Anoka Ramsey Community College

PSEO: Junior and Senior High School Students

• 1. Apply

  Apply online for admission to the college. There is no cost to apply.

  Once you have applied online, you need to submit the following before you will be accepted:

  • PSEO Notice of Student Registration form
  • Please complete this form, including a signature from your school counselor or administrator. The current PSEO Notice of Student Registration form (located in the Forms section on the right menu), allows for typed signatures and can be completed electronically.

  • High School Transcripts
  • Including class rank and GPA. If you are homeschooled or your school does not use class rank/GPA, or you do not qualify with your class rank/GPA, you will also need to submit a copy of a nationally standardized test score. 
  • An immunization form will also be required of homeschooled students by the 45th day of classes in their first semester.

  Email all documents to:
  
  PSEO@anokaramsey.edu
  
  We are unable to take photographs of documentation but can accept scans and PDFs of transcripts and PSEO Notice of Student Registration forms.
  
  Or, mail them to:
  Anoka-Ramsey Community College
  ATT: PSEO Admissions
  300 Spirit River Dr S
  Cambridge, MN 55008
  
  Please allow two weeks for your application to be processed. All applications are processed at the Cambridge Campus for both Coon Rapids Campus and Cambridge Campus students.
  
  Watch your email for your Acceptance information. We will only email the address that you used to create your StarID and apply to Anoka-Ramsey.

• 2. Meet Course Placement Requirements

  Assessment and placement are required for all students to assess skill levels in reading, English composition, and mathematics. Information including academic history and test scores (any available ACT, SAT, MCA, AP, and Accuplacer scores) are used to determine appropriate course placement to promote student success in college. Students will be notified of their Course Placement after their admission to the program. If the college was unable to determine a student’s course placement with available information, we will follow up on options to take an Accuplacer assessment or submit additional information.

  Learn More about Course Placement.

• 3. Orientation and Registration

  Once you have received your Course Placement information, you’ll be provided a link to sign up for an Online Orientation.

  Within a few days of completing the PSEO Online Orientation, you’ll be contacted regarding how to meet with your advisor and register for classes. During your time with an advisor, you’ll be able to discuss and plan your courses based on your high school requirements, major, and transfer plans.

  Please note – your Academic Advisor will not know your high school graduation requirements. It is your responsibility to connect with your high school counselor, dean, or parent if homeschooled prior to your meeting with your Academic Advisor. 

• Book Information

  Your books will typically be available for Pick-up roughly two weeks before the start of the semester. PSEO students are provided books for the semester but must return them within one week after the end of the semester. Students that do not return their books may be charged for the cost of the unreturned textbook(s).

  Students can search their books and view book pick-up options from Anoka-Ramsey's Bookstore.

• PSEO Course and Policy Information

  The PSEO program is responsible for upholding the Minnesota Statute on PSEO and abides by the Minnesota Department of Education’s guidance. Below you will find information on unique policies and information that impact PSEO student enrollment and participation. More information on the PSEO program can be found here: Minnesota Department of Education PSEO.

  Course Restrictions: Some classes are not eligible for PSEO students to enroll in and use PSEO funding. A list of ineligible courses for PSEO students can be found here: PSEO Ineligibility.

  Registration at Multiple Colleges: The Minnesota Department of Education will only cover PSEO expenses billed by the institution(s) to which PSEO students have been admitted. If a student registers for an Anoka-Ramsey course, but is not admitted to the PSEO program, they will be responsible for any tuition, fees, and supplies. They must follow the steps outlines under the Non-PSEO/Summer High School Student section. Similarly, Anoka-Ramsey students that register for other colleges, where they have not been admitted, will be responsible for their tuition to the other institution.

  Students may participate in PSEO through multiple colleges but must be admitted at each institution as a PSEO student and cannot go over the credit limit of a full-time student.

  Attendance: PSEO students are responsible for attending their college classes, even if their high school is not in session. Breaks and start/end dates are often different between the high school and college. Students that have anticipated absences due to high school activities must work with their college instructor in advance and there is no guarantee that they will be excused or provided other opportunities to address missed work.

  Academic Performance: PSEO students are expected to adhere to all college policies and to perform at a satisfactory level. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and complete at least 66.67% of the courses they register for.

