Checklist and FAQs
The online PSEO Orientation program is designed to help you transition from high school student to official St. Cloud State University student. We require this program to explain how our program works and the expectations we have of you as a PSEO student.
Note: The PSEO Orientation program needs to be completed prior to your initial one-on-one advising appointment and registering for courses.
Your Star ID is your username and password for all Minnesota State campuses.
Click on the link below to activate your Star ID. Use the "I know my email" activation option and enter in the email address you used to apply to the program.
Tech Support: (320) 308-7000
Login to D2L Brightspace and look for the PSEO Student Handbook course. Once in the course, find the Materials drop down menu, and select Content. Here you will find the New PSEO Students: Start Here! module where you can find the PSEO Orientation Programming for the respective semester.
Students will be required to submit information from the PSEO Advising Form (included in their admission letter) to complete the program.
Upon successful completion of the online PSEO Orientation program, the PSEO office will be notified that a student is ready for the one-on-one advising appointment. During this appointment, we will discuss transferring official scores/credits, registration, and placement testing. Students must complete this appointment to register for courses.
Register for courses when the new PSEO student registration window opens. Steps 1-3 need to be completed in order to unlock your ability to register.
This event is optional, but highly encouraged for our PSEO students. Participants can get a tour of campus to see where classes are, meet the PSEO Team, get textbooks, and more. Family and friends are welcome.
Q. What if the date doesn't work for me?
A. The PSEO Orientation program is available asynchronously online to complete at your own pace. Feel free to complete the program with friends or family.
Q. Is the PSEO Orientation program required?
A. Yes, all new PSEO students must complete the PSEO Orientation program prior to course registration.
Q. When can I access the PSEO Orientation program?
A. Students may access this program within a couple days of admittance.
Q. How long is PSEO Orientation program?
A. This program will take you at least 1-2 hours to complete online at your own pace.