“Concurrent Enrollment” allows juniors and seniors to take free college-level courses at their high school. This is a form of PSEO.
These classes are taught by Byron High School teachers who have at least a master's degree and are approved by the college to teach the college curriculum at a rigorous level. Students earn both high school and college credit while completing one course; saving both time and money in college.
Taking these courses allows students to engage in freshman level college courses and experience the standards expected of them in college, while providing extra assistance that a high school teacher can give. Acceptance and transfer of credits varies by college, but many accept full credits. Other colleges award advanced placement, allowing students to take upper-level courses without taking the introductory, prerequisite courses. Some colleges allow both credit and placement. The receiving college will make the final determination to award college credit.
Byron High School partners with Southwest Minnesota State University and their “College Now” program.
Please reference the
registration guide for eligibility requirements and a list of the college courses offered.
