School Counselors

Students must complete 22.0 total credits including specific credit requirements below to earn a Chanhassen High School diploma.

• 4 credits of English 
• 3 credits of Math
• 3 credits of Science
• 3.5 credits of Social Studies 
• 1 credit of Fine Arts
• 1 credit of PE
• 0.5 credit of Personal Finance

Graduation Requirements

2025-26 Course Guide

H.E.L.P. Resources

Chanhassen Resources

• Chemical Awareness & Prevention
• Treehouse

AP vs PSEO Considerations

How to become a PSEO Student:

• Choose a college that offers PSEO courses that fit your goals.  Access the list of Participating Postsecondary Institutions
• Follow the PSEO application directions found on the college’s website. Make sure all required documents are completed.
• Send a copy of your current high school transcript through Parchment that includes cumulative GPA. Some colleges also require a copy of your standardized test score.
• Talk to your school counselor about filling out the MDE NOSR Form. Your counselor has a signed copy. 
• After the college receives your completed application, you will be notified by the college about your admission decision.  Students will not be accepted until all paperwork listed above has been submitted.

Learn more on the CRC webpage.

Visit the CRC webpage for resources on researching colleges, requesting letters of recommendation, requesting transcripts, and scholarship opportunities.

Chanhassen High School students will send their transcripts to colleges through Parchment. This process will be used for both PSEO and applying to colleges during a student's senior year. Unofficial transcripts can be found on the student portal.

• Parchment
• How to Create a Parchment Account
• How to Order a Transcript

• Test Prep Resources - Information for free and paid test prep resources
• FREE ACT Practice Test and Resources
• ACT
• SAT
• ACCUPLACER
• AP - Advanced Placement

• Southwest Metro Elevate
• Online Contract

College Rep Visits in the CRC