PSEOP for Ohio High School Students
For more information about PSEOP at the Hamilton or Middletown Campus please click on links to the left
- PSEOP and your options
- Courses
- Admission requirements
- How to apply
- Important dates
- Processes & Contacts
- Oxford orientation and registration
- Regional orientation and registration
- Advanced High School
- Financial Responsibility, Withdrawal, and Grades
- Miami eMail
- Q & A
What exactly IS PSEOP?
The Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) is open to students enrolled in State of Ohio public, community and nonpublic high schools. The purpose of the program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and expose students to options beyond the high school classroom.
Ohio lawmakers originally enacted the PSEOP in 1989 for 11th and 12th grade students; it was expanded in 1997 to include students in 9th and 10th grades. In 1999, additional legislation restricted eligibility to students carrying at least a 3.0 grade-point average in the subject they wish to pursue at the postsecondary level. Public and nonpublic high school students may enroll in nonsectarian, college-level courses and receive college credit and/or credit toward graduation from high school.
Students who participate in the program may choose from the following two options:
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Option A allows the public, community or nonpublic high school student to choose, upon enrollment, college credit or both high school and college credit. Student pays all fees and expenses.
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Option B allows the student to receive both high school and college credit. For public high school and community school students, there is no transfer of tuition between student and college. The high school’s state foundation will pay the college directly. If the student is enrolled in a nonpublic high school, the cost is subsidized by funds set aside by the Ohio General Assembly in each biennium and awarded on a grade-level rotation. Public, community and nonpublic high school students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials or fees that are directly related to a course. However, parents should inquire to ensure that they are fully informed about any general fees that may be charged by the college or university that would be the responsibility of the family.
Courses
Students attend a required orientation program and arrange their class schedule with an academic adviser from the College of Arts and Science. Course scheduling is subject to availability and appropriate course placement testing.
During the orientation/registration session, Miami will provide a list of courses, developed in consultation with academic departments, which may be taken by PSEOP students.
- In general, Miami Plan Foundation courses will be available.
Click for more information. - In all classes, students will be expected to follow all stated prerequisites.
- Students will choose courses from the approved course list, on a space available basis.
- 9th and 10th grade participants may enroll in only one academic course per semester on a space-available basis.
- 11th and 12th grade participants may take more than one course depending on their high school schedule and qualifications for the program.
Click here for a .pdf document with PSEOP approved courses on the Oxford campus of Miami University.
Eligibility
Ohio High School students enrolled in a public, community, or nonpublic high school, may be eligible*. Students must have a 3.0 high school grade point average in the subject they wish to study at the postsecondary institution.
Years of eligibility is based in the first year of entry into the PSEO Program:
- 9th graders may enroll for up to 12 quarters, eight semesters, or the equivalent of four academic years.
- 10th graders may enroll for up to nine quarters, six semesters or the equivalent of three academic years.
- 11th graders may enroll for up to six quarters, four semesters or the equivalent of two academic years.
- 12th graders may enroll for up to three quarters, two semesters or the equivalent of one academic year.
- Students enrolling in mid-year in any grade will have their eligibility prorated.
Requirements for Oxford PSEOP Admission
Typically, students apply in the spring to participate in the PSEOP for the entire academic year—both fall and spring semesters. However, new applicants may apply to begin the program in the spring. The application process is the same for the spring semester as in the fall.
If the student does not attend after being accepted and enrolled for the fall term, the application will be inactivated and the student must reapply in order to participate in the spring term.
Students must maintain the following criteria in order to continue in the program from semester to semester:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Miami University
- Continue to meet the high school requirements for their grade level
Students must commute from the home of their parent/legal guardian.
Residency is established for the PSEO Program based on enrollment in a qualifying Ohio high school. Therefore, an exchange student enrolled in a qualifying Ohio high school (regardless of the visa type) qualifies as a state resident and is eligible to participate in the program.
The PSEO Program is limited to the fall and spring semesters. To continue classes over the summer session, students apply to the Admission Office for the Advanced High School Program.
Participation during 9th grade
- The 8th grade performance report must show superior performance in all academic areas.
