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1. Student Success at
Central Lakes College
Post Secondary Enrollment Options
New Student Orientation

2.  11th grade students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
 12th grade students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
 Students must take the Accuplacer (College Entrance
Test).
 A score of 78 or higher on the Reading portion of the
test indicates that you have reading and writing skills
that are ready for college level coursework
 To be best prepared for success in college it is strongly
recommended that you attain this level before
attempting any college courses

3.  Paperwork that is required:
 CLC Application
 High School Transcript
 Post-Secondary Enrollment
Options Form (white) signed
by High School Counselor
and Parent/Guardian (if
under 18 yrs)
 This form must be submitted
each semester

4.  Once admitted to the college, PSEO students are required to
maintain a 2.0 GPA (C average) and complete 67% of the credits
that they attempt in order to remain in good standing with CLC
 If a student falls below either of these levels, they will receive a
letter indicating that they are on Probation at the college

6.  PSEO students must meet with their High School
Counselor/Principal each semester to determine the
credits and courses necessary to meet high school
graduation requirements
 Bring this information when you meet with the CLC
Counselor
 It is important to keep your High School Counselor
and CLC Counselor informed about your progress
 Especially if you are struggling or considering
“Withdrawing” from a course during any semester

7.  PSEO will not pay for any courses which are numbered
below 1000 (developmental courses) – for example: Read
0591, Math 0594, etc.
 If your assessment scores indicate that you need such a
course, you can:
 Take the course at your high school
 Pay the tuition, fees, books yourself
 PSEO will not pay for summer courses but…
 You can take summer courses if you pay
the tuition, fees, and books yourself

8.  You may not exceed “full-time” status
 At the college, “full-time” is 12-18 credits
 If you are taking both college and HS courses, please
see your HS Counselor to determine the definition of
“full time”
 PSEO pays your tuition, fees and books
 You are responsible for purchasing all supplies that
become your personal possession (welding gloves,
calculators, etc.)
 See the bookstore staff if you have questions regarding
what is covered

9.  Books will be available 2 weeks prior to the start of
the semester (Fall semester starts August 23rd)
 Bring a copy of your class schedule, a picture ID, and
obtain a PSEO Authorization Form from the Business
Office prior to visiting the bookstore
 You need to personally come in and sign for your
books (your parents cannot pick up books for you)
 You will receive used books if available

10.  Keep the receipt for your books (in case you
need to return them)
 Do not open cellophane wrap or mark in the
books until you have attended the class
 The books are property of the State of MN –
you MUST return all books to the CLC
bookstore at the end of the semester
 If books are not returned you will be billed
for the books and you will not be able to
obtain future books until returned or paid

12.  There are no Parent/Teacher conferences
 CLC uses an Early Alert system that allows faculty to
inform us when a student is struggling or when they have
concerns about a student
 Letters & Phone/Email contacts by CLC Counselor
 The college does not mail grades home to students
 Student access end-of-semester grades on the internet via
the E-Services site
 Although your student is still in High School, due to
data privacy laws we cannot disclose information
without a signed Release of Information form

15. What does it take to be a
successful PSEO Student?

17.  High School is “Teacher
Supported”
 Attendance is
mandatory
 Teachers remind
students of
assignments, tests and
make-up work
 College is “Student
Directed”
 Although attendance
may not be required,
successful students
attend all classes
 Students keep track of
their own assignments
and tests
 Staying organized is
essential to your
success.

18.  High School is “Teacher
Supported”
 Teachers monitor student
grades and consistently
provide feedback about
academic standing
 Students may have time
in class to do homework
 College is “Student
Directed”
 Students are responsible
to track their own grades
 If a student falls behind it
is up to the student to
seek assistance from the
instructor
 Successful students use
study areas on campus
and make use of free time
as study time

19.  High School is “Student
Focused”
 Traditional classroom
setting
 Teachers cover the
content needed for class
 High school classes meet
daily
 High school classes may
have 30 students
 College is “Content
Focused”
 Various delivery methods
(Classroom,
Blended/Hybrid, Internet,
Interactive TV Receiving)
 Students are responsible
for all material whether
presented in class or not
 Classes may meet 0-5
times a week depending
on the class
 Classes may have up to
60 students

21.  High School is “Teacher
Structured”
 Teachers organize the
learning activities for
students by providing
structured assignments,
clear directions, study
guides, etc.
 Teachers usually require
less outside studying
than college
 College is “Student
Structured”
 Students are expected to
organize themselves by
interpreting
assignments and
creating their own study
methods and managing
their own study time
 Successful students
study 2-3 hours for each
one hour of class time

23.  High School is “Teacher
Directed”
 Students have daily
contact with teachers and
receive regular feedback
 High School teachers
provide extra help
 College is “Student
Directed”
 College students must
seek out instructors if
they have questions or
want to check their
progress
 Successful students seek
out the ACE Center
(Tutoring Services), the
instructor, disability
services, and/or
Counseling

25.  Attend all classes
 Know where to find help
and seek assistance right
away when they encounter
a problem
 Stay organized by keeping
a calendar of dates for all
assignments and tests
 Listen, take notes, and ask
questions
 Visit with their instructors
often
 Are prepared by reading
and processing material
before class
 Hand in work on time and
don’t miss exams
 Stay in touch with their
High School Counselor on
a regular basis

26.  Be realistic about what you can do…
 For each college credit you enroll in:
 You will spend 1 hour per week in class
 For each hour spent in class, plan on spending 2 hours outside of
class studying
 For example – if you take 12 credits:
 12 hours in class + 24 hours study time = 36 hours per week
 That is a full time job by itself!
 Then… factor in: work, family and a social life!

27.  AA/Transfer Information will be provided
 Meet with a CLC Counselor to register for courses
 Individual appointments are being assigned when you
complete the admissions process
 Bring your High School requirements to this meeting
 After you have registered:
 Get your Student ID card in the Library
 Find your classrooms (maps are available at the
Information Desk)
 Check out D2L (Desire to Learn)
 Check out Netmail (your college student email)

28.  How would you react in
this situation?
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