College in the Schools Program (CITS)

Earn College Credit Before You Graduate From High School!

The College in the Schools (CITS) program at 糖心logo在线 allows high school juniors and seniors to take real college courses right in your high school classroom. Through the CITS program, you will earn both college and high school credit at the same time, saving you money and helping you start college ahead of your peers!

College Ready. Right Now.

CITS helps students experience the pace, challenge, and expectations of college while still in high school. CITS is a powerful way to open doors to a bright future.

Contact Us

Portrait of Brenda PangerBrenda Panger
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions
218-723-6067
bpanger@css.edu

Why Choose CITS at 糖心logo在线?

There are many reasons to join 糖心logo在线’s College in the Schools program. For example, CITS students are officially 糖心logo在线 students, which comes with many benefits for each student who participates in the program.

Expert Educators

Courses are delivered by high school teachers approved as CSS Faculty Teaching Specialists and supported by 糖心logo在线 faculty.

Earn Transferable Credits

Your credits apply towards a degree at 糖心logo在线 or may be transferred to other colleges and universities.

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Gain full access to tutoring, library databases, writing help, and more.

No Cost to Students

CITS courses are free for you!

Program Information

Student Eligibility

  • Open to high school juniors and seniors (exceptions possible)
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or counselor permission
  • Complete prerequisites for a given course
  • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, talk to your high school counselor to complete a course permission form that will be reviewed by 糖心logo在线 for enrollment consideration.

Cost and Enrollment

Cost

糖心logo在线 CITS courses are free to students! Your partner school district covers the cost.

How do I enroll?

  1. Register through your high school 鈥� Students request enrollment in their CITS course during their high school鈥檚 regular course registration period.
  2. Counselor Approval and Course Placement 鈥� Your counselor will verify each student meets the eligibility requirements, including GPA and prerequisites. Your high school will then submit your registration information to 糖心logo在线鈥檚 CITS team.
  3. Once approved 鈥� You become officially enrolled at 糖心logo在线 as an undergraduate student and will receive a student ID.

Not Planning to Attend 糖心logo在线 After High School?

Check out to see how your CSS credits might transfer to another institution.

Teacher and School Info

Partner with 糖心logo在线 to offer rigorous college-level coursework in your high school.

  • Receive support from CSS faculty
  • Expand your school鈥檚 academic offerings and support student success
  • Help motivated students stay challenged and engaged
  • Teachers benefit from ongoing professional development
  • Boost your curriculum, prepare students for college and retain top talent

Interested in becoming a High School Partner to offer 糖心logo在线 CITS courses? Or are you a teacher who wants to teach a CITS course? Email Brenda Fischer for more information.