- A minimum composite ACT score of 24 or a minimum SAT score (CR + Math) of 1090*
- A written recommendation from the sending school indicating the student demonstrates the academic ability and emotional maturity to successfully participate in college classes. The letter should be written by a teacher in the subject area in which the applicant is requesting course placement.
Participation during 10th grade
- Complete a minimum of 5 units of the minimum core of 16 college preparatory units
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum composite ACT score of 24 or a minimum SAT score (CR + Math) of 1090*
- First-time applicants must submit a written recommendation from the sending high school indicating the student demonstrates the academic ability and emotional maturity to successfully participate in college classes. The letter should be written by a teacher in the subject area in which the applicant is requesting course placement.
Participation during 11th grade
- Complete a minimum of 9 units of the minimum core of 16 college preparatory units
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and an overall class rank in the upper 20%
- A minimum composite ACT score of 24 or a minimum SAT score (CR + Math) of 1090*
Participation during 12th grade
- Complete a minimum of 13 units of the minimum core of 16 college preparatory units with a
- cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and an overall class rank in the upper 20%
- A minimum composite ACT score of 24 or a minimum SAT score (CR + Math) of 1090*
*For specific course placement, students who meet all other admission criteria may be admitted with less than the required composite if an individual sub-score predicts successful achievement for the specific course.
Requirements for Regionals PSEOP Admission
- Must have 3.25 GPA
- Completion of college prep units:
- 12th grade: 13/16 college prep units
- 11th grade: 9/16 college prep units
- 10th grade: 5/16 college prep units
- 9th grade: Superior academic performance in all areas.
- Place "college ready" in at least two out of three areas (one being reading) of the COMPASS English, Math and Reading assessment program. College ready math placement is defined at MTH 125—pre calculus or higher.
- Optional: If a student has taken the ACT or SAT test and scores at or above a 21 ACT composite or 1000 SAT (critical reading/math) only the math portion of the COMPASS assessment will be required.
- Additional requirements for 9th and 10th grades: Limited to one PSEOP course per semester.
- Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher in the subject area in which the student wants to take a PSEOP course attesting to superior academic ability and maturity level.
Total college prep units:
4 College preparatory English
3 College preparatory mathematics (at least to the Algebra II level)
3 College preparatory natural science (including both a physical and biological science
3 College preparatory social studies (including one unit of history)
2 Foreign language, both in the same language
1 Fine arts, including art, drama, dance, or music, either appreciation or performance
Application Information
The primary point of contact for students in the PSEO Program is the high school guidance counselor.
Students considering this program should check with the counselor for more information. The program requires that the high school provide counseling to students and parents to inform them of possible risks and consequences of taking part in the program, such as:
- Limited funding that may result in the rejection of some students from the program
- Possible inability to complete the public, community or nonpublic school's graduation requirements
- Obligation of the student/family to reimburse the state for the amount of funds paid to the college for any uncompleted or failed course.
Students and parents must sign a form indicating that appropriate counseling was provided and all responsibilities for participation are understood
For nonpublic students, the cost of the program is covered by a specified amount determined by the Ohio Legislature. Once accepted by an Ohio college or university, each year the non-public student must submit an application form, along with a copy of the college's letter of acceptance and signatures from the student, parent, guidance counselor and college administrator. This must be done before submitting the application for approval by the Ohio Department of Education's Center for School Options and Finance. The application form will not be processed without the required signatures and letter of acceptance. (The requirement to attach the letter of acceptance will be waived if the official seal or stamp of the post-secondary institution is affixed to the application.)
Student applicants will be awarded one allocation unit based on a grade-level rotation, starting with the seniors, and continuing with juniors, sophomores and freshman, respectively, until all the allocation units have been allotted. An allocation unit equals either 6 quarter hours or 4 semester hours in the student's chosen college. This process will continue until there is not sufficient appropriation to award all applicants in a grade level with one additional allocation unit.
If there is not sufficient appropriation to award all applicants in a grade level with one addition allocation unit, the department will conduct a lottery to determine which students within the affected grade level receive the additional allocation units remaining.
The application window occurs from May 15 to June 15.
All students must submit completed application packets to the Oxford Admission Office by May 1 for consideration for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester. No application will be considered until the application packet is completed.
