Returning Completers. Academic Honors Each quarter, Rasmussen University recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding certificates of achievement. Enrolled, degree-seeking students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.25–3.749 will receive an Honor Roll certificate. Enrolled, degree-seeking students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.75– 4.00 will receive a Dean’s List certificate. Graduation Honors Rasmussen University recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding honors to graduates who meet minimum qualifications. Graduation honors will be noted on the diploma and transcripts of students, and they will receive gold cords for the graduation ceremony as a symbol of this achievement. Certificate, Diploma and Associate’s degree students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher will graduate with honors. Bachelor’s degree students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher will graduate with one of the following honors: • Cum Laude: Bachelor’s students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50–3.669 • Magna Cum Laude: Bachelor’s students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.67–3.749 • Summa Cum Laude: Bachelor’s students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.75–4.00 Graduate Program Students who complete all graduation requirements and meet the following requirements will graduate “with Distinction”: Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) (This revised policy is effective beginning Fall Quarter 2019.) Satisfactory Academic Progress, or SAP, is defined as the successful progression through an academic program within a prescribed time frame. Cumulative grade point averages and successful completion of credits attempted are monitored at the end of each quarter/term/session, which is equivalent to the payment period. Students in 11- or 12-week quarter-based programs have SAP assessed up to four times annually. Students in six-month term programs have SAP assessed up to two times annually. Students who are not meeting the standards are notified of their status in writing. Each such review includes the Qualitative (GPA), Quantitative (Pace of Completion), and Maximum Time Frame (150%) standards that are defined below. All attempted course credits that apply to a student’s program are considered when calculating SAP. This includes incomplete, withdrawn, repeated, failed, pass/fail, transferred, and developmental course credits. It also includes credits taken while attending the institution part-time and credits for which a student did not receive financial aid unless noted otherwise below. SAP Standards: All students must meet all three of the standards that are used to measure a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards the completion of an academic program. These standards are the same for both financial aid recipients as well as non-recipients and align to the academic standards of Rasmussen University. The three standards are as follows: 1. GPA. GPA is a qualitative measurement. Rasmussen University students are required to achieve and maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00. Graduate students are required to maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00. 2. Pace/Cumulative Completion Rate (CCR). CCR is a quantitative measurement. This is the pace at which a student progresses through a program. CCR is calculated by dividing cumulative credits earned by cumulative credits attempted within a program (e.g., 6 credits earned ÷ 12 credits attempted = 50%). Minimum standards are listed in the chart below. Percentage of Credits Attempted Toward Maximum Time Frame Up to 25% Greater than 25%, up to 50% Greater than 50% Minimum Successful Completion of Cumulative Credits Attempted 25% 50% 67% 3. Maximum Time Frame. Maximum Time Frame is a quantitative measurement. This is the maximum time frame for program completion and is equal to 150% of the number of total credits required for the program (e.g., maximum time frame for a 90-credit program = 90 X 150%, or 135 credits). 152 Total credits are indicated for each program listing in the catalog. A student who exceeds 150% of the maximum time frame is no longer eligible for financial aid unless a successful appeal is granted. Credits and grades considered in determining Satisfactory Academic Progress All credits earned and attempted remain on the student’s transcript and will be applied to the program if the credits are considered part of the program. At the time of a SAP assessment, all credits attempted that are applicable to the student’s program are considered when determining all three SAP standards. Every time a student is enrolled in a course past the course drop policy deadlines, the credits will count as attempted. For definition of grades see the Grade Scales. In instances where course expiration policies apply, the credits are no longer applicable to that program and they will not be utilized in determining the student’s SAP standing. See Course Expiration policies for core courses in the School of Nursing, School of Technology, School of Design, and the School of Health Sciences. Note the following: • Incomplete grade credits (I) Cumulative Completion Rate, • Withdrawals (W/WD/WX/UXD), Cumulative Completion Rate, Completion Rate, Completion Rate, GPA calculation. count toward total credits attempted for the be considered earned credits, and be included in the GPA calculation until a final grade is posted. See Incomplete Grade Policy. count toward total credits attempted for the be considered earned credits, and included in the GPA calculation. See Course Withdrawal and Leave Policies. • Withdrawals (WL), the GPA calculation. See Leave policies. • Failing (F/FD) grades be count toward total credits attempted for the Cumulative be considered earned credits, and be included in count toward total credits attempted for the Cumulative be considered earned credits, and be included in the • Repeated course credits, along with the credits from prior attempts, count toward total credits attempted for the Cumulative Completion Rate. The highest grade earned from a repeated course will be used in the calculation of the student’s cumulative GPA. The student’s GPA will be recalculated to reflect the highest letter grade. If more than one attempt results in the same letter grade, only the most recent one will be used in the calculation of GPA. See Repeating Courses Policies. • Pass/Fail (S/SX/U/UX/UD) credits count toward both total credits attempted and earned (if passed) for the Cumulative Completion Rate, but GPA calculation. count in the • GPA requirement 3.85 or higher for courses completed at the graduate level (500 and above) • No course grade may be lower than a “B” while enrolled in the graduate degree program • No courses may be repeated ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM w i l l n o t w i l l n o t w il ll l n w i w l n w i w i l ol n t l n o w i l t w o l n w i il t l l w il l il ol t l w i l l n o t o t w i l l n o t w il l w il l
