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.

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. 

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 Liberal Education Pathway

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.