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Post Secondary Option Students (PSEO)


The PSEO application process includes the following three forms:

PSEO Application Form

High School Verification Form

Notice of Student Registration

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a high school junior or senior at a public school, nonpublic school or home school.  

  • You cannot be classified as a full-time student at your high school.
  • Seniors must have a minimum cumulative end of the year GPA of 3.00. Juniors must have a minimum cumulative end of the year GPA of 3.20. Your GPA is to be based on your end of the year grades. This is for all high school work (grades 9, 10, 11, and 12) completed prior to enrolling at Itasca.
  • Students must test into college classes numbered 1000 or above on placement test in reading, English and math (if you are taking your math course at ICC). While under the PSEO program, students may not enroll in classes below 1000, non-PSEO and summer courses.
Questions about PSEO eligibility should be directed to Chris Chandler, Advisor at 218-322-2359 or 800-996-6422, ext. 2359.

PSEO Deadlines Spring Semester 2012

  • November 30  - Students must have a completed  an online application, Notice of Student Registration form and verification form along with a high school transcript to the CC Student Services Office by 4 pm on this date in order to register for Spring Semester at Itasca under the PSEO Program.
  • December 16 - Students must have taken any needed assessment retests by this date in order to register for Spring Semester at Itasca under the PSEO program.
  • December 20  - This is the last day to attend a registration session for students who wish to attend Itasca under the PSEO program for Spring Semester (see note).

PSEO Deadlines for Fall 2012

  • May 30 - Students must have a completed application, Notice of Student Registration form and verification form along with a high school transcript. Forms must be submitted to the ICC Student Services Office by 4 pm on this date in order to register for Fall Semester at ICC under the PSEO Program.
  • May  31 - Students must have taken the assessment test by this date (see note). If students have taken the placement test elsewhere, test scores in reading, writing and math must be turned into the ICC Student Services Office by 4 pm, in order to register for Fall Semester at Itasca under the PSEO program. Students are able to retest once.
  • June 6 - Students must have taken any needed assessment retests by this date in order to register for Fall Semester at Itasca under the PSEO program.
  • June 8 - This is the last day to attend a registration session for students who wish to attend Itasca under the PSEO program for Fall Semester (see note).

Note: Students must sign up for a placement rest/reters and PSEO registration session online. Keep in mind, PSEO sessions are limited and your are responsible for setting this appointment by the dealine. Please plan ahead.

Admission Procedure

  • Complete and submit the application and verification form, and Notice of Student Registration form along with your high school transcript to the Student Services Office.

  • Schedule a date to take the required assessment test.  Assessment results will determine your course placement.  If an overall need for development coursework is indicated, enrollment in college level courses will be denied. Students may retest only once during the academic year. To schedule an appointment go to the Itasca website. Click on admission/placement test scheule/make an appointment. PSEO student may test on any date, but register the second for classes the second week in June.
  • Schedule an individual registration session with an ICC counselor. Prospective PSEO students may not test and register on the same day. 
  • Make sure your Notice of Student Registration form with Sections I and II is completed and in your file. You will not be allowed to register without this form.
  • Make sure you have completed the High School Verification form with your high school counselor or home school parent. This is to assure you are aware of your remaining course requirements and credits needed for high school graduation.

Criteria for Continuing as an Options Student

  • To continue at Itasca as an Options student, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00. Students will be required to complete an ICC Academic Verification form and turn it into their ICC counselor prior to registering for the next semester.  If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.00, you will automatically be suspended from Itasca Community College.  An appeals process is in place for all students.

Restricted Classes

The following classes are not open to Post-Secondary Option Students unless they are willing to pay the tuition, fees and equipment costs associated with the class.

PE 1102 or 2199 Downhill Skiing or Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
PE 1101 Cross Country Skiing
PE 1121 Golf
PE 1130 Outdoor Adventure
PE 1131 Camping
PE 1105 Curling and Bowling
Music 1191 - 1192 Applied Music
Music  2191 - 2192 Applied Music
Journalism 1105 Photography

High school students enrolled under the Postsecondary Enrollment Options program at another system college or university must complete  the application and admissions process for PSEO students ICC. Failure to complete the PESO application process prior to registering for classes will obligate you for all unpaid balances relating to the courses for which you have just registered.  Contact the Admissions Office at this school for more information."