Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College holds a status no other school in the state can claim: it is both a tribal college and a Minnesota State community college at the same time. That dual identity shapes everything about FDLTCC, from its Anishinaabe-centered campus culture in Cloquet to its state-transferable associate degrees, and it makes the college a genuinely distinctive place to take free college classes through PSEO.
GPA Requirements
Juniors (11th Grade)
Seniors (12th Grade)
Program Details
About the PSEO program
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College holds a status no other school in the state can claim: it is both a tribal college and a Minnesota State community college at the same time. That dual identity shapes everything about FDLTCC, from its Anishinaabe-centered campus culture in Cloquet to its state-transferable associate degrees, and it makes the college a genuinely distinctive place to take free college classes through PSEO.
For high schoolers in Carlton County and the greater Duluth area, dual enrollment at FDLTCC means small classes where instructors know your name, plus a support system built for students who are the first in their family to try college. The PSEO process here is refreshingly human too. Completed registration forms go straight to the PSEO Coordinator, Amanda Radtke, either in person at office 133 or by email, with the Assistant Registrar as a backup.
One logistical note that trips students up: FDLTCC requires the NOSR form to be submitted every semester you attend, not just once when you start. myPSEO tracks that for you, walks you through eligibility, and collects the parent and counselor signatures the form needs before it ever reaches Cloquet.
Why choose Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for PSEO
Minnesota's only combined tribal and state community college
FDLTCC blends Anishinaabe language, culture, and values with the accredited coursework and transfer standing of the Minnesota State system, a combination you cannot find anywhere else in the state.
A named person handles your paperwork
Instead of a generic admissions inbox, FDLTCC routes PSEO forms directly to its PSEO Coordinator in office 133. When something goes wrong with your file, you know exactly who to ask.
Multiple ways to qualify
A 3.0 GPA, a top-third class rank, or a 70th percentile national test score — any of the three admits a junior. Seniors need a 2.5 GPA, top-half rank, or 50th percentile, so a weak number in one column rarely ends the conversation.
First-generation friendly by design
As a tribal college, FDLTCC is built around access, with small class sizes and staff used to guiding students whose families have not navigated college before.
Programs & courses
Liberal arts and sciences (AA)
General education courses in writing, math, sciences, and social sciences that satisfy Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal areas and stack toward an associate degree.
Anishinaabe and American Indian studies
Coursework in Ojibwe language, history, and culture that reflects the college's tribal identity and is hard to access anywhere else through PSEO.
Law enforcement
FDLTCC is known regionally for its law enforcement program, giving students interested in policing or public safety an early, tuition-free look at the field.
Environmental and natural sciences
Science coursework informed by the college's northern Minnesota setting and its focus on land, water, and natural resources.
Human services
Introductory courses for students exploring careers in social work, counseling, and community support roles.
Campus & getting there
The campus sits in Cloquet, about 20 minutes southwest of Duluth along I-35, which puts it in reach for students across Carlton County and the southern edge of the Duluth metro. It is a compact, walkable campus where offices like the PSEO Coordinator's (room 133) are easy to find in person. Students outside driving range should ask about current online and hybrid course availability when they contact the college.
Will my credits transfer?
FDLTCC's membership in the Minnesota State system means its general education courses follow the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC), and credits move smoothly to schools like the University of Minnesota Duluth, St. Scholastica, and other Minnesota State campuses. An AA degree completed here transfers as a package that typically satisfies lower-division general education requirements. Tribal college coursework in Anishinaabe studies also transfers, though students should confirm how electives apply to a specific major.
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