The University of Minnesota offers many non-credit opportunities for K-12 students, parents, and teachers.

K12@U

K2@U is your doorway to the exciting and innovative learning experiences that are designed for youth, family and educators. Use their search engine to find programs according to age, program type and location. You can find summer activities for your children that include the arts, computers, creative writing, science and sports, to name a few.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

PSEO allows advanced high school students the opportunity to take more challenging coursework that what is available at their high school. Students can earn high school credit that they may be able to transfer to a post-secondary institution in the future. These campuses offer PSEO opportunities:
U of M Twin Cities
U of M Duluth
U of M Crookston
U of M Morris

College in the Schools

College in the Schools (UMTC) is an accredited concurrent enrollment program serving high school students, teachers and schools in the Twin Cities by increasing access to college learning, supporting excellence in teaching and strengthening high school and University connections.

College in the High School (UMC) — College in the High School is a University of Minnesota, Crookston program that delivers University courses, in collaboration with area high schools, to advanced high school students.

College in the Schools (UMD) — College in the Schools (CITS) in Duluth is an accredited concurrent enrollment program serving high school students, teachers, and schools by increasing access to college learning, supporting excellence in teaching, and strengthening high school-University connections.

Other K-12 Opportunities

Extension

Programs from the Extension Youth Development/4-H and Family address parenting skills, childcare, youth development, family economic stability, finances, consumer education, divorce transition, and change and stress. Current priorities include: positive out of school time, vital aging and building strengths with underserved and transitioning families.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Arboretum offers several summer programs including summer day camps, weekend activities and guided adventures.

Questions About Kids
The Center for Early Childhood Development offers programs that address common issues of concern to parents and professionals, including social and emotional growth, challenging behaviors and mental health.