Traditional PSEO Admission Requirements
Minnesota State Mankato is a university where you can stand out. You will find comprehensive support services, a wide variety of majors to explore, and opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom.
who is eligible?
If you are entering your 11th or 12th grade year, you are eligible for traditional PSEO!
PSEO CalendarSenior Admission Requirements
GUARANTEED ADMISSION
If you are applying to start taking courses during your 12th grade year you will be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following:
- A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher or
- A rank in the top 50% of your high school class or
- An ACT composite score of 21 or higher and a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7
Junior Admission Requirements
If you are applying to start taking courses during your 11th grade year you will be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following:
- A cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher or
- A rank in the top 33% of your high school class or
- An ACT composite score of 24 or higher and a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7
Concurrent Enrollment Requirements
11th and 12th grade students are held to the same requirements as Traditional PSEO students.
If you are applying to start taking courses during your 9th or 10th grade year you will be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following:
- Rank in the top 10% of your high school class or
- 3.8 cumulative high school GPA or
- Score in the top 10% in a nationally normed exam
Important Deadlines
If you're a new student, you're probably wondering when you need to have things taken care of. The PSEO Office has priority deadlines, along with set deadlines, depending on the time of year.
Priority deadlines are set to help ensure you have enough time to complete the next steps in the process.
Set deadlines are non-negotiable and are often set based on when the semester starts. If missed, you will not be able to move forward with your enrollment.
fall semester
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- April 1st - Application priority deadline (includes transcripts)
- May 30th - set deadline for informing your school that you're interested in PSEO
spring semester
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- November 1st - Application priority deadline (includes transcripts)
If you're a current student, check out our Events and Important Dates page.
Benefits of PSEO
If you want a true university experience, PSEO is the best option for you. With PSEO you will be taught by university faculty, engage with university students, have access to academic resources, and university advisors all while saving time and money toward your future four-year degree!
Graduating PSEO Students
Graduating seniors will need to take some steps to take advantage of the PSEO courses they took. This page will walk you through the most appropriate steps based on your plans.
PSEO Student Events and Important Dates
Traditional PSEO allows students to register for courses taught by university faculty, either online or on campus! Here you'll find the most helpful resources when navigating Traditional PSEO.
PSEO Communications/Emails
Missed an email from the PSEO Office, or accidently deleted one? We'll post the important ones here so you can go back and review them.
PSEO Orientation
All new PSEO students will be required to complete an online orientation. Orientation is 100% asynchronous (self-paced) and educates students on the benefits and expectations of being a PSEO student.
Registration and Common Holds
The majority of the time, course registration is seamless. Every so often, students run into challenges. This page will help you understand what those challenges are and how to circumvent them.
PSEO Textbooks
The PSEO program covers required textbooks. Learn what the process is to get your books.
PSEO Advising
Your advisor is one of the most important resources you can use as a college student. They can help navigate course selection, recommend university resources, and connect you with like-minded students.
PSEO FAQs
Still have questions? Here are some more frequently asked questions that we get from our students, families, and counselors.
