Please email all documents to admissions@dctc.edu.
Spring 2025 Deadline is Sunday, December 1, 2024. All Documents must be received by that date to be accepted to Spring 2025 PSEO.
We are currently accepting for Spring 2025. To learn more about PSEO, attend one of our information sessions on September 25, October 17, October 30, or November 13. Options available virtually and in-person.
DCTC offers programs that allow you to earn college credits for free while you are still in high school. As a qualifying high school student, you will be able to seamlessly transfer the credits you earn to nearly any college or university in Minnesota, as well as many others nationwide.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program for motivated high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take classes at a college or university while in high school. In the PSEO program, high school students who meet qualifications will take classes at a college on campus or online. These classes will earn them dual credit at high school and college.
PSEO students can take one class through the program, or they can take all their courses through college. PSEO can be used to explore the college experience, try different technical classes to help decide on a future career, or complete a full associate degree or Certification program while in high school. PSEO is designed for the student to take charge of their education. At DCTC, PSEO students will work closely with their advisor to ensure their educational goals are being met, that they are successful in their classes, and to navigate the next steps after PSEO.
PSEO is at no cost to the high school student. All classes, textbooks, and fees will be covered. There may be instances with certain programs where students are expected to purchase non-consumable tools or materials which they will keep at the end of the semester. These tools and their cost are the responsibility of the student and are not covered in the PSEO program.
There is no transportation provided for PSEO students. Students in courses that require in-person attendance are responsible for their transportation to and from the college for courses. Low-Income families may qualify for Tuition Reimbursement through the Minnesota Department of Education. Please visit our Office of Basic Needs & Well-Being website to learn more about transportation options for DCTC students.
Students with an IEP or 504 are encouraged to meet with Accessibility Services to learn what accommodations they are eligible for. Please note that accommodations at DCTC may not be the same as those offered at a student's High School.
PSEO students can take any courses that they meet pre-requisites for and that are not held for a specific program. There are a variety of general education and technical courses that students are eligible to take. PSEO students will meet with an advisor each semester to register for courses. Students are also encouraged to work with their High School counselor to explore options.
PSEO students are held to the same academic standards as all other DCTC students. Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which is made up of a students GPA and their Completion Percentage. DCTC expects students to maintain a GPA of 2.0 (C's or better) and 67% Completion Percentage (earning credit for at least two-thirds of attempted credits).
The institution a student transfers to determines how coursework counts towards completion of the student's degree. If you are interested in transferring to another college or university, please work with the PSEO advisor to assist you to transfer your courses to the receiving college.
New PSEO students can register for courses after completing the required online orientation. Returning students can register after their semesterly paperwork is complete and open enrollment has begun.
Contact Rebecca Jacobson at 651-423-8641 or rebecca.jacobson@dctc.edu if you have any questions.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Education's website for more information about PSEO.
Attend a PSEO Information Session.
PSEO students younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian signature on the application.
Please email all paperwork to admissions@dctc.edu.
In order to be eligible for PSEO, students must meet one of the below criteria for their grade level. Students who do not meet the admissions criteria below should reach out to admissions@dctc.edu to explore options.
Take the ACCUPLACER through the Testing Center or be exempt from the test by meeting exemption criteria listed below.
Fill out a traditional application for DCTC
Fill out and return high demand contract
Complete any program specific requirements. Review this list to see if there's something else you need to do.
| GM ASEP | Mechanical Reasoning Test, Dealer Sponsorship form. |
| Medical Assistant | Qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER (Score of 244 on Reading Comprehension and 239 on Arithmetic). |
| Mopar Career Automotive Program | Complete the Dealer Sponsorship form. |
| Transportation Programs | Tuesday Campus Visit is Required |
Students will be enrolled in this required online course after their application materials have been received.
