New PSEO Students
Selecting college courses at SMSU
The first time a student registers for courses, he/she will also set up an SMSU email account, get his/her Mustang ID photo taken, and learn specifics about the program. will advise students each semester they are enrolled at SMSU as PSEO/SACP students. When students meet with her, they must submit a new or , and a . Please note that the PSEO and SACP forms require a parent's signature unless the student is 18 years old or older.
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PSEO Admission and Application
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program is open to eligible junior and senior high school students in public and private high schools and home-schooled students.
Student Eligibility Requirements
Juniors:
High school juniors must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class.
Seniors:
High school seniors must rank in the top 1/2 of their high school class.
Application Process
1. Apply for admission to SMSU. PSEO students are not required to pay the $20 application fee.
Either apply online by clicking or
Download the (PDF) and submit it to the Office of Admission
2. Submit Official High School Transcripts indicating class rank to the Office of Admission
High schools are required to provide information to sophomores and juniors by March 1 for the following fall.
Students are requested to inform the high school before March 30 if considering participation in the program the following academic year. However, students are not bound by the March 30 deadline. If students qualify for the post-secondary institution they wish to attend, they do not need the permission of the high school to enroll.
How much does it cost?
You will not be charged for tuition, books, fees, or application fee. The program covers tuition, fees, and textbooks. You will be responsible for non-consumable supplies such as pens, paper, calculators, etc. Students who wish to live on campus will be responsible for their room and board.
Housing
PSEO students may live on campus. Please contact the Office of Residential Life if you have more questions, 507.537.6136. Please note that housing costs are not covered by the program and are the sole responsibility of the student. PSEO students living in campus housing are held to the same policies and procedures as degree-seeking students.
How often should you meet with your high school counselor?
You must meet with your high school counselor before registering for the next semester. Together, you must complete two forms:
1. (for PSEO students)
A parent's signature is required unless the student is 18 years old or older.
OR
(for SACP students)
A parent's signature is required unless the student is 18 years old or older.
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2. You need to work closely with your high school counselor to ensure that the college courses you take will meet high school graduation requirements.
Selecting college courses at SMSU
The first time a student registers for courses, he/she will also set up an SMSU email account, get his/her Mustang ID photo taken, and learn specifics about the program. will advise students each semester they are enrolled at SMSU as PSEO/SACP students. When students meet with her, they must submit a new or , and a . Please note that the PSEO and SACP forms require a parent's signature unless the student is 18 years old or older.
*******To find out which form you need, please click .
Attending Part Time or Full Time
Students may enroll in the program on a full-time or part-time basis. Students can take one PSEO course per semester or as many as 20 credits. Students may not exceed full-time status with the combination of high school and college courses. Full-time limits are established by the individual high schools.
What SMSU expects of PSEO/SACP students:
1. Students must maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average.
2.
Check his/her SMSU email account on a weekly basis.
3.
Attend classes.
4.
Communicate with high school counselors and/or other high school officials about course selections, schedule changes, and graduation requirements.
5.
Submit SMSU grades to the high school at the end of each semester.
How do college credits convert to high school credits?
Four semester college credits equal at least one full year of high school credit. Fewer college credits may be prorated. The course equivalency is determined by your high school. A district shall grant academic credit to a pupil enrolled in a course for secondary credit if the pupil successfully completes the course.
Involvement in High School Activities
High schools may not prohibit students from participating in school sponsored activities based on PSEO status.
Involvement in Southwest Minnesota State Activities
Students enrolled at Southwest Minnesota State University under PSEO are welcome to participate in student clubs and organizations as they choose. Intercollegiate athletics as a PSEO student are not allowed.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES
For further information from the Minnesota Department of Education about the PSEO program, please contact the following people:
Karen Johnson at 651.582.8733,
Or
Steve Etheridge at 651.582.8771,
You may also access the website for more PSEO information.
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