Welcome Week

Mon, Aug 31
Noon – 1:30 pm

Comchella: Welcome Week Kick-Off

Join us as we kick off fall Welcome Week with music and free goodies. Come meet your elected student government, ASCOM, and learn about what Welcome Week and College of Marin has to offer you.

Tues, Sept 1
Noon – 2 pm

Library Open House

Welcome to the COM Library. Stop by to meet the friendly COM Library team and learn about library resources and services available to help you in your classes. We can even make you a COM Library card.

Contact: Sarah Frye, [email protected]

Wed, Sept 2
9 – 11 am

Coffee and Treats

Coffee, communication, and community. Grab some morning treats and meet your campus police officers and staff in a casual environment. Learn how to contact them in an emergency, what to do if you experience crime on campus, and learn about the goal of a campus community.

Wed, Sept 2
9:30 am – noon
(also Thurs, Sep 3)

Mi Familia Open House

Mi Familia is your familia — a room and a community designed for you. Come here for un cafecito before your evening classes, study with your friends, meet your instructors for extra help, and learn about important college resources. Celebrate our diverse Latin American cultures, languages, and histories, or sit in a comfy chair and relax. Meet and greet with coffee and pastries — an opportunity for students to meet the Mi Familia team and sign up to be a member.

Wed, Sept 2
12:40 – 1:30 pm

MESA Open House

The Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program at College of Marin is a dynamic community that provides academic support and enrichment to students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math majors. Join the MESA Program to ring in the new semester over lunch. MESA students, those interested in joining the program, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.

Wed, Sept 2
COMmunity Hour

Psychological Services Program

Come learn about mental health support available for currently enrolled students at COM, including the Psychological Services Program and drop-in mental health support services on campus.

Contact: Aneissa Rosas-Sanchez, Mental Health Counselor, (628) 234-7350

Wed, Sept 2
12:40 – 1:30 pm

Umoja Open House

Join us to learn about the Umoja Learning Community — a community of educators and learners committed to academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. The Umoja Community seeks to educate the whole student, body, mind, and spirit. Meet our staff, connect with current students, and discover the opportunities Umoja has available.

Contact: Mariah Ashby, [email protected], ext. 7026

Wed, Sept 2
12:40 – 1:30 pm

Puente Open House

Puente is a national award-winning program that has, for 30 years, improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California students. Its mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. Come learn about Puente.

Wed, Sept 2
12:40 – 1:30 pm

MAPS Open House — Mapping Academic Pathways for Success

MAPS is a program at COM that supports first-year students. We want your transition into college to be as smooth as possible, and we are here to support you through the process. MAPS provides students with a peer mentor, counselors, resources, fun events, and more. Come learn about the MAPS learning community.

Wed, Sept 2
Time TBD

Write On! The Reading and Writing Lab Experience

Need help with an essay or project? The Reading and Writing Lab offers on-campus and online tutoring for reading and writing in any subject. Students can get help from English instructors and professional tutors with understanding assignments and readings; writing assignments for all college subjects; brainstorming, essay and paragraph organization, idea development, research, and grammar; and transfer and scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters.

Contact: Beth Sheofsky, [email protected]

Thurs, Sept 3
9:30 am – noon

Mi Familia Open House (continues)

Mi Familia is your familia — a room and a community designed for you. See Wednesday, September 2 for the full description.

Thurs, Sept 3
Noon – 2 pm

EOPS and Student Support Programs Open House

Visit our office and student lounge to hear more about our programs. Note: the space may not be available in August due to construction. If not, a virtual Q&A will be offered at the same time.

Contact: Allyson Martinez, [email protected]

Thurs, Sept 3
Noon – 1:30 pm

Write On!

Fri, Sept 4
11 am vs. Skyline
3 pm vs. Diablo Valley College

Women's Volleyball

Come support and show our college spirit as the Mariners take on Skyline at 11 am and Diablo Valley College at 3 pm.

Fri, Sept 4
4 pm

Men's Soccer

Come support and show our college spirit as the Mariners travel to face Chabot College.