How do I submit my NOSR and transcripts to NHCC?

Through NHCC's online PSEO Material Submission Form, which collects the NOSR, transcript, and any test scores together. It is worth using that form rather than emailing documents, since it is the channel the PSEO office actually processes.

What are the PSEO deadlines at North Hennepin?

For spring, the priority deadline is November 1 and the final deadline is December 1. Fall deadlines in the most recent cycle were April 15 priority and July 1 final. State district-notification deadlines of May 30 (fall) and October 30 (spring) apply on top of these.

Can I take NHCC classes online as a PSEO student?

Yes — NHCC offers online sections alongside on-campus classes in Brooklyn Park, and many PSEO students combine both. Check each term's course schedule to see which of your planned classes run online.

Is there a path for 10th graders at NHCC?

Sophomores who scored 850 or higher on the Reading MCA can take career and technical education courses, which is the only PSEO option state law allows in 10th grade. Full access to the catalog opens junior year.

Can I finish an associate degree at NHCC before graduating high school?

Students who begin PSEO full time as juniors have four semesters available, which can be enough to complete an Associate of Arts with careful planning. Meet with an NHCC advisor in your first term to map the sequence against your high school graduation requirements.

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North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Students in the northwest metro have a well-organized dual enrollment option in North Hennepin Community College. Based in Brooklyn Park, NHCC runs one of the more clearly structured PSEO operations in the Twin Cities: documents flow through a dedicated online PSEO Material Submission Form, deadlines are published with both priority and final dates, and the eligibility rules are spelled out rather than buried.

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GPA Requirements

Juniors (11th Grade)

2.75 GPA

ORTop 33% Class

Seniors (12th Grade)

2.75 GPA

ORTop 50% Class Rank

Program Details

Accepts 10th GradersYes (CTE only)

CTE Courses AvailableYes

Term Systemsemester

About the PSEO program

The qualifying line is a 2.75 GPA for both juniors and seniors — slightly different from the 3.0-junior, 2.5-senior split common elsewhere — with class rank as an alternate route. One NHCC-specific wrinkle: students who qualify by class rank but sit below a 2.75 GPA must also place into college-level reading on the Accuplacer, so build testing time into your plan if that is your path.

For students in Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Champlin, Osseo, and nearby districts, NHCC offers free college classes both on campus and online, and its transfer-focused catalog means credits earned junior and senior year carry forward to a bachelor's degree.

Why choose North Hennepin Community College for PSEO

An organized document pipeline

NHCC's dedicated PSEO Material Submission Form collects your NOSR, transcript, and test scores in one place, so nothing gets lost in an inbox.

Published priority and final deadlines

Each term has both a priority date and a final date — fall ran April 15 and July 1, spring runs November 1 and December 1 — which makes planning realistic.

One GPA number to remember

A 2.75 GPA qualifies both juniors and seniors, simpler than the split thresholds most colleges use, with class rank as a backup route.

Northwest-metro convenience plus online sections

The Brooklyn Park campus is close for students across the northwest suburbs, and online courses add flexibility for tight high school schedules.

Programs & courses

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses
Composition, math, natural sciences, and social sciences that satisfy MNTC goal areas — the standard first-year college foundation.
Associate of Arts pathway
PSEO students who start as juniors can work toward the AA transfer degree, positioning themselves to enter a university with junior standing.
Business and accounting introductions
Entry-level business coursework lets students explore one of the most popular transfer majors while credits accumulate for free.
Computer science and STEM foundations
Programming, math sequences, and lab sciences serve students aiming at technical majors at four-year schools.

Campus & getting there

NHCC's campus sits on 85th Avenue North in Brooklyn Park, in the middle of the northwest metro. Students from Osseo, Park Center, Champlin Park, Maple Grove, and surrounding high schools are typically within a 10-to-20-minute drive, and Metro Transit routes serve the area for students without cars. NHCC also offers online course sections, so PSEO students can mix campus classes with remote ones — a common setup for those balancing a partial high school day.

Will my credits transfer?

As a Minnesota State community college, NHCC's general education courses map to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, which every public college and university in Minnesota accepts. Minnesota State Transfer Pathways let students who finish designated associate degrees transfer to any Minnesota State university with junior standing in their major. NHCC students commonly continue at schools like the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State universities, and PSEO credits travel exactly the same way as any other NHCC credits.

North Hennepin Community College PSEO FAQ

Juniors qualify with a 2.75 GPA or a top 33 percent class rank; seniors qualify with a 2.75 GPA or a top 50 percent rank. A Reading MCA result of 850 or better opens CTE courses to sophomores. If you qualify by rank but your GPA is under 2.75, NHCC also requires a college-level reading placement on the Accuplacer.