Connect to College (C2C)
The Minnesota State College Southeast Concurrent Enrollment program (C2C) provides high school students the unique opportunity to earn college credits through freshmen-level courses taught in the high school by credentialed high school instructors mentored by college faculty.
C2C is one form of Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) as established by the Minnesota Legislature and governed by the Minnesota State Board Policies and Southeast.
Through a contract between participating high schools and the college, schools pay a flat fee of $3,000 per course directly to Southeast. There is no cost to high school students to participate.
Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of the Minnesota Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (MnCEP) and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
Are you eligible for C2C classes?
Check the PSEO/C2C Program Student Eligibility page to see if you meet the requirements to participate in C2C.
C2C FAQ
What is the Connect to College (C2C) program?
The Connect to College (C2C) program works as a supplement to the high school curriculum by offering Minnesota State College Southeast credit courses to qualified high school juniors and seniors. By utilizing credentialed high school faculty, students have a unique opportunity to gauge their ability to do college work in introductory freshmen-level credit courses prior to full time college study. Students that register for, and successfully complete, these courses gain college credit. Through the C2C contract, the high school pays tuition and applicable fees for each student directly to MSC Southeast. In return, Minnesota State College Southeast will pay one half the tuition rate for every student credit generated in the MSC Southeast course to reimburse the high school for delivering the course.
What is the purpose of C2C enrollment?
To provide academically challenging college courses to students and teachers in the high schools.
What are the objectives of C2C?
- Provide high school students the opportunity to experience the academic rigor of college level curriculum.
- Integrate college level curriculum within the high school environment so students can continue to maintain their high school relationships.
- Strengthen collaborative relationships between high school and college faculty through professional development activities and curriculum development opportunities.
- Decrease overall expense of a college education through the offerings of these introductory, freshmen-level credit courses opportunities while still in high school.
What are the benefits of C2C?
Benefits for high school students:
- Earn college credits without leaving your high school campus.
- Develop college level study, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to be successful at the college level.
Benefits for high school teachers:
- Involvement in professional development opportunities provided by the college.
- Develop professional relationships and share ideas and techniques with college faculty.
- Re-energize selves through collaborative opportunities with other motivated colleagues
Benefits for high school districts:
- Satisfy parent/student demands for on-site, college courses.
- High quality professional development opportunities for faculty.
- Establish professional partnerships with college.
- Prevent loss of state student based foundation aid.
- Receive state dedicated concurrent enrollment reimbursement.
What do parents of high school students need to know?
- C2C classes offer the same curriculum and credit value as classes at MSC Southeast in Winona and Red Wing.
- C2C classes are taught by qualified high school teachers who work in conjunction with a collaborating MSC Southeast faculty to ensure the curriculum and college-level standards are met.
- C2C classes have college-level rigor and expectations, and students should be prepared for the additional work and accelerated pace.
- C2C courses may be offered at your high school. Check with your guidance counselor for additional information.
What information is necessary for high school counselors to participate in C2C?
- The counselor is the first line of contact for students interested in participating in C2C.
- High school counselors are the key to students being successful in C2C.
- Counselors provide a direct link between the high school and the college.
Where can students contact for information on the Connect to College (C2C) program?
See your high school guidance counselor or contact:
Patty Watson, PSEO/Concurrent program liaison
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona Campus, 1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-453-1443
Email: [email protected]