146 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES • Successful completion of a non-cognitive assessment, Rasmussen Ready Success component of the placement assessment. All prospective students of Rasmussen University, except as noted below, must successfully complete the assessment no later than three business days prior to the start of the term. The following are exempt from the non-cognitive assessment requirement: Applicants who have previously completed the assessment as part of an entrance requirement into Rasmussen University; applicants entering into bachelor completer programs; Nursing, Law Enforcement, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technologist programs, as well as Individual Progress and Audit applicants. Applicants to the Healthcare Certificate, Healthcare Associate’s-Healthcare Administration specialization or Health Sciences-Healthcare specialization who within the past 12 months have completed the School of Nursing Entrance Exam with a composite score of 55% or higher are also exempt from the non-cognitive assessment. • All financial arrangements are complete, submitted, and verified. • For selected programs, applicants must also pass a criminal background check. See the Background Check policy and the program page for additional information. • In addition to all general Rasmussen University admissions requirements, individuals applying for admission to select programs must also satisfy program- specific admissions requirements. Programs with program-specific admissions requirements include: Health Information Management, Law Enforcement, Medical Laboratory Technician, Paralegal Certificate, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technologist, and School of Nursing programs. See the admissions policies for these programs under Academic Information and University Policies. • In addition to all other admissions requirements, students must be at least 16 years old to enroll at Rasmussen University. The University reserves the right to reject any applicant on the good faith belief that the applicant is seeking to enroll for any reason other than to obtain an educational degree or credential, or if the University determines that admission of the applicant would create a potential danger or disruption to the University or its existing students, staff, and faculty. In the event of rejection, any monies paid will be refunded in full. The date of acceptance by the University shall be presumed to be the date of delivery of the notice of acceptance; and if delivered by mail, the postmarked date of the letter of acceptance or if delivered electronically, the date the email was sent. University Acceptance or Denial of Enrollment for Bachelor-Completer Programs The University will notify each applicant in writing of acceptance or rejection based on fulfillment of the University Acceptance or Denial requirements and the following requirements: • Completion of the Online Orientation. • Applicants must have a conferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Alternatively, select programs may accept students who have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester college-level credits with a grade of “C” or higher in each course from a regionally or nationally accredited institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Any student who has not successfully completed university level math and college-level English Composition coursework with a grade of “C” or higher must achieve a score on the University Placement Assessment acceptable for admission into the University at a level that does not require developmental coursework. See Transfer of Credit Policies for program-specific acceptance requirements. • In order to determine eligibility and acceptance, official and unofficial transcripts as well as grade reports from regionally or nationally accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be evaluated per the transfer policy of Rasmussen University. Upon completion of the assessment, the applicant will receive a transfer credit evaluation that includes a summary of the courses that may be accepted for transfer. Official transfer of credit (TR) will be awarded for 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 University 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 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 University and has not been altered. A printed copy of a PDF transcript is not official. Note that program-specific acceptance requirements may apply. Experiential Online Orientation All prospective students, except as noted below, are required to complete an Experiential Online Orientation to be accepted at Rasmussen University. This required online orientation provides students with valuable tools and knowledge necessary for success at Rasmussen University. The following students are exempt from the online orientation unless they are changing/adding course delivery modalities: • Graduates and Completers who return to Rasmussen University within one year following their graduation date. • Returning students who reenter within two Rasmussen University academic start dates since withdrawing from the University and have a Cumulative GPA in their previous program of 2.0 or greater. • Prior applicants who previously completed the online orientation within the two most recent Rasmussen University academic start dates. • Individuals who, due to extenuating circumstances, may be allowed an exception granted by the Campus Executive Director. Payment of Tuition and Fees 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 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 Pay Online section of the Student Portal 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 Pay Online section of the Student Portal. 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 diploma except when required by any applicable law. To view your student account balance information, visit the Student Account Center at portal.rasmussen.edu. For any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) or Veterans Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) benefits, Rasmussen University ensures that no penalty will be imposed, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify, the student may be required to provide the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class, a written request to be certified, or additional information necessary for the proper certification by the University. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
