College Credit Options
school Earn college credit while in High School
The following are opportunities to earn college credit while enrolled at Century, John Marshall, Mayo, or Rochester Alternative Learning Center. See your counselor for more information.
Advanced Placement (AP)
RPS High School College Credit Courses
- •English III: AP Literature and Composition
- •English IV: AP Language and Composition – 1
- •English IV: AP Language and Composition – 2
- •AP Computer Science A
- •AP Calculus AB
- •AP Calculus BC
- •AP Statistics
- •AP Biology
- •AP Chemistry
- •AP Environmental Science
- •AP Macro Economics
- •AP Physics I
- •AP Physics 2
- •AP Precalculus
- •AP Human Geography
- •AP Psychology
- •AP US History
- •AP United States Government
College Credit Info
College credits are determined by scores on AP exams. Individual colleges establish acceptable scores through their policies.
Check college AP policies:
College Board Search open_in_newConcurrent Enrollment
Partner Programs with Riverland Community College (RCC) and Rochester Career and Technical College (RCTC)
RCC Riverland Community College
| Course | Credits (MN State) |
|---|---|
| Mentorship in Community: Firefighter 1 | 5 |
| Mentorship in Community: Firefighter 2 | 2 |
| Mentorship in Community: Hazmat | 2 |
| SPCH 1100 – Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
RCTC Rochester Career and Technical College
| Course | Credits (MN State) |
|---|---|
| BIOL1107 – Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| COMP 1150 - Computer Science Concepts | 3 |
| ENGL 1117 – Reading and Writing Critically I | 4 |
| ENGL 1118: Reading and Writing Critically II | 4 |
| FYEX 1000 – College Success Strategies | 1 |
| Calculus | - |
| MATH 2237 – Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 5 |
| POLS 1615 – Introduction to American Government | 3 |
Important: Registering for a Concurrent Enrollment course allows student assessment data to be released to the higher education institution. See Important Points to Remember below.
College in the Schools (CIS)
Partnership with University of Minnesota
| Course | U of M Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL1015 - Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices | 4 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Introduction to K-12 Teaching as a Profession | 2 |
| Exploring the Teaching Profession II | 2 |
Note: CIS registration also allows assessment data release. See Important Points to Remember below.
Articulated College Credit
Eligible Courses
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Auto Mechanics
- Construction Trades I
- Construction Trades II
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Health Science Careers
- Introduction to Auto Technology/Engineering
- Nursing Assistant
- Veterinary Studies I
- Welding Technology I
- Welding Technology II
How it works
Agreements exist between Rochester Public Schools and RCTC. Students enrolled in specific RPS courses can earn college credit applied once enrolled at RCTC.
Credits are not guaranteed to transfer to other institutions. This is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Contact them directly.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
A dynamic high school program engaging students in real-world learning.
PLTW Courses
- engineeringIntroduction to Engineering Design (IED)
- settingsPrinciples of Engineering (POE)
- precision_manufacturingComputer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- design_servicesEngineering Design and Development
- medical_servicesPrinciples of Biomedical Science
Credit Information
PLTW classes are nationally standardized. Colleges accept credits in various ways: course substitution, advanced standing, or test out.
account_balance Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Minnesota’s PSEO program allows qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors to enroll in courses on Minnesota college campuses, at no cost to the student or family.
Connect with your HS counselor early! Important dates apply.
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Rochester Public Schools — Important Points to Remember
Please read carefully:
- I understand that I am taking a college course.
- This course will begin my college transcript and count for both college and high school credit.
- I understand that there are eligibility requirements for the institution for which I am applying and my academic record will be reviewed for acceptance (including standardized test scores, grades, and GPA.)
- I understand the difference between high school classes and college classes (reading and writing at the college level, research papers, tests, attendance requirements, etc.)
- I realize the ramifications of failing or dropping a class (endanger graduation, possible F on college transcript, WF/F on high school transcript.)
- I understand if I want to withdraw from a college course, I must complete a withdrawal form with my high school counselor and then let the college registrar know. As a concurrent student, I am subject to the same procedures as any other high school student when withdrawing from a course. Course failures or withdrawals could affect my graduation status and will affect my high school GPA.
- I understand that the Rochester Public Schools will pay the cost of tuition, fees, and required textbooks.
- I will complete an application with the post-secondary institution offering the course which I am taking.
- I may need to complete a college placement test, depending on my standardized test scores (MCA or ACT). The results of this placement test will determine my eligibility as well as course placement.
- I understand that all credits taken as concurrent enrollment count as honors.
- I understand it is my responsibility to seek out additional information regarding how my college credits will transfer to other two- and four-year colleges.
- I understand I will not be allowed to go through commencement ceremonies if I have not met the graduation requirements.
I grant permission for the Rochester Public School District to release the required test scores to the appropriate post-secondary institution. (Signature required on physical forms).
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