2023–2024 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES 161 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM During the withdrawal period, the student will receive a withdrawal grade (W) on their transcript for any classes from which they have been withdrawn. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to understand the impacts of withdrawing from one or more courses. Tuition will continue to reflect the tuition billed at the close of the course drop period. Once the Course Withdrawal period closes, the student will receive a failing grade (F) on their transcript for any classes from which they have been withdrawn. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to understand the impacts of withdrawing from one or more courses. Tuition will continue to reflect the tuition billed at the close of the course drop period. To meet program completion requirements, a student will need to register for any failed or withdrawn courses in a future term, which may also impact the anticipated graduation date. Pre-licensure nursing programs limit the number of course withdrawals, see the School of Nursing Repeating Courses and Course Withdrawal Policy for Pre-Licensure Programs for more information. Anticipated graduation dates may be adjusted for students who withdraw from registered courses during a term. Students who fail to notify the University that they have stopped attending and wish to withdraw from a class are still scheduled in the class. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to understand the impacts of being withdrawn from one or more courses. Tuition will continue to reflect the tuition billed at the close of the drop period. If a student receiving financial aid withdraws from a course or all courses, there may be financial penalties. A student who withdraws from all courses will be withdrawn from the University and will have their financial aid eligibility adjusted according to the Institution’s refund policy as described in the University Catalog. Anticipated graduation dates may be adjusted for students who withdraw from registered courses during a term. A student who withdraws from a course is no longer allowed to attend or participate in that course. Administrative Withdrawal from a Course, Program, or the University The University may initiate an administrative withdrawal from a course, a program, or for complete withdrawal from Rasmussen University. An administrative withdrawal is managed according to policies established by the University. An administrative withdrawal from a course, program, or the University may be initiated as a result of the student’s failure to pay tuition, failure to attend classes, failure to remain active in at least one course (unless granted stop out, leave, or another exception), failure to meet course prerequisites, failure to meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress, violations of the Code of Conduct, failure to meet programmatic expectations, and other situations. Online Courses Students may be required to take online courses in order to complete a degree. All new students will complete an orientation program prior to beginning classes. Online course activities and assignments at Rasmussen University are conducted via chat, email, message boards, and interactive websites. Tuition and fees for online courses are assessed at the same rate as for residential courses unless otherwise indicated. Online instructors receive training and support while operating in the online environment. A list of computer hardware and software requirements for online courses is provided to students upon enrollment. Course technology and resources, including e-books and other resources required for online courses, are generally available within the online course. Additional resources required will be shipped directly to the student. Graduation Requirements Policy Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are awarded solely on the merit and completion of requirements listed, and not on the basis of clock hours in attendance. Students enrolled in undergraduate programs must complete 33 percent of their program requirements at Rasmussen University, and no more than 67 percent may be completed via transfer credits, course waivers, credit by examination, or other means. Exceptions to this rule exist; see Transfer of Credit Policies. Clock hours listed in the synopsis of subjects are estimated hours of class work necessary to complete the subject. Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, diploma, or certificate must have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.00 and above with a passing grade in each required course. Students enrolled in a graduate degree program must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher and have completed each required course with a passing grade in order to earn the degree. 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. Complete Status Policy A Complete status is applied to, and becomes the status for, students who were enrolled in a degree/credential-seeking program and have either completed the time allowed or attempted the maximum allowable number of credits for the program of study without meeting one or more of the following graduation requirements: • Achieve the cumulative GPA required by the program of enrollment. • Complete all program requirements. • Achieve a passing grade in each required course. All courses in the program must have been attempted. A withdrawal grade is not considered an attempt. • Complete all Developmental Education courses as determined by the entrance placement exam. • Submit official transcripts for all transferred courses. • Exceeded the threshold of time allotted to complete the program, known as the cumulative completion rate. Students who are completing coursework in non-degree/credential-seeking opportunities will have their final status awarded as Complete. Students in non- degree/credential seeking opportunities 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 by retaking and passing 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 Honors 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 Honors 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 Master’s and Doctoral Degree Honors Students who complete all graduation requirements and meet the following requirements will graduate “with Distinction”: • GPA requirement 3.85 or higher for courses completed at the graduate level (5000 and above)
