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University in Overland Park, KS. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Quarter 2026 Term 1 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
7 entries Oct 5 → Nov 10, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026 Term 1 Relevant now
Oct 5 → Dec 19, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026
Nov 12 → Dec 19, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026 Term 2
Jan 4 → Mar 20, 2027
Winter Quarter 2027
Apr 5 → Jun 19, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027
Jul 5 → Sep 18, 2027
Summer Quarter 2027
Oct 4 → Dec 18, 2027
Fall Quarter 2027
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C F N S U C
CBE Competency-Based Education, a learning format where students progress by demonstrating mastery of specific skills.
Clinicals The off-site practical training rotations required for students in the School of Nursing. F
Flex Choice A learning option that allows students to combine traditional courses with self-paced competency-based education. N
NTHS National Technical Honor Society, an organization recognizing achievement in career and technical education. S
SNA Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing students to develop leadership skills. U
Ultra The Blackboard Learn Ultra platform, which is the primary Learning Management System (LMS) for all courses. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Empower The student information system used for managing official academic records and transcripts.
Library Chat A 24/7 online service providing real-time research assistance from professional librarians.
Overland Park Campus The physical campus facility located at 11600 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS.
PSC Personal Support Center, the 24/7 technical support service for students facing issues with the portal or online tools.
student_lounge_commons Student Lounge / Commons
The Portal The Student Portal, the central online hub for accessing grades, financial aid, and course registration.
Topeka Campus The physical campus facility located at 3500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Quarter 2026 Term 1 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 6 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from Rasmussen University-Kansas
Rasmussen University Celebrates 125 Years of Career-Focused Education The university is celebrating its 125th anniversary of transforming lives through career-focused education and community strengthening.
Oct 25, 2026
Read More System-wide Virtual Career Fair 'Pathways to Possibilities' Hosted by APUS American Public University System, including Rasmussen University, hosted a system-wide virtual career fair for students and alumni.
Oct 14, 2026
Read More Laptop Program Modifications Effective November 2026 Updates to the student laptop program eligibility and maintenance terms were finalized as of early November 2026.
Nov 4, 2026
Read More Campus is currently operational. Check the student portal for any weather-related closure updates. Campus is currently operational. Check the student portal for any weather-related closure updates.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Veterans' Recognition November 11, 2026
Kansas City/Overland Park Campus
Academic calendar observance for Veterans Day; residential courses do not meet.
Career Connection Hour: Fall Day Session November 12, 2026
Online / Virtual
A career networking and resource session for students during the fall quarter.
Thanksgiving Break November 26, 2026
Kansas City/Overland Park Campus
University holiday; campus typically closed for the holiday and the following Friday.
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