Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
The University of Minnesota's College in the Schools (CIS) and Normandale's College classes are concurrent enrollment classes, also known as dual enrollment classes, which are high school classes taught by Ubah teachers that students can earn college credit for at the same time. (The UMA Course Registration guide outlines the potential number of college credits that are earned in each concurrent enrollment class.)
University of Minnesota College in the Schools (CIS) Course Requirements
CIS Microeconomics
Earned a B or better in a rigorous high school algebra 2 course, OR have a cumulative GPA that exceeds a 3.25, OR be in the top 20% of his/her high school class, OR have teacher and faculty coordinator approval.
College credits: 4
Open spots: 27
CIS Education
Junior or senior with a class rank in the top 50%.
College credits: 2
Open spots: 25
CIS Writing
Juniors or seniors who can show a pattern of consistent attendance at school. The student must also meet one of the following additional criteria:
A 3.0 GPA or better, OR has completed the ACT or PLAN with reading and writing scores considered sufficient by the instructor, OR has the recommendation of the CIS instructor.
College credits: 4
Open spots: 22
CIS Literature
Have a cumulative GPA in previously-taken English courses that exceeds a 3.25, or be in the top 20% of her/his high school class.
AND be able to demonstrate to the CIS instructor ONE of the following: the reading and writing skills necessary for success in the course, or a passion for reading and writing about literature.
College credits: 4
Open spots: 25
CIS Physiology
Junior or senior who has earned a B or better in rigorous high school chemistry course.
College credits: 4
Open spots: 25
Normandale Concurrent Enrollment Eligibility Requirements
Students must meet eligibility requirements in three areas to enroll in concurrent enrollment courses:
Program Eligibility
College Admissions Eligibility
Course Prerequisites Eligibility (placed into the course with ACCUPLACER placement test or alternative placement)
Program Eligibility:
Student eligibility is based on high school class rank. However, if a student does not have a class rank, their score on a nationally normed test (SAT, ACT, etc.) will be used. If no test scores are available, GPA is used as the determinant.
Class Rank or Nationally Normed Standardized Tests:
Seniors = Class rank of 50% or higher
Juniors = Class rank of 67% or higher
Sophomore = Class rank of 90% or higher
Freshman = Class rank of 90% or higher
GPA:
Seniors = 3.0 or higher
Juniors = 3.5 or higher
Sophomore = 3.5 or higher
Freshman = 3.5 or higher
College Admissions Eligibility:
Students must read at the college level. Students either take the reading and English components of the Accuplacer test or have ACT or SAT scores that would waive the Accuplacer. If the student is taking a mathematics class, they will also take the math Accuplacer test. A college level reading score is required for the program.
