Rasmussen University

Letter from Provost

Welcome and thank you for choosing to pursue your education with us at Rasmussen University. We see the potential within you and are committed to being your trusted companion in this journey—from submitting your first assignment to becoming the confident professional you're meant to be.

This year, Rasmussen celebrates a 125-year legacy of opportunity. Since 1900, we have always believed that a person-centered, career-focused education is one of the most powerful ways to transform lives, lift families, and strengthen communities.

Your education is designed to prepare you to excel in your chosen field and make a difference in the world. You will participate in real-life experiences that nurture your talents and enable a seamless transition from student to a valued contributor in your community and society.

You're not alone in this journey. As a Rasmussen student, you are surrounded by a community of support, such as library resources, trained mentors, peer tutors, personal student advisors, career services and industry-experienced faculty. Our supportive faculty and staff want you to succeed and are committed to living out our mission of preparing workforce-ready graduates that meet the diverse needs of our communities.

Again, welcome to Rasmussen University! Your time has arrived. We can't wait to see you reach your full potential and be RU Ready for the opportunities ahead.

Sincerely,
Dr. Carrie Daninhirsch
Provost
Rasmussen University

Mission

Rasmussen University, grounded in integrity, is committed to enriching our communities by providing innovative, career-ready higher learning and outstanding healthcare education.

Our students are at the heart of our mission.

Inspired by their dreams, we foster an inclusive environment that promotes lifelong learning and empowers every student to achieve their highest potential.

Purposes

To accomplish our mission, Rasmussen University established these purposes:

1. Student Support and Service to Communities: Rasmussen University demonstrates commitment to the public good by providing career-focused education and support for our students that strengthens our communities. We serve our communities by preparing students through student life and student services, supporting our alumni, and meeting the needs of employers and other constituents.

2. Innovation and Integrity: Rasmussen University encourages innovative approaches to meeting the needs of our faculty, staff, and students. Innovations in the application of technology in our classrooms and improvements to policies and procedures are implemented with integrity. The university ensures its conduct is responsible and ethical in character.

3. Teaching and Assessment of Student Learning: Rasmussen University prepares our faculty and staff to guide students through their programs of study in preparation for their careers by promoting transferable skills and lifelong learning. The university continuously improves the quality of instruction and educational outcomes based on the assessment of student learning.

4. Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility: Rasmussen University addresses issues of concern and areas of need for our students, staff, and faculty. We intend to be welcoming through fair and respectful treatment and by valuing the perspectives of others. This catalog is effective August 2025 and is subject to change by addenda.

Academic Calendar

Course Change Deadlines

Nondiscrimination Policy

Rasmussen University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education. Rasmussen University admits students without regard to their race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and other activities generally accorded or made available to students at Rasmussen University. Rasmussen University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other Rasmussen University administered programs and activities. Otherwise qualified persons are not subject to discrimination on the basis of disability.

Application Requirements

All applicants must have fulfilled each of the following to advance through the enrollment process.

• Application and enrollment agreement
• Attestation of high school graduation or equivalency
• Rasmussen University placement assessment(s), if applicable
• Non-cognitive assessment, if applicable

Enrollment Requirements

Once the application requirements have been met an applicant may be registered for their first term of courses pending fulfillment of the remaining enrollment and acceptance requirements.

• Experiential online orientation, unless exempted
• Background check (select programs require prospective student’s completion of a background check)
• Immunization records completed, as required by state and/or program of enrollment

Acceptance Requirements

In addition to the application and enrollment requirements identified above, all students must meet the acceptance requirements below to be officially accepted to Rasmussen University. Students must be officially accepted to Rasmussen University into an eligible degree, diploma or certificate program as one of the eligibility requirements to receive and have financial aid disbursed to their student account.

• Background check cleared for acceptance (select programs require prospective student’s completion of a background check)
• High School Verification documentation, if required, provided upon request, including submission of international high school documentation. High School Verification documentation is required for any applicant enrolling in a program through a Florida residential campus.
• Transcripts, official or unofficial, as required by program
• International student documentation, as required
• Select programs have program specific admissions requirements in addition to all general Rasmussen University admissions requirements. See the admissions requirements for these programs within the applicable program page of the catalog.

