New students only. Returning students, please just submit the NOSR form linked below.
- Complete the applicable PSEO application above. This includes the following supplemental items: high school transcript, standardized test scores (optional), NOSR (Notice of Student Registration) Form required by the State of Minnesota. Please send supplemental items to admissionsde@unwsp.edu.
- You will receive an email to the inbox listed on your application containing your acceptance status; if you are accepted, you will also receive an email with information about theROCK student portal, which includes your Northwestern email account. *Please note that all communication from UNW, including registration instructions, will be sent to this student email address, so you will need to check it regularly.
- The on-campus PSEO program is very competitive with limited availability. You will be asked to submit a video essay and two recommendations as a part of the application process.
- You will receive your textbooks and course materials just before the class begins. PSEO students do not need to order them.
Fall 2021 Term
- PSEO Application opens January 25, 2021
- PSEO On-Campus priority deadline: April 1, 2021
- PSEO On-Campus final deadline: June 1, 2021
- PSEO Online application deadline: July 15, 2021
- Course registration opens: April 16, 2021
- Semester dates: August 25, 2020–December 16, 2021
- Last day to add/drop a course: September 9, 2021
- Last day to withdraw from a course: November 6, 2021
Spring 2021 Term
- PSEO On-Campus application deadline: November 15, 2020
- PSEO Online application deadline: December 15, 2020
- Spring & Summer 2021 Course registration opens: November 16, 2020
- Semester dates: January 11, 2021–May 13, 2021
- Last day to add/drop a course: January 25, 2021
- Last day to withdraw from a course: March 31, 2021
Online and On-site requirements:
- High school GPA of at least 2.75
- Meeting one of our standardized testing requirements (optional):
- ACT or PreACT score of at least 18 (Code: ACT 2138)
- ACT Aspire score of at least 427
- PSAT or SAT score of at least 940 (Code: SAT 6489)
- CLT score of at least 61
- MAP test with a Math score of at least 235, Language of at least 222, and Reading at least 222
- California Achievement (CAT), Stanford Achievement (Stanford 10), Iowa Basics, Peabody, Terra Nova
- We do not accept: Practice ACT, ACT Explore, PSAT 8/9, Accuplacer, ASVAB, or MCAs.
- Any other test scores not listed above can be submitted for review, but may be deemed unsatisfactory by the admissions committee.
- Junior or senior in high school
On-campus requirements: To ensure students are well prepared for the rigor of studying in a college campus setting, there are higher minimum requirements.
- High school GPA of at least 3.3
- Meeting one of our standardized testing requirements (optional):
- ACT or Pre ACT score of at least 22 (Code: ACT 2138)
- Aspire score of at least 434
- SAT or PSAT score of at least 1090 (Code: SAT 6489)
- CLT score of at least 72
- Demonstrate an excellent "fit" with the Northwestern community as determined by two essays (1 written and 1 video) and two recommendations
- Junior or senior in high school
- Enroll in a minimum of 6 on-campus credits (commuter) or 12 on-campus credits (residential) at Northwestern (once admitted into the program)
- At least 15 years of age at the time of enrollment
