K-12 One Stop
Contacts
- D3: Margot Howard
- PSEO: Alyson Gagner
- Concurrent Enrollment: Sandy Gonzalez
- Director of Admissions: Ben Savin
ADMISSION QUESTIONS
- Admissions appointments
- Secure Dropbox
- 612-659-6000
- Admissions Email
Academic/International Contacts
Student Support Programs

Margot Howard
612-659-6077
Who should apply:
Graduating seniors from Minneapolis, St. Paul or surrounding areas
Eligibility:
Recent graduate, complete the FAFSA and possess a modest family income

Sandra K. Gonzalez
(612) 659-6771
Who should apply:
College NOW is Minneapolis College’s concurrent enrollment program, allowing students to take Minneapolis College courses offered at their own high schools during the normal high school day.

Kris Leveille
612-659-6561
Who should apply:
Students who are low income, first generation college students (parents do not have bachelor’s degree) or have a disability and are planning to earn a degree and transfer to a university. Services include advising, tutoring, career & financial aid planning, leadership & cultural activities plus a free summer course to get ready for college success.
Nardos Senbeta
612-659-6536
Who should apply:
Low income and first generation adults (19+) for college. Provides assistance with college admissions, financial aid, career planning, defaulted loan resolution and much more. TRIO EOC also helps high school seniors.
Live Chat
Ask Us (ask questions, submit forms)
612-659-6282
- Upload Financial Aid documents to secure dropbox
- Upload Student Services documents to secure dropbox
Suggested Courses for Early Students
Suggested PSEO Courses for 11th and 12th Graders
English- Writing
ENGL 1110 English Composition
3 credits- Goal 1
ENGL 1111 English Composition for Change
3 credits- Goal 1
English- Literature (must take ENGL 1110 prior to ENLT/ENCW)
ENLT 1151 Introduction to Literature: Short story
3 credits- Goal 6 & 8
ENLT 1162 Introduction to the Literature of African Diaspora:
3 credits- Goal 6 & 8
ENCW 2212 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing
3 credits-Goal 6
ENCW 2213 Introduction to Creative Writing
3 credits-Goal 6
Social Studies
ECON 2000 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 credits- Goal 5 & 8
ECON 2200 Principles of Microeconomics
3 credits- Goal 5 & 8
GLOS 1500 Introduction to Global Studies
3 credits- Goal 5 & 8
PSCI 1101 American Government and Politics
3 credits- Goal 5 & 9
HIST 1000 World History to 1500
4 credits- Goal 5 & 8
GEOG 1101 Human Geography
3 credits- Goal 5 & 8
SOCI 1105 Introduction to Sociology
3 credits- Goal 5 & 7
ANTH 1105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 credits- Goal 5 & 8
PSYC 1110 General Psychology
4 credits- Goal 5
PHIL 1115 Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits- Goal 6
Mathematics (Higher levels available after 1110)
MATH 1110 College Algebra
4 credits- Goal 4
Science
BIOL 1100 Introduction to Biology
4 credits- Goal 3
CHEM 1140 Chemistry in Your Life
4 credits- Goal 3 & 9
PHYS 1100 Introduction to Physics (need to score at MATH 1110)
4 credits- Goal 3
ASTR 1100 Astronomy
4 credits- Goal 3
GEOL 1100 Historical Geology
4 credits- Goal 3 & 10
Speech & Communication
CMST 1000 Introduction to Communication Studies
3 credits- Goal 1
Electives
PHED 1180 Foundations of Fitness and Health
1 credit- College Elective Credit
HLTH 1101 Personal and Community Health
3 credits- College Elective Credit
ARTS 1000 Learning Using the Creative Arts
3 credits- Goal 6
ARTS 1110 Introduction to Art
3 credits- Goal 6 & 8
THTR 1104 Introduction to Acting 1
3 credits- Goal 6 & 8
THTR 1131 Introduction to Theater
3 credits- Goal 6 & 8
WGSS 1140 Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
3 credits- Goal 5 & 9
Only D3 Courses for 10th Graders
The list below are the only courses 10th grade PSEO/D3 students may register for:
Accounting:
ACCT 1215 - Accounting Cycle Architectural Technology
1 credit- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Architectural Technology:
ARCH 1010 - Architectural Orientation Business
2 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Business Management
BUSN - Any course that meets prerequisites
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Child Development:
ECED 1200 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Graphic Design Print Media:
GRPH 1101 - Typography 1
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
GRPH 1130 - Introduction to Graphic Software
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
GRPH 1540 - History of Graphic Design
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Health:
HLTH - Any course
2-3 credits- College elective
Herbal Studies:
Herb 1000 - Foundation of Herbal Medicine:
3 credits- Herbal Studies Certificate or College elective
Human Services:
HSER 1001 - Intro to Human services Social work and Career assessment
4 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
HSER 1002 - Multicultural Aspects of Human Services
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Instructional Technology:
ITEC - Any course that meets prerequisites
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide:
NAHA 1819 - Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
5 credits- meets goal for Certificate or College elective
Sleep Technology:
PSOM 1000 - Introduction to Sleep Rest
3 credits- meets goal for graduation in major or College elective
This list is subject to change without notice.
Concurrent Courses Offered
Fall
Eagan
- MATH 2220 Multivariable Calculus 3 or higher on AP Calc
Patrick Henry
- EDUC 1400 Technology for Educators HS GPA of 2.6 or higher
- EDUC 1500 Intro to Urban Education & Refl. Practice HS GPA of 2.1 or higher
Southwest HS
- BIOL 1100 Intro to Biology HS GPA of 2.6 or higher or exemptions
- BUSN 1140 Intro to Business HS GPA of 2.1 or higher
- BUSN 1145 Small Business Management HS GPA of 2.1 or higher
- ENGL 1110 College Composition HS GPA of 2.6 or higher or exemptions
- MATH 1140 Introductory Statistics HS GPA of 2.7 or higher
- MATH 1180 Calculus I
Wellstone
- SPAN 2215 Advanced Spanish Composition Maria E. to determine
Helping Students Through Enrollment
Have questions on how to get started or next steps and want to work with someone?
- Make a virtual Admissions Appointment
- Phone: 612-659-6000 (M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./ F 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
- Virtual chat (M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Complete the Online Enrollment
Visit the Online Enrollment webpage:
- Already applied to another MinnState College or University? Use the StarID & password from that application.
- Don’t have a StarID yet? Create it and write down/take a photo of your starID and corresponding password. You will need it later when it is time for registration!
- Make sure to enter your GPA when prompted. It helps with course placement- which you need for registration!
Placement Information
Visit the Placement Information webpage.
- Once you have placement you are ready to register!
Course Registration Information
Visit Let's Register for more information.
Ways to Pay
- FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- It takes about 7-10 business days for the federal government to process a completed application so now is the time to get started!
- The Educational Opportunities Center (EOC) offers FAFSA help via the phone or virtual zoom drop ins
- “Pay as you Attend” Payment Plan
- 15% or $300 due initially to hold onto your registration and rest to be paid before registering for the next semester.
- Scholarship Opportunities
Have a student who qualifies for an application fee waiver?
Send the completed digital NACAC form to admissions.office@minneapolis.edu