Rasmussen University-Kansas

What is the accreditation of Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Rasmussen University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it does not mean that every individual program has a separate professional accreditation or that every credit will transfer to another college.

Programmatic approval is especially important for students pursuing a licensed occupation. Nursing applicants, for example, should verify the current accreditation and state-board approval of their specific program and location, then check the licensing rules in the state where they expect to practice. Institutional accreditation can be relevant to federal financial-aid eligibility, but a student must also meet applicable aid requirements. A receiving school - not Rasmussen - decides whether transferred credits satisfy its degree rules.

What are the admission requirements at Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Rasmussen University-Kansas reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Applicants generally begin with an application and must establish that they have completed high school or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, before entering a degree program.

Open admission should not be read as automatic entry to every major. Nursing and other programs with clinical or technical components may impose additional academic, placement, health, background-check or capacity requirements. An admissions adviser can identify the documents and start date for the exact program, including any official school transcripts needed to establish eligibility. Applicants educated outside the United States should ask how their credentials and English-language proficiency will be assessed rather than assuming the same process applies to them.

What are the application fees and waivers at Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Applicants should confirm any current Rasmussen University application charge before submitting an application. The amount, any waiver and the method for requesting one should be confirmed for the intended program and applicant category.

Ask for the charge in writing and distinguish an application fee from later tuition, required course fees or an enrollment payment. If paying the charge would be a hardship, request a fee-waiver determination before submission; a waiver should not be assumed simply because other forms of financial aid may be available.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Rasmussen University-Kansas should not be treated as an on-campus Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC host on the basis of its university status. A student interested in ROTC needs confirmation from the relevant host unit that cross-enrollment is permitted for their Rasmussen program and location.

ROTC participation can involve host-college registration, fitness and citizenship requirements, a separate scholarship application and, for those who contract or commission, a military service obligation. Students should obtain approval from both the ROTC unit and Rasmussen before relying on any ROTC course to count toward a degree.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Rasmussen University-Kansas generally considers transfer credits from other accredited institutions. It also reports accepting several forms of evaluated prior learning, including Advanced Placement, CLEP, DSST/DANTES and credit aligned with American Council on Education recommendations.

Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Request an official evaluation using transcripts from every prior college, and ask which courses meet general-education, major and prerequisite requirements - not merely how many credits transfer in. A professional program may limit the age or applicability of science courses or require Rasmussen coursework and clinical experiences. Students should obtain a program-specific degree plan before using an estimated credit total to calculate time or cost to completion.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Rasmussen University-Kansas?

Students considering study abroad should first establish whether an overseas course or placement can fit their Rasmussen University program. Career-focused sequences, especially those involving labs or clinical work, may leave less room for an unapproved term away.

Before committing to a third-party or another college's program, obtain written approval for course equivalencies, degree applicability and any aid arrangements. An independently arranged trip is not automatically a Rasmussen-sponsored study-abroad program, and overseas clinical experience should not be assumed to satisfy U.S. licensing requirements.