If for any reason the data supplied in the admissions process is found to be false, invalid or does not satisfy state or federal requirements, or is incomplete, the applicant/student must understand:

1. they will not have met the admissions requirement of Rasmussen University and will be subject to immediate dismissal,
2. all Title IV financial aid and any state or institutional financial aid that was disbursed on behalf of the student may be refunded to the appropriate source,
3. the student will be responsible to Rasmussen University for all money refunded,
4. if the student has attended classes, final grades of “C” or higher awarded in courses completed before being accepted will appear on the transcript and count toward the cumulative grade point average. Final grades of “C-” or lower in courses completed will not appear on the transcript and will have no effect on the cumulative grade point average. Courses attempted, but not completed prior to withdrawal will not appear on the transcript and will have no effect on the cumulative grade point average,
5. by completing the enrollment process at Rasmussen University, the applicant accepts the consequences of providing incomplete, false, invalid, or unsatisfactory information.

Placement Assessment

The Rasmussen Ready assessment is used to determine a student’s proficiency in math, English, and digital preparedness. These skills are central to the Rasmussen University Mission and are highly valued in the workforce. Rasmussen Ready is equipped with test preparation tools, including optional live tutoring. Based on English and math assessment results, students are placed in the following courses:

• Applicants to a program that has a stated minimum School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam cumulative or total score acceptable for admission to the program are exempt from the Rasmussen University Placement Assessment when the minimum score thresholds are met for that program according to the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences acceptance policies.

School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences applicants who do not meet the intended program’s minimum score for entrance and whose HESI Cumulative Score is below 55% or whose TEAS Total Score is below 48.5% are required to take the University Placement Assessment in order to enroll in another program. Applicants who have achieved a HESI Cumulative Score of 55% or higher or a TEAS Total Score of 48.5% or higher within the past five years are exempt from the Rasmussen University Placement Assessment for any program that does not require a minimum School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam score.

Placement Assessment results are valid for five (5) years from the date of the assessment. If the results have expired, returning students who have not successfully completed the required Developmental Education courses, their equivalents, or the courses for which Developmental Education courses are prerequisites must retake the University Placement Assessment to determine placement upon return.

Returning students who did not take the Placement Assessment and have successfully completed the courses at Rasmussen University for which Developmental Education courses are prerequisites, or their equivalents, are not required to take the University Placement Assessment.

Applicants who transfer from other universities, and whose Placement Assessment scores fall within the range of Developmental Education, will be required to complete the Developmental Education courses.

Applicants may, after three months, have the option to retake the University Placement Assessment(s). When an extenuating situation exists, an appeal may be submitted to the Student Experience Office to allow an applicant to repeat the entrance exam in fewer than three months. See the Extenuating Circumstances Policy for details.

• Applicants providing a college transcript or grade report indicating a grade of C- or higher or a grade of Pass in college-level English Composition and/or mathematics are not required to complete University Placement Assessments in the corresponding subject area and will not require Developmental Education coursework in areas in which they have previously proven this proficiency. Applicants without a conferred associate’s degree or higher and who have not completed a college-level English Composition course are required to complete the English placement examination. Students who have not completed a college-level math course are required to complete the math portion of the placement assessment.

Applicants providing a transcript or grade report with a conferred associate’s degree or higher from a United States (U.S.) accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are not required to complete the University Placement Assessment in Reading and Writing and will not require Developmental Education coursework in this area. Students providing a transcript with a conferred associate’s degree or higher indicating a grade of C- or higher in college-level mathematics are not required to complete the University Placement Assessment in mathematics and will not require Developmental Education coursework in this area.

• Applicants enrolling in a Master’s or Doctoral-level program, or as a Non-Degree Seeking Individual Progress or Audit student, are not required to complete the Rasmussen University Placement Assessment.

Experiential Online Orientation

All prospective students, except as noted below, are required to complete an Experiential Online Orientation to be accepted at Rasmussen University. This required online orientation provides students with valuable tools and knowledge necessary for success at Rasmussen University. The following students are exempt from the online orientation unless they are changing/adding course delivery modalities:

• Graduates and Completers who return to Rasmussen University within one year following their graduation date.
• Returning students who reenter within two Rasmussen University academic start dates since withdrawing from the University and have a Cumulative GPA in their previous program of 2.0 or greater.
• Prior applicants who previously completed the online orientation within the two most recent Rasmussen University academic start dates.
• Individuals who, due to extenuating circumstances, may be allowed an exception granted by the Campus Executive Director. See the Extenuating Circumstances Policy for details.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Financing your education is one of the most critical components to understand as you embark on your higher education experience. There may be several options available to you to finance your education, including scholarships, grants, tuition reimbursement, federal, state, and private student loans, as well as direct payments from you. For additional information regarding funding your education options, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition.

