College in the Schools (CIS) is a concurrent enrollment program administered by Central Lakes College (91³Ô¹ÏÍø) in partnership with regional high schools and accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).  The CIS program gives high schools an opportunity to strengthen their academic course offerings while allowing students to earn college credit. Concurrent enrollment courses are taught by college-credentialed high school instructors in collaboration with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members. Students gain exposure to the academic challenges of college and strengthen their study skills while learning in their high school environment.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø CIS Admission Steps
STEP 1. SubmitÂ
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STEP 2. Send current high school transcript to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø
Work with your high school counselor to have an official high school transcript sent directly to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
STEP 3. Required documentation based on your grade and high school GPA
12th Grade if your… High School GPA is 2.5 or higher no additional documentation is required; your application is complete.
OR High School GPA is below 2.5 submit a  which requires a letter of support from your high school counselor.
11th Grade if your… High School GPA is 3.0 or higher no additional documentation is required; your application is complete.
OR High School GPA is below 3.0 submit a  which requires a letter of support from your high school counselor.
10th Grade if your… High School GPA is 3.0 or higher submit a letter of support from your high school counselor.
OR High School GPA is below 3.0 submit a  which requires a letter of support from your high school counselor.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø CIS Course Placement
Reading College Level / Writing College Level:Â High School GPA 2.6 or higher allows registration for most Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) coursework, including ENGL 1410 Composition I.
Algebra College Level: High School GPA 2.8 or higher AND successful completion of HS Algebra II (C- or higher) allows registration for college level math coursework.
NOTE!ÌýÌýStudents who do not meet course placement requirements based on High School GPA may opt to use MCA, ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer test scores.  Find more information about Determining Course PlacementÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý91³Ô¹ÏÍø Placement LevelsÌý´Ç²Ô±ô¾±²Ô±ð.
CIS students who do not meet prerequisite requirements for a specific course may work with their high school instructor to complete a CIS Prerequisite Waiver Form, final approval of this waiver request will be made by 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty collaborator.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø CIS Registration
Students work with their high school counselor to register for courses using e-Services or another method as determined by their school. A Minnesota State student may earn a maximum of 22 credits per term.
Achieve Success!
91³Ô¹ÏÍø is committed to providing CIS students with the same opportunities for learning, connection, and accountability as all other 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students. Students should visit the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Advising webpage to learn more about the tools and resources available to them. CIS Students can participate in student activities and events, check out the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Life webpage for more information.
CIS students are expected to adhere to the same academic and conduct standards as all 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students, please review the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College Policies webpage for additional information. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø encourages students to resolve issues of complaint on your own; however, if they cannot do so, please follow the Student Complaint Process.
NACEP Accreditation
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College in the Schools (CIS) program has been accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) since 2012, our current accreditation is valid through 2026.ÌýÌý Accreditation serves as a guarantee to students, policy-makers, and other postsecondary institutions that the accredited partnership meets rigorous .
Updated 11/13/2023
