Admissions
Early College Students
Get a head start on your college degree!
All students who meet our academic qualifications are welcome in Bethel’s PSEO and dual enrollment programs. Here, you can experience life in the Bethel community and get a jump start on your college degree—all while completing your high school credit requirements. Our online and on-campus program options make this opportunity accessible to you wherever you live.
Application Deadlines
Fall 2025
Students with a high school graduation year of 2026 or 2027 are eligible for early college for Fall 2025.
January 1st: Application opens
May 1st: Application closes
June 1st: Deadline for students to confirm enrollment
Spring 2026
August 1: Application opens
December 1: Application deadline
Fall 2026
January 1: Application opens
How does Early College work?
Get ahead on your college degree
PSEO and dual enrollment students can enroll in most classes at Bethel, giving you the flexibility to work on general education credits and a college major all in your final years of high school. Residents of Minnesota should apply for PSEO, while those who live outside of Minnesota should apply for dual enrollment.
Fulfill your high school requirements
Choose from a number of courses that commonly fulfill high school graduation requirements. Learn more about the courses we offer to give you a good starting place when working out graduation requirements with your high school counselor.
Experience life at Bethel
It’s just like college, because it is! Choose from online and face to face course options, and if you’re over 17 years old (on or before move-in day in August) you can live in Bethel housing with another early college student. (Families are responsible for financing room and board.)
It is the policy of Bethel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or disability.
