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Explore what COM has to offer

Prepare for a university, new career or promotion. COM offers choices including on-campus courses, online programs, study abroad trips and college classes for high school students.

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Ready to Get Started?

Follow the three steps below to learn how to Apply to COM, Register for Classes, and Pay for College.

Step 1: Get Started at COM

Select what type of student you are and learn what you need to do to apply.

First Time in College

Student who has never attended a college or university.

New College Student

I want to take courses for college credit and am new to college.

New International Student

You live in another country, and you want to come to the U.S. to take college classes.

New Dual Credit Student

I want to receive college credit at COM and credit for courses in high school.

New Collegiate High School Student

I want to earn an associate degree while simultaneously completing a high school diploma.

Former Student

Previously attended COM more than a year ago.

Readmit/Returning Student

I took classes at College of the Mainland before, but I have not registered for classes during the past year.

Transfer Student

Completed coursework at another college or university.

Transfer Student

I am transferring from another college or university to College of the Mainland

Transfer International Student

I am in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and want to transfer to College of the Mainland

International Student

Live in another country, and want to take classes at COM.

New International Student

You live in another country, and you want to come to the U.S. to take college classes.

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Step 2: Registration

 

Step 3: Paying for College

Important Dates

Academic Calendar

Spring 2024

First Day to Apply

September 1

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Last Day to Apply

January 11

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Priority Deadline FAFSA

November 1

Apply for FAFSA

First Day to Register

November 7

Register Now

Last Day to Register (in person)

January 12

Register Now

Last Day to Register (online)

January 15 (by midnight)

Register Now

Payment Deadline

January 3

Pay for College

Classes Start

January 16

Summer 2024

First Day to Apply

September 1

Apply Now

Last Day to Apply

May 31

Apply Now

Priority Deadline FAFSA

May 1

Apply for FAFSA

First Day to Register

April 9

Register Now

Last Day to Register (in person)

May 31

Register Now

Last Day to Register (online)

June 3 (by midnight)

Register Now

Payment Deadline

May 21

Pay for College

Classes Start

June 3

Fall 2024

First Day to Apply

October 1

Apply Now

Last Day to Apply

August 23

Apply Now

Priority Deadline FAFSA

June 1

Apply for FAFSA

First Day to Register

April 9

Register Now

Last Day to Register (in person)

August 23

Register Now

Last Day to Register (online)

August 25 (by midnight)

Register Now

Payment Deadline

August 13

Pay for College

Classes Start

August 26

Questions? We're here to help.

We know applying to college can be confusing. At College of the Mainland, you have a whole team of enrollment coaches to guide you through the application process.

Visit our Enrollment Management Office

1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591
Doyle Family Administration Building
First floor, Suite 117-00
Click here for campus map.

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