Rasmussen University Orlando Campus

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Ocala campus (with off-campus instructional sites in Orlando and North Orlando), located in Ocala, Florida, is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

Check out the Accreditation section to learn more about the specific Orlando campus, or view additional accreditation details for all Rasmussen University programs.

Entrance requirements vary by program and type of student, such as first-time, transfer, nursing or military students. Visit our Admissions page for specific steps toward enrollment and set yourself up for success.

Or contact an admissions representative to start your online application. With no application fee for many programs, you can fill out your basic information online in minutes. Plus, 67% of our program requirement may be completed through transfer credits or prior training.2

Besides Orlando, Rasmussen University has other campus locations across Florida in:

• Central Pasco
• Fort Myers
• North Orlando
• Ocala
• Tampa/Brandon

TEAS scores are not required at Rasmussen University; you may need a HESI A2 exam score. However, you may be able to let your previous degree do the work for you if you enroll for the ADN or BSN program. If you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you may be able to skip the entrance exam.5

If not, students for the standard and second degree Accelerated BSN tracks will need to pass the entrance exam. Learn more at our Nursing Entrance Exam page.

The time it takes to graduate depends on the program and student. You can choose from over 60 programs in a variety of areas of study, from Certificates and Diplomas to Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

Plus, many of our online programs feature Empowered Learning^® courses which allow you to go faster when you can and slower when you need to.

The Orlando’s campus services are designed to help you find support and a cozy place to study, including classrooms, a computer lab and collaboration space. This campus also high-quality labs for Nursing and Health Sciences students.

Rasmussen University faculty understand the school’s culture and always put their students first. The college is a great place to interact with the professors, collaborate with fellow students and complete homework in a supportive environment.

Online and on-campus students also have access to self-service career services, library and learning services, peer tutors and mentors, advisors and 24/7 tech support.

Completing assignments requires energy! There are a variety of places to grab a bite to eat, such as:

• Daninos trattoria specializes in down-to-earth Italian food serving pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and dessert
• P’s VietMi Café Vietnamese restaurant
• Nestico’s for authentic arepas, patacones, specialty breads and more
• La Cantina Food USA, a Nuevo Latino restaurant
• Nature’s Table at Southpark, a counter-serve chain offering health-oriented sandwiches, salads and more
• Build your own salad with housemade dressing or order a specialty salad, soup or wrap at Giardino Gourmet Salads

To help you wake up and recharge:

• Starbucks behind the campus and across the parking lot
• Picasso Moments Bakery, Café, & Boba Tea
• Dolce & Bake Café/Bakery
• Moma’s Cafe
• Barb’s Coffee House
• Dunkin’

Everyone deserves a study break! There’s something for everyone nearby Rasmussen University Orlando:

• SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium—Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures.
• Universal Orlando Resort—Whether you love rides, themed foods or people watching, you’ll find a wild time.
• ICON Park—Sizable destination for locals and tourists alike with an observation wheel, aquarium, wax museum, 7D motion theater, shops, restaurants and more.
• The Escape Game Orlando—Flip your problem-solving skills from school to immersive rooms set to help your team escape themed rooms.

Rasmussen College opened in 1900 as a higher education business school in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2020, Rasmussen College became Rasmussen University to better represent Rasmussen students and graduates. Our dedication to higher education, affordable cost, relevant research and technology, leadership skills and more remains the same.