150 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES 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 12-quarter expiration from the quarter of programmatic withdrawal (i.e., the quarter of reentry must be within the 12-quarter expiration period. The preceding two paragraphs do not apply to those interested in applying for the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program through the Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses. For this program at these campuses, to qualify to apply for the January 3, 2023 start date or later, the TEAS must be completed on-campus at the Bloomington, Eagan, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses. No more than two attempts within 365 days preceding the submission of the Rasmussen University Application for a given start date are allowed to achieve the requisite scores. A minimum of one week (seven calendar days) between TEAS attempts is expected. No exceptions will be granted for students currently enrolled in a Rasmussen University School of Nursing or School of Health Science program who desire to transfer directly into the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program through the Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses. No exceptions will be granted for former students desiring to reenter the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program through the Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses. 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.) Applicants transferring 63 or more credits into the Physical Therapist Assistant program via the METC Block Transfer policy are not required to take the TEAS exam. • TEAS Score for admissions eligibility for Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree program (excluding this program at the Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses): 62% or higher composite score. • TEAS Score for application eligibility for Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program through the Bloomington, Hennepin/Anoka, or Lake/Elmo campuses: 68% or higher composite score, 68% or higher math section score, and 68% or higher reading section 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). • Applicants must submit a signed Early Honors High School Approval form. • Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors and have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.25 out of a possible 4.00. Proof of GPA must be validated by a High School Counselor or Administrator on the Early Honors High School Approval form. • Applicants must score at least a 26 on the English portion of the Rasmussen University Entrance Placement exam to be accepted to the Early Honors Program. • The Early Honors Program application deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the intended quarter of enrollment. • Enrollment in the program is limited to 20 students per quarter, per campus. • Early Honors students may enter the Early Honors Program no earlier than the University’s Fall Quarter aligning with their high school junior year. • Early Honors students may not remain enrolled in the Early Honors Program any later than the University’s Spring Quarter aligning with their high school senior year. • A maximum of 24 credits per student can be taken in the Early Honors Program. • To continue enrollment in the Early Honors Program, students must maintain a minimum Rasmussen University cumulative grade point average of 2.0. • The student must meet with the Associate Campus Director or the Campus Executive Director before being accepted to ensure the student meets all criteria and requirements, and to approve the schedule. • Early Honors students will be accepted on a space available basis for each course selected. • Early Honors students must meet all course prerequisites as listed in the catalog. • Nursing courses designated with a PRN, NGR, or NUR are not available to Early Honors students. • Early Honors students may take up to 8 credits per quarter without a tuition charge. • Early Honors students are responsible for the course technology and resources fee and book fees for each course taken. Most technology courses require access to specialized hardware and software, which are available to students at all Rasmussen campuses. Early Honors students electing to complete courses online will need to secure access to required hardware and software. The University will provide specific technology requirements information for each course. • For all passed courses, Rasmussen University will award college credits toward a degree, diploma, or certificate as may be applicable. • Early Honors students will be issued an official transcript from Rasmussen University. These credits may be transferable at the discretion of the receiving institution. • Early Honors students will receive high school dual enrollment credit for passed Early Honors courses at the discretion of the student’s high school. Approval for dual enrollment credit must be confirmed on the High School Approval form. • Early Honors students may apply to a full program offered by Rasmussen University through the regular admissions process. • The Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act (110 ILCS 27) requires high school districts to enter into a contract with institutions of higher education to provide dual credit coursework. For the purpose of the Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act, Rasmussen University is classified as an out-of-state institution. A school district may not enter into a new contract with an out-of-state institution to provide a dual credit course without first following the procedural requirements of the Dual Credit Quality Act. If a school district does not have a contract with Rasmussen University meeting the requirements of the Dual Credit Quality Act, then the credits earned through the Rasmussen University Early Honors Program are not eligible for dual enrollment credit. • Credits earned through the Rasmussen University Early Honors Program are not eligible for dual enrollment credit at Florida high schools or through secondary home education programs pursuant to Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes. • The Rasmussen University Early Honors Program is not a state-approved Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) program pursuant to the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (Minn. Stat. 124D.09). Therefore, Minnesota high school students are not eligible to earn dual high school and college credit through the Early Honors Program. • Credits earned through the Rasmussen University Early Honors Program are not eligible for dual enrollment credit under the Early College Credit Program as defined in Wis. Stat. 118.55. Therefore, Wisconsin high school students are not eligible to earn dual high school and college credit through the Early Honors Program. • Rasmussen University makes no guarantee that its Early Honors Program will meet any state’s dual credit enrollment requirements. It is the responsibility of the High School Official to determine whether postsecondary credits earned through Rasmussen University’s Early Honors Program can be accepted and applied to secondary education requirements in the high school’s state. • Students in the Early Honors Program are not eligible to apply for Title IV benefits. No additional grants or scholarships will be applied to students in the Early Honor program. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
