Take college courses and earn college credits while you are still in high school through the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) program. The credits count toward high school graduation and a college degree. Normandale is one of the top PSEO colleges in Minnesota.
Normandale PSEO students may take classes on campus or online, either full-time or part-time. Online PSEO in Minnesota is particularly convenient. Tuition, fees and required textbooks and materials are covered at no cost to the student.
As a Normandale student, we want to see you succeed every step of the way! Refer to the PSEO Handbook for helpful information on being a PSEO student at Normandale, from application through high school graduation.
Watch our step-by-step instructional video about how to apply online. This video is for new PSEO students only.
Get details about the Normandale PSEO program, eligibility requirements, how and when to apply and more!
PSEO colleges in Minnesota require that you download and complete the current MDE PSEO NOSR form.
Review the eligibility, deadline, and application requirements carefully before submitting your application and supplemental materials.
Eligibility for the PSEO program is determined by legislative, Minnesota State, and Normandale policy, and varies by grade level. We do not currently review letters of recommendation and are unable to make exceptions if a student does not meet the eligibility listed below.
Students who do not place at a college-level in English and/or mathematics will not have access to courses in those academic subject areas.
Review Course Placement Requirements
PSEO colleges in Minnesota admit students for PSEO for the fall and spring terms. Normandale is unable to review applications submitted after the deadlines below.
June 1
December 1
The Office of Admissions is no longer accepting applications or supplemental documents via email. Returning students will continue to submit their updated MDE PSEO NOSR forms to Student Services.
1. Apply Online
If you have attended another MinnState institution, use the same Star ID. Do not create a new Star ID. If you are new to the MinnState system, you will create a Star ID during the application process.2. Submit Supplemental Documents (eForm currently closed)
If eligibility is not met by cumulative high school GPA, submit the following to determine eligibility:
PSEO students may have completed college credit at another institution, or through Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. For transfer credit and placement/pre-requisite review, submit the following:
If you are unable to apply online, please connect with PSEO Admissions at pseo@normandale.edu for the application in an alternative format.
PSEO students can take most courses offered at Normandale in fall and spring semesters, with a few exceptions. 10th grade students admitted for Career and Technical Education (CTE) are limited to a select list of courses their first semester. Concurrent Enrollment students are taking coursework for college credit at their high school taught by a high school instructor.
Summer enrollment is not covered by the PSEO program; students are financially responsible for any coursework taken in the summer.
Take Normandale classes offered at your high school for juniors and seniors.
Take Normandale classes on campus or online during the summer, when PSEO is not offered.
Tuition and fees are not charged to the student for PSEO coursework. Some supplies, transportation, and summer coursework are the financial responsibility of the student.
"With Normandale, I was able to be introduced to what I can do in college. I’ve met really good teachers here who helped me expand and improve my writing throughout the semester. I’m really thankful for that."
“I would tell other high school students to take advantage of PSEO. It gets you prepared for college and shows you what the real world is going to be like. Plus, everything is paid for, so why not?"
“I definitely recommend PSEO. It’s such a good way to complete college requirements while you’re still in high school, and it’s free! Normandale is such a supportive network full of great faculty and great people."
Learn more about PSEO at Normandale, ask any questions you have, and take a tour of campus!
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