184 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES Rasmussen College (now Rasmussen University) is registered as an out-of-state private postsecondary educational institution with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Rasmussen University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free phone number: 888-224-6684. Rasmussen University is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The education programs may not meet the needs of every student or employer. • Illinois Board of Higher Education 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377 Phone: 217-782-2551 • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 The Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Romeoville/ Joliet campus in Illinois is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the recommendation of the Illinois Board of Nursing. The Aurora/Naperville, Mokena/Tinley Park, and Rockford campuses in Illinois are recognized as extension campuses of the Romeoville/Joliet campus. On Feb. 9, 2022, pursuant to Ill. Admin. Code 1300.340(b)(4)(C), the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Romeoville/Joliet campus and its extension campuses was placed on probation for having an annual pass rate of less than 75 percent on the National Council Licensing Examination of first-time examinees for two consecutive years. The program has two years to demonstrate evidence of implementing strategies to correct deficiencies and bring the pass rate in line with the 75 percent criteria. If after two years of implementing strategies to correct the deficiency the annual pass rate is less than 75 percent, the program will be reevaluated and will either be allowed to continue to operate on a probationary status or will be disapproved and removed from the list of Illinois approved nursing programs. Rasmussen University has obtained certificates of approval from the Kansas Board of Regents, allowing it to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in the State of Kansas. • Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612 785-430-4240 Rasmussen University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. • Minnesota Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55108 651-642-0533 Rasmussen College (now Rasmussen University) has been certified to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 173.600 through Section 173.618. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has authorized Rasmussen University to operate in North Dakota under North Dakota Century Code 15-18.1. Authorization is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. • North Dakota University System State Board of Higher Education 10th Floor, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept. 215 Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 701-328-2960 The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Educational Approval Program has approved Rasmussen University to operate according to Wis. Stat. §440.52 and Wis. Admin. Code §SPS 404. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The education programs may not meet the needs of every student or employer. • State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Educational Approval Program 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705 608-266-1996 Other Registrations: • Veterans benefits for all National Online students are certified through Bloomington, MN • Veterans benefits by the State Approving Agencies in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin • Florida Board of Nursing • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Nursing) • Kansas Board of Nursing • Minnesota Board of Nursing • North Dakota Board of Nursing • Wisconsin Board of Nursing Anti-Hazing Policy It shall be the policy of the University to strictly prohibit any action or situation which may recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental health, physical health, or safety of its students for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of the University. This policy applies to any student or other person who may be associated with any student organization. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension and/or dismissal from school or termination of employment. The Campus Director shall be responsible for the administration of this policy. Conduct and Dismissal Students are expected to conduct themselves with the same standards of behavior as are expected in the workplace and in the community at large. The University reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any students whose conduct is detrimental to the educational environment. A student dismissed from the University because of misconduct may not reenroll. Conduct/Dismissal guidelines for School of Nursing students or students enrolled in select School of Health Sciences programs can be found in each programmatic handbook provided at programmatic orientation. This includes, but is not limited to, conduct: • By students, faculty, or staff that is detrimental within the classroom environment. • That interferes with the well-being of the fellow students or faculty and staff members. • That causes damage to the appearance or structure of the University facility or its equipment. • By students who copy or otherwise plagiarize the assignments/projects of fellow students or others. • By students who otherwise display conduct detrimental to their own academic progress or ultimate success in the field for which they are being educated. Students, employees, and guests using Rasmussen networks to access the internet are prohibited from viewing inappropriate material or visiting sites which have been identified as facilitating the violation of copyright/intellectual property protections or other suspicious/illegal activity. Prohibited material could include pornographic images, illegal file sharing programs (such as the illegal downloading and sharing of music), or other violations of the Rasmussen University Acceptable Use Policy. Violations will result in the loss of network use privileges and possibly other penalties, up to and including dismissal. Dress Code Rasmussen University encourages students to dress as if they were going to work and to start acquiring a wardrobe suitable for employment after graduation. Several programs, including those in our School of Nursing and our School of Health Sciences, have stringent dress codes and professional appearance requirements. Standards are specified in the applicable program handbooks. In some cases, failure to meet the required standard may impact a student’s ability to participate in an ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM