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+Returning Concurrent Enrollment Student Information Guide 2022-2023
+Concurrent enrollment is a collaboration between Minnesota State University, Mankato and area high schools. This partnership offers qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn university credit during school hours at no cost to students. 
+What Steps Do I Need to Take to Enroll for the Upcoming Semester? • Returning concurrent enrollment students do NOT need to reapply to the university every semester they enroll. However, they do need to register for credit every time they enroll in a course through MSU. • Registration each semester will occur on the first day of class through a period of 14 business days. • Returning concurrent enrollment students should meet with their high school guidance counselor to ensure they are on an appropriate track for high school graduation. • (Optional) returning concurrent enrollment students can meet with the PSEO Office to see how their credits transfer across universities: https://bookings/pseo.edu
+What Does the Registration Process Look Like? • Students will register for classes on e-services. • Students should follow the registration walk-through packet for registration instructions. • Students must pay attention to add/drop dates as advertised. • Registration guarantees a student college credit. • Without registering, students will not receive credit for the class
+University Resources Memorial Library - utilize the online library for resources regarding journal articles, newspapers, books, eBooks, streaming videos, and more. Center for Academic Success – schedule a virtual appointment with an academic tutor for subjects ranging from math, science, business to English, writing, and languages. Students will learn how they can provide their study habits, acquire more effective academic skills, and achieve better grades. Career Development Center - learn how to build your resume, search for part-time jobs, practice mock interviews, attend job fairs, and more through the Career Development Center! Accessibility Resources – connect with the Accessibility Resources Center if you need accommodations for a course. Services routinely provided include alternative testing (including extended time, distraction free, scribes, readers), note-taking, assistive technology, sign language interpreting, text in alternate format, priority registration, alternative housing accommodations, and advocacy. Other accommodations may be available in response to individual needs. See also: Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT Center, Women's Center, Counseling Center.  
+PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment Office • Concurrent Enrollment Advisors help with: • Referrals • Understanding general education requirements • Class selection/recommendations • Trouble-shooting registration problems • Transferring credits • Contact information: pseo@mnsu.edu 
+Transferring Credits • Concurrent enrollment is an excellent opportunity for students to work ahead and complete general education credits. • MSU, Mankato is a part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or MnTC, which is a 40-credit package of general education courses. o The credits will transfer to any Minnesota State College & university, the University of Minnesota Campuses, and some private colleges. o Students can work with their concurrent enrollment advisor to determine how classes would transfer to outof-state schools and they can use transferology.com to find out on their own too!
+New Concurrent Enrollment Student Information Guide 2022-2023 
+Concurrent enrollment is a collaboration between Minnesota State University, Mankato and area high schools. This partnership offers qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn university credit during school hours at no cost to students. Learn more about concurrent enrollment by reviewing the information provided in this document. 2 What is Concurrent Enrollment? • Concurrent enrollment is a postsecondary enrollment option that allows for high school students to take collegelevel classes. Students will earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. • Through concurrent enrollment, students will take classes at their high school. Classes are taught by high school teachers who are credentialed to teach concurrent enrollment courses. • Please check with your high school to see if this is an option in your district. 3 What are the Benefits of Concurrent Enrollment? • Helps students prepare for the rigor and speed of post-secondary courses. • A chance to transition to college with the support of a familiar home environment. • Opportunity for high school students to earn university credit at no cost. • Promotes self-advocacy and students will have access to university resources. What is Financially Covered? • Tuition and textbooks will be financially covered. • Basic school supplies, computers, and laptops will not be covered. 4 Automatic Admission for Concurrent Enrollment • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Sophomores & Freshman: o Must rank in the top 10% of their high school class OR o Score in the top 10% on a nationally normed test OR o Submit a letter of support from a high school teacher or counselor along with a placement score for a language class. **ACT scores are currently being waived through Fall of 2022. **Admission is automatic, there is no appeal process for concurrent enrollment. 5 Holistic Admission Review Concurrent enrollment students who do not meet our automatic admission requirements may appeal to the PSEO Office for final review of their application materials. Student appeal files are reviewed in priority order based on the date the file was complete. Decisions of the PSEO Office are final. Appeals Process To complete an appeal please provide: 1. Letter of appeal (must be written by the student) addressing the following: college readiness and ability to be successful at university-level coursework, post-secondary plans, why you want to enroll in concurrent enrollment coursework, and any other challenges that may have impacted your admissibility, including any impact the pandemic had on your academic records. 2. Recommendation form from a school official in college-preparatory coursework. Recommendations should provide insight into a student’s ACADEMIC performance and readiness for college. One recommendation will complete your file but you may submit additional letters. 6 Factors that could be considered for holistic review: Class Rank and Trends High School Transcript and Senior Year Grades Test Scores (composite and sub-scores) Curriculum (college prep or not) Teacher Recommendations Documented Evidence of Diagnosed Disability Grade Point Average and Trends Academic Record Overall Improvement and/or Trends Grade Point Average in PSEO or other concurrent enrollment coursework College Course Completion Rate Email ALL letters and documents to the PSEO Office at: pseo@mnsu.edu Please note that the holistic review process is for concurrent enrollment students ONLY. Traditional PSEO students do not qualify for consideration in this process. 7 What Does the Admission Process Look Like for Automatic Admission? • Students should follow the instructions provided in the concurrent enrollment application document. • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for Concurrent Enrollment: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: May 31 • Spring semester application deadline: November 1 8 What Does the Registration Process Look Like? • Students will register for classes on e-services. • Students should follow the registration walk-through packet for registration instructions. • Students must pay attention to add/drop dates as advertised. • Registration guarantees a student college credit. • Without registering, students will not receive credit for the class. 9 Timeline: Fall Start Students interested in taking fall classes should complete the application process months ahead of time. Provide below is the recommended timeline for applying and class registration: • March – May: apply for admission • August – September: class registration Students should plan to apply months ahead of time is because it will take time for the University Admissions Department to process the hundreds of applications that come in during that time for concurrent enrollment. • Being proactive about the application process is important. • After a student has been accepted, they can register for their classes. This will take place once your high school year starts – typically in late August to early September. 10 Timeline: Spring Start Students interested in taking spring classes should complete the application process months ahead of time. Provide below is the recommended timeline for applying and class registration: • September – October: apply for admission • January – February: class registration Students should plan to apply months ahead of time is because it will take time for the University Admissions Department to process the hundreds of applications that come in during that time for concurrent enrollment. • Being proactive about the application process is important. • After a student has been accepted, they can register for their classes. This will take place once your spring semester starts – typically in late January to early February. 11 University Resources Memorial Library - utilize the online library for resources regarding journal articles, newspapers, books, eBooks, streaming videos, and more. Center for Academic Success – schedule a virtual appointment with an academic tutor for subjects ranging from math, science, business to English, writing, and languages. Students will learn how they can provide their study habits, acquire more effective academic skills, and achieve better grades. Career Development Center - learn how to build your resume, search for part-time jobs, practice mock interviews, attend job fairs, and more through the Career Development Center! Accessibility Resources – connect with the Accessibility Resources Center if you need accommodations for a course. Services routinely provided include alternative testing (including extended time, distraction free, scribes, readers), note-taking, assistive technology, sign language interpreting, text in alternate format, priority registration, alternative housing accommodations, and advocacy. Other accommodations may be available in response to individual needs. See also: Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT Center, Women's Center, Counseling Center. 12 PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment Office • Concurrent Enrollment Advisors help with: • Referrals • Understanding general education requirements • Class selection/recommendations • Trouble-shooting registration problems • Transferring credits • Contact information: pseo@mnsu.edu 13 Transferring Credits • Concurrent enrollment is an excellent opportunity for students to work ahead and complete general education credits. • MSU, Mankato is a part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or MnTC, which is a 40-credit package of general education courses. o The credits will transfer to any Minnesota State College & university, the University of Minnesota Campuses, and some private colleges. o Students can work with their concurrent enrollment advisor to determine how classes would transfer to outof-state schools and they can use transferology.com to find out on their own too!    
+Concurrent Enrollment High School Counselor Information Guide 
+High school guidance counselors play an important role in educating students on their options when it comes to higher education. This guide will offer insight, recommendations, and information to educate high school counselors on best practices when it comes to concurrent enrollment at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
+How Can You Help Support a New Concurrent Enrollment Student? • Inform students on admission requirements, application materials that are required, and deadlines for enrollment. • Regularly check admit reports provided by the MSU PSEO Office – monitor students’ application status and contact students that still need to apply to the university. • Educate students on classes they still need to take for high school graduation. Students should prioritize registering for these classes before major-specific courses. • Help guide students through the registration process and monitor registration reports provided by MSU, Mankato. 3 How Can You Help Support a Returning Concurrent Enrollment Student? • Inform returning concurrent enrollment students that they don’t need to reapply to the university, but they DO need to register for classes every semester they enroll with the university. • Educate students on classes they still need to take for high school graduation. Students should prioritize registering for these classes before major-specific courses. • Educate students on what withdrawing from a course means and how this will affect their high school graduation. 4 Managing the Concurrent Enrollment Application Process as a Counselor Fall Semester • Step 1 – determine students that need to apply for admission (previously accepted concurrent enrollment students DO NOT need to reapply). • Step 2 – create a strategic plan for completing the application process with your students (in class with all students at once, emailed instructions for students to complete individually). • Step 3 – monitor admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Determine students that still need to apply for admission. • Step 4 – send in transcripts to pseo@mnsu.edu. • Step 5 – continue to monitor admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Fall semester application deadline = May 31st. 5 Processing Timeline for Fall Semester Applications March – counselors should make a plan for how they are going to execute the application process April & May – students will apply for admission Application deadline – May 31st May & June – send in transcripts Transcript submission deadline – June 15 Early August – applications are fully processed. The PSEO Office will submit overrides for students to register for credit. 6 Managing the Concurrent Enrollment Application Process as a Counselor Spring Semester • Step 1 – determine students that need to apply for admission (previously accepted concurrent enrollment students DO NOT need to reapply). • Step 2 – create a strategic plan for completing the application process with your students (in class with all students at once, emailed instructions for students to complete individually). • Step 3 – monitor admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Determine students that still need to apply for admission. • Step 4 – send in transcripts to pseo@mnsu.edu • Step 5 – continue to monitor admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Spring semester application deadline = October 1 for December classes, November 1 for January classes. 7 Processing Timeline for Spring Semester Applications August/September – counselors should make a plan for how they are going to execute the application process September & October – students will apply for admission Application deadline – October 1 for December classes; November 1 for January classes October & November – send in transcripts Transcript submission deadline – October 5 for December classes; November 5 for January classes Late November/December – applications are fully processed. The PSEO Office will submit overrides for students to register for credit. 8 How Can Students Be Admitted? • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Sophomores: o Must rank in the top 10% of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Score in the top 10% on a nationally normed test OR o Submit a letter of support from a teacher and submit a placement score for a nationally normed test **ACT scores are no longer required for admission 9 What Does the Admission Process Look Like? • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: May 31 • Spring semester application deadline: October 1/ November 1 • Concurrent enrollment students do not need to pay the application fee of $20 10 Managing the Concurrent Enrollment Application Process as a Counselor Fall Semester • Step 1 – review admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Determine students that are eligible to enroll in credit. • Step 2 – schedule a time to help all concurrent enrollment students register for credit in class. • Step 3 – use the registration instructions provided by the PSEO Office to help students register for credit. • Step 4 – review registration reports provided by the PSEO Office to determine students that still need to register for credit. If everyone is enrolled in credit, let the PSEO Office know that registration is complete. 11 Timeline for Managing the Fall Registration Process August - review admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Determine students that are eligible to enroll in credit. August - schedule a time to help all concurrent enrollment students register for credit in class. August/September – complete the registration process with your students in class. Students are given 14 business days to register after the start of the class. September - review registration reports provided by the PSEO Office to determine students that still need to register for credit. If everyone is enrolled in credit, let the PSEO Office know that registration is complete. 12 Timeline for Managing the Spring Registration Process December/January - review admit reports provided by the PSEO Office. Determine students that are eligible to enroll in credit. November/December/January - schedule a time to help all concurrent enrollment students register for credit in class. December/January – complete the registration process with your students in class. Students are given 14 business days to register after the start of the class. December/January/February - review registration reports provided by the PSEO Office to determine students that still need to register for credit. If everyone is enrolled in credit, let the PSEO Office know that registration is complete. 13 OneDrive • OneDrive is a shared space for the PSEO Office to store admit and registration reports, as well as resources for every high school. • OneDrive folders are private to each high school. Counselors should bookmark the link to their OneDrive folder to access it when they need to. 14 Helping a Student Withdraw from a University Course • Students who are struggling in a university course, for any reason, will have the option to withdraw from the course prior to the advertised university deadline. • Before withdrawing, ask the student… o What is the purpose of the course? o How does the class fit in with your academic goals? o Is there any issue with how the content is being delivered? o What challenges have affected your ability to be successful in the course? • If the student does NOT decide to withdraw… o Encourage the student to come up with a plan with their instructor  Utilize study guides, find a partner in the class to study with, seek extra credit 15 • If the student decides to WITHDRAW from a university course… o Educate the student on the implications of how this may affect high school graduation o Educate the student on what this will mean for college completion o Help the student withdraw from the course utilizing the university’s PSEO Withdraw Guide • University implications of withdrawing from a course… o Cumulatively, if a student has below a 1.7 GPA or a 66.67% completion rate, they can no longer take classes with the university. o Selective colleges could view the “W” negatively on the student’s transcript when considering the student for admission or scholarships 
+Concurrent Enrollment Parent Information Guide 2023-2024
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+Choosing to enroll in concurrent enrollment courses is a big decision for students and a transition for parents. In this guide, you will learn how you can support your student and what information you have access to as a parent. You will also learn how you can help your student take ownership of their education. 2 What Information Do I Have Access to as a Parent/Guardian? Information Do you have access? Rules/regulations surrounding practice Student grades and progress No Federal law and university policies prohibit student information to be provided to anyone other than the student. Students can fill out the PSEO Office FERPA release form allowing the PSEO Office staff to share information relative to the form. Attendance Yes Yes, for concurrent enrollment courses only. Since students are receiving both high school and university credits, and instructors track attendance, parents/guardians would be notified of attendance in courses. Registration No Student courses are private to the student. Students must complete the FERPA release form if they want their parents to have access to this information. Application status No Similar to course progress and grades, the university’s primary relationship is with the student. The PSEO Office is only able to provide admissions tatus updates to the student. 3 How Can You Help Support a Concurrent Enrollment Student? • Encourage your concurrent enrollment student to regularly check their personal email for application and registration updates. • Counselors and teachers are great resources for concurrent enrollment information as well – so students should check with these individuals with questions about concurrent enrollment. • Encourage your student to take ownership of their education – reach out to professors and advisors if they have questions. This is a student’s opportunity to be autonomous and advocate for themselves. 4 What is Financially Covered? • What’s covered? • Tuition • Textbooks • What’s not covered? • Basic school supplies (notebooks, pens) • Computers/laptops • Extra/cocurricular activity fees • Mailing back textbooks to campus Please check with your high school to see if computers/laptops are covered in the cost of your student’s education. 5 How Can Students Be Admitted? • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Sophomores: o Must rank in the top 10% of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Score in the top 10% on a nationally normed test OR o Submit a letter of support from a teacher and submit a placement score for a nationally normed test **ACT scores are no longer being required for admission 6 What Does the Admission Process Look Like? • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: May 31 • Spring semester application deadline: November 1 • Concurrent enrollment students do not need to pay the application fee of $20 7 Next Steps After Acceptance Students should…  Register for classes on e-services  Log-in to MavMail  Pay attention to drop/withdraw deadline as advertised by the student’s high school
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+Dropping/Withdrawing from a Class Instructions and Information 
+This information guide will provide students instructions on how to drop or withdraw from a course. Students can watch this video or review the information in this document. Students should discuss plans to withdraw from a course with their high school guidance counselor/teacher prior to withdrawing. Instructions provided in this packet will correlate directly with the video. Dropping vs. Withdrawing from a Class Video time: 0:15 – 1:04 Dropping a class means that the student has successfully removed the class from their schedule on e-services within the allocated window on e-services. Dropping a class is only allowed the first few days of class and will not appear on a student’s transcript. Withdrawing from a class means that a student is no longer in the course, but the course counts as “attempted” and a grade of “W” is given. A withdrawal is denoted as a “W” on a transcript but will not be calculated into the student’s cumulative GPA. However, it does factor into a student’s standing with regards to Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students Policy. Dropping From a Class  Will not appear on a student’s academic record.  Occurs during the advertised add/drop period.  Students are allowed to drop from a class any time before 11:59pm on Friday, August 27th. Withdrawing From a Class  Will appear on a student’s academic record.  Occurs after the add/drop period.  Students are allowed to withdraw from a class any time before 11:59pm on Thursday, November 18th. More Information About Withdrawing from a Class Video time: 1:10 – 2:14 Withdrawing from a Class • Withdrawing from a course means that a student is no longer in the course, but the course counts as “attempted” and a grade of “W” is given. A withdrawal is denoted as a “W” on a transcript but will not be calculated into the student’s cumulative GPA. However, it does factor into a student’s standing with regards to Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students Policy. Implications of Withdrawing from a Class • Cumulatively, if a student has below a 1.7 GPA or a 66.67% completion rate, they can no longer take classes with the university. Only a student’s college GPA and completion rate are factored in, high school classes are not considered. • Selective colleges could view the “W” negatively on the student’s transcript when considering the student for admission or scholarships. What Should Students Do? Video Time: 2:19 – 3:32 Step 1: Meet with Your High School Guidance Counselor o Withdrawing from a class has implications for both high school and college enrollment. It is important that you meet with your high school guidance counselor to ensure dropping from a class will not affect your high school graduation or GPA. Step 2: Meet with a PSEO Advisor o Schedule a meeting with a PSEO Advisor through Microsoft Bookings. o You will not be able to withdraw from the course without meeting with a PSEO advisor. Step 3: Consider Your Options o Ask yourself what the purpose of the course is. o How does the course fit in with their academic goals? o Depending on your grade in the course as well as where you are in the semester, you could have time to improve your grade. o Come up with a plan to make good study habits or partner with someone in the class to study. o Meet with your faculty instructor to explore opportunities for extra credit or ways to make up points in the course. Step 4: Finalize Your Decision o If you have decided to withdraw from the course, email your PSEO advisor to receive approval to withdraw from the class. o Your advisor will submit an override for you withdraw from the course. o Log-in to e-services to withdraw from the class. o Fall deadline to withdraw: November 18, 2021.
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+Understanding General Education Requirements 
+One of the benefits of being in the PSEO program is the opportunity to work ahead towards general education requirements. General education is an important part of a student’s overall education because it integrates a broad range of skills and knowledge essential for college educated adults. Watch this video or review the information in this guide to learn more. WATCH VIDEO 2 Why General Education? Video Time: 0:25 – 0:57 • General education integrates a broad foundation of knowledge and skills with the study of contemporary concerns. The goals and competencies within the curriculum are reflective of those capabilities essential for all college-educated adults facing the twenty-first century, including: o 1. Skills needed for effective understanding and communication can be found through reading, listening, critical and integrative thinking, writing, speaking, and technological literacy. o 2. Exploration of various ways of knowing through study of the content, methods of inquiry and creative modes of a broad spectrum of disciplines. o 3. Our common membership in the human community, coupled with awareness that we live in a diverse world. o 4. The interrelatedness of human society and the natural environment and the ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life and development of responsibility for lifelong learning. 3 General Education Guidelines Video Time: 0:59 – 1:53 1. A total of 44 credits must be completed to satisfy the general education program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. 2. There are 11 required goal areas that students must complete, the goal areas include: communication, critical thinking, natural science, mathematics/logical reasoning, history and social/behaviorial sciences, humanities and the arts, human diversity, global perspectives, ethical and civic responsibility, people and the environment, and performance and participation. 3. A single course may be placed in more than goal area. Each credit, however, may only be counted once in meeting the 44 credits. 4 General Education Guidelines Video Time: 0:59 – 1:53 4. The Critical Thinking Goal Area 2 may be satisfied by taking a course or completing all of the other required goal areas. 5. For Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical, Civil, Computer, Integrated or Mechanical Engineering, and the Nursing degree, general education requirements differ. See the program requirements for a detailed explanation of general education coursework for these degree programs. 5 Goal Area 1: Communication Goal: To develop writers and speakers who use the English language effectively and who read, write, speak, and listen critically. At a base, all students should complete introductory communication requirements early in their college studies. Writing competency is an ongoing process to be reinforced through writing intensive courses and writing across the curriculum. Speaking and listening skills need reinforcement. There are multiple opportunities for interpersonal communication, public speaking and discussion. PART A: English Composition Requires one course, 3 credits or more, with a grade of at least “P” or “C” (2.0). A grade of C- does not satisfy the goal area. Common PSEO class to take: o ENG 101: Foundations of Writing & Rhetoric (4) PART B: Speech & Oral Reasoning Requires one course, 3 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o CMST 100: Fundamentals of Communication (3) o CMST 102: Public Speaking (3) KEY FOR UPCOMING GOAL AREAS/SECTIONS : W = Writing Intensive Course P = Purple Diversity Requirement G = Gold Diversity Requirement L = Lab Course ( ) = Credits for the course 6 Goal Area 2: Critical Thinking Goal: To develop critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills. Courses in this goal area must focus on skill development and throughout the course will provide opportunities to exercise skills although the exercise of skills requires a subject matter, the emphasis in this goal area will be on skill development. The skills will not be ones that are specific to the practice of a particular discipline or area of inquiry but rather will be skills that are common to different disciplines and different areas of inquiry. Requires completion of the rest of general education or one course. Common PSEO classes to take: o CHEM 201: General Chemistry (5) o STAT 154: Elementary Statistics* (4) o CMST 101W: Interpersonal Communication (3), W o CSP 110: Decision Making for Career and Life (3) o GWS 230: Gender, Race, and Popular Culture (4) 7 Goal Area 3: Natural Science Goal: To improve students’ understanding of natural science principles and of the methods of scientific inquiry, i.e., the ways in which scientists investigate natural science phenomena. Students should be encouraged to study both the biological and physical sciences. Requires two courses from different disciplines, 6 credits or more. At least one course must be a laboratory course. Common PSEO classes to take: o BIOL 100: Our Natural World (L) (4) o GEOL 100: Our Geologic Environment (3-4) o CHEM 100: Chemistry in Society (4) (L) o CHEM 104: Introduction to Chemistry (3) o FCS 140: Intro to Nutrition (3) o GEOG 101: Introductory Physical Geography (4) o PHYS 101: Introductory Physics (3) 8 Goal Area 4: Math/Logical Reasoning Goal: To increase students’ knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, evaluate arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. Students will learn to apply mathematics, logic, and/or statistics to help them make decisions in their lives and careers. Requires one course, 3 credits or more, with a grade of at least “P” or “C”, i.e. 2.0. A grade of “C-” does not satisfy this goal area. Common PSEO classes to take: o MATH 112: College Algebra* (4) o MATH 113: Trigonometry* (3) o MATH 115: Precalculus* (4) o MATH 121: Calculus I* (4) o MATH 130: Finite Math & Intro to Calculus* (4) *requires prerequisites, check e-services 9 Goal Area 5: History and Social and Behaviorial Sciences Goal: To increase students’ knowledge of how historians and social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events and ideas and to challenge students to examine the implications of this knowledge and its interconnection with action and living an informed life. Requires two courses from different disciplines, 6 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychological Science (4) o HIST 190: United States to 1877 (4), P o HIST 191: United States to 1877 (4), P o ECON 201: Principles of Macroeconomics (3) o SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3), P o POL 111: United States Government (4) o ANTH 101: Intro to Anthropology (4), P o FCS 100: Personal & Family Living (3) o GEOG 103: Introductory Cultural Geography (3), P o HLTH 240: Drug Education (3) o ETHN 100: American Racial Minorities (3), P 10 Goal Area 6: Humanities and the Arts Goal: To expand students’ knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature, philosophy, and the fine arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. Students should have experiences in both the arts and humanities. Requires two courses from different disciplines, 6 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o ENG 110: Introduction to Literature (4) o ART 100: Elements & Principles of Art (3) o ART 261: Art History Survey II (3) o THEA 101: Acting for Everyone (3) o FILM 114: Introduction to Film (4) o MASS 260: Principles of Visual Mass Communication (4) o MUSC 101: Introduction to Music (3) o MUSC 102: Pop Music USA (3) 11 Goal Area 7: Human Diversity Goal: To increase students’ understanding of individual and group differences, emphasizing the dynamics of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, class, and/ or disabilities in the history and culture of diverse groups in the United States; the contributions of pluralism to United States society and culture; and issues-- economic, political, social, cultural, artistic, humanistic, and education traditions- -that surround such diversity. Students should be able to evaluate the United States’ historical and contemporary responses to group differences. Requires one course, 3 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o HIST 191W: United States to 1877 (4), P o HIST 190: United States of 1877 (4) o MUSC 103 Pop Music (3) o SOC150: Social Problems (3), P o CMST 203: Intercultural Communication (4), P o ELE 222W: Human Relations in a Multicultural Society (3), G, W o ETHN 100: American Racial Minorities (3), P o GWS 110: Introduction to Gender (4), P o HIST 190: United States to 1877 (4), P 12 Goal Area 8: Global Perspectives Goal: To increase students’ understanding of the growing interdependence of nations, traditions and peoples and develop their ability to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural social, economic, and political experiences. Requires one course, 3 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o GEOG 100: Elements of Geography (3), P o SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3), P o CMST 203: Intercultural Communication (4) o ANTH 101: Intro to Anthropology (4), P o SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (4) o ANTH 230: People and Cultures of the World (4), P o ART 160: Introduction to Visual Culture (3), P o BIO 100: Our Natural World (4) o GER 101: Elementary German I (4) o HIST 170: Ancient World Civilization to 1500 (4) o SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (4) 13 Goal Area 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility Goal: To develop students’ capacity to identify, dis cuss and reflect upon the ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life and to understand the ways in which they can exercise responsible and productive citizenship. While there are diverse views of social justice or the common good in a pluralistic society, students should learn that responsible citizenship requires them to develop skills to understand their own and others positions, be part of the free exchange of ideas, and function as public minded citizens Requires one course, 3 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o POL 111: United States Government (4) o PHIL 120W: Introduction to Ethics (3) o MASS 110: Intro to Mass Communication (4), P o CIS 100: Introduction to Computing and Applications (4) o GWS 220: Sex and Gender Worldwide (4), P o MASS 280: Social Media and Society (4) 14 Goal Area 10: People and the Environment Goal: To increase students’ understanding of today’s complex environmental challenges. Students will examine the interrelatedness of human society and the natural environment. Knowledge of both bio-physical principles and psychosocial cultural systems is the foundation for integrative and critical thinking about environmental issues. Requires one course, 3 credits or more. Common PSEO classes to take: o HLTH 101: Health and the Environment (3) o GEOG 100: Elements of Geography (3), P o GEOG 101: Introductory Physical Geography (4) o ANTH 102: Ancient Peoples (4) o ENVR 101: Perspectives in Environmental Science (4) o GEOL 100: Our Geologic Environment (3) 15 Goal Area 11: Performance and Participation Goal: To prepare students for responsible and effective participation in groups and communities. Requires 2-3 credits. Common PSEO classes to take: o HP 117: Aerobic Conditioning (1) o ENG 242W: Introduction to Creative Writing (4) o ELE 222W: Human Relations in a Multicultural Society (3) o CDIS 205: Beginning American Sign Language – Level I (3) o HP 113: Introduction to Bowling (1) o HP 114: Introduction to Billiards (2) o HP 180: Introduction to Handball (1) o HP 291: Concepts of Fitness (2) o NURS 101W: Courage, Caring, and Team Building (3), W 16 Writing Intensive Requirement Goal: Students will be able to effectively engage in the writing process, generate ideas, draft, revise, format, and edit their work in alignment with a college-educated adult in the 21st century. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must take two (2) courses from two different disciplines for a minimum of six (6) credits that are designated writing intensive courses. Common PSEO classes to take: o CMST 101W: Interpersonal Communication (3) GE 2 o HIST 191W: United States to 1877 (4), P, GE 5 & 7 o ELE 222W: Human Relations in a Multicultural Society (3), G, GE 7 & 11 o PHIL 120W: Introduction to Ethics (3), GE 6 & 9 o ENG 242W: Introduction to Creative Writing (4), GE 11 o NURS 101W: Courage, Caring, and Team Building (3), GE 11 17 Diverse Cultures Requirement Diversity at Minnesota State Mankato is a commitment to create an understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples and diverse perspectives; a commitment to create an academic, cultural, and workplace environment and community that develops mutual respect for all and celebrates our differences. In keeping with the spirit of this commitment, all Minnesota State Mankato under¬graduate students must satisfy the DCGR for graduation. For purposes of further clarifying the DCGR, diversity is defined in comprehensive terms as the many faceted ways in which human beings differ from one another. Often overlapping, these differences can include: age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, mental/ physical ability, race/ethnicity. To fulfill this requirement, students must: • Take at least one GOLD course and one PURPLE course OR two PURPLE courses. • Each course must be at least three (3) credits. • Students must take courses from two different disciplines to satisfy the diverse cultures requirement. A course is denoted on e-services as being PURPLE or GOLD under the notes section on e-services. 18 Diverse Cultures Requirement Common PSEO classes to take: o HIST 190: United States to 1877 (4), P, GE 5 & 7 o HIST 191: United States to 1877 (4), P, GE 5 & 7 o SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3), P, GE 5 & 8 o ANTH 101: Intro to Anthropology (4), P, GE 5 & 8 o GEOG 103: Introductory Cultural Geography (3), P, GE 5 & 8 o ETHN 100: American Racial Minorities (3), P, GE 5 & 7 o SOC150: Social Problems (3), P, GE 5 & 7 o CMST 203: Intercultural Communication (4), P, GE 7 & 8 o ELE 222W: Human Relations in a Multicultural Society (3), G, W, GE 7 & 11 o GWS 110: Introduction to Gender (4), P, GE 5 & 7 o GEOG 100: Elements of Geography (3), P, GE & 10 o CMST 203: Intercultural Communication (4), GE 7 & 8 o SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (4), GE 8 o ANTH 230: People and Cultures of the World (4), P, GE 8 o ART 160: Introduction to Visual Culture (3), P, GE 6 & 8 19 How Can Students Find General Education Classes on E-Services? Video Time: 3:49 – 4:44 Under “search for a course” students should click “expand collapse for advanced search.” Under “general/liberal education” students can select the goal area they want to see available classes for. This will give a list of all available classes within that goal area for the upcoming semester.
+New PSEO Student Information Guide 2023-2024 
+Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) is a program that allows eligible 11th and 12th grade students to earn college credit while in high school. Students will earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. Learn more about PSEO by reviewing the information provided in this manual. 2 What is PSEO? • Post-Secondary Enrollment Option: allows high school students the opportunity to take college-level classes. • You can earn both high school and college-level credit simultaneously • Through PSEO, you may take courses: o On the MSU Campus o Online (if offered) 3 What are the Benefits of PSEO? • Helps you prepare for the rigor and speed of post-secondary courses • A chance to transition to college with the support of a familiar home environment • Opportunity for you to earn university credit at no cost • Introduces new cultures to prepare you for a global society • Promotes self-advocacy • Access to university resources 4 What is Financially Covered? • What’s covered? • Tuition • Textbooks • What’s not covered? • Transportation to campus • Parking permit • University meal plan • Textbooks not returned by the due date • Basic school supplies (notebooks, pens) • Computers/laptops • Extra/cocurricular activity fees • Mailing back textbooks to campus 5 Minnesota State University, Mankato • 4-year public university • 14,000 students • 1,300 international students • 20:1 student to faculty ratio • 900 service faculty • Division I and Division II athletic teams • Abundance of resources to help you succeed: • Center for Academic Success • Career Development Center • Student Activities Center • PSEO Office • MavPASS 6 How Can You Be Admitted? • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Home School Students: o Seniors must have a composite ACT score of 21 or higher o Juniors must have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher **ACT scores no longer required for admission **Admission is automatic, there is no appeal process for PSEO 7 What Does the Admission Process Look Like? • You need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o Minnesota Department Notice of Student Registration form o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: April 1 • Spring semester application deadline: October 1 • PSEO students do not need to pay the application fee of $20 8 Need Help Applying? • Applying is simple: watch THIS video or review the step-by-step tutorial to understand how to apply to the PSEO program. • Please plan for 30 minutes to complete the online application. • Transcripts cannot be uploaded to the online application. Send transcripts to pseo@mnsu.edu. 9 You’re accepted… Congratulations! Now what? • After you have applied and your transcripts have been submitted, application processing generally takes 10- 15 business days. • Once accepted, you will receive an email from the PSEO Office beginning May 1st inviting you to access the online orientation on D2L. • Orientation will inform you about the registration process, class selection, MavMail, and many other things to help acclimate yourself to the university! 10 What Does the Orientation Process Look Like? • Orientation will be online through the Minnesota State University, Mankato D2L page. • You can complete your orientation at your own pace. There is no scheduled meeting times for orientation. • You will review videos and information guides that will help prepare you for the registration process and the upcoming semester. • You must complete your orientation prior to registering for classes on e-services. 11 What Does the Registration Process Look Like? • Once you have completed your orientation, you can register for classes on e-services. • You will register from home, with virtual assistance from academic advisors (if needed). • You are strongly encouraged to speak with your high school guidance counselor prior to registering for classes to ensure you are taking courses that will fulfill high school graduation requirements. • Fall 2023 Registration: July 27th • Spring 2024 Registration: December 1st 12 Academic Expectations & Standards • Remember, you are a high school student first, the classes you take should also count towards high school graduation. • PSEO students can register for a maximum of 18 credits per semester. • You can register for classes that still have available seats. Early registration will not be approved for PSEO students. • PSEO students cannot register for classes that exceed $100 in additional fees. • PSEO students cannot live on campus. • PSEO students must abide by university academic policies and expectations. 13 What Happens After Orientation & Registration? • You will have roughly three weeks after you register to complete the following:  Share your class schedule with your guidance counselor to ensure the courses will not interfere high school graduation.  Get comfortable with your Minnesota State University, Mankato email called “MavMail.”  Pick-up your MavCard from the MavCard Office  Order your required textbook materials  Buy a parking pass (if desired)  Secure transportation to and from campus  Walk around campus and get familiar with where your classes will be  Purchase a meal plan (if desired)  Attend welcome week events (optional) 14 First Week of Class • During the first week of class, you should complete the following to ensure a successful first week:  Attend all your classes  Read the syllabus for each course  Make a weekly class/study plan or schedule  Locate study spots on campus, computer labs, resources, and services  Check your Minnesota State Mankato email regularly  Check D2L Brightspace regularly  Go to events and get connected on campus • First day of Fall 2023 semester: Monday, August 21 • First day of Spring 2024 semester: Monday, January 8 15 Throughout the Semester 1. Practice proper study skills  Utilize the Center for Academic Success. Tutors can guide you through the process of writing an effective paper, preparing for an important exam, or completing a challenging assignment. 2. Time/priority management  Invest in a planner. Time block when you will be going to class, studying, traveling to and from campus, and participating in high school events. 3. Campus engagement & seeking out help  Studies show that students who are more involved on campus are more likely to succeed in their schoolwork and make connections. Get involved in a student organization or attend a MavPASS session to get help in your classes! Contact your PSEO advisor if you ever need help! • Last day of Fall 2023 Semester: December 8 • Last day of Spring 2024 Semester: May 3 16 Timeline: Fall Start Students interested in taking fall classes should complete the application process months ahead of time. Provide below is the recommended timeline for applying and class registration: • February–April: apply for admission • May–July: orientation • July: class registration • August: classes start Students should plan to apply months ahead of time is because it will take time for the University Admissions Department to process the hundreds of applications that come in during that time for PSEO. • Being proactive about the application process is important. • After a student has been accepted and they’ve gone through the online orientation, they can register for classes in late July, prior to classes starting. 17 Timeline: Spring Start Students interested in taking spring classes should complete the application process months ahead of time. Provide below is the recommended timeline for applying and class registration: • August–October: apply for admission • November: orientation • December: class registration • January: classes start Students should plan to apply months ahead of time is because it will take time for the University Admissions Department to process the hundreds of applications that come in during that time for concurrent enrollment. • Being proactive about the application process is important. • After a student has been accepted and they’ve gone through the online orientation, they can register for classes in mid-December, prior to classes starting. 18 University Resources Memorial Library - utilize the online library for resources regarding journal articles, newspapers, books, eBooks, streaming videos, and more. Center for Academic Success – schedule a virtual appointment with an academic tutor for subjects ranging from math, science, business to English, writing, and languages. Students will learn how they can provide their study habits, acquire more effective academic skills, and achieve better grades. Career Development Center - learn how to build your resume, search for part-time jobs, practice mock interviews, attend job fairs, and more through the Career Development Center! Accessibility Resources – connect with the Accessibility Resources Center if you need accommodations for a course. Services routinely provided include alternative testing (including extended time, distraction free, scribes, readers), note-taking, assistive technology, sign language interpreting, text in alternate format, priority registration, alternative housing accommodations, and advocacy. Other accommodations may be available in response to individual needs. See also: Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT Center, Women's Center, Counseling Center, MavPASS 19 PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment Office • PSEO Advisors help with: • Referrals • Understanding general education requirements • Class selection/recommendations • Trouble-shooting registration problems • Transferring credits • Contact information: pseo@mnsu.edu • Office location: Armstrong Hall 313 20 Transferring Credits • Concurrent enrollment is an excellent opportunity for students to work ahead and complete general education credits. • MSU, Mankato is a part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or MnTC, which is a 40-credit package of general education courses. o The credits will transfer to any Minnesota State College & university, the University of Minnesota Campuses, and some private colleges. o Students can work with their concurrent enrollment advisor to determine how classes would transfer to outof-state schools and they can use transferology.com to find out on their own too!  
+PSEO Registration Instructions 
+
+Thank you for your interest in PSEO! Please follow the step-by-step instructions provided in this guide or watch the video to review registration instructions. If you experience any registration problems, please email the PSEO department at pseo@mnsu.edu. VIDEO Step 1: Go to www.mnsu.edu Step 2: Click on the search icon in the upper-right corner. Step 3: Type “E-Services” in the search bar, then click “search.” Step 4: Select “E-Services” under the search results. Step 5: Scroll down to the section where it says “log in to E-Services.” Enter your Star ID and password. Step 6: Select the checkbox next to the required acknowledgements. The acknowledgements only apply to tuition paying students, concurrent enrollment students will not need to worry about this, but you will need to select yes to continue. This is what a student’s e-services home page should look like. If you are already registered for a course, that class would appear under your class schedule. Step 7: Select “courses & registration” on the left-side column. Step 8: Select “search for a course.” You will be directed to a page that looks like this. Step 8: There are several ways you can search for a class. If you are looking for a general psychology class, change the subject to “psychology” under the drop-down menu. Then click “search.” Step 9: All the courses for that subject will appear here. Before registering for a class, we encourage you to click on the class itself to see if there are any special restrictions/permissions required for the class. Step 10: Review the class to ensure the dates, times, and class delivery will work for you. Under “notes” you can generally see if there are any specific restrictions for the class. Step 11: This class does not have any restrictions. If the class works in your schedule, select the add/plus button to add the class to your wish list. Step 12: Next, select “continue to review my plan.” Step 13: Next, select the checkbox net to the name of the class and then “select course(s) to proceed to register.” Step 14: Enter your Star ID password and register for the class. Always ensure that the grading method is listed as normal. Step 15: After registering, your next page should read “registration successful.” You might see a yellow box that warns you that if payment requirements have not been met by the published due date, your registration may be cancelled. You can ignore this message since you do not need to pay for classes as a PSEO student. 
+PSEO Registration Tips & Recommendations 
+One of the major benefits of the PSEO program is the opportunity for high school students to receive college credit. Registering for classes is the necessary step for students to receive college credit. This guide will cover when registration is and tips and recommendations to register successfully. Watch this video or review the information in this guide to learn more. When is Fall 2022 Registration for All PSEO Students? PSEO Registration Windows: ● Students with 20+ MNSU Mankato Credits: ○ Tuesday, November 29th at 8:00 am ● Students with 12-19 MNSU Mankato Credits: ○ Wednesday, November 30th at 8:00 am ● Students with 1-11 MNSU Mankato Credits: ○ Wednesday, November 30th at 12:00 pm ● New Students: ○ Thursday, December 1st at 8:00 am Registration Notes: ● New PSEO students must complete orientation to register. ● Registration will be done remotely through eservices. ● If you need help with registration, please schedule a meeting with a PSEO advisor. PSEO Registration Guidelines ● PSEO students can register for the following: ○ Up to 18 credits per semester ○ 100-200 level courses ○ 300-400 level classes with departmental permission ○ Classes that do not exceed $100 in additional fees ○ Courses with prerequisites the student meets ● PSEO students cannot register for the following: ○ 300-400 upper division courses without departmental permission ○ Classes than exceed $100 in additional fees ○ Classes reserved for specific populations ○ Courses below 100 level or developmental education courses ○ Courses with required prerequisites the student doesn’t meet When Does Registration Close? ● While we encourage all PSEO students register as early as possible, students can make changes to their schedule through Jan 13, 2023 – which is the Friday of the first week of spring classes. ● Removing a class your schedule before Jan 13, 2023 is considered a “drop.” Drops will not appear on a student’s academic record. ● Classes removed from a student’s schedule after Jan 13, 2023 is considered a “withdraw.” Withdraws will appear on a student’s academic record. How to Make Your Registration Successful ● To prepare for registration, meet with your high school guidance counselor to determine what classes you should be taking to meet high school graduation requirements. ● Prioritize required high school classes when registering. ● Login to e-services prior to registration day and come up with multiple plans for your schedule. ● Exclusively take classes that make sense for your academic pursuits. ● Look for courses that overlap between multiple requirement categories. Add yourself to waitlists for full courses you’d like to take! You can drop and add courses through Friday, January 13th until 11:59 pm. Administrative Drop Policy ● Some classes are classified as administrative drop classes. ● Students who do not attend the first week of class for these classes will be dropped from the class. ● There’s a possibility the student can pick the class back up if there are still seats open in the class on e-services. ● Check the notes section of e-services to see if the administrative drop policy applies. After Registration ● After you have registered for your classes, share your schedule with your high school guidance counselor. ● Order required textbooks through Barnes & Noble. ● Login to MavMail to see if your professor or the PSEO Office has shared any updates for the upcoming semester. ● Buy a parking pass (if desired). ● Secure transportation to and from campus. ● Walk around campus and get familiar with where your classes will be. ● Purchase a meal plan (if desired
+Returning PSEO Student Information Guide 2022-2023 
+Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) is a program that allows eligible 11th and 12th grade students to earn college credit while in high school. Students will earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. Students who have previously enrolled in PSEO and are returning for the upcoming semester will benefit from the information provided in this guide. 2 What Steps Do I Need to Take to Enroll for the Upcoming Semester? • Returning PSEO students do NOT need to reapply to the university. However, they do need to complete the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) form every semester they enroll in PSEO. o This form should have updated signatures between the student, parent, and high school counselor. Please email to pseo@mnsu.edu once completed. • Returning PSEO students should talk to their high school guidance counselor PRIOR to meeting with a PSEO advisor. Counselors should inform students about what classes they still need to take for high school graduation. • PSEO students will need to meet with their PSEO advisor once a semester to discuss how their semester went and make plans for the upcoming semester. 3 Textbook Returns Important PSEO textbooks are due on the Friday of finals week each semester. Students who do NOT return their textbooks will incur a fee on their account and will not be able to register for the upcoming semester. Textbook return due dates:  Friday, December 9th – fall semester  Friday, May 5th – fall semester 4 Fall 2022 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: April 1 • Orientation starts: May 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: July 25 • Registration for new PSEO students: July 27 • Textbook reservation deadline: August 8 • First day of class: August 22 • Class drop deadline: August 26 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD • Textbook return deadline: December 9 **Returning PSEO students should schedule an advising appointment prior to Thanksgiving break for the upcoming semester 5 Spring 2023 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: October 1 • Orientation starts: November 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: December 1 • Registration for new PSEO students: December 5 • Textbook reservation deadline: December 26 • First day of class: January 9 • Class drop deadline: January 13 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD • Textbook return deadline: May 5 **Returning PSEO students (juniors) should schedule an advising appointment prior to the end of April for the upcoming fall semester 6 What Does the Registration Process Look Like? • Students will register from home, with virtual assistance from academic advisors (if needed). • Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their high school guidance counselor prior to registering for classes to ensure they are taking courses that will fulfill high school graduation requirements. • Fall 2022 Registration: July 25th • Spring 2023 Registration: December 1st 7 Academic Expectations & Standards • Remember, you are a high school student first, the classes you take should also count towards high school graduation. • PSEO students can register for a maximum of 18 credits per semester. • Students can register for classes that still have available seats. Early registration will not be approved for PSEO students. • PSEO students cannot register for classes that exceed $100 in additional fees. • PSEO students cannot live on campus. • PSEO students must abide by university academic policies and expectations. 8 What Happens After Registration? • Students will have roughly three weeks after they register to complete the following:  Share your class schedule with your guidance counselor to ensure the courses will not interfere high school graduation.  Get comfortable with your Minnesota State University, Mankato email called “MavMail.”  Order your required textbook materials  Buy a parking pass (if desired)  Secure transportation to and from campus  Walk around campus and get familiar with where your classes will be  Purchase a meal plan (if desired)  Attend welcome week events (optional) 9 First Week of Class • During the first week of class, students should complete the following to ensure a successful first week:  Attend all your classes  Read the syllabus for each course  Make a weekly class/study plan or schedule  Locate study spots on campus, computer labs, resources, and services  Check your Minnesota State Mankato email regularly  Check D2L Brightspace regularly  Go to events and get connected on campus • First day of Fall 2022 semester: Monday, August 22nd • First day of Spring 2023 semester: Monday, January 9th 10 Throughout the Semester 1. Practice proper study skills  Utilize the Center for Academic Success. Tutors can guide students through the process of writing an effective paper, preparing for an important exam, or completing a challenging assignment. 2. Time/priority management  Invest in a planner. Time block when you will be going to class, studying, traveling to and from campus, and participating in high school events. 3. Campus engagement & seeking out help  Studies show that students who are more involved on campus are more likely to succeed in their schoolwork and make connections. Get involved in a student organization or attend a MavPASS session to get help in your classes! Contact your PSEO advisor if you ever need help! • Last day of Fall 2022 Semester: December 9th • Last day of Spring 2023 Semester: May 5th 11 University Resources Memorial Library - utilize the online library for resources regarding journal articles, newspapers, books, eBooks, streaming videos, and more. Center for Academic Success – schedule a virtual appointment with an academic tutor for subjects ranging from math, science, business to English, writing, and languages. Students will learn how they can provide their study habits, acquire more effective academic skills, and achieve better grades. Career Development Center - learn how to build your resume, search for part-time jobs, practice mock interviews, attend job fairs, and more through the Career Development Center! Accessibility Resources – connect with the Accessibility Resources Center if you need accommodations for a course. Services routinely provided include alternative testing (including extended time, distraction free, scribes, readers), note-taking, assistive technology, sign language interpreting, text in alternate format, priority registration, alternative housing accommodations, and advocacy. Other accommodations may be available in response to individual needs. See also: Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT Center, Women's Center, Counseling Center, MavPASS 12 PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment Office • PSEO Advisors help with: • Referrals • Understanding general education requirements • Class selection/recommendations • Trouble-shooting registration problems • Transferring credits • Contact information: pseo@mnsu.edu • Office location: Armstrong Hall 313 13 Transferring Credits • Concurrent enrollment is an excellent opportunity for students to work ahead and complete general education credits. • MSU, Mankato is a part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or MnTC, which is a 40-credit package of general education courses. o The credits will transfer to any Minnesota State College & university, the University of Minnesota Campuses, and some private colleges. o Students can work with their concurrent enrollment advisor to determine how classes would transfer to outof-state schools and they can use transferology.com to find out on their own too!  
