New and readmit credit students

Enrolling at College of Marin is Easy. If you have never enrolled for credit classes at the College of Marin (Kentfield or Indian Valley Campus), or if you are enrolling after an absence of a year or more, please follow the simple steps to enroll.

       Note: High school students (or younger) click here for information and instructions

5 Easy steps to apply and register for credit classes

Step 1: Complete an Application for Admission

This link will take you to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Online Application Center where you can apply for admission to College of Marin.

Step 2: Complete Orientation and Placement Testing

Educational Planning for Students New to College
All new, returning, or transfer students are required to participate in a Success Orientation unless they are exempted (Exemptions from Steps 2 and 3: You may be exempted from Steps 2 and 3 if you:

• Have an Associate Degree or higher.

• Have completed 15 units or more at COM or from another college/university; or

• Are not enrolling in English, ESL, Math, or any course that has these as a prerequisite. The Success Orientation is established to help prepare you to be successful at College of Marin and to reach your educational goal. Matriculation has three components: orientation to college programs and services, taking the English and math placement tests, and scheduling a meeting with an academic counselor. These three components are called the Matriculation Steps. Make sure you file a College of Marin Admission Application form before you participate in any of these activities.

Note:   You will need your Student ID beginning with M00 to register for a workshop and to take our placement tests. (You can find your Student ID by logging into the Mycom Portal, clicking on the student tab, and clicking on any links under the registration tools channel. It is the nine digits beginning with M00 listed before your name.)

Make an Appointment to Attend a Success Orientation.
Connect here for important information about the Success Orientation and Testing.

You can reserve a place in the Credit ESL Orientation and Testing by calling 415-485.9642 or going in person to the College Skills Department in HC 101 or to Counseling Services, Student Services Bldg 212 at Kentfield.  

ONLINE Orientation is available 24/7.  Take the College of Marin placement tests (see Testing Center Schedule for times and dates of tests) before meeting with a counselor. You will also need to submit the Certificate of Completion from the Online Orientation before making the counseling appointment.

If you are planning to complete an ESL Orientation and Testing, please call the College Skills Department at (415) 485-9642 or go to Harlan Center, Room 101 at Kentfield.

What If I Cannot Take Any of the Scheduled Student Success Orientations?
You will have to complete the three matriculation steps separately by

1. Taking the ONLINE Orientation and taking the placement tests in the Testing Center,

or  2. Attending the Credit ESL Orientation and Testing, and

3. Calling or going to the Counseling Office to schedule a counseling appointment, Kentfield, Student Services Building, SS 212, 415-485-9432.

Where Do I Take the Placement Tests?
Placement tests are given in the Testing Center located in the Student Services Building, Room SS 238 at the Kentfield Campus. Call (415) 485.9469 to reserve a place. If you are planning to complete an ESL Orientation and Testing, please call the College Skills Department at (415) 485.9642 or go to KTD Harlan Center, Room 101.

Note:   You will need your Student ID beginning with M00 to register for a workshop and to take our placement tests. (You can find your Student ID by logging into the Mycom Portal, clicking on the student tab, and clicking on any links under the registration tools channel. It is the nine digits beginning with M00 listed before your name.)

Are You Concerned About the Placement Assessment?
It is natural to be a little worried about taking the placement tests. However, the test results will not prevent you from enrolling. You may register for any course for which you have met the prerequisites. The purpose of the tests is to provide you with information about your skill levels in English or ESL and math to help you develop the right educational plan and take the appropriate classes. While the assessment scores are important, they are only one factor in developing your educational plan. Your counselor will help you interpret the results and advise you in class selection.

Step 3: Meet with an Academic Counselor

Call Counseling Services at 415.485.9432.  Let them know you are new to college.
You will be able to discuss your academic goals, previous educational experience and develop an educational plan for selecting your courses.

Exemptions from Steps 2 and 3: You may be exempted from Steps 2 and 3 if you: • Have an Associate Degree or higher. • Have completed 15 units or more at COM or from another college/university; or • Are not enrolling in English, ESL, Math, or any course that has these as a prerequisite.

Step 4: Register for Classes

You can register

• Online through the MyCOM Portal
• Or by fax at 415.460.0773
• Or in person at the Office of Admissions at either the Kentfield Campus or Indian Valley Campus.

After your initial registration, you may add classes to your program without an instructor add authorization code until the first day of classes.

Please note: The College of Marin has an Automated Waitlist function. Please click on the Automated Waitlist link for important information.

