PSEO Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is AHS³ located?
Advanced High School Student Services
Pre-College Programs
College of Continuing Education
107 Armory
15 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-1666
Fax: 612-625-5364
E-mail: ccepseoa@umn.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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When are applications due?
The application deadlines for the on-campus PSEO program are typically the first of April and October prior to the desired semester of enrollment. For the exact dates, please visit our For Prospective Students page, where you will also find more information on how to apply to the program.
We accept applications for the Fall Independent and Distance Learning courses from July throughNovember 1, and for the Spring Independant and Distance Learning courses from December 1 through January 1. Please visit our For Prospective Students page for more information.
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How do I register for classes at the University of Minnesota through PSEO?
Once accepted to the PSEO program, students are required to have an appointment with an AHS³ adviser. The University registration process begins about two months before classes start.
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Who is eligible?
Under the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Act (PSEOA) (1985), juniors and seniors in Minnesota public, private, home, and charter schools are eligible to register for post-secondary course work, with tuition and books paid for by the State Department of Education.
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Can non-PSEO pre-college age students register through AHS3?
Unfortunately, the AHS³ office is not taking younger students at this time. Students who have not yet acheived junior or senior standing in high school, or who were not otherwise admitted to the program, may choose to register with a self-pay option. These students should schedule an appointment with a CCE Non-Degree-Seeking-Student Adviser (call 612-624-4000) to discuss appropriate classes and registration procedures. With the exception of having slightly different application and registration procedures, this group of students had all the options and obligations of regular U of M students.
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How will I know which and how many classes I can take?
PSEO students register for the same level of course work they would if they were college freshmen. That means introductory, or 1xxx-level course work. Students often take courses to fulfill their high school graduation requirements. Since most students still need English and Social Studies requirements, courses in those areas are popular among our students. Some departments limit how many students we can put in their classes. Other restrictions include Physical Education classes restricted to evening enrollment only, no private music lessons; and limited enrollment in English and Composition courses. Please review the PSEO restricted course list for more information about limited enrollment courses.
As a student's high school credit load is reduced, more university credits may be allowed. A typical full-time college student takes four to five courses (12-15 credits) per semester. Credit may be counted toward both high school and college graduation upon acceptance of these credits by the post-secondary institution. In other words, all college credit earned will appear not only on your high school record, but also on a permanent University of Minnesota record or transcript. These credits transfer according to the rules of the college to which they will be transferred.
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Do non-native English speakers need to take language placement tests?
Non-native English speakers who have been in the country for fewer than five years must take the MELAB or TOEFL test. If the student is planning to attend the University of Minnesota after high school graduation, the MELAB or TOEFL will be required. Scores of 18 on the Reading and English portions of the ACT or a verbal score of 430 or higher on the SAT are acceptable replacements for the MELAB. PSEO does not cover the costs of these tests. Do not request that the testing agency send your results to the University of Minnesota, because the scores will be sent to the Office of Admissions, and we will never receive them. We will accept a photocopy of your results.
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Do students need to supply standardized test scores for admission to PSEO?
Students who have been home schooled for the last year or longer and students with narrative transcripts (lacking letter grades) must submit scores from the ACT, PLAN, SAT, or PSAT. PSEO does not cover the cost of these tests. Please contact a guidance counselor at your local high school for more information about how to register for one of these tests.
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Can I live on campus?
PSEO students interested in living in the residence halls need to contact Housing Services at 612-624-2994 in order to apply. You can also obtain an application and information from their web site. PSEO does not cover the cost of living in the residence halls.
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What does PSEO pay for?
Tuition, books, and many other consumable supplies (e.g, materials for Studio Arts courses).
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How can I get a tour of campus?
Contact the Admissions Office at 612-625-0000 to arrange a tour. You can also take a virtual tour of the Twin Cities Campus courtesy of the Office of Admissions.
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Where can I park?
Parking is difficult on campus because this is a large commuter school. Call Parking Services at 612-626-PARK (612-626-7275) to request a parking map or to ask for parking advice. There is a lottery for student contract parking. To participate in the lottery, students fill out the appropriate form on the Parking and Transportation Services web site. Students can call Parking and Transportation Services at 612-626-7275 or visit their web site for more information, including facts about busing, biking, and carpooling to campus.
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Can I get a U of M ID card?
ID cards, also known as U Cards, are available to PSEO students free of charge (unless you need to replace a lost card). You will get instructions on how to get your card during your advising appointment.
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Is it true that I will get an e-mail account?
Yes, all students receive an account. Computer lab attendants can give instructions on how to use e-mail. For more information, look at the computer information page.
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More questions?
If you have any other questions, please give us a call at 612-626-1666 or e-mail us.
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