Do I really have to submit a new NOSR every semester?

Yes. Anoka-Ramsey places a hold on your registration each term until a fresh, signed NOSR form arrives. Plan to complete it with your counselor before each registration window opens so the hold never slows you down.

When are Anoka-Ramsey PSEO application deadlines?

Fall applications are due July 1 and spring applications are due December 1. Separately, state law says you must tell your high school by May 30 that you intend to do PSEO in the fall, or by October 30 for spring.

Can I do Anoka-Ramsey PSEO completely online?

Many students do. The college runs a wide online schedule alongside in-person sections at Coon Rapids and Cambridge, and PSEO covers online courses the same way, including required materials.

Which campus should I choose, Coon Rapids or Cambridge?

Whichever is practical for you, and you can mix both since it is one college with one application. Coon Rapids has the larger course selection; Cambridge is the closer option for students in Isanti, Chisago, and southern Kanabec counties.

Can I earn my AA degree through PSEO at Anoka-Ramsey?

Yes, students who enroll full-time starting junior year can realistically complete the Associate of Arts by high school graduation. Meet with an Anoka-Ramsey advisor early to sequence MNTC goal areas so nothing is missing at the end.

Community & Technical College

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Cambridge, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Two campuses and a deep online catalog make Anoka-Ramsey Community College one of the north metro's most flexible places to earn free college credit through PSEO. Students attend in Coon Rapids, in Cambridge, or fully online, and dual enrollment here covers tuition, fees, and required course materials whether you go part-time or full-time.

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GPA Requirements

Juniors (11th Grade)

3.0 GPA

ORTop 33% Class

OR70th Percentile on nationally standardized test

Seniors (12th Grade)

2.5 GPA

ORTop 50% Class Rank

OR50th Percentile on nationally standardized test

Program Details

Accepts 10th GradersYes (CTE only)

CTE Courses AvailableYes

Term Systemsemester

About the PSEO program

Eligibility at Anoka-Ramsey gives you more than one way in. Juniors qualify with a 3.0 GPA, a top-third class rank, or a 70th percentile score on a nationally standardized test; for seniors the bars drop to a 2.5 GPA, top half of the class, or the 50th percentile. Sophomores can start through the CTE route by meeting the state reading benchmark on the 8th grade MCA.

One thing to know before you commit: Anoka-Ramsey requires a new NOSR form every semester, and your registration hold does not lift until it is in. Students who treat the NOSR as a one-time task get stuck at registration each term, so building that reminder into your routine matters more here than at most colleges.

Why choose Anoka-Ramsey Community College for PSEO

Pick your campus or skip the commute

The Coon Rapids campus serves the north metro while the Cambridge campus covers Isanti County and points north, and a large share of courses run online, so your high school's location does not limit your options.

Three ways to qualify at each grade

GPA, class rank, or a standardized test percentile can each get you in. A junior with a 2.9 GPA but a top-third rank still qualifies, which keeps a single rough semester from closing the door.

Clear application windows

Fall applications run through July 1 and spring applications are due December 1, dates the college actually publishes rather than leaving you to guess.

A full associate degree within reach

With a broad Minnesota Transfer Curriculum catalog across both campuses and online, motivated juniors can stack semesters toward an AA degree before their high school graduation ceremony.

Programs & courses

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum core
English composition, communication, natural sciences, math, and social sciences that fill MNTC goal areas and travel cleanly to four-year schools.
Associate of Arts degree
The classic PSEO play at Anoka-Ramsey: complete the AA while in high school and enter a university with your general education requirements behind you.
STEM foundation courses
Biology, chemistry, and calculus sequences that pre-med, engineering, and nursing hopefuls use to get ahead on prerequisite chains before college applications even go out.
Career and technical education options
As a college with CTE offerings, Anoka-Ramsey provides the pathway that lets eligible 10th graders take their first college course under the state's sophomore CTE rule.
Online courses
A substantial online schedule lets students assemble a full load without daily trips to Coon Rapids or Cambridge, useful when high school commitments eat the middle of the day.

Campus & getting there

The Coon Rapids campus sits along the Mississippi River in the northern Twin Cities suburbs, an easy drive from Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, and Brooklyn Park, while the Cambridge campus serves students about 40 minutes north up Highway 65. Both campuses share one application and one student record, and online sections mean students anywhere in Minnesota can enroll in Anoka-Ramsey PSEO without setting foot on either campus.

Will my credits transfer?

Anoka-Ramsey is part of Minnesota State, so its general education courses map to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and transfer across the system's colleges and universities as well as to the University of Minnesota. Finishing the full 40-credit MNTC or an AA degree satisfies lower-division general education at Minnesota's public universities in one move, and Transfer Pathway degrees line up credits for specific majors. For private or out-of-state schools, transfer decisions rest with the receiving college, so run your plan through Transferology first.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College PSEO FAQ

Juniors need one of the following: a 3.0 GPA, a class rank in the top 33 percent, or a 70th percentile score on a nationally standardized test. Seniors need a 2.5 GPA, top-half class rank, or a 50th percentile score. Sophomores can qualify for the CTE route with a passing 8th grade reading MCA score of 850 or higher.