The College in High School Program (CIHS) is a dual enrollment enrichment partnership
between SUNY Cobleskill and partnering secondary schools. High school students in
their final years of secondary schooling are able to earn college credit at reduced
tuition while concurrently attending high school. Courses are college-level experiences
taught by qualified high school faculty (as adjunct professors at SUNY Cobleskill)
during the regular high school day and following the regular high school academic
calendar within the high school setting.
Benefits of CIHS
- Students gain a head start on earning college credits prior to enrolling in college
and may gain advanced standing.
- Students transition into college-level rigor by engaging in college courses, boosting
their confidence in higher education enrollment.
- Courses target a broader range of students within a wider range of academic disciplines.
- Students save money on college costs.
- Participation in this program increases educational rigor for high school seniors
and promotes more efficient use of seniors' time.
- Aspiring college students strengthen their college applications, making them more
competitive by signaling motivation and preparedness.
- Closer collaboration between high school teachers and college faculty enhance networking
and professional development while also increasing understanding of curriculum common
to high school and college.
- This program provides for an avenue of professional growth for high school instructors.