Starting November 14, 2011, the first day of spring 2012 registration, the College of Marin will be enforcing satisfactory completion of prerequisites at the time of registration. Please follow this link for more information: Prerequisites

Step 5: Pay Your Fees

• Online through the MyCOM Portal
• Or in person with a MC/VISA credit card, MC/Visa debit card,personal check,cash,cashier's check, or money order.
• COM tuition and fees

Remember: You are responsible for the fees even if you do not attend, unless you officially drop and file a Refund Request Form by the published deadline. A $10 per semester Service Fee will be charged for dropped classes unless the class is canceled by the College. This Service Fee also applies to dropped classes with unpaid fees. Students who have outstanding obligations at the College need to pay them before registering.

Confirmation of Enrollment: Print a receipt online or a receipt will be given to you if you register in person. You can log into the MyCOM Portal to see a list of your classes.

Students who must register in person: If you are a concurrently enrolled high school student, dismissed student or an encumbered student, you must register in person. Other students may also register in person.

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Continuing credit students
Students who have enrolled in credit classes during the past year, fall and/or spring semesters (summer session is not taken into consideration) should check their MyCOM Portal account for their priority registration date. Students may register online through the MyCOM Portal, by fax 415.460.0773, or in person.

After your initial registration, you may add classes to your program without an instructor add authorization code until the first day of classes.

Note:  It is strongly recommended that you register on your priority registration date since you will have a better chance of enrolling in your first choice of classes. You can obtain your date by logging into the MyCOM Portal.

Students who must register in person: If you are a nonresident, international student, concurrently enrolled high school student, dismissed student or an encumbered student, you must register in person. Other students may also register in person.

Starting November 14, 2011, first day of spring 2012 registration, the College of Marin will be enforcing satisfactory completion of prerequisites at the time of registration. Please follow this link for more information: Prerequisites

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Apply and register for noncredit classes

Registration is easy – No fees for Noncredit Classes!
Continuing Noncredit Students (except ESL):

online registration is available to noncredit students who have a current Noncredit/Community Services Application Form on file in the Office of Admissions and Records.
You can register

• Online at the MyCOM Portal
  
• Or by fax at 415.460.0773
  
• Or in person at the Office of Admissions at either the Kentfield Campus or Indian Valley Campus.
  

 After your initial registration, you may add classes to your program without an instructor add authorization code until the first day of classes.

New & Returning Noncredit Students (except ESL):

New noncredit students and returning noncredit students who do not have a current Noncredit/Community Services Application Form on file in the Office of Admissions and Records may apply and register using the following methods:

• Fax your Noncredit Application (104 Kb PDF) to: 415.460.0773
  
• Mail your Noncredit Application (104 Kb PDF) to: Office of Admissions & Records, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904
  
• Submit your Noncredit Application (64 Kb PDF) in person at the Office of Admissions at either the Kentfield Campus or Indian Valley Campus.

Note: Once you have a current noncredit application on file, you may process future noncredit registrations (except ESL) online using the Student Portal.

Student Identification Number: Noncredit Students are requested to supply their Social Security Number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, leave the space blank. All students will be assigned a Student Identification number by the College. Your SSN will not be printed on your instructor’s class lists

Noncredit Students under 18 years of age:

Students under 18 years of age may register for Noncredit classes in-person, by fax, or U.S. mail only. Online registration is not available for noncredit students under 18 years of age. The student’s parent/guardian must complete and submit a Noncredit/Community Education Parent Permission Card and submit it along with the Noncredit Application Form (104 Kb PDF).

Students 13 years of age and under must also obtain the verbal consent of the noncredit instructor prior to registration. To contact a noncredit instructor, or if you have any questions, please call (415) 485-9318.

Confirmation of enrollment: You may confirm your enrollment by accessing your account at MyCOM Portal. No confirmation postcards will be sent through the U.S. mail. For more information call (415) 485-9305.

Attendance at the first class meeting (except ESL): If you are registered but cannot attend the first class meeting (except ESL classes), please call the Community Education Office at (415) 485-9318 or email community.ed@marin.edu to get a message to the instructor.

For Noncredit ESL classes: Make an appointment for Placement Testing by calling (415) 485-9644 or by going to the KTD ESL Office, Room 109 in Harlan Center. After your placement results are in, you will be mailed information about which class you have placed in. The ESL Office staff will assist you with the registration process. For all other noncredit classes: Call 415. 485-9305 if you have any questions.

Student Identification Number: Noncredit ESL Students are requested to supply their Social Security Number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, leave the space blank. All students will be assigned a Student Identification number by the College. Your SSN will not be printed on your instructor’s class lists.

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Admissions webpage
Technical Contact: Gina Longo, Admin. Assist. Dean/Dir, 415-485-9417
Content Responsible: Bob Balestreri, Dean of Enrollment Services, 415-485-9414