The application packet must contain:
- Completed PSEOP application (Parts 1, 2, and 3) with original signatures
- $50.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Miami University)
- Official high school transcript and current class schedule. A middle school grade report is required in lieu of the high school transcript for applicants entering their first semester of 9th grade. These must be sent to Miami directly from the high school.
- Official ACT or SAT test scores. These must be sent to Miami directly from the testing service and should be received by the University either before or soon after the application is submitted.
- Written recommendation from a teacher in the subject area in which the student is requesting course placement. The letter should address the student's academic ability and emotional maturity to successfully participate in college classes. Recommendations are required only of 8th and 9th grade applicants.
Click here to Download the Oxford Application (pdf)
All students must submit completed application packets to the Regionals Admission Office by May 1 for consideration for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester. No application will be considered until the application packet is completed.
The application packet must contain:
- Application parts 1, 2, and 3 completed and signed (original signatures only).
- Your PSEOP application fee: a non-refundable check or money order for $35 made payable to Miami University. Please put the applicant's name on the check.
- Official high school transcript and current class schedule. A middle school grade report is required for applicants currently enrolled in 8th grade.
- Official ACT/SAT test scores (OPTIONAL) sent directly from the testing agency or with the official transcript from the high school.
- Letter of recommendation (for participation during 9th and 10th grades.)
Specific requirements for each grade level 9-12 are found on page 2 of the PSEOP application.
All application materials should be submitted to one of the addresses below (i.e., the campus to which you want to apply):
Office of Admission, Miami University Hamilton 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011
Office of Admission, Miami University Middletown 4200 University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042
Click here to download the Regional Application (pdf)
Important Dates
July 7 |
Award notifications mailed to non-public students, non-public school administrators, and college administrators. |
Mid August – Mid December |
Orientation, registration, and fee clearance for new and continuing students. |
November 1 |
Deadline for application for spring semester consideration. |
December 10 |
PSEOP candidates notified of acceptance or rejection for spring semester. |
May and December Finals week |
Textbooks returned to campus book take back location. |
December Week following finals |
Students determined ineligible to continue to second semester notified; copy to high school and CAS. |
March 1 |
Deadline for notification to students/parents of PSEOP application and deadlines for following academic year. |
March 30 |
Deadline for student and parent to sign Intent to Participate for fall. |
May 1 |
Deadline for application for fall semester consideration |
May 15 (to June 15) |
Nonpublic students must submit an application to participate in PSEO for the following school year to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Center for School Options and Finance. All applications must be mailed to ODE and postmarked no later than June 15. |
June 1 |
PSEOP candidates notified of acceptance for fall semester |
June 15 |
Deadline for non-public applications. Within one week of application receipt: If financial support is not available, ODE will notify the nonpublic high school applicant, the applicant’s high school and the college accepting the applicant’s participation. Within three weeks of application receipt: If financial support is available, ODE will notify each nonpublic high school applicant within three weeks of receiving the student’s application. |
Oxford Student Processes
| Activity/Task | Option A | Option B |
| Orientation and Advising | Admissions/Auditorium CAB | Admissions/Auditorium CAB |
| Course Registration | Registrar/118 CAB | Registrar/118 CAB |
| Clear Fees | Cashier/103 CAB | Cashier/103 CAB |
| ID Card | ID Card Services /111 Shriver | ID Card Services /111 Shriver |
| Book Voucher | N/A | Office of Admissions |
| Purchase Textbooks | Shriver Center Bookstore/ student expense | Shriver Center Bookstore/Book Voucher clears expense |
| Book Return Location | Student retains books or resells | Lifelong Learning/127 McGuffey Hall |
Oxford PSEOP Contacts
| Office | Responsibility | Phone | Location/eMail |
| Office of Admission | Administration | 513-529-8600 | admission@MiamiOH.eduCampus Avenue Building |
| College of Arts & Science | Advising | 513-529-3031 | cas@MiamiOH.edu Upham Hall |
| Shriver Bookstore-Oxford | Book purchase | 513-529-2600 | Shriver Center |
| Registrar | Class registration | 513-529-8703 | registrar@MiamiOH.edu 118 Campus Avenue Building |
