Start earning college credit while still in high school.
UMD CITS courses are FREE to students. Participating high schools and school districts are responsible for the cost of the concurrent enrollment tuition.
Save money on your college education.
Try out a college course while still attending your high school and participating in all of your high school activities.
Credits earned may transfer toward a two-year or four-year degree.
Earn your college degree in less time.
Enjoy access to UMD campus resources, such as the library, tutoring services, and computer labs.
Grades earned are reported on a University of Minnesota transcript.
Explore courses and fields of study that may help you choose a major later.
By earning college credits while still in high school, you could gain flexibility to explore additional interests as a full time college student.
College level courses look really good on your high school transcript when applying to other colleges and universities.
Be better prepared for your first year of college as a full time student.
Earn some of your liberal education requirements while still in high school allowing more time to focus on your area of interest as a full time college student.