High School Programs
Get a head start on your future at College of the Mainland. Our High School Programs are designed to give motivated students the opportunity to earn college credit, master high-demand technical skills, and experience a university-level environment while still in high school.
Whether you want to knock out core academic courses that transfer to a four-year university or gain hands-on training for an immediate career in industry, COM provides a clear, affordable pathway to accelerate your educational goals.
Jump-Start Your Future with COM High School Program Pathways
Why wait until graduation to start your college journey? At COM we allow students to earn transferable college credits today while still in high school. Whether you are looking for Dual Credit Advantage opportunities to complete your basics or want to earn a full Associate degree through our Collegiate High School, we provide the pathway to save you time and thousands of dollars in future university tuition.
Dual Credit Advantage allows eligible high school students to enroll in college-level courses that fulfill graduation requirements for both their high school diploma and an Associate Degree or certificate at COM. Classes are taught by qualified faculty and are offered at local high schools, online, or directly on a COM campus.
- Benefits: Save thousands on future university tuition, shorten your time to college graduation, and ease the transition to higher education.
- Who is Eligible: High school students who meet Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) standards or qualifying exemptions.
Collegiate High School is a premier, full-time program where students attend school directly on the COM campus. Participants complete their junior and senior years of high school immersed in the college environment, allowing them to graduate high school with both a diploma and up to 60 transferable college credit hours or an Associate Degree.
- Benefits: Complete access to all college facilities, dedicated academic advisors, student organizations, and a mature learning environment.
- Who is Eligible: Incoming high school juniors who demonstrate strong academic focus, maturity, and meet benchmark placement testing.
Getting Started at COM
At COM, we make it easy to begin your educational journey! Follow our simple steps to enroll, get registered, and begin your classes with confidence. Let’s turn your goals into achievements together!
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