2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://get.adobe. com/reader/. • Microsoft Office: Your courses may require the use of Microsoft Office (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). If you do not have Microsoft Office, please contact the Personal Support Center. • Anti-Virus Software: It is highly recommended that you obtain anti-virus software to protect your computer and files. • Audio Equipment: Certain programs, courses, or assessments may include team projects, Live Classrooms, or media-based projects that would require access to a microphone. Additionally, some programs utilize remote testing software that requires access to a headset with a microphone. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you have access to a headset and microphone for all programs and coursework (built-in microphones are sufficient). 5. Remote Proctoring and Requirements For all programs, all General Education courses as identified in the General Education Course Selections in the University Catalog, Credit by Examinations and Flex Choice Credit by Assessment options, Rasmussen University may require the use of a specific locked web browser and/or webcam monitor to administer and proctor online quizzes and examinations. A locked browser prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during the examination. Programs, all General Education courses, Credit by Examinations, and Flex Choice Credit by Assessment options, require students to possess and maintain a computer that meets additional technical specifications required for remote proctoring. To know whether your course(s) will be utilizing either of these software applications, please refer to the course syllabus. Examinations in applicable courses will be completed on a student- provided computer and will require the use of the Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. This software is free to download and use on your computer. Immediately before and during an examination, the use of a webcam will be necessary. The webcam will be used to record completion of the examination and will be required to capture the following: (1) A student photograph, (2) Proof of federal or state photo identification, and (3) A scan of surroundings. If you do not have a webcam, one can be purchased through the Rasmussen University Bookstore. If you are enrolled in a program, course, assessment or examination, that requires remote proctoring, your student-provided computer must meet the following requirements: Operating System • Mac: 512 MB RAM • Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher • Windows 10, 8, 7 • Windows: 2 GB RAM Browser Requirements LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google’s open source framework. Students do NOT need Google’s Chrome browser installed, nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that’s already installed. Respondus Monitor is a companion product to LockDown Browser so all of the requirements listed above apply, as well as the following system requirements: • Windows 10, 8, 7 • Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher • Adobe Flash Player • Web Camera (internal or external) and microphone • Broadband internet connection Additional Admissions Requirements for International Students International students are required to submit the following in addition to all other admission requirements: • Rasmussen University is an approved Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) School. All international students seeking an F-1 Visa will need to provide evidence that all of the qualifications of the Form I-20 have been met before Rasmussen University will issue an I-20. Form I-20 is a government form that tells the U.S. government that you are eligible for F-1 Student Status. It certifies that: – You are or expect to be a full-time student pursuing a degree at Rasmussen University; – You meet our admissions requirements; – You proved to us that you have enough financial resources to study and live in the U.S. without working illegally or suffering from poverty. • International Students seeking admission in non-Nursing programs are required to submit the following in addition to that above in order to apply for admission to Rasmussen University: – TOEFL score of at least 61 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT® exam. • International Students seeking admission in Nursing programs are required to submit the following in addition to that above in order to apply for admission to Rasmussen University. – TOEFL score of at least 65 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT® exam. – TOEFL iBT® exam scores must meet the following requirements which reflect intermediate-level skills: • Reading: • Listening: • Speaking: • Writing: • Total: 15 15 18 17 65 All money paid to the University will be refunded if you are not accepted, except any non-refundable test fees required for School of Health Sciences or School of Nursing programs. School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam Applicants who have successfully completed University entrance placement requirements for the University will be given access by admissions to the online registration process for the School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing Entrance Exam (the Test of Essential Academic Skills, or “TEAS”). 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. Applicants not meeting the exam score requirement are allowed five attempts within a 12 month period, and a minimum of one week between TEAS attempts is expected. TEAS attempts taken on or after June 1st, 2020, will count towards the five attempt limit. Any entrance exam results dated more than 365 days prior to submission of the signed Rasmussen University Enrollment Agreement will not be considered, with the following exception: students currently enrolled in a School of Nursing or School of Health Sciences program who transfer directly as an uninterrupted transfer (no time off between quarters) into a different program of study requiring TEAS assessment will not be required to retake the exam if the existing score meets the entrance threshold of the program into which they are transferring. Applicants who have previously taken the entrance exam within the past 365 days for admission to another institution may, at their own expense, have the results transferred to Rasmussen University. Transferred scores will be verified by the University. Current students in other programs wishing to transfer into a course of study requiring the admissions standards outlined above will be required to complete the entrance exam according to the composite score threshold and 365-day time limit. Students who have left a Nursing program of study and wish to reenter into a TEAS-required program as an interrupted transfer must meet all eligibility requirements as set forth in the School of Nursing Reenter Policy; in this specific case, the initially qualifying TEAS score has a twelve- quarter expiration from the quarter of programmatic withdrawal (i.e., the quarter of reentry must be within the ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 12-quarter expiration period). Applicants transferring 63 or more credits into the Physical Therapist Assistant program are not required to take the TEAS exam. All applicants must meet the following composite score threshold(s): • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Standard Entrance Accelerated BSN Option and Second Degree Accelerated BSN Option: 72% or higher composite score. TEAS score is not required for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Option. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for the Physical Therapist Assistant program: 65% or higher composite score. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree program and Mobility Bridge Entrance Option 62% or higher composite score. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for Practical Nursing Diploma program: 55% or higher composite score. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiologic Technology, or Surgical Technologist programs: 48.5% or higher composite score. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for Healthcare Certificate program, and Healthcare and Health Sciences Associate degree programs that require E102 Pathways to Patient Care Seminar course: 41.3% or higher composite score. Threshold exam percentages will not be rounded. Rasmussen University Early Honors Program The Early Honors Program allows high school students to experience college-level courses while enrolled in high school. Through this opportunity, students can access to courses not offered at their high school, and explore potential career areas. Eligibility is limited to high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old at the time of enrollment. Early Honors coursework may be available both on campus and online. See the Rasmussen University Early Honors Program Terms and Conditions for more information. Rasmussen University Early Honors Program Terms and Conditions Students must meet the following criteria and expectations to participate in the Rasmussen University Early Honors Program: • Applicants must complete an Early Honors Program application, which includes a high school attestation indicating expected graduation date. • Applicants must have prior approval from a parent/guardian to be admitted into the program (requires a signed Early Honors Parent/ Guardian Approval form). 135