+PSEO Application Instructions 
+Thank you for your interest in PSEO! This guide will show students how to apply successfully to the university. To review application instructions, watch this video or review the screenshot instructions provided in this document. Please follow each step as the PSEO e-application process requires specific information to be entered to ensure your application is coded correctly upon receipt. Step 1: Go to www.mnsu.edu video time: 0:12 Step 2: Click on “Admissions & Aid” at the top of the page. video time: 0:25 Step 3: Click on “Undergraduate Admissions.” video time: 0:43 Step 4: Scroll down and select “apply.” video time: 0:47 Step 5: Select the purple “Apply Now” button to begin the PSEO application. video time: 0:57 Step 6: From here, if you do not already have a Star ID, you will need to select “Create your Star ID.” If you already have a Star ID, log-in with your existing Star ID. video time: 1:06 Step 7: To create a Star ID, input basic personal information and create a password. Step 8: On the same page, acknowledge the terms of access and select “Get my Star ID.” Write down your Star ID and password. Step 9: Input all the required fields, including first name, last name, and email address. video time: 1:35 Step 10: This step is optional. Providing your social security number and date of birth is voluntary and failing to do so will not affect admission decision. However, the information requested can help to identify your record in the system and match to financial aid information. video time: 1:52 Step 11: This step is optional. video time: 2:22 Step 12: Optional: input the highest level of education for your parents/guardians. video time: 2:27 Step 13: Please let us know your current citizenship status. If status is not US Citizen or Dual National with U.S. Citizenship student will need to be specific in what their status is. PSEO is not available to international or exchange students. video time: 2:32 Step 14: Let us know how long you have been a resident of Minnesota. video time: 2:46 Step 15: Let us know your home address. Note: Minnesota State University, Mankato will not sell or disburse the information to anyone. The information will be used solely to reach out to the student if there are questions about their application status. video time: 2:57 Step 16: What is your preferred phone number? You can provide mobile and home phone number. video time: 3:07 Step 17: Select yes for high school student status. video time: 3:23 Step 18: Complete the required fields. Always enter June of the year you are graduating high school, for example: 06/2022. video time: 3:31 Step 19: Students can skip the high school preparation standards portion. We will get this information from the high school guidance counselor when transcripts are sent in. video time: 4:00 Step 20: Higher Education: If you have taken any other post-secondary courses, select yes and follow the prompts. If this is the first university-level course a student has taken, select no. Any other institutions where the student has completed PSEO or concurrent enrollment should be listed here. video time: 4:20 Step 21: This information is optional. However, the university can use this information to provide additional resources for students. video time: 4:34 Step 22: Select the term you wish to start taking courses. This must be accurate. If a student selects a later term than when they want to start taking classes, they will need to reapply. video time: 5:57 Step 23: Select the “Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) student.” video time: 5:17 Step 24: PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment students will need to select “complete courses, but not a degree.” Even if you plan to earn a bachelor’s or associates degree, high school students need to select this option while taking classes in high school. video time: 5:37 Step 25: Select part-time student. video time: 5:58 Step 26: Do NOT select a major. Select next and move on. video time: 6:06 Step 27: Select “Minnesota State University, Mankato.” video time: 6:13 Step 28: Select no. video time: 6:23 Step 29: Optional: select any of the activities, organizations, or sports that interest you. video time: 6:37 Step 30: Select “no” for taking concurrent enrollment courses at your high school campus. Select “yes” for taking PSEO courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato. video time: 7:02 Step 31: Review the application and select “continue to submit application.” video time: 7:42 Step 32: Review the information and click “select all” type in your Star ID password under “Verify Star ID Password.” video time: 7:58 Last Step: • Write down your Star ID and your password. • If you lose your Star ID or your password, you can follow these steps to get back into your student account: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/help-support/starid/. Questions? • Contact the PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment staff at MSU, Mankato: pseo@mnsu.edu.
+PSEO Parent Information Guide 2023-2024
+Choosing to enroll in PSEO courses is a big decision for students and a transition for parents. In this guide, you will learn how you can support your student and what information you have access to as a parent. You will also learn how you can help your student take ownership of their education. 2 What Information Do I Have Access to as a Parent/Guardian? Information Do you have access? Rules/regulations surrounding practice Student grades and progress No Federal law and university policies prohibit student information to be provided to anyone other than the student. Students can fill out the PSEO Office FERPA release form allowing the PSEO Office staff to share information relative to the form. Attendance No University class attendance is private. Registration No Student courses are private to the student. Students must complete the FERPA release form if they want their parents to have access to this information. Application status No Similar to course progress and grades, the university’s primary relationship is with the student. The PSEO Office is only able to provide admissions tatus updates to the student. 3 How Can You Help Support a PSEO Student? • Encourage your PSEO student to regularly check their personal email for application, orientation, and registration updates • Once enrolled, students should check their MNSU email for information from professors, school closures, and advising information from the PSEO Office • Encourage your student to take ownership of their education – reach out to professors and advisors if they have questions. This is a student’s opportunity to be autonomous and advocate for themselves. 4 Fall 2022 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: April 1 • Orientation starts: May 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: *Dependent on credits – late July • Registration for new PSEO students: July 27 • Textbook reservation deadline: August 7 • First day of class: August 21 • Class drop deadline: August 25 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD **Returning PSEO students should schedule an advising appointment prior to Thanksgiving break for the upcoming semester 5 Spring 2023 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: October 1 • Orientation starts: November 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: *Dependent on credits – late November • Registration for new PSEO students: December 1 • Textbook reservation deadline: December 22 • First day of class: January 8 • Class drop deadline: January 12 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD **Returning PSEO students (juniors) should schedule an advising appointment prior to the end of April for the upcoming fall semester 6 What is Financially Covered? • What’s covered? • Tuition • Textbooks • What’s not covered? • Transportation to campus • Parking permit • University meal plan • Textbooks not returned by the due date • Basic school supplies (notebooks, pens) • Computers/laptops • Extra/cocurricular activity fees • Mailing back textbooks to campus 7 How Can Students Be Admitted? • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Home School Students: o Seniors must have a composite ACT score of 21 or higher o Juniors must have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher **ACT scores are no longer required for admission **Admission is automatic, there is no appeal process for PSEO 8 What Does the Admission Process Look Like? • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o Minnesota Department Notice of Student Registration form o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: April 1 • Spring semester application deadline: October 1 • PSEO students do not need to pay the application fee of $20 9 Next Steps After Acceptance Students should…  Complete online orientation modules on D2L  Register for classes on e-services  Order textbooks  Log-in to MavMail  Walk around campus and get familiar with where classes will be 
+Academic Policies & Expectations 
+It is important for PSEO students to understand that they are held to the same academic expectations as undergraduate students. The academic policies at MSU, Mankato are separate from the academic policies at a student’s high school. To learn more, students can watch this video or review the information provided in this guide. VIDEO 2 • To maintain academic standing with the university, all PSEO students need to maintain the following: o A cumulative MSU GPA of 1.70 (1-30 credits) or 1.85 GPA (31-59 credits) or better AND o A course completion rate of 66.67% or higher • Notes: o MSU, Mankato does not factor in high school GPA with cumulative GPA at MSU. o To calculate course completion rate, simply divide the number of credits earned by the number of credits attempted. Academic Standards Video Time: 0:07 – 1:05 3 Completion Rate Formula Video Time: 1:10 – 2:44 • Must ALWAYS be 66.67% or higher • Completion rate = total number of credits you earned divided by the total number of credits attempted. • Example: you enroll in GEOG 103 (3 credits) and PSYC 101 (4 credits) o If you withdraw from GEOG 103 after the first week, your completion rate is 57% o 4 ÷ 7 = .57 4 Dropping vs. Withdrawing from a Class Video time: 1:10 – 2:44 Dropping a class means that the student has successfully removed the class from their schedule on e-services within the allocated window on e-services. Dropping a class is only allowed the first few days of class and will not appear on a student’s transcript. Withdrawing from a class means that a student is no longer in the course, but the course counts as “attempted” and a grade of “W” is given. A withdrawal is denoted as a “W” on a transcript but will not be calculated into the student’s cumulative GPA. However, it does factor into a student’s standing with regards to Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students Policy. Dropping From a Class  Will not appear on a student’s academic record.  Occurs during the advertised add/drop period.  Students are allowed to drop from a class any time before 11:59pm on the Friday of the first week of class. Withdrawing From a Class  Will appear on a student’s academic record.  Occurs after the add/drop period.  Students are allowed to withdraw from a class any time before 11:59pm on the designated withdraw date (usually three weeks before finals week). 5 More Information About Withdrawing from a Class Video time: 1:10 – 2:44 Withdrawing from a Class • Withdrawing from a course means that a student is no longer in the course, but the course counts as “attempted” and a grade of “W” is given. A withdrawal is denoted as a “W” on a transcript but will not be calculated into the student’s cumulative GPA. However, it does factor into a student’s standing with regards to Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students Policy. Implications of Withdrawing from a Class • Cumulatively, if a student has below a 1.7 GPA or a 66.67% completion rate, they can no longer take classes with the university. Only a student’s college GPA and completion rate are factored in, high school classes are not considered. • Selective colleges could view the “W” negatively on the student’s transcript when considering the student for admission or scholarships. 6 • Final exams are scheduled for the last week of every semester. • Final exams are scheduled on DIFFERENT days/times than your regular scheduled classes. Check your syllabus for days and times. • If your schedule conflicts with the final exam schedule, talk to your professor right away to make accommodations. Final Exam Schedule Video time: 1:10 – 2:44
