Weapons Policy

Rasmussen University prohibits the possession of weapons of any kind inside campus buildings. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, firearms, BB/pellet guns, slingshots, paint guns, arrows, swords and knives other than cooking utensils and utility/pocket knives with a blade length of 3 inches or less. Prohibited items include weapons that are loaded or unloaded, functioning or non-functioning, and anything that could be perceived as a weapon, including toys and weapons used for decorative, display, and/or simulation purposes. This policy applies to all staff, faculty, students, and visitors with the exception of licensed peace officers and law enforcement/security agents as allowed by applicable statute. The approved storage and use of weapons for training purposes as part of a School of Justice Studies program is permitted. This policy includes both campus buildings and off-site events sponsored and controlled by the University including graduation ceremonies, internships, and clinical sites. This policy does not include Rasmussen University parking lots, where weapons are allowed to be stored in private vehicles unless prohibited by a separate parking facility owner or operator. Rasmussen policy defers to agency/site-specific rules regarding School of Justice Studies training facilities.