Admission Option / Start Term I am applying for admission as a Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) student. The PSEO program at University of Minnesota Rochester allows juniors and seniors in Minnesota public, private, home, and charter schools to take courses on our campus for both high school and college credit. The costs for tuition and books are subsidized by the State of Minnesota. Courses taken through UMR’s PSEO program are part of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) program. The BSHS program offers a rigorous and innovative interdisciplinary health science curriculum designed to prepare students for a broad spectrum of health science related fields. All information on this form is confidential and will be used for identification, to determine admission, and to establish your University of Minnesota Rochester academic record if you are admitted.

Semester: Fall Year Spring Year

Personal Information Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:

Former Name: Preferred Name/Nickname:

Social Security Number (optional): Birth Date (optional):

Permanent Mailing Address (all mail will be sent to this address):

Address: City: State: ZIP Code:

Other Mailing Address (if different from permanent address):

Address: City: State: ZIP Code:

Home Telephone Number:

Other Telephone Number: Cell Phone Other

Applicant’s E-mail Address: Parent’s E-mail Address:

Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No If no: Country of Citizenship: Country of Birth:

I am a: Permanent resident of the United States

Temporary or nonimmigrant visa holder (Contact the UMR Admissions Office for further application instructions.)

Refugee/Political Asylee

Other

State in which you claim legal residence:

How long have you lived in that state? Lifelong resident OR years, months

In which language(s) are you fluent?

Is English your native language? Yes No If no, indicate the number of years you have attended school in the United States: Years

Why are you applying for PSEO at the University of Minnesota Rochester? High School Record High School Name:

Address: City: State: ZIP Code:

High School Counselor’s Name:

High School Telephone Number: High School Fax Number:

This high school is: Public Private

I have earned college credit through PSEO, College in the Schools, Concurrent Enrollment, and/or another academic program. Yes (provide college information in the “College Record” section below)

No

Expected Date of High School Graduation:

High School GPA: out of Weighted Grades: No Yes

High School Rank: out of My high school does not rank students. There are students in my class.

Test Scores (include all tests completed and/or dates of upcoming tests – ACT and/or SAT are not required for PSEO application) ACT: Composite English Math Reading Science Reasoning Writing Test Date

SAT Reasoning: Verbal Math Writing Test Date

List all high school courses in which you are currently registered:

College Record (if applicable) List all colleges you have attended. Request that official college transcripts be sent to UMR Admissions Office.

Name of College/University Location (city/state) Dates Attended (month/year)

Application Essay (complete the essay on a separate sheet of paper) The essay will demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. Submit a typed essay (approximately 250 to 750 words) addressing one of the options listed below. Option A: Describe a person or experience that influenced your decision to pursue an education in the health sciences. Option B: Describe the qualities you possess that will help you be successful as a student and a professional in the field of health sciences.

Disclosure The University requires undergraduate applicants who have been convicted of a crime, other than a routine traffic offense, or are facing such criminal charges at the time of application, to disclose this information as a mandatory step in the undergraduate application process. Such charges or conviction will not automatically preclude admission; each situation will be evaluated on an individual basis. Please note that individuals arrested, charged, or convicted or criminal offenses may have limited employment opportunities in specific careers and occupations and may have limited ability to receive federal, state, and other forms of financial aid. Individuals are encouraged to investigate these possibilities further. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 135A.157) Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation, or is any such charge now pending against you? No

Yes (if yes, attach a description of the incident, including dates and locations)

If your answer changes prior to enrollment, you must promptly contact the Admissions Office to provide an explanation. Academic Information Health Science Career Interest(s):

Have you ever registered for classes at any University of Minnesota campus? Yes No

If yes, what is your seven-digit University of Minnesota identification number?

Additional Information (optional) On a separate sheet of paper, please share additional information you would like us to consider in reviewing your application (including special circumstances that may have affected your academic performance). This is your opportunity to tell us things about yourself that have not been asked elsewhere, if you believe they will help us become acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades, and test scores.

Activities and Involvement Include extracurricular, community and family activities, academic honors, and other relevant information you would like considered.

Activity Number of years involved Positions held, honors awarded, or letter earned

Family Information A. Parent/Guardian 1: B. Parent/Guardian 2:

Full Name: Full Name:

Address: Address:

City/State/ZIP Code: City/State/ZIP Code:

College Attended (if any): College Attended (if any):

Occupation/Employer: Occupation/Employer:

C. Sisters and Brothers D. Family Members (who attend or have attended the University of Minnesota and their relationship to you) Name Age School/College Attending Name Relationship E. Access to Your File I authorize the University of Minnesota Rochester to give information about my application file or admission status to the following people (e.g., parent, relative, friend): Request for Confidential Information (optional) Providing the information below is voluntary. The information may be used to support affirmative action efforts in the admissions process, and will be used for summary reports required by federal and state laws and regulations. You will not be penalized if you choose not to provide this information.

Gender: Male Female

These questions comply with the U.S. Department of Education’s new standards for ethic and racial data collection. Ethnicity: Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No

Race (please check any or all that apply): American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American White

Asian Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Ethnicity Definition: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central America, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Race Definition: American Indian or Alaska Native – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America, including Central America and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Black or African American – A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific islands. White – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

The University of Minnesota Rochester complies with federal and state privacy laws and regulations. Those who may gain access to information in your file are staff and faculty at Rochester who have a need to gain access and outside organizations and government bodies in limited circumstances as authorized by state or federal law. In addition, you may review your own file upon request, except for references where the student provided a written waiver of his or her right of access. No one else may review your file without your signed Release of Information form.

I certify that the information I have provided on this application and on all other application materials is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that it is my responsibility to request that the official transcripts from each academic institution I have attended are submitted directly to the University. I understand that misrepresentation of application information is sufficient grounds for canceling admission or registration.

Applicant Signature: ______Date: ______

You must sign and date your application. If you have any difficulty with this application, please contact the UMR Admissions Office.

Contact Information Admissions Office University of Minnesota Rochester 300 University Square ~ 111 South Broadway Rochester, MN 55904 Website: www.r.umn.edu/bshs | Telephone: 1-877-280-4699 | E-mail: [email protected] The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.