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POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO)
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) allows students to take courses, full or part-time, at a post-secondary institution for high school credit. The program provides students with a greater variety of class offerings and the opportunity to pursue more challenging coursework than may be available at the high school. The tuition, fees, and required textbooks are at no cost to students. Things to consider before taking PSEO Classes Although PSEO has advantages and may provide additional opportunities, there are important considerations for potential PSEO candidates:
Open to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must meet admissions requirements set forth by the institution. Eligible freshmen may take a world language course. To be eligible, class rank must be met. Please see counselor for additional information. Eligible sophomores may apply for the purpose of enrolling in a CTE (Career and Technical Education) Course. To be eligible, sophomores must have taken the 8th grade MCA Reading test and must have achieved a proficiency level or meets or exceeds. Saint Mary’s University Paperwork must be submitted by January 31st. https://smumn.edu/admission/undergraduate/college-credit-in-high-school/pseo/ Winona State University Paperwork must be submitted by May 1st https://www.winona.edu/advising/pseo.asp Minnesota State College SE -- Paperwork must be submitted by June 1st https://www.southeastmn.edu/academic_programs/CollegeCreditsInHighSchool.aspx?id=948 Rochester Community and Technical College -- Paperwork must be submitted by June 1st https://www.rctc.edu/hsconnections/college-credit/pseo/ How to Participate Students are requested to let the high school know before May 30th if considering participation in the program the following academic year. Fill out requested paperwork. • State Form: Students will need to complete and sign the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program Notice of Student Registration form each semester they are enrolled in the program. A parent or guardian’s signature is required unless the student is 18 years old or older. • College/university application form. No application fee needs to be submitted. Courses and Credits When selecting courses, students must be careful to fulfill the subject areas required for high school graduation. Students who plan to take required courses at the post-secondary institution must bring in course descriptions to the counselor and/or principal in order to get approval for taking those particular courses. You will not be allowed to take a required course at a post-secondary institution without the counselor’s/principal’s approval. Also, students are not permitted to take remedial or other courses not considered college level. Students may take one or more courses up to a full-time course load as defined by the post-secondary institution. The high school determines the amount of credit to be awarded. 4 semester credits equals 1 high school credit in each subject. In order to fulfill graduation requirements, a full-time PSEO student will need to take 15 credits each semester. Credits received at a post-secondary institution are on the student’s record and count as courses completed at that institution. Transferring credits to another institution is dependent upon the transfer rules of that institution. If students withdraw from a course, they must let the post-secondary institution and the high school know immediately. PSEO students should expect to be subject to the same procedures and/or penalties as any other high school student when withdrawing from or failing a course. Involvement in High School Activities High schools may not prohibit students from participating in school sponsored activities based on PSEO status. Transportation Students or their parents are responsible for transportation to the post-secondary institution. If the student’s family qualifies, their parent or guardian may apply for reimbursement for transportation costs. Other Helpful Hints Once you have submitted your paperwork to the college, you will hear back in writing whether or not you have been accepted. If you are accepted, you will be asked to set up a meeting with the PSEO advisor from that college to choose courses. If you are not physically be at Rushford-Peterson High School all or some of the day, staying in communication with the high school is more of a challenge. It is your responsibility to keep informed. The daily bulletin is posted on R-P’s web page. Also, please share your email with the office administrative assistant to receive the daily announcements. |
