1. Supplemental Orientation
Information for PSEO Students

2. Welcome!
 PSEO Students are responsible for
viewing and knowing the program
information in this power point and on the
corresponding handout.

3. Supplemental Orientation
Information for PSEO Students
 PSEO Handbook – Here you will find
answers to most of your questions about
Ohio’s PSEO Program.

4. What Classes Can I Take?
 PSEO students will choose classes with the
help of their high school counselors and
LCCC Academic Advisors
 Students can choose High school / college
core courses or general education
requirements or electives.

5. Choosing Courses
 Take electives for fun and personal
interests.
 Classes can be chosen for transfer to a
four year school upon high school
graduation.
 Remember when choosing courses that
you must have a 3.0 GPA in subject area
that you wish to take.

6. Restricted Courses
 All Allied Health Clinical Courses
 EDCT 111, 171
 ECED (all courses)
 EMSB & EMSP (all courses)
 PEFT 151 (minimum age 16)

7. Transfer Resources
 Ohio Transfer Module Courses – transfer
of these classes is guaranteed to any Ohio
public college or university.
 Counselors at Transferring Institutions
 U-select -find LCCC course equivalencies
at: http://www.transfer.org
 LCCC transcripts are FREE!!! Don’t forget
to request them to be sent to colleges after
high school graduation using MyCampus!

8. How Do I Get My Books?
 Books and required supplies are free
(consumable supplies are not covered).
 Books remain the property of LCCC and must be
returned at the end of the semester.
 You are not permitted to sell PSEO books back to
the bookstore for cash!
 While you are using the books, treat them as your
own (underlining, highlighting etc).

9. If taking classes for fall semester at
LCCC or an outreach center…
 Books can be purchased in early August
at the LCCC Bookstore.
 Bring your printed schedule to the
Bookstore and staff will help you to select
required materials.
 Always identify yourself as a PSEO
student!
 Books must be returned to the bookstore
at the end of the term.

10. How Do I Get My LCCC ID?
 Your LCCC ID can be obtained in early
August at the Library.
 Bring your printed schedule to the Library
and staff will take your picture.
 You can and should get an LCCC ID even
if you are taking all LCCC classes at your
high school site.

11. LCCC Student Services - No
Matter Where You Are Taking
Classes
• Computer labs
• Physical education facilities
• Career development services
• Advising and counseling services
• Free tutoring services
• Use of the library/Ohio link
• Discounts at local establishments

12. What About Holidays and Vacation
Days?
 Semester dates, vacations and holidays and
snow days at the college sites may not
coincide with your high school’s schedule.
 As a PSEO student, you will follow the LCCC
calendar for your LCCC classes on campus
or at one of the outreach centers.
 Check the LCCC calendar in the online
catalog before the semester begins.

13. What Should I do if I Get Into
Academic Trouble?
 Talk to your instructor! – he or she can
help you identify problem areas. Utilize
office hours!
 Talk to your high school counselor.
 Talk to your academic advisor at LCCC.

14. Get Tutoring!
 Tutoring is free (2 hours per week).
 Academic Support Center –
(440) 366-4057

15. Schedule Adjustment vs.
Withdrawal?
 Schedule adjustments can be done
anytime before the term begins without a
charge.
 Adjustments can also be made after the
term starts but must be done before the
schedule adjustment period ends.
 Courses that are “dropped” will not appear
on your transcript.

16. Schedule Adjustments (cont.)
 Once a class starts, you will not be
dropped at full refund and may have to
pay your district for the lost funds.
 Schedule adjustments can be processed
after you meet with an advisor. You
should notify your High School counselor
of any changes.

17. Withdrawals
 Changing a course selection after the
adjustment period is considered a
withdrawal and will appear as a “W” on your
transcript but isn’t computed into GPA.
 Withdrawals require additional paperwork
and you must meet with your high school
counselor and an LCCC academic advisor.
 You will be asked to pay your district back
for the entire cost of the course.

18. Make It Official!
 There is a limited time to withdraw from a
course – (until the 12th week of a 16 week
semester).
 Check the catalog calendar!
 Complete a PSEO “Withdrawal Notice Form”
at your high school with your counselor.
 Next, bring that form to LCCC and process an
LCCC withdrawal with an academic advisor.

19. Caution!
 Do not stop attending without officially
withdrawing – You will receive an “F”
grade.
 An “F” grade is calculated into your Grade
Point Average, while a “W” is a non-
punitive grade and isn’t calculated into
GPA.

20. Caution!
 Both “F” and “W” grades may affect your
high school graduation!
 You will have to pay your district back for
an “F” or “W”.
 Talk to your high school counselor and
LCCC advisor before you make a
decision!

21. How do I Schedule Classes Next
Semester and Next Year?
 PSEO registration starts at LCCC a week after
other students.
 Blue form and letter will arrive in mail in Oct.
 See your high school counselor to complete
blue form.
 Make an appointment at LCCC by calling
X4033.

22.  Parents will not get an “interim” report or
other contact from teachers. Discuss the
importance of communicating with you with
your student!
 Grades reported for high school should be
same as college grades/ Name of college
will be noted.
 LCCC does not use + or – grading scale.

23. What is Needed for Success in
PSEO (according to PSEO graduates)?
 Time management and the ability to
adhere to deadlines
 Good attendance
 Self discipline and maturity

24. Do Not Hesitate to Call!
 If you have any other questions about
PSEO or need assistance, please call
440-366-4033.
Have a Great Semester!