JUMPSTART (CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT) SPRING 2025
Note: If you have already taken a COM class, you do not need to attend another orientation session.
High school students can enroll in college classes and pay no enrollment fee* for up to 11 units—a savings of $506 per semester! This saves money and time by meeting high school credit requirements and earning transferable college credit at the same time. Take advantage of this valuable offer to explore areas of interest, build college confidence, and earn transferable credits.
How to Sign Up
- Apply online. Soon after submitting your application, you will receive a Welcome Email with your student ID number (M00#), username, password, and instructions on how to set up your MyCOM Student Portal.
- Sign up for a mandatory virtual (Zoom) Jumpstart orientation. Please choose your preferred date/time from the dropdown menu on the Signup Form.
Note: If you are an HS student with an IEP or 504 Plan, please contact our Student Accessibility Services Office to meet with a SAS Counselor to discuss possible accommodations while you are taking a COM class: Email: sas@marin.edu or call (415) 485-9406. Please include in your message your name, COM ID number (M00xxxxxx), and the name of your high school. - Complete the College Credit Program (CCP) application (login with your MyCOM username and password).
- Please allow 2-5 days to process your CCP web form. We will email a confirmation that your CCP application has been processed and you can register in your portal.
- Register online for your classes using your MyCOM Portal.
* You are responsible for student fees:
- Required Health fee (provides you access to our Student Health Center)
- Required Transportation (provides free bus pass on Marin Transit)
- Optional Technology fee (provides a credit for GoPrint copying) and Student representation and activities fee which may be waived by submitting the waiver form.
- Any course material fees and textbooks. Textbooks are available for short-term use in the COM Library. You can also filter for class sections participating in the Zero Textbook Cost Program.
Orientation Dates
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
5 pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6 pm
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6 pm
Thursday, November 21, 2024
4 pm
Monday, November 25, 2024
5:30 pm
Have Questions?
Call (415) 457.8811 ext. 7860
For reference:
Dual Enrollment Glossary of Terms & Definitions
SUMMER BRIDGE
The Summer Bridge program is an intensive three-week college preparatory program for recent high school graduates offering a combined focus on math and English skill-building, college success skills, and group bonding. June and July sessions will be offered in person at the Kentfield campus from Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 12:30 pm.
We will also be offering a six-week ESL option for students that want additional English language support over the Summer before they start at COM. Summer Bridge ESL will meet from Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 12:30 pm.
También ofreceremos una opción de ESL de seis semanas para los estudiantes que desean apoyo adicional en el idioma inglés durante el verano antes de comenzar en COM. Summer Bridge ESL se reunirá de lunes a jueves de 9 am a 12:30 pm.
During the program, students will:
- Earn one transferable unit
- Explore Career program options
- Find out how to transfer to a four-year institution
- Meet other new students
- Have fun!
Have Questions?
Lupita Mercado
Program Coordinator
mmercadotrujillo@marin.edu
Summer Career Academies and Career Education Courses
No prerequisites! Most courses offer college credit.
In partnership with the Marin County Office of Education, COM Career Education offers a broad selection of career exploration courses for high school students each summer. Courses are condensed, running from 2-3 weeks in June and July. Most classes offer college credit. This is a great way for students to gain college experience while exploring industries and occupations. Click here to learn more about our Career Academies.
Download the high school-to-college career pathway maps here.
COMPASS
COMPASS (College of Marin Promoting and Supporting Success) is COM’s primary tool in its efforts to end educational inequity in Marin County and is the result of two years of planning with the Marin County Office of Education, every high school in the county, and several community-based partners. It is a partnership between students, families, high schools, and College of Marin, which begins in the 9th grade. The 2015-16 academic year saw the initial launch of the COMPASS program with current cohorts at San Rafael, Terra Linda, and Tamalpais sites.
Participating students agree to fulfill certain responsibilities:
- Enrollment in COUN 115/125 in 10th Grade
- Participation in supplemental activities
- Enrollment in specific high school courses based on assessments and the creation of tailored high school and college educational plans
- Financial planning and college application process
- Enrollment in additional COM courses throughout the high school career
Visit COMPASS website to learn more.
Express Transfer Workshop Presentations
Demystifying the Transfer Process
Email Alexandra Magallanes-Rivera, Counselor
How the Transfer and Career Center Helps Students
Email Transfer and Career Center Coordinator
Other Resources
For Counselors
Please let us know how we can support your students, whether at your campus or ours. We’ll work with you to develop a tailored approach to complement your efforts and provide materials for use in your office.
Contact:
Lupita (Maria) Mercado
Program Coordinator
mmercadotrujillo@marin.edu
(415) 457-8811 ext. 7709