CIS Partner School Handbook

College in the Schools

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

How to Use the CIS Partner School Handbook

The CIS Partner School Handbook outlines and clarifies the critical information, policies, and processes in College in the Schools (CIS) for our high school partners. (Full policies are located in the CIS Policy Reference Guide.)

The CIS Instructor Handbook is a similar resource written for instructors. It includes more detailed information on student advising, course management, grades, and other topics related to teaching and administering University of Minnesota courses.

New in 2022-23

COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Course Modifications

  • If you have questions about course modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic response, please contact our team.

Other CIS Handbooks & Reference Guides

A reference guide outlining U of M, CIS, and departmental policies that govern the U of M courses in the high school.

A handbook for CIS instructors, which explains the policies and processes relevant to this audience.