| Bursar | Fees | 513-529-8744 | bursar@MiamiOH.edu 107 Campus Avenue Building |
| Admission & Financial Aid | Admission | 513-529-2531 | admission@MiamiOH.edu Campus Avenue Building |
Regional Student Processes
| Activity/Task | Option A | Option B |
| Orientation/Advising/ Course Registration |
MUH: 513-785-3129 MUM: 513-727-3440 |
MUH: 513-785-3129 MUM: 513-727-3440 |
| Clear Fees | MUH & MUM: Cashier’s Office | N/A |
| ID Card | MUH & MUM: Cashier’s Office | MUH & MUM: Cashier’s Office |
| Book Voucher | N/A | Provided upon registration |
| Purchase Textbooks | Campus Bookstore/student expense | Campus Bookstore/Book Voucher clears expense |
| Book Return Location | Student retains books or resells | MUH: Admission Office-Mosler MUM: Johnston Hall |
Regional PSEOP Contacts
| Office | Responsibility | Phone | Location |
| Hamilton | Admission | 513-785-3111 | 105 Mosler Hall |
| Hamilton Bookstore | Book purchase | 513-785-3241 | Schwarm Hall |
| Middletown | Admission | 513-727-3216 | 114 Johnston Hall |
| Middletown Bookstore | Book purchase | 513-727-3309 | Johnston Hall |
State Contacts
| ODE website | http://www.education.ohio.gov choose “School Options” for PSEOP |
| Ohio Revised Code | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3365 use search function to locate topics |
- •Option A allows the student to receive both high school and college credit; student pays all fees and expenses.
•Option B allows the student to receive both high school and college credit. For public high school and community school students, there is no transfer of tuition between student and college. The high school's state foundation will pay the college directly. If the student is enrolled in a nonpublic high school, the cost is subsidized by funds set aside by the Ohio General Assembly in each biennium and awarded on a grade-level rotation. Public, community and nonpublic high school students electing this option will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials or fees that are directly related to a course. However, parents should inquire to ensure that they are fully informed about any general fees that may be charged by the college or university that would be the responsibility of the family.
Oxford Orientation and Registration
The Admission Office sends letter of acceptance to students within ten days of acceptance, with a copy of the letter and full application packet to Assistant Dean, CAS.
The College of Arts & Science Academic Advising office will identify the date for PSEOP orientation and registration process for fall semester (normally early to mid-August) and spring semester (normally early to mid-December) and provide notification to LLL and students.
The Miami University College of Arts & Science Academic Advising office will mail information about orientation and course scheduling to students after confirmation of admission into PSEOP.
CAS Advising will set up and maintain an "advising file" for each PSEOP student; and, will organize and conduct the Oxford orientation program in collaboration with Lifelong Learning, including the on-site registration of students. This session includes:
- Overview for parents and students
- Academic options; individual advising sessions
- A list of classes with space available
- Registration forms
Typical registration process at the Oxford campus:
- Student attends orientation with CAS, with representative from the Office of Admission in attendance as a resource.
- The orientation session is generally held in Admission CAB conference room.
- Upon completion of the orientation meeting, students will review the list of available and open classes and choose courses.
- Upon approval from CAS advisor, student reports to the Registrar's office located in 118 CAB to register in person.
- Upon receiving a printed schedule, student reports to the Cashier's counter 103 CAB to clear fees, and have the schedule stamped indicating fees are cleared.
- A representative from the Office of Admission will remain in the lobby of CAB while students register and remain available to stamp schedule forms for textbook purchase.
- Student will go to Shriver Center Bookstore to purchase required textbooks for the courses registered. In the spring semester, students are not able to purchase books until after January 1.
- If a student is not able to register for courses on orientation day, the process will remain the same, except for the student will need to bring their stamped scheduled to the Office of Admission, CAB to have it authorized for textbooks.
- Student reports to the ID Card office in room 111 Shriver Center.
- Students report to Parking Services located in 128 CAB to purchase parking pass if needed.
Regional Orientation and Registration
PSEOP acceptance letters will include a link to the NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST which walks students through activating their Miami University accounts, signing up for required assessments in reading, writing and/or math, and confirming the PSEOP orientation date. The PSEOP Orientation date is normally early-August for Fall semester and early-December for Spring semester.
