158 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Academic Overload Policy An academic or credit overload occurs when an undergraduate student registers for more than 20 credits per quarter or more than 12 credits in a 5.5-week term, or when a graduate student registers for more than 16 credits per quarter or more than 12 credits in a 5.5-week term. In order to qualify for an overload, an undergraduate student must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Rasmussen University. A graduate student must have completed a minimum of 16 credits at Rasmussen University in order to apply for an overload. The student must also be meeting the Rasmussen University Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. Undergraduate students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.01 (3.5 for bachelor-completer programs), and graduate students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 to apply for an overload. Students who qualify will be eligible to take up to 24 total credits in the designated quarter. Students who desire an overload should consult with their Advisor as well as the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing/ Nurse Administrator of the campus in which they are enrolled. Course Add Policy Students who are enrolled in courses at the beginning of an 11- week quarter may add Term 1 courses through the second business day of Term 1 and add Term 2 courses through the sixth business day of Term 1, which is the close of the Course Add period. Courses may be added through the second business day of Term 2 only when Term 2 is the student’s first Term of attendance. Students may add 11-week courses through the sixth business day of the quarter, which is the close of the Course Add period. Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding any University holidays. Course Drop Policy Students may drop courses through the sixth business day of the quarter/term. The sixth business day of the term or quarter is the close of the drop period for all programs. For courses dropped prior to tuition billing, the student will be unregistered from the course and no grade will be assigned. Tuition is billed on the seventh business day of the term or quarter for all courses remaining on the schedule. If tuition billing has occurred, the student may drop a quarter-based Term 2 course through the sixth business day of Term 2 and the student will receive a grade of CL; which does not have an academic impact. It may, however, have a financial impact. Anticipated graduation dates may be adjusted for a student who drops registered courses. Beginning on the seventh business day of a quarter/term, a dropped course in the current quarter/term will receive a withdrawal grade per the Course Withdrawal policy. For quarter-based Term 2 courses a student who has already been billed tuition may swap courses for an equivalent credit-value course up through the second day of Term 2. The student cannot add courses to their schedule if tuition has already been billed. Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding any University holidays. Course Withdrawal Policy Course withdrawal dates vary depending on the scheduled length of the course. Once the Course Drop period has passed, students are permitted to withdraw from a course no later than Friday of Week 9 for 11-week courses, Tuesday of Week 5 for 5.5-week Term 1 courses, and Friday of Week 10 for 5.5-week Term 2 courses. The request for withdrawal must be received in writing by the Advisor no later than 11:59 p.m. on the last day to withdraw. 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. The academic record for a student in Graduate status is complete and final. No changes will be made unless there is a documented clerical error, and previously passed course(s) cannot be retaken to improve cumulative Graduate GPA. 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 Non-Graduate Status Policy Students who are completing coursework in non-degree/credential-seeking opportunities will have their final status awarded as Complete Non-Graduate. Students in non-degree/ credential seeking opportunities with a status of Complete Non-Graduate are not eligible for graduate benefits. Where applicable, coursework completed in non-degree/credential seeking opportunities may have credits applied to eligible programs. 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)
