Taking Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses means you are a college student. As an RCTC student, we want you to be successful. It is not only a privilege to be a college student, but there are responsibilities as well. If you have questions about what it takes to be a college student or are struggling in one of your classes, please contact your high school counselor or email to make an appointment with the college transition advisor at your school. There are potential consequences that could affect your future college if you do not take this opportunity seriously.
Jennifer Hewerdine, Ph.D.
Dean of Academic Services, Support, and Innovations
Jennifer.hewerdine@rctc.edu • 507-280-5081
Michele Altman
Administrative Assistant to Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education
Michele.altman@rctc.edu • 507-280-3151
Tiffany Betcher
Concurrent Enrollment/Outreach Coordinator
Tiffany.betcher@rctc.edu • 507-285-2916
- Student Applications
- Student Enrollment
The annual High School Schedule links contain the concurrent enrollment high school partnerships with RCTC. The following information is provided: Course, Course Title, Course ID, Semester, High School Partner, Number Enrolled/Max, High School Instructor, and College Liaisons.
Approved Concurrent Enrollment Courses
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY25
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY24
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY23
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY22
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY21
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY20
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY19
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY18
- Concurrent Enrollment Schedule FY17
1. Meet with your high school counselor if you are interested in concurrent enrollment. Your counselor will help you determine if concurrent enrollment is a good fit for you, discuss courses offered through your high school, ensure you are on track for high school graduation, and assist with the application and registration process.
2. Once you have registered for the concurrent enrollment course at your high school, fill out the Concurrent Enrollment Intent Form at the top of this webpage.
3. Complete the online PSEO application at rctc.edu/apply using the RCTC Concurrent Enrollment Resource Guide, under “STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.”
4. Send your official high school transcripts and/or test scores to RCTC.
5. Once your application, transcripts, and/or test scores have been reviewed, you will receive your next steps from the Concurrent Enrollment/Outreach Coordinator.
6. During the first week of high school, the Concurrent Enrollment/Outreach Coordinator will help you finalize your enrollment in the course.
Students need to be evaluated for course placement prior to enrolling in a Concurrent Enrollment course at RCTC.
Students can have their test scores and/OR high school GPA considered for college placement. These items can be mailed OR emailed to admissions@rctc.edu.
- Send test scores:
- Students can verify test scores (ACT, SAT, MCA, or ALEKS) pulled out of their portal (unofficial test scores) with a College Transitions Advisor or high school Counselor and send to RCTC. Official ACT or SAT copies are also accepted when a student requests them from ACT or College Board. Test scores are valid for 5 years.
- Report your unweighted GPA:
- If you did NOT fill out the “High School Grade Point Average” box in the online application, you can send an unofficial transcript to RCTC for placement. High school GPA is valid for 10 years.
Students who have completed college-level English and/or Reading will need to submit official college transcripts prior to placement.
Students who do not have valid test scores or high school GPA will need to contact their high school Counselor for further instructions.
As an RCTC college student, it is important that you understand the student policies that apply to your college enrollment.
The Concurrent Enrollment Resource Guide contains the step-by-step process to complete the enrollment process at RCTC.
The Concurrent Student Handbook contains not only student policies and student course expectations, but also provides information regarding academic standards, grading standards, academic records, support resources, library access, and transferring your college credits to other college and universities.
Minnesota Association of Developmental Education (MNADE) developed a brochure that compares high school and college learning environments to better prepare students and their families for postsecondary education.
The brochure highlights the differences in curriculum, instructor expectations, and student responsibilities. The brochure is a useful tool to review prior to enrolling in a PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment course to ensure readiness and success.
Transfer Information: RCTC and Minnesota State are committed to making the transfer process as easy for you as possible. Anyone may access www.transferology.com. Simply sign up for a free account. You will be able to view how the classes you take at one college will be recognized at another college.
It is always important to contact the college you wish to transfer to prior to taking classes from another college so that you will know in advance how the classes will transfer for both the college and major requirements.
As a high school student, you may be applying to several colleges without knowing exactly which college you will attend. It is best to take advantage of any college opportunities that your high school offers. The preparation and experience will be well worth it.
Desire to Learn/Brightspace (Online Learning System): Desire2Learn/Brightspace (D2L) is the instructional management system used at RCTC and throughout Minnesota State.
D2L/Brightspace provides a secure online environment, either to supplement face-to-face courses, or to offer classes entirely online. D2L/Brightspace includes a number of interactive tools which allows students to access course materials, upload assignments (Dropbox), participate in discussions, watch recorded lectures, take tests and quizzes, and see their grades.
The RCTC Department Educational Technology provides support for D2L/Brightspace for both students and faculty, through workshops and training sessions and one-on-one consultation.
College Academic Calendar: While PSEO students will follow the RCTC academic calendar; Concurrent Enrollment students will follow their high school calendar.
Student Life: As a Concurrent Enrollment student, you ARE an RCTC student and you are welcome to enjoy student life activities. RCTC has an art gallery, theatre, athletic and music events; and many other student activities. All RCTC students gain free admission to theatre productions, concerts, athletic events with a valid RCTC ID. Student Life also organizes Wild, Timberwolves, and Vikings trips that include bus ride, food, and a game ticket at extremely reduced prices.
Scholarships: The RCTC scholarship application portal is typically open for about six weeks beginning in January and ending in mid-February each year. High school students are encouraged to apply during their senior year for a scholarship in their first year of college. For more information about the numerous RCTC and external scholarships available, use this link.