College in the Schools Program (CITS)

Earn College Credit Before You Graduate From High School!

The College in the Schools (CITS) program at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ?

There are many reasons to join 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s College in the Schools program. For example, CITS students are officially 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ faculty.

Earn Transferable Credits

Your credits apply towards a degree at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ or may be transferred to other colleges and universities.

91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Resources at Your Fingertips

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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for enrollment consideration.

Cost and Enrollment

Cost

91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ CITS courses are free to students! Your partner school district covers the cost.

How do I enroll?

  1. Register through your high school — Students request enrollment in their CITS course during their high school’s regular course registration period.
  2. Counselor Approval and Course Placement — Your counselor will verify each student meets the eligibility requirements, including GPA and prerequisites. Your high school will then submit your registration information to 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s CITS team.
  3. Once approved — You become officially enrolled at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ as an undergraduate student and will receive a student ID.

Not Planning to Attend 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ After High School?

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

Teacher and School Info

Partner with 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to offer rigorous college-level coursework in your high school.

  • Receive support from CSS faculty
  • Expand your school’s 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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ CITS courses? Or are you a teacher who wants to teach a CITS course? Email Brenda Fischer for more information.