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PSEO Students

TAKE COLLEGE CLASSES BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL

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 PSEO students may take classes on campus or online, either full-time or part-time. Tuition, fees and required textbooks and materials are covered at no cost to the student during Fall and Spring semesters. 

How to Apply

If you are brand new to Normandale, follow the steps below to complete the application process. Our Admissions team is here to support you throughout each step!

  1. Submit your application online.
  2. Work with your high school counselor to fill out your Minnesota Department of Education PSEO Notice of Student Registration (MDE PSEO NOSR) form and get a copy of your high school transcript with your grade level and cumulative GPA. We may also request test scores to determine eligibility.
    View this guide to double check that your MDE PSEO NOSR form is filled out correctly.
  3. Upload your MDE PSEO NOSR form and your high school transcript to our PSEO admission document submitter.
    • If someone is submitting documents on your behalf, be sure they are using your personal information so that you receive updates from us.
    • If you are having trouble with the document submitter, try the following:
      • Try using a different web browser and/or device.
      • Double check your attachments: use a PDF format, a short file name, and confirm your documents are not bigger than 10 MB.

Curious if you are eligible for PSEO?

Use our PSEO Eligibility Tool to find out if you are eligible for PSEO. Scroll down for more details about our eligibility requirements for each grade-level.

 

Next Steps for Previously Admitted and Enrolled PSEO Students

If you have already been admitted or enrolled as a PSEO student or taken concurrent enrollment courses, you do not have to re-apply! Follow the steps below to get started.

Download the Current MDE PSEO NOSR Form Here

Eligible Courses for PSEO

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. 

Explore our current course offerings here

Summer enrollment is not covered by the PSEO program; students are financially responsible for any coursework taken in the summer. 

Concurrent Enrollment

Take Normandale classes offered at your high school for juniors and seniors. 

Summer High School Enrollment

Take Normandale classes on campus or online during the summer, when PSEO is not offered. 

Which Costs are Covered?

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.

Contact

Office of Admissions - PSEO

Room C1180

Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Chat M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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