Once a student has had their financial aid eligibility determined, a student payment will be scheduled for any balance not covered by financial aid resources. Student payments are due in full prior to or on the first day the term begins. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a financial plan in place prior to beginning classes. This includes completing and providing all the required information to Financial Aid prior to starting classes.

If a student has not submitted all requested financial aid eligibility documentation by the beginning of the fifth week of the quarter, a student payment will be scheduled for the full balance due immediately and must be paid by visiting the Pay Online section of the Student Portal at portal.rasmussen.edu. The University does not accept cash but does accept checks mailed to the Business Office and electronic payments including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks. The Business Office mailing address is: Rasmussen College, LLC, PO Box 713555, Chicago, IL 60677-0077. All electronic payments must be made through the link in the Pay Online section of the Student Portal.

Failure to pay all outstanding charges (tuition, fees, and other institutional charges) by the due date(s) or in full prior to the term end date may result in collection attempts and the inability to continue courses and withdrawal from the University. 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. To view your student account balance information, visit the Student Account Center at portal.rasmussen.edu.

For any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) or Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits, Rasmussen University ensures that no penalty will be imposed, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify, the student may be required to provide the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class, a written request to be certified, or additional information necessary for the proper certification by the University.

University Acceptance or Denial of Enrollment for Bachelor-Completer Programs

The University will notify each applicant in writing of acceptance or rejection based on fulfillment of the University Acceptance or Denial requirements and the following requirements:

• Completion of the Online Orientation.
• Applicants must have a conferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Alternatively, select programs may accept students who have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester college-level credits with a grade of C- or higher in each course from an accredited institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Any student who has not successfully completed college-level math and college-level English Composition coursework with a grade of “C” or higher must achieve a score on the University Placement Assessment acceptable for admission into the University at a level that does not require developmental coursework. See Transfer of Credit Policies for program-specific acceptance requirements.

• In order to determine eligibility and acceptance, official and unofficial transcripts as well as grade reports from accredited institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) will be evaluated per the transfer policy of Rasmussen University. Upon completion of the assessment, the applicant will receive a transfer credit evaluation that includes a summary of the courses that may be accepted for transfer. Official transfer of credit (TR) will be awarded for those courses upon receipt of an official transcript and enrollment in a program.
• An applicant may be accepted into a bachelor-completer program, which includes the Information Technology Project Management Certificate program, upon receipt of official or unofficial transcripts, which prove prior credits. Official or unofficial transcripts must be received no later than the sixth business day of the first term of enrollment in order to begin the program. A student who starts at the beginning of a quarter will be withdrawn from the University if official transcripts are not received by Friday of the thirteenth week of enrollment. A student who starts Term 2 of a quarter will be withdrawn from the University if official transcripts are not received before the beginning of Term 2 of the subsequent quarter. In the event that acceptance was based on credits earned at multiple institutions, the official transcript from each institution must be received by the deadline.

Note that program-specific acceptance requirements may apply.

Background Checks Policy

For some programs, Rasmussen University requires students and potential students to pass background checks for admission or program changes / program transfers. An additional and different background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. An additional background check may include components that are different than those originally checked at the time of admissions. Note that “passing” a criminal background check for the purpose of program acceptance or practicum or clinical placement is determined by Rasmussen University, in its sole discretion. The background check is designed to alert students and potential students to issues that may impair their ability to complete clinical, externship, or practicum activities or to obtain employment upon graduation. The background check is also designed to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary student loan debt.

Background check requirements are program specific. See the program pages in the Rasmussen University Catalog for the background check requirement for each program.

Immunization Requirements

Minnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires proof that all students born after 1956 are vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, allowing for certain specified exemptions. Non-exempt students must submit the required vaccination information within 45 days after their first enrollment, or they cannot remain enrolled. Please see the campus for a list of possible exceptions.

In addition to other acceptance requirements, Health Sciences and Nursing programs may require specific immunizations upon enrollment. Please see your campus for details.

Technical Requirements

These are the technical requirements necessary for your online courses to run properly. Please read this information carefully, as you must ensure that your computer is properly configured.

Please note, some courses require the use of software that is not Mac compatible. If you use a Mac, you may need to attend a campus, use a PC, or run the software in Windows emulation mode in order to complete some required course activities and assignments.

