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College in the Schools Program (CITS)

Earn College Credit Before You Graduate From High School!

The College in the Schools (CITS) program at The College of St. Scholastica 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.

Why Choose CITS at St. Scholastica?

There are many reasons to join St. Scholastica’s College in the Schools program. For example, CITS students are officially St. Scholastica 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 St. Scholastica faculty.

Earn Transferable Credits

Your credits apply towards a degree at St. Scholastica or may be transferred to other colleges and universities.

St. Scholastica 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 St. Scholastica for enrollment consideration.

Cost and Enrollment

Cost

St. Scholastica CITS courses are free to students! Your partner school district covers the cost.

How do I enroll?

Register through your high school — Students request enrollment in their CITS course during their high school’s regular course registration period.
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 St. Scholastica’s CITS team.
Once approved — You become officially enrolled at The College of St. Scholastica as an undergraduate student and will receive a student ID.

Not Planning to Attend St. Scholastica After High School?

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

Teacher and School Info

Partner with St. Scholastica 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 St. Scholastica CITS courses? Or are you a teacher who wants to teach a CITS course? Email Brenda Fischer for more information.