Post Secondary Education Option

The PSEO program offers an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn high school and university credit simultaneously. Classes can be taken at the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus or at an off-campus location. If a high school participates in the Partnership in Academic Advancement concurrent enrollment program, the university class is taught in the high school. Tuition and required textbook costs are paid by the Minnesota Department of Education; therefore there is no cost to the PSEO student.

PSEO Application and Form Submission Deadlines

Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: December 15

Application Process—New Students

• In order to enroll as a PSEO student, Eligibility and Admissions Requirements must be met.
• Complete the [PDF] Minnesota State University, Mankato Application Form (1 MiB). Application and Department of Education forms are also available from high school counselors.
• Send in application via US Mail or deliver in person to the Admissions Office. PSEO applicants are not required to pay the $20.00 application fee.
• Along with the application for admission, submit a copy of current high school transcript including class rank, ACT test results (if available), and transcripts from any other post-secondary institutions attended.
• Complete Part One and Two of the [PDF] MN Department of Education Notice of Student Registration Form (47 KiB) and submit with your application.
• Submit initial application materials to:
  Office of Admissions
  Minnesota State University, Mankato
  122 Taylor Center
  Mankato, MN 56001
• Students accepted into the PSEO program will receive information regarding a mandatory orientation session which is scheduled the Friday before classes are scheduled to begin in August and January.

Returning PSEO Students

• In order to continue as a PSEO student, Eligibility and Admissions Requirements must be maintained.
• Complete another [PDF] MN Department of Education Notice of Student Registration Form (47 KiB). Department of Education forms are also available from high school counselors. This form must be submitted prior to each semester that the PSEO student attends Minnesota State University-Mankato.
• PSEO students may begin registering for classes the Friday right before the semester starts.
• Returning PSEO students may attend the PSEO Orientation session held the Friday before the semester starts in August and January, but they are not required to attend another PSEO orientation.

"I enjoy all of the activities that you can participate in on campus that introduce you to different cultural experiences."

—Alissa Karg,
MNSU Freshmen & PSEO Alumni