Remote Proctoring and Locked Web Browser Policy and Requirements

As part of an effort to use available technology to improve your learning experience by providing convenience, security, and cost-effective education, Rasmussen University requires students to use a locked web browser to enable remote proctoring in some or all courses within its academic programs. The use of locked web browser will require individual student activity to be recorded, both audibly and visually, during certain assessment sessions. Biometric identifiers and information, which include but are not limited to voiceprints and facial geometry scans, may be collected and stored for the purpose of identifying and monitoring students. Other data related to individual student activity during assessment sessions may also be recorded by the locked web browser, including, without limitation, the time taken by a student to answer specific inquiries on an assessment. The locked web browser may analyze the recordings through automated processes to generate additional data derived from the recordings, with the additional data being associated with individual students for use by Rasmussen in evaluating the recordings. The additional data, as well as the original recordings, may be evaluated by Rasmussen employees, including instructors, to review, assess, and analyze student performance and conduct, among other things, for the purpose of improving educational processes for students, including investigating student conduct violations. Rasmussen works with the locked web browser vendor to help ensure privacy regarding the recordings and to comply with federal regulations as to any information or data (including any of the video or audio recordings). Biometric identifiers and information Rasmussen collects from the locked web browser will be destroyed after the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years from the student’s last interaction with the University.

The locked web browser must be downloaded and installed for use on the student’s computer. Therefore, students must possess or have access to a computer that meets the Technical Requirements Policy’s Basic Computer Requirements. Immediately before and during an assessment, the use of a webcam and microphone will be necessary. The webcam will be used to record the assessment and will capture the student’s image, proof of federal or state photo identification, and an environmental scan of assessment surroundings. The microphone will be used to record the student’s voice and any surrounding noises during the assessment.

Students are responsible for their conduct and activities arising during use of locked web browser and for any information or data provided to or through the locked web browser. Rasmussen is not responsible for, nor liable for, any mistakes, inaccuracies, lack of usefulness, defamation, omissions, falsehood, obscenity, or otherwise offensive material in any of the information or data provided through use of the locked web browser by users. Rasmussen does not, and has no obligation to, monitor, pre-screen, or pre-approve information or data, but Rasmussen shall nonetheless have the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion, to refuse, delete, or move any information or data that is available via the locked web browser, for any reason, including a violation of any policy.

Students agree that they will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others during use of the locked web browser. Students acknowledge that exams, assessments, and other materials of Rasmussen University are protected intellectual property and may not be copied or shared. Students also agree that Rasmussen is not responsible for protecting any intellectual property rights they, or another party, may assert in any information or data provided to the locked web browser.

School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam Policy

Potential students interested in enrolling in a Rasmussen University School of Nursing or select School of Health Sciences programs must meet one of the acceptance requirements identified on the program's applicable program page of the most current catalog or addendum for their desired program. Potential students will be given access by Admissions to the online registration process for the entrance exam. The applicant may register and pay associated fees for the study materials and exam. The entrance exam must be administered in a proctored setting. Threshold exam percentages will not be rounded. Based on exam scores, applicants may apply for a Rasmussen University program of study for which they qualify.

Potential students not meeting the exam score requirement are allowed a maximum of six attempts for any entrance exam attempted at a Rasmussen exam location within 24 months of the student’s expected start date of a Rasmussen program. A minimum of one week (seven calendar days) between attempts is expected. Any entrance exam results dated more than 24 months before the expected start date of the Rasmussen University program will not be considered. The following exceptions apply:

• Applicants who have previously taken the entrance exam for admission to another institution may, at their own expense, have the results transferred to Rasmussen University if the test date is within 24 months of the start date of the Rasmussen program. The University will verify the transferred scores. Transferred scores must meet all of the requirements for acceptance which means that some cumulative scores may be recalculated or may not be considered valid for the purpose of admission or acceptance. The University has the right to deny admission based on transferred results.
• Students who are currently enrolled in a School of Nursing or School of Health Sciences program who transfer directly as an uninterrupted transfer (no time off between quarters) into a different program of study will not be required to requalify if the entrance requirements on file meet the threshold of the program into which they are transferring.
• Students who have left a Nursing program of study and wish to reenter into a Nursing program as an interrupted transfer must meet all eligibility requirements as outlined in the School of Nursing Reenter Policy; in this specific case, the initially qualifying Entrance Exam has a 24-month expiration from the last quarter in which attendance and grades were posted (i.e., the quarter of reentry must be within the 24-month expiration period).

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 Director of Admissions 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.
• Courses designated with a CJK, HIM, MEA, MLT, NUR, PHT, PRN, PTN, RTE or STS prefix, or with a course level of 5000 and above, 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 Honors program.