PSEO

General Education and Career & Technical Education Courses

Students must meet one or more of the guidelines below.

12th Grade Students:

• Rank in the upper one-half of their class OR a score at or above the 50th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Evidence of college readiness by placement into college level English and math as indicated by your high school transcript information, the ACCUPLACER assessment, or with qualifying scores for the individual subjects on the ACT test or SAT Test

11th Grade Students:

• Rank in the upper one-third of their class OR a score at or above the 70th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Evidence of college readiness by placement into college level English and math as indicated by your high school transcript information, the ACCUPLACER assessment, or with qualifying scores for the individual subjects on the ACT test or SAT test.

Career and Technical Education Courses only

All 10th grade students in their first semester, or 11th or 12th grade students admitted with the restriction of taking only Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, may enroll in one CTE course during their first semester. If the student receives a grade of “C” or higher in the course, and they meet the college placement requirements and course prerequisites, the student may take both General Education and CTE courses in subsequent semesters, and they may take up to 16 credits each semester. This includes 10th grade students in their second semester.

11th and 12th grade students that do not meet the Admission Guidelines shown above may be eligible to take Career and Technical Education courses. Please complete all of the application steps shown above if you are interested in this course option.

10th Grade Students

• Must have taken the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) reading test and met the proficiency level that meets or exceeds the standards. Please provide this with your application.

    OR

• Must meet the acceptable placement requirements established by the college as indicated by your high school transcript information or the ACCUPLACER assessment.
• Must complete all of the application steps shown above.

All PSEO applicants must complete the Online Application, submit their completed application forms and high school transcript to be considered for admission.

1. Complete the PSEO Online Application to Inver Hills.
2. Submit your official high school or home school transcript.
3. Complete and submit Sections 1 and 2 of the Notice of Student Registration Form.
   • Section 1 must be completed and signed by the student, and if the student is under age 18, a parent must also sign the form.
   • Section 2 must be completed and signed by your high school guidance counselor.
4. Complete and submit the PSEO Book Contract Form. This form must be signed by the student and a parent.
5. Provide documentation that allows us to determine college level course placement.
   • High school transcript, ACCUPLACER assessment scores, ACT Test Report or SAT Test Report
     • Students that have not taken the ACT Test or SAT Test should submit their high school transcript and allow us time for review before scheduling an ACCUPLACER appointment. Note that there is limited availability of ACCUPLACER testing.

You will receive an admission decision by email after all application materials have been received and reviewed.

Please send all application forms to us by email or by fax:
Email: PSEO@inverhills.edu
Fax: 651-450-3677

Please do not send forms by mail.

All new PSEO students are required to complete our Online PSEO Orientation before they will be allowed to register for classes. You will receive instructions to complete your Online PSEO Orientation along with your acceptance email. This is not a live presentation, so you will be able to complete your orientation at a time that is convenient for you;  expect to spend approximately one hour to complete it.

You will learn about:

• Degree options and academic programs available
• What courses and how many credits to take
• How to select and register for your classes
• College expectations and how to be successful
• College policies and procedures
• Services available to students
• Technology used at Inver Hills
• Student clubs and activities
• How to get textbooks and prepare for class

You will connect with an Academic Advisor after you have completed your orientation, and then you will be able to register for your classes. View our Class Schedule to prepare.

Thank you for participating in PSEO at Inver Hills, and congratulations on graduating from high school.

We hope you will consider furthering your education with us. Inver Hills has multiple paths to transfer to your bachelor's program, the lowest tuition rates in the state, and plentiful opportunities for financial aid and scholarships.

Our PSEO students get advantages, including:

• No fee to apply to Inver Hills
• Easy online application
• No need to take the ACCUPLACER assessment or attend a new student orientation
• Priority registration for the best class selection

We encourage you to meet with one of our Academic Advisors if you would like help with selecting your classes, need assistance with academic planning, or have any transfer questions. To learn more, visit Counseling & Advising.

PSEO students can select courses from these academic departments.

Review PSEO frequently asked questions.

Learn how PSEO students get textbooks.