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+PSEO High School Counselor Information Guide 2023-2024
+High school guidance counselors play an important role in educating students on their options when it comes to higher education. This guide will offer insight, recommendations, and information to educate high school counselors on best practices when it comes to PSEO at Minnesota State University, Mankato. 2 How Can You Help Support a New PSEO Student? • Encourage new PSEO students to check the MSU website, attend information sessions hosted by MSU, and check their email for admission, orientation, and registration updates. • Inform PSEO students on admission requirements and application materials that are required. • Educate students on classes they still need to take for high school graduation. Students should prioritize registering for these classes before major-specific courses. 3 How Can You Help Support a Returning PSEO Student? • Educate students on classes they still need to take for high school graduation. Students should prioritize registering for these classes before major-specific courses. • Encourage PSEO students to check their MNSU email for registration, advising, and class updates from their professors and the PSEO Office. • Encourage PSEO students to be proactive and seek out university resources such as the Center for Academic Success and MavPASS. • Educate students on what withdrawing from a course means and how this will affect their high school graduation. 4 Fall 2023 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: April 1 • Orientation starts: May 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: *Dependent on credits – late July • Registration for new PSEO students: July 27 • Textbook reservation deadline: August 7 • First day of class: August 21 • Class drop deadline: August 25 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD **Returning PSEO students should schedule an advising appointment prior to Thanksgiving break for the upcoming semester 5 Spring 2024 Important Dates & Deadlines • Application deadline: October 1 • Orientation starts: November 1 • Registration for returning PSEO students: *Dependent on credits – late November • Registration for new PSEO students: December 1 • Textbook reservation deadline: December 22 • First day of class: January 8 • Class drop deadline: January 12 • Class withdraw deadline: TBD **Returning PSEO students (juniors) should schedule an advising appointment prior to the end of April for the upcoming fall semester 6 How Can Students Be Admitted? • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class (minimum ACT required) OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)(minimum ACT required) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Home School Students: o Seniors must have a composite ACT score of 21 or higher o Juniors must have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher **ACT scores are not required for automatic admission **Admission is automatic, there is no appeal process for PSEO 7 What Does the Admission Process Look Like? • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o Minnesota Department Notice of Student Registration form o ACT test results (if applicable) • Fall semester application deadline: April 1 • Spring semester application deadline: October 1 • PSEO students do not need to pay the application fee of $20 • Transcripts and forms can be emailed to pseo@mnsu.edu 8 Notice of Student Registration Form • Commonly referred to as the ‘MDE form’ or ‘NOSR form.’ This form is required for all PSEO students each semester they enroll in PSEO. • Students are responsible for filling out section one (along with a parent/guardian signature if under the age of 18) and counselors are responsible for filling out section two. • Please email to pseo@mnsu.edu once completed. • Please do NOT send this form exclusively to the Admissions Office. This form is intended for the PSEO Office and should be sent accordingly. 9 Section 1 must be completed the student (along with a parent/guardian signature if under the age of 18) 10 Section 2 must be completed by a high school counselor or administrator 11 Correct Submission of Notice of Student Registration Form PAGE 2 PAGE 1 12 PSEO Student Advising • Returning PSEO students are required to meet with the PSEO Office at the end of every semester to discuss how the semester went and make plans for the upcoming semester. • Prior to an advising appointment, PSEO students should meet with their high school guidance counselor to determine classes they should take for high school. • PSEO students should bring these classes with them to their university advising appointment. A PSEO advisor will help the student navigate the class selection process prior to registration. 13 Helping a Student Withdraw from a University Course • Students who are struggling in a university course, for any reason, will have the option to withdraw from the course prior to the advertised university deadline. • Before withdrawing, ask the student… o What is the purpose of the course? o How does the class fit in with your academic goals? o Is there any issue with how the content is being delivered? o What challenges have affected your ability to be successful in the course? • If the student does NOT decide to withdraw… o Encourage the student to come up with a plan with their faculty member  Utilize study guides, find a partner in the class to study with, seek extra credit 14 • If the student decides to WITHDRAW from a university course… o Educate the student on the implications of how this may affect high school graduation o Educate the student on what this will mean for college completion o Help the student withdraw from the course utilizing the university’s PSEO Withdraw Guide • University implications of withdrawing from a course… o Cumulatively, if a student has below a 1.7 GPA or a 66.67% completion rate, they can no longer take classes with the university. o Selective colleges could view the “W” negatively on the student’s transcript when considering the student for admission or scholarships.
+HIDDEN RULES FOR OFFICE HOURS
+WHAT ARE OFFICE HOURS? • An opportunity to discuss with your instructor any special needs or challenges you face. If possible, talk to your instructor before the semester starts or at the beginning of the semester. • They are for clarifying information and answering questions from class. • An opportunity to discuss or get feedback about assignments and tests. • A way to get to know your professor. WHAT ARE OFFICE HOURS? • To share any information about extenuating personal circumstances that may be effecting your learning and class performance. • They are an opportunity to discuss academic and/or career goals. • They are a time to discuss potential research or internship opportunities. • Faculty WANT you to use office hours for these purposes! THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF OFFICE HOURS • Each instructor’s office hours are listed on his or her syllabus and also may be listed on the departmental website. • Some instructor’s office hours are by appointment only. • Office hours are usually only a few hours a week so plan accordingly. • If you arrive for office hours without an appointment, anticipate that you may have to wait or come back another day. EMAIL ETIQUETTE • If a professor requires an appointment, arrange the day and time through email. • Instructor email addresses are on the department website or the syllabus. • Address the email to Professor X or Dr. X. • Remember that this is a professional communication, so do not address your female professors by Mrs. X or your male professors by Mr. X. EMAIL ETIQUETTE • In the first sentence, identify yourself with your name and the class that you are enrolled in • Write your request in full sentences with correct grammar and spelling. • Respond promptly (within one day) to any emails from your instructor. • Keep your emails to the point – perhaps 3-4 sentences. PREPARATION FOR OFFICE HOURS • Prepare yourself by going over the issues you wish to discuss in your mind. • If necessary or helpful, make notes and gather supporting materials (e.g., articles, previous test). • Look up the office location and familiarize yourself with how to get there. • Allow enough time to get to the office, if you have made a specific appointment. THE MEETING • Knock on the door before entering unless the office is behind a receptionist. If this is the case, announce yourself to that person. • Once in the office, introduce yourself with your name and the class you are taking from that instructor • If your instructor stands up or is standing, step forward and offer to shake hands. • Ask where you should sit. • The instructor will typically leave the door open. Usually this will not interfere with confidentiality. THE MEETING CONTINUED • Your instructor will ask about the purpose of the meeting. • This is the time for you to present the issues that you came to discuss in a clear, concise manner. • Listen to your instructor’s response and take notes if appropriate. • Ask questions for clarification. • Remember that your instructor’s intention is to help you improve your work. RECEIVING FEEDBACK • If you meet with your instructor to get feedback about a grade, try to remain non-defensive and respectful. • If you are contesting a grade, understand that you and your instructor may not come to an agreement to your satisfaction. • Rather than argue, explore how you might improve results for the next paper or test. • Try to walk away with something concrete to use for the next assignment or test. CONCLUDING THE MEETING • Remember to thank your instructor for his or her time. • Later, reflect on the meeting and ask yourself if you’ve gotten the information and/or feedback that you needed. • Remember that office hours are an important resource!
+New PSEO Student Checklist 
+Determine if you are eligible for admission • Seniors: o Rank in the top 50% of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Juniors: o Must rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class OR o Maintain at or above a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) OR o Achieve a 24 or higher composite score on the ACT (minimum GPA required) • Home School Students: o Seniors must have a composite ACT score of 21 or higher o Juniors must have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher  
+Apply for Admission by June 1 • Students need to submit the following information to be considered for PSEO: o An application to campus: mnsu.edu/apply o Current high school transcripts o ACT Test results (if applicable) o Minnesota Department of Education Notice of Student Registration Form  This form can be emailed to pseo@mnsu.edu • Fall semester application deadline: June 1 • Spring semester application deadline: December 1 
+Complete Online Orientation Modules starting June 1 • Check your email for instructions on how to complete your online orientation • Orientation is self-paced and must be completed prior to class registration