Enrollment Program

Being a PSEO student at Concordia is like starting your first year of college early. You'll work with your high school counselor to ensure that the college courses you take at Concordia will also fulfill any remaining high school graduation requirements. 

Full-time PSEO students usually start at the beginning of the fall semester. Students interested in Fall 2024 enrollment must submit all application materials by May 30, 2024. However, because full-time PSEO students are able to register for classes along with our first-year students and have to work with their high school on their plans, many full-time students have all their materials submitted much sooner. Students who wish to start in Spring 2025 must submit all application materials by Nov. 15, 2024.

Eligibility and Requirements

Students in 12th grade who attend a Minnesota public high school and are Minnesota residents may be eligible to take 12-17 credits (3-4 college-level courses at the 100 or 200 level) as a full-time PSEO student. Students who are admitted as full time typically have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above. We welcome eligible students to apply. Each application is reviewed individually and additional application materials, including test scores, will be considered.

Full-time PSEO students are expected to participate in our traditional Orientation program for first-year students, are required to live on campus (or apply for an exemption), and can participate in all activities on campus (except NCAA DIII athletic programs).

PSEO students are only eligible to register for courses offered at Concordia College. PSEO students are not eligible to participate in Tri-College.

Registration

Full-time PSEO students register for fall just like our incoming first-year students completing a Student Registration Inventory or survey from the Registrar's Office. All full-time students will enroll in a First-Year Seminar, which also determines the Orientation Club they’ll participate in. All students will be contacted about fall semester registration in mid-spring. Full-time students, though not degree-seeking, often work with an advisor in the Registrar's office. Students are not eligible to register until their Minnesota Department of Education PSEO form is received prior to each semester. A typical semester schedule consists of 15-17 credits. Students must deposit or submit their intent to enroll before they can register for classes.

Advising

Full-time PSEO students will work with the Registrar's office in their intended major or area of interest for second semester registration. While Concordia works with PSEO students and their school counselors to ensure that coursework fulfills high school graduation requirements, the responsibility for completing those requirements rests on the student.

Housing

All new students are required to live on campus at Concordia for their first four semesters unless an exemption form was completed and approved. Full-time PSEO students are also expected to live on campus under this policy. Should they decide to stay at Concordia after high school graduation, their year of living on campus as a PSEO student will count toward their four semesters. Once students are accepted at Concordia, making a $300 deposit (prepayment of room + board) reserves their place in a residence hall and in the incoming class. PSEO students are able to search for a roommate using our MyHousing tool.

Deposit

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition, fees, and books are paid for by the state of Minnesota and Concordia College. Full-time PSEO students are also not charged an Orientation Fee, but patriciate in orientation. Students and their families are responsible for room, board, and additional expenses such as consumable art supplies, music lessons, etc. Students are not eligible for other forms of state or federal financial aid assistance until they have graduated from high school. Many PSEO families utilize the monthly payment option to pay for room and board. The Financial Aid Office can also help families navigate alternative loan options if necessary (finaid@cord.edu).

We are glad that many full-time PSEO students continue at Concordia to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships if they decide to stay at Concordia. Please note that this is not an automatic process; students must apply for first-year admission to continue at Concordia and must submit a FAFSA to receive additional aid.

Questions?

All PSEO students — whether attending part time or full time — will work with Concordia's PSEO program coordinator, Kaleen Krueger, through the PSEO admission process. 

Contact

Kaleen Krueger

Assistant Director of Admission; PSEO Program Coordinator Admission
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