This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 21 / 34 2024-2025 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook May 15, 2025 • If an assessment taker leaves the testing environment for any reason without permission, they are not permitted to re-enter the environment during testing. • If an assessment taker must leave for any reason during the assessment prior to completing the assessment, any personal items that were allowed to stay in the room must remain in the assessment environment until the assessment is completed by all students. The proctor has the discretion to approve a temporary exit from, and to allow the removal of any personal items from the assessment environment and approve their return to the assessment environment. • Makeup Exams – Makeup eligibility is determined by the following situations: o Arrived late or exited early due to extenuating circumstances. - See the Extenuating Circumstances policy for additional information. Dependent on the type of assessment, student must work with Dean/Program Coordinator to determine if a makeup is allowed. o Missed assessments due to extenuating circumstances - See the Extenuating Circumstances Policy for additional information. Dependent on the type of assessment, student must work with Dean/Program Coordinator to determine if a makeup is allowed. o Arrived late or exited early without approval – No makeup allowed. o Did not comply with provisions of the testing policy – No makeup allowed. o Entrance Exams make-up will require approval of the Campus Executive Director. • For assessments with a scheduled break, you may eat or drink outside the assessment room during the break. Electronic devices are not to be used during scheduled breaks. Ensure that you have returned to your seat prior to the end of the break period. • During the assessment, only authorized resources and exam materials are permitted on your desk or workspace in the testing area. Unauthorized electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, calculators, cameras, smart glasses, pagers, wireless headphones, or other electronic equipment, are not allowed. o Calculators, if allowed, along with writing tools and scratch paper will be provided by the campus. o IF you utilize scratch paper, you must: • Not write on scratch paper until you have started the assessment. • Write your name on the piece of scratch paper distributed once the assessment begins. • Not copy or reconstruct assessment items during or after the assessment for any reason. • Return all scratch paper to the proctor at the end of the assessment. • Personal belongings are strictly prohibited in the assessment environment. o This includes bags, backpacks, purses and wallets, cosmetics, including lip balm; any item that could be used to conceal your identity or an unauthorized testing aid. o Personal items allowed to stay in the room will be placed in a designated location, and the student must prove that all electronic devices are turned off. o Assessment takers should leave personal items in a locked vehicle, out of sight of passersby, or at home if they are not required for their time on campus. Rasmussen University is not liable for any loss of, damage to, and/or theft of personal property left unattended by an assessment taker anywhere on campus, in the parking lot, or in a vehicle while complying with this policy. • Assessment takers may be asked to roll up their sleeves, empty their pockets, or remove their glasses to demonstrate that their person is free of any electronic devices or other prohibited items upon entry to the testing environment. o Assessment takers who refuse to comply with the personal item expectations will be asked to exit the testing environment and will not be permitted to complete the proctored assessment. o Assessment takers asked to roll up their sleeves who wear long sleeves as part of a modesty provision of a sincerely-held religious belief may request a private screening area. • School of Nursing students are expected to wear their uniforms for any testing on campus, see Uniforms policy in the School of Nursing handbook.
