PSEO AdmissionAdmission

Minnesota high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and take available courses as they complete their high school diploma. Gustavus only offers in-person classes, no online options. Students may apply for full-time or part-time PSEO programs at Gustavus.

Deadlines

The Minnesota Department of Education has set deadlines for students enrolling in PSEO during different times of the year. Set deadlines are non-negotiable. Please see the Minnesota Department of Education's PSEO webpage for more information. 

  • May 15 - priority application deadline for fall semester
    • You must inform your school of your intent to enroll by May 30
  • October 15 - priority application deadline for spring semester
    • You must inform your school of your intent to enroll by October 30

Credit Eligibility

  • Part time PSEO students are eligible to take up to 11 credits. 
  • Full time PSEO students are eligible to take between 12 and 19 credits. PSEO students are not eligible to take above 19 credits. 

Application
All applicants must submit:

Student Life

  • High school seniors enrolled as full-time PSEO students are able to live on-campus. Please note that housing costs are not covered by the Minnesota PSEO program and are the sole responsibility of the student.
  • Full-time PSEO students are welcomed to be involved in student organizations, attend events, and utilize campus resources.
  • PSEO students are not able to compete on any DIII athletic team. 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Because PSEO is funded through the Minnesota Department of Education, PSEO students are not eligible to receive scholarships nor financial aid. 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.

Contact

Please contact PSEO coordinator KP Pauly with questions. KP can elaborate on the above details and help you through the entire application, registration, and enrollment process.