The Orientation session includes on-site registration of students and the following information:
- Overview for parents and students
- Review of PSEOP policies and procedures
- Introduction to the campus
- Approved class registration based on availability
- Book information
What is the difference between Advanced High School and PSEOP?
Advanced High School classes can be taken in the Summer as well as Fall and Spring.
PSEOP classes cannot be taken in the summer. The Advanced High School program is administered through admissions.
Advanced High School participants pay all tuition and fees.
To apply use the PSEOP application for admission. Indicate at the top of the application, “Advanced High School.”
9th grade students can only take one course per semester.
Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information.
Financial Responsibility, Withdrawal, and Grades
Financial Responsibility:
If an Option B student fails a course OR withdraws from a course after the deadline, the high school may opt to collect the cost of the course from the student/parent. The State of Ohio has a formula that the high schools use for calculating the amount the student would owe. If the student receives a grade (including a W) the University will claim reimbursement from the state.
Students may be responsible for reimbursement to their high school for courses taken if certain guidelines are not followed
Withdrawal:
Students need to drop in a timely manner and also needs to maintain a passing grade. Students must follow the guidelines below.
- A student may drop a course by the 5th day of the semester without any repercussions. In this case no grade or other designation will appear on the student's official record. Students should refer to the Academic Calendar on the Office of the Registrar website (www.units.muohio.edu/reg/calendars) for specific academic deadline dates. (For sprint or late start courses, the student has five days from the start of the course to cancel.) If the student drops the course AFTER the 5th day of the semester Miami University will bill the state of Ohio for reimbursement for the course according to the guidelines set out by the State of Ohio. The student’s high school then has the obligation to collect that lost revenue from the student/parents.
- A signature of acknowledgement from the instructor and CAS Advising Office is required if a student wants to drop a course after the first 20 percent is completed but before 60 percent of the course is completed. Doing so will give the student a grade of W which will remain on their record. A grade of W will NOT figure into a student’s GPA, however financial responsibility remains on the student.
- After 60 percent of the course is complete, a student may no longer withdraw from a course, unless a petition is approved by the Interdivisional Committee of Advisers.
• The petition must include the signatures of the course instructor and the student's academic or divisional adviser.
• The petition must also describe and document the extenuating circumstances (extraordinary circumstances usually beyond the student's control) that form the grounds of the petition.
• If the petition for withdrawal is approved, the student will be withdrawn from the course with a grade of W. Only in rare circumstances will a petition to withdraw from a course after 60 percent of the course is complete be approved for reasons of academic performance alone.
• When possible, a student should continue to attend class until the Interdivisional Committee of Advisers has acted on his or her petition. Non-attendance does not void financial responsibility or a grade of F.
Grades:
All grades students receive at Miami remain part of their official record and does impact their future GPA if they choose to matriculate to Miami. Therefore, working with their academic advisor and high school counselor is crucial to ensure success.
Students must maintain the following criteria in order to continue in the program from semester to semester:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Miami University
- Continue to meet the high school requirements for their grade level
How to access your Miami eMail
Any communication Lifelong Learning needs to make with you will be made through your official Miami University e-mail account. It is yourresponsibility to check this account for any information regularly.
To log in to your Miami University e-mail account, go to www.muohio.edu/bannerweb. You will need your MUNet ID as well as your MUNet Password. These can be obtained using the following information:
- Unique ID obtained at www.muohio.edu/UniqueIDLookup
- MUNet password: default password is derived by combining your two (2) digit birth month, two (2) digit birth day, followed by the last four (4) digits of your social security number. For example, if your birthday is 1/23/1945 and your social security number is 123-45-6789, then your default password would be 01236789.
Questions and Answers
>>Download the PSOEP General Information Document (pdf)
>>Miami University Specific Q & A
>>Ohio Department of Education Q &A for Public School Students
>>Ohio Department of Education Q & A for Vocational, Private, or Home Schooled Students
>>Ohio Department of Education Q & A for Colleges
Miami University Specific Q & A
Ohio Department of Education Q & A for Public School Students
Ohio Department of Education Q & A for Vocational, Private, or Home Schooled Students
Ohio Department of Education Q & A for Colleges