High School Students
Dual credit students are public, private, and homeschool students who want to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Dual Credit Options
Dual Credit
A program that allows students to earn high school and college credits at the same time. Classes can be taken at:
- Their high school campus
- Online
- COM Campus
Collegiate High School (CHS)
A specialized high school at COM, in which high school students work to earn their high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. This is a selective program that requires students to apply for admission.
Early College High School (ECHS)
A program offered by Texas City ISD (TCISD) in partnership with College of the Mainland (COM), where students, grades 9-12, have the opportunity to earn their associate degree before graduating high school.
To find out more information on the ECHS program, please visit the TCISD ECHS website.
Getting Started at COM
Starting college while you're in high school is a big step, but you don't have to do it alone. Follow the enrollment steps below, and your Dual Credit Enrollment Coach will be with you throughout the process to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you successfully begin your college journey.
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss the Dual Credit Program and to determine if Dual Credit is the appropriate pathway for you.
Submit qualifying test scores (TSI, SAT, ACT). For more information about qualifying test scores or scheduling a test, visit the Testing website.
Submit proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination or exemption waiver if applicable.
- Learn more about meningitis vaccinations.
- You can email or upload your meningitis vaccination record or waiver.
Students eligible to enroll in dual credit courses will be registered for approved courses as indicated on their submitted Dual Credit Enrollment Form.
For questions regarding registration, contact the Dual Credit Office at dualcredit@com.edu or 409-933-8172.
Establish an official COM email account.
Official communication from the College to the student is sent through the COM Email account.
Students who do not qualify for Free or Reduced benefits through their school must submit payment to COM for Dual Credit courses prior to the payment deadline.
Payment options include:
- Payment Installment Plan
- Online (via COM Selfserve)
- On-Campus by visiting the Cashier's Office in the Doyle Family Administration Building during operation hours
- Over the phone by calling the Cashier's Office at 409-933-8377 to pay in full with a debit card or credit card
Important Dates
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 Welcome Desk
1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591
Doyle Family Administration Building
First floor
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