College of the Mainland

09/04/2026

Today, we’re celebrating National College Colors Day by showing off the many alma maters represented across the College of the Mainland family! 🎓

From community colleges to universities across Texas and beyond, our employees bring a wide range of educational experiences to COM. While our school colors may be different, we’re united by a shared commitment to helping students achieve their goals.

Happy National College Colors Day to all the alumni who make COM such a vibrant and talented community! 💙

09/03/2026

College of the Mainland will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

Check out the September episode of InterCOM!

In this episode:
🎭 COM 26-27 Theatre Season
⛳️ COM Foundation Quack Classic
💻 New COM Website

Watch new episodes the first Thursday of every month on our official social media platforms or by subscribing at com.edu/intercom

09/02/2026

Future leaders got a firsthand look at what’s possible at College of the Mainland. 🦆

Students from Kranz Junior High Honor Society with Dickinson spent the day exploring the campus, learning about academic and workforce programs, and touring hands-on learning spaces.

From high-demand careers to training facilities, students discovered how COM helps turn interests into opportunities!

09/02/2026

COM Alert: This is the monthly test of the College of the Mainland emergency notification system. There is no emergency at this time.

09/01/2026

COM Alert: All college operations and classes will continue as normal for the remainder of the day as scheduled. COM officials will continue monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard for any significant updates.

Please continue to monitor your COM Alerts for future updates as the weather system continues to progress.

09/01/2026

A new chapter for public safety education is opening at College of the Mainland. 🚒

Join COM on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Public Safety Careers Building.

The new facility brings together modern training spaces for Fire, EMS and Criminal Justice, including a 50-yard indoor firing range, climbing tower and EMS simulation rooms.

Read more about the new facility and what it means for the future of public safety education:

College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of its new Public Safety Careers (PSC) Building on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 7733 Monticello Drive in Texas City.The new facility will serve as the h...

09/01/2026

COM Alert: College of the Mainland officials continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Edouard ahead of its potential impact to our region. Currently, COM continues to operate as normal.

Please continue to monitor your COM Alerts for future updates as the weather system continues to progress.

08/31/2026

COM Alert: College of the Mainland officials are closely monitoring the weather ahead of its potential impact to our region. Currently, COM continues to operate as normal.

Please continue to monitor your COM Alerts for future updates as the weather system continues to progress.

08/28/2026

College of the Mainland's new website has officially launched!💻

With a fresh look, improved navigation and a user-friendly design, the new site makes it easier than ever to explore programs, access resources and stay connected.
We invite you to take a tour, explore new features and discover more about what College of the Mainland has to offer.

Visit www.com.edu and start exploring today.