Program Guidelines

The purpose of the program is to promote advanced academic pursuits and expose students to options beyond high school.  The program is not intended to replace the high school curriculum.

Admission to the PSEO program does not guarantee that a student will be able to enroll in a given course or any course since the university has a primary obligation to serve the needs of the university’s degree-seeking students.

Students at the Dayton campus are permitted to enroll in two courses per semester based on the number of credit hours they are eligible to complete. Students at the Lake campus are permitted to enroll in up to 10 credit hours per semester based on the number of hours they are eligible to complete.

Students are responsible for consulting their high school guidance office to determine if and how courses completed through PSEO will be given credit toward high school graduation.

Enrollment Options

Students who participate in the program must choose from the following two options:

Option A

Allows the student to choose, upon enrollment, college credit only OR both high school and college credit. Through Option A, the student is responsible for tuition, books, and fees.

Option B

Allows the student to receive both high school and college credit. Through Option B, tuition, fees, and required books are covered at public expense.

Students considering the PSEO program should check with their high school counselors for details on the possible risks and consequences of taking part in the program. Students and parents must sign an ‘intent to enroll’ form for the Ohio Department of Education indicating that they understand all responsibilities for participation.

Seniors

1. Completed junior year of high school and at least 13 college-preparatory courses
2. Earned a 3.25 or better cumulative grade point average
3. Passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test as required for high school graduation

Juniors

1. Completed sophomore year of high school and at least nine college-preparatory courses
2. Earned a 3.5 or better cumulative grade point average

Sophomores

1. Completed freshman year of high school and at least four college-preparatory courses
2. Earned a 3.75 or better cumulative grade point average
3. Completed the ACT or SAT with a composite score of at least 26-ACT or 1190-SAT (math & critical reading only)

Freshmen

1. Completed the eighth grade
2. Completed the ACT or SAT with a composite score of at least 26-ACT or 1190-SAT (math & critical reading only)
3. Students who will be high school freshmen must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or school administrator which addresses the student's academic abilities and needs

Students must complete placement testing in mathematics and English ONLY if they are admitted into the program.

Both admitted students and a parent must attend a PSEO orientation session at Wright State prior to registering for courses.

Students interested in participating in PSEO at Wright State must submit an application for admission to the program no later than May 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester.

Students, who wish to continue their participation in PSEO must re-apply each year, buy the deadline.

Download the 2013-2014 PSEO Application (PDF)

1. Student fills out sections I and III.
2. Parents fill out section IV.
3. Counselor fills out section II.
4. Principal completes section V.
5. Student must submit application, official transcript, $10 application fee (not required for students reapplying), and other documents as indicated by the eligibility criteria.
6. All application materials must be received by the stated deadlines (postmarks are not acceptable) for an application to be considered.
7. Student will receive written notification of his/her admission status and additional program information by June 15 for Fall Semester and by November 15 for Spring Semester applicants.