All students planning to enroll in credit courses for the first time must take the THEA (formerly TASP) exam or an approved alternative test prior to admission. College of the Mainland's diagnostic/placement test (ACCUPLACR) may be taken to satisfy this mandatory state admission requirement.
Placement decisions for enrollment in college-level courses are determined by scores on the ACT, SAT, COM's placement test, or successful completion of specific courses taken at an approved college or university. Scores are used to determine appropriate courses or areas where additional preparation may be required and/or advised for the student. If a student's diagnostic scores indicate a need for developmental courses, most courses in the curriculum are closed to that student; therefore, it is important that the diagnostic measures be taken seriously. Individuals with reading, writing and mathematical deficiencies must achieve basic skills by taking developmental courses as soon as possible.
Students transferring from a Texas state-supported institution must provide an official transcript indicating they have satisfied THEA enrollment requirements at a previously attended institution.
The THEA status of a student transferring from private or "out-of-state" institutions shall be determined by the student's intent and by courses completed at the private or out-of-state institution. The THEA or a THEA-alternative test may be required prior to enrolling at COM.
Contact the Testing Center at 409.938.1211 or 1.888.258.8859 ext. 379 for more information about THEA and ACCUPLACR.
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Administration Bldg., A-141
409-938-1211, Ext. 264
888-258-8859, Ext. 264