Minnesota high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) at Gustavus as they complete their high school diploma. Gustavus offers full-time and part-time enrollment options for students looking to earn college credits at no cost while they're still in high school. Coursework is typically completed in-person and on campus; all PSEO students should consult with their high school counselor to ensure required courses for their diploma are being met while enrolled in PSEO.
All applicants must submit:
Applying as a PSEO student is easy—and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our checklist outlines what you need, from submitting transcripts to consulting with your high school counselor. Once your application is complete, you’ll receive your admission decision—often within two weeks. You can track your progress and submit materials through your personalized Gustavus Applicant Portal.
Credit obtained at other institutions can transfer to Gustavus. Please check Transferology for more details. Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or an Associate of Arts degree will fulfill most general education requirements at Gustavus.
There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books, or fees for items that are required to participate in a course; students may incur fees for equipment that becomes their property when the course or program is completed, or for textbooks that are not returned to the postsecondary institution according to their policies. Housing and meal plan costs are not covered by the Minnesota PSEO program and are the sole responsibility of the student should they choose to live on campus (seniors only).
Upon successful completion of the PSEO program at the College and attainment of a high school diploma, participating students are guaranteed admission to Gustavus for undergraduate enrollment.
Successful completion of the PSEO program includes:
Students do not need to re-submit an application to Gustavus to receive guaranteed admission, but they do need to notify us if they want their application considered for first-year admission. For questions or to confirm your intent to enroll as a full-time student, please contact Joy Reese (see below).
Joy Reese
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission
(507) 933-6390
jreese2 [at] gustavus.edu (jreese2[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has set deadlines for PSEO students that are non-negotiable. Please see MDE’s PSEO webpage for more details.
