Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows primarily juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis.
Information session were held in late January. If you missed the live information sessions, please review the video here and complete the embedded attendance form. Reviewing the presentation in its entirety is required, as we cover PSEO application basics including reviewing the timeline and application process. Current PSEO students do not need to review the information.
Planning Timeline:
(It is a good idea to print out the timeline/checklist in the Documents Library)
January:
Attend a PSEO Info Session at MGSH. Make sure you do the attendance form!
Apply to PSEO through the college. Applications are completed by the student through the online application on each college's website.
Review PSEO expectations with family (see PSEO Agreement).
Complete the normal MGSH registration process, picking 18 MGSH courses for next year. These will be adjusted later as needed.
February - March:
Complete the Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) –also called “the State Form” or the “3-part form”.
Complete the PSEO Agreement.
Make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor here: Counseling Appointment. Bring completed (signed) forms.
Counselors will start seeing students for PSEO after February 19th. Students with summer deadlines must have all applications materials completed and submitted by May 16th in order to allow processing time for summer break. Complete your online PSEO applications prior to this appointment. Bring the signed required forms with you to your appointment. Your transcript will be sent in to your college(s) by our Registrar, along with your completed NOSR form. For students applying to the U of M, you should list your school counselor as the person responsible for uploading your NOSR and transcript.
March – August: Students that have been accepted to the PSEO program, take placement exams (if applicable), attend orientation at the college and register for college classes for fall term.
May 30: Firm deadline to notify your counselor of your intent to participate for fall term.
August: Meet with your MGSH school counselor to share your finalized PSEO schedule and make any necessary schedule adjustments. If you are a part-time student, keep in mind the MGSH Daily Schedule when you are choosing your course selections.
October: Meet with your MGSH School Counselor to plan their second semester courses. You will need to complete a new NOSR at that time.
Oct 30: Firm deadline to notify your counselor of your intent to participate for spring term. Spring term only enrollments can be tricky, as many core classes at MGSH are full year courses. Early communication with your school counselor is recommended for successful spring term enrollment.