PSEO Student Handbook

Welcome to the U of M Morris PSEO Student Handbook!

The PSEO Student Guide is your #1 resource for all things PSEO.

The information found in the guide is designed to help you navigate

through your time in our program, whether that is a single semester or a full two years.

Bookmark and read though this guide carefully.

This is the first place you should check to answer any PSEO questions you might have.

NOTE: Most policies in this handbook are specific to your time in PSEO.

They do not necessarily apply to students at UMN Morris who have graduated from high school.

Vision

All PSEO students will successfully transition into the UMN Morris community and rigorous academic environment, achieve academic success, and use the experience to accomplish their post-high school goals.

Mission

The Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program at the University of Minnesota Morris campus admits Minnesota high school juniors and seniors who show academic preparedness for accelerated coursework and supports them as they transition to a rigorous university curriculum. We are here to help our students succeed by providing proactive communication and comprehensive student services while preparing them for their post-high school experience.

Expectations for University Coursework

The courses and credits you take and the grades you earn become part of your permanent University of Minnesota transcript and may influence your future academic career, such as acceptance to college, graduate and professional programs, and scholarship opportunities. For each credit, expect two to three hours of homework per week. A typical college course is four credits so you can expect 8 to 12 hours of homework per week from one course.

PSEO students are expected to:

take ownership of their PSEO experience
seek and request help when needed
understand the challenges and benefits of PSEO
adhere to PSEO and U of M policies
track their high school graduation requirements
plan class schedules in MyU / Schedule Builder
plan for two to three hours of homework per credit per week
be self-motivated, well-organized and able to work independently
read the course syllabus thoroughly on the first day
check their University email account at least once a day
complete assignments by due dates
take exams on time
track their own progress and grades (not all instructors use an electronic grade book)
submit a new PSEO Notice of Student Registration form each semester
submit a UMN Morris Balance Sheet each year
submit a UMN Morris PSEO Agreement once per student career
return textbooks at the end of each semester
complete Request for Official UMN Morris Transcript each year

The PSEO Adviser is expected to:

foster a climate that respects diversity and creates a culture of inclusion
respond to students within two business days
assist students in navigating high school requirements
be transparent about our practices and limits
know core UMN Morris graduation requirements
know core University policies and procedures
support students in meeting their academic and career goals
refer students to appropriate resources to support their academic, mental, and social wellbeing