WLHS PSEO Policy Overview
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, also known as PSEO, was created in 1985 as a means to "promote rigorous educational pursuits and provide a wider variety of options for students." Through PSEO, high school students receive both high school and college/university credit for college or university courses that are completed and passed.
The PSEO program allows juniors and seniors in high school to take courses, full or part-time, at liberal arts, community or technical colleges, universities, or non-profit degree-granting trade schools. The program provides students with a greater variety of course offerings and the opportunity to pursue more challenging studies. The tuition, fees and required textbooks are at no cost to students.
Students should see their Guidance Counselor during the Course Request Rollout week for detailed information on this program in early spring prior to the school year they enter the program. Students cannot accelerate graduation through PSEO. In some cases, coordinating calendars may present a difficult hurdle to overcome. Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to review all of the materials discussed in the informational meeting held in the spring to determine if PSEO is the right fit for their student.
West Lutheran High School accepts PSEO college credits with the ratio of 1 semester of PSEO equals 1 semester at WLHS. Students participating in the PSEO program are responsible for choosing courses that will meet all the guidelines set forth by WLHS. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students must meet all graduation requirements by the Friday before graduation.
Determine Eligibility
Is PSEO a good fit for you? Check with your Guidance Counselor if you are unsure.
To increase the likelihood of student success, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has set the following standards for admission to PSEO:
- Juniors - Be in the upper ⅓ of your class or score at or above the 70th percentile on a test, such as the ACT or SAT.
- Seniors - Be in the upper ½ of your class or score at or above the 50th percentile on a test, such as the ACT or SAT.
- Must be a Minnesota resident
- Cumulative requirements (will vary by college)
(Because every college’s requirements vary, you must ensure you meet their specific PSEO requirement(s))
PSEO FORMS BELOW
Notification Form
Fill out the Google form after you have decided where to take PSEO class(es).
Registration Forms
APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT STEPS
WLHS INFORMATION & CONTRACT FORM
Confirmation Form
Fill out the Google form after you have officially registered for your PSEO class(es) that you will be taking.