  Changing High Schools: Students who change high schools after admission to the PSEO program are responsible for notifying Anoka-Ramsey by submitting a new PSEO Notice of Student Registration form and new high school transcript for the school they will be attending as soon as possible. PSEO funding relies on accurate information, so students should reach out as soon as they anticipate a change and our PSEO team can help walk students through the process to update their information on file.

  Repeat Courses: PSEO students cannot repeat courses they have previously completed (with a grade of A - D). If a student wishes to repeat a course in which they earned an A – D, the student will need to submit a Financial Responsibility Agreement and pay out of pocket for the course.

  PSEO Balance: PSEO students will see a balance on their account in eServices. This balance will clear midway through the semester and accepted students do not need to pay any balance for eligible PSEO courses.

• Parent Resources

  Parents and guardians play an important role in the success of PSEO students that enroll with Anoka-Ramsey. Students rely on parent/guardian support, encouragement, and advice as they navigate college for the first time.

  When students start an academic record with Anoka-Ramsey, the rights to their education records transfer to the student, regardless of age. That means that parents will not have access to any Anoka-Ramsey records for their student, even if they are under 18. Anoka-Ramsey is bound by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). These are federal and state laws that provide for the disclosure and privacy of student educational records.

  We've created a How to Support PSEO Students document to help guide students and parents. It includes details on what FERPA is and how it applies to PSEO students, along with helpful tips, suggestions, and resources for parents/guardians of PSEO students.

  How to Support PSEO Students 

• Current PSEO Student Information

  Once students are admitted to Anoka-Ramsey and enroll in courses, they do not have to reapply every semester. Students are responsible for submitting an updated PSEO Notice of Student Registration form each semester, before their registration hold is lifted. Students can submit their completed form online using this Returning PSEO Student NOSR Submission eForm. Sections 1 and 2 must be completed prior to uploading the form via the above link. Students will be notified once their registration hold is lifted, via email.

  It is recommended that PSEO students meet with their assigned academic advisor each semester.

  Readmission after a break:

  If a PSEO student takes a semester off (not including summer) and would like to return to Anoka-Ramsey, they must work with the PSEO admissions office and submit new application materials (PSEO Notice of Student Registration form and high school transcript) to verify that they still meet the eligibility criteria.

  Enrolling with Anoka-Ramsey after high school graduation:

  Students who wish to continue with Anoka-Ramsey after they graduate high school can complete our Readmission Request Form. That will allow us to update the application type without having a student complete a brand new application.

• Non-PSEO/Summer High School Student

  High school students who are not eligible for the PSEO program, or are interested in taking a class over the summer when PSEO funding is not available, may be permitted to enroll in courses outside of the PSEO program, as a Special High School Student. Students would be responsible for payment of tuition, fees, and books.

  Summer option for admitted PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment students

  Complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement and submit it to PSEO@Anokaramsey.edu.

  The PSEO office will process the form and provide information on next steps to students.

  Special High School Admissions process:

  For students who are not admitted to either the PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment program and would like to take courses in any term:

  • Submit Online Anoka-Ramsey application as a general student (not PSEO)
  • Submit the following documentation to the PSEO office
  • High school transcript
  • Financial Responsibility Agreement

  Email or mail paperwork to:

  PSEO@anokaramsey.edu

  or

  Anoka-Ramsey Community College
  Attn: Admissions
  300 Spirit River Dr S
  Cambridge, MN 55008

  Applicants will be notified of their acceptance and next steps by email.

• Application & Documentation Deadlines

  • Fall Semester: Early/Priority
    April 15
  • Fall Semester: Final
    July 01
  • Spring Semester
    December 01

• Fall Semester Application and Documentation Window

  February 1st - July 1st. Priority application and documentation date is April 15th. Final application and documentation deadline is July 1st.

• Spring Semester Application and Documentation Window

  October 1st - December 1st. Final application and documentation deadline is December 1st.

• Contacts

  General Questions
  PSEO@anokaramsey.edu

  Appointments & High School Counselor Contact
  Abbie Huttenburg, Director of K-12 Partnerships
  763-433-1967

• Forms

  PSEO Notice of Student Registration

• Notices

  Non-Discrimination Notice
  Affirmative Action Plan