Grand Rapids High School
College in the Schools (CITS) College Credit Pathway
CITS Courses are run in partnership with the University of Minnesota Duluth
CITS Pathway
UMD Credit Offered at GRHS
College in the Schools is a concurrent enrollment program in conjunction with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Concurrent enrollment allows students to earn both college and high school credit in a course. The courses are University of Minnesota Regents approved courses taught by Grand Rapids High School teachers approved as UMD adjunct professors. Grades and credits are recorded on a permanent, official UMD transcript. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to register with UMD and have the opportunity to earn College Credit through high school courses.
$29,027 in tuition savings alone by taking CITS at GRHS *
Benefits of taking College in the Schools
The College in the Schools (CITS) program through UMD offers college level curriculum in the high school setting. Students are able to select a challenging balance of courses offered at GRHS. Students have the ability to explore the depths of interests, develop skills necessary to be successful at the college level and earn University of Minnesota Duluth credit while taking classes in high school.
UMD provides the student with:
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Undergraduate status, with all the privileges of on-campus students
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Access to computing services, including e-mail, internet access, and e-portfolio
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Photo identification card, the “U Card”, which provides access to UMD services and discounts to events
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Full access to the UMD Library, including electronic resources, online databases, reference librarian assistance, and interlibrary loan
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Campus visits
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Transcripted college credits upon completion of the course
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Assistance in gaining recognition, if needed, for CITS credits at other post-secondary institutions
Juniors and Seniors must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for CITS
More information is available at UMD CITS
International Baccalaureate and CITS
Another benefit of the College in the Schools opportunity at Grand Rapids High School, is the partnership between the CITS coursework and the International Baccalaureate program. Not only do students taking IB/CITS courses get the benefit of UMD credit but students also challenge themselves with the most rigorous college preparatory curriculum offered at GRHS through the IB Program. Click here for more information on the IB program.
Why CITS?
On top of the preparedness students attain from College in the Schools credit, transfer rates of the CITS courses offered at Grand Rapids High School is also very high. Not only are students earning college credit but the credit earned is also satisfying requirements for students as they set off to their schools of choice. A survey of college students who participated in CITS courses indicated UMD credit transferred successfully into required areas over 95% of the time. Many students entered their first year of college with a high standing due to the credit already attained, students were able to jump directly into high level coursework, and students report more preparedness for the college curriculum as a result of the IB and CITS programs. These benefits can ultimately save time and money and more often students noted that they used the advancement in credit to explore other courses, interests and future education opportunities such as pursing a minor or a double major.
5 reasons to take a CITS course at GRHS
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Further develop college readiness skills
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Increase your opportunity to earn scholarships and the likelihood of admissions for college
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Explore specific fields of student in depth
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Make room for diverse experiences
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Save time and money by earning college credit
GRHS offers 56 UMD credits through high school courses equaling nearly
2 years of college
Grand Rapids High School College in the Schools Courses
GRHS offers 56 UMD credits which is equal to over $29,037 in tuition savings alone, not including the saving benefits of Room and Board, Transportation, books and other college expenses. By taking high school classes, students can save nearly two years of college requirements.
UMD Transcript Request
Students will need to send their final UMD transcript once College in the Schools courses have been completed. Future schools will need confirmation of completed college credit which cannot be verified other than an Official Transcript from the University of Minnesota Duluth
Liberal Education Pathway through UMD
In partnership with the University of Minnesota Duluth, many of our GRHS CITS courses satisfy requirements towards students Liberal Education "Generals" requirement for 4 year college. In taking CITS courses students can satisfy needed requirements both within a 4 year major and/or within the Liberal Education requirement towards earning a 4 year diploma. Included below is the link to the University of Minnesota Duluth's Liberal Education requirements. The image to the right also allows students to track their GRHS CITS courses along this same pathway. Students can also track the amount of UMD CITS credits they are on track to earn using the same document. Through the CITS program students can earn a large majority of the required Liberal Education requirements needed in addition to Major requirements towards a 4 year degree.
GRHS Students can stratify 9 of the 11 UMD Liberal Education requirements by taking high school courses
CITS Liberal Education Pathway
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**Score dependent, IB Biology transfers to UMD as BIOL 1001 Biology and Society (4 cr) and meets the noted requirements.
Part 1. Language, Reasoning Skills, and Theorizing Power
C. Theorizing Race, Power, and Justice (3 credits)
This requirement will be completed while attending UMD.
C. Theorizing Race, Power, and Justice (3 credits)
This requirement will be completed while attending UMD.
Part III. Key Topics (9 credits)
A. Cultural Diversity in the United States
This requirement will be completed while attending UMD.
A. Cultural Diversity in the United States
This requirement will be completed while attending UMD.
While students may need to complete additional Liberal Education requirements at University of Minnesota Duluth, or other institutions, taking courses through the CITS program at Grand Rapids High Schools can accomplish MANY of the requirements set forth by future colleges and universities.
MN Private Colleges and College Credit
The following is a summary of what individual colleges recognize and accept when first-year students have participated in Dual Enrollment options through the high school. Each college has different standards and benchmark requirements for credit earned through Dual Enrollment, included within the list below are guidelines for some of those requirements.
Requirements for the CITS Program: There is no requirement to register for a College in the Schools course at GRHS however, Juniors and Seniors must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to register with UMD AND have the opportunity to earn college credit.
How to prepare for the CITS Program
Listed below are recommended courses to help prepare for the College in the Schools curriculum. The recommended courses provide a knowledge base and encourage further development of skills such as organization, time management, and determination that increase the likelihood of success in the CITS program.
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