Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Important Registration Dates for Fall 2022

  • Admission forms and registration forms accepted: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
  • Registration for admitted students and returning student registration forms received begins: mid-July 2022
  • Last day for Returning PSEO students to submit registration form:  Friday, August 19, 2022
  • Last day for New PSEO students to submit application and registration forms:  Friday, August 12, 2022

 

*Reminder: Space is limited so you are strongly encouraged to submit your paperwork as early as possible. High demand courses are filled based on submission date of PSEO forms.

*If you are a new student, once we have a completed file (Admission form, registration form, and transcript), your file will be submitted for a decision regarding admission.  Please note that the forms must be signed by your school and parent/guardian (if under 18) to be processed. You will receive a decision via email. If admitted, further instructions will be given at that time regarding math/chemistry placement tests if required.  

*We will not begin placing PSEO students in their courses until mid-July 2022. You can expect an email with information about classes during the first week of August.  

 

Considering taking PSEO Courses?

The video below provides a brief overview of the PSEO Program at Iowa State.

PSEO information video

Admission of PSEO applicants to Iowa State University

Iowa State is pleased to offer qualified high school students the opportunity to enhance their education by taking college-level courses.  Because the grades earned in these courses are reflected on a college transcript that will follow the student for life, we want to make sure PSEO applicants are prepared for the rigor of Iowa State coursework and are likely to be successful academically.

 

When reviewing a PSEO applicant, the Office of Admissions reviews the student’s preliminary high school transcript to project whether the student would likely be admissible as a freshman applicant upon high school graduation.  Detailed information concerning Iowa State’s freshman admission requirements may be found at www.admissions.iastate.edu/freshman/requirements.php

 

If the preliminary transcript suggests the student would likely meet Iowa State’s freshman admission requirements upon graduation from high school, the PSEO applicant will be approved for admission. 

 

Want to take an online course?

Please visit the Online and Distance Learning website to gain an understanding of online courses at Iowa State. 

How to register for PSEO Courses

The video below provides more information about Iowa State University's PSEO program and explains how to fill out the PSEO registration form.

PSEO how to apply and more information

Iowa High School Students under the Postsecondary Enrollment
Options Act (PSEO)

First time enrolled at ISU

Previously enrolled at ISU
Required information:
  1. Nondegree student application
  2. PSEO form
  3. Iowa high school transcript (must be in the upper half of class.)

Send the required information to:

You can upload your completed materials to a secure box:

https://iastate.app.box.com/f/9303bc43c41c44b989f064be5f8a09a5

OR mail to:

Mary Baumann
10 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011-2444
FAX: 515-294-2034

Questions: 515-294-2331
mbaumann@iastate.edu

  • Forms must have parent/guardian and school signatures to be accepted.
  • The student is responsible for requesting their transcript from their high school to be sent to Iowa State University.
 Required information:
  1. PSEO form

Send the required information to:

 

You can upload your completed materials to a secure box:

https://iastate.app.box.com/f/9303bc43c41c44b989f064be5f8a09a5

OR mail to:

Mary Baumann
10 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011-2011
FAX: 515-294-2034

Questions: 515-294-2331
mbaumann@iastate.edu

 

  • Forms must have parent/guardian and school signatures to be accepted.
  • Returning student shouild submit an updated transcript with their registration form.

 

 

Iowa High School Students NOT under the Postsecondary Enrollment
Options Act (PSEOA)

First time enrolled at ISU

Previously enrolled at ISU
Required information:
  1. Nondegree student application
  2. Permission letter from a parent
  3. Permission letter from high school
  4. Iowa high school transcript (must be in the upper half of class.)

Send required information to:

Admissions
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA 50011-2011

 Contact advisor.