Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

PSEO Background

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school through enrollment in and successful completion of college, nonsectarian courses at eligible institutions.

• Most PSEO courses are offered on the college campus; some are offered online.
• Each participating college or university sets its own enrollment requirements.
• PSEO courses are non-weighted.
• College credits may or may not transfer to other institutions. Students should use Transferology to explore transfer options.

Learn more on the Minnesota Department of Education website: MDE PSEO Information

Lakeville South Course Requirements and PSEO Course Equivalents

• Please review the LSHS Requirements>PSEO Equivalents document for a comparison of Lakeville South High School course requirements and their PSEO equivalent classes.
   

Program Expectations & Responsibilities

• Parents and students are encouraged to review the Parent Presentation on Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) at Lakeville South for an overview of program expectations, eligibility, and next steps.
• Tuition, books, and fees are free.
  • Students are responsible for returning college textbooks by the college’s assigned deadline.
• If a student decides not to attend or chooses to drop a PSEO course, they must inform both:
  • Their LSHS counselor and
  • The college immediately
• Failure to withdraw by the college deadline may result in failing grades on both high school and college transcripts.
• Lakeville Schools may charge students for courses dropped without counselor knowledge and approval.
• Part-time PSEO students may:

  • Leave the building during their PSEO hour, or be assigned to the media center.

  • Students are not permitted in the hallways during this time.

• Cap and gown will not be issued to senior PSEO students until LSHS receives official notification of grades for all graduation-required courses.
• Students are responsible for monitoring the school calendar and announcements (e.g., yearbook deadlines, state testing dates).
   

Considerations Before Applying

Individual Determination

• Students are considered college students while enrolled in PSEO.

  • Leave the building during their PSEO hour, or be assigned to the media center.

• Lakeville South does not have access to:

  • Course information

  • Grades

  • Communication with professors or college 

Student Readiness

• Strong time-management skills
• Successful completion of rigorous or honors coursework
• Strong communication skills and regular email monitoring
• Recommended academic standing:

  • Juniors: Top third of class

  • Seniors: Top half of class

• College GPA begins with PSEO courses

• All PSEO courses are non-weighted

Scheduling Considerations (Part-Time PSEO)

• College and high school semesters often overlap at the end of first semester and start of second semester.

• Students must:

  • Communicate with high school teachers

  • Complete all LSHS requirements by semester end

  • Notify their counselor

  • Have a parent call the attendance office as needed