D3 - Destination: Diploma to Degree

As a D3 scholar, you will receive support from both your high school you’re your College Navigator. Your College Navigator supports your educational journey through advising and academic coaching.

• Connects students to college success resources
• Assists students in exploring and navigating college majors
• Coaches problem solving regarding coursework and college life
• Assists in course registration
• Explains college policies and procedures
• Helps co-create a plan for college after D3

• Download the D3 Suggested Courses for 10th Grade plus Advising Form
• Download the D3 Suggested Courses for 11th - 12th Grade plus Advising Form

To apply to become a D3 scholar, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• You are a current 10th, 11th or 12th grade student
• You are enrolled in an approved ALC: American Indian OIC, Broadway, Brooklyn Center ALC, East View Academy, Edison SWS (school within a school only), Henry SWS (school within a school only) Loring Nicollet Alternative School, Menlo Park Academy, MERC Alternative, Metro Heights Academy, Mohammedi Academy, Mounds View ALC, Takoda Academy, PYC Arts and Tech High School, VOA High School, or Wellstone SWS
• You are not attending another PSEO program in the same semester

Please fill out the following forms and applications with your high school counselor or dean:

• Apply to the college first. Be sure to list yourself as a current high school student.
• Complete the D3 Application 
• Your high school counselor should email your transcript to D3@minneapolis.edu
• Your high school counselor should email your Notice of Student Registration Form (MDE Form) to d3@minneapolis.edu
• Attend a D3 orientation. You will receive an invitation to orientation from your high school counselor.

Application Deadlines

Fall and Summer Deadline

• April 30 *

Spring Deadline

• November 30 *

*If the date falls on a weekend the Monday after will be the deadline.

Margot Howard, Director of Pathway Programs
d3@minneapolis.edu 
 

For D3 students in enrolled in a Minneapolis Public school ALC, Nicole Thomas will be your high school counselor and primary support at the college. She is officed on campus and checks in with students regularly.