All students new to the college are required to participate in Testing, Orientation, and meet with a counselor, unless they are exempted. The Orientation is designed to help prepare you to be successful at the College of Marin and to reach your educational goals.

Here are the steps you will need to complete: Make sure you complete an Application for Admission before you participate in any of these activities

6 Easy steps to apply and register for credit classes

Step 1: Complete an Application for Admission. This link will take you to CCCApply:

New students will receive an e-Welcome Letter by email from portal.activation@marin.edu with the subject line “MyCOM Welcome Letter” that includes their College of Marin MyCOM portal username and temporary password.

Please note: the CCCApply username and password you create will be different from the MyCOM portal username and password.

Step 2: Complete Placement Testing

Take the College of Marin placement tests before attending the Student Success Orientation (see Testing Center Schedule for dates and times) meeting with a counselor.

You can make an appointment for ESL Orientation and Testing, by calling the College Skills Department at 415.485.9642 or going to Harlan Center, Room 101 at Kentfield. Testing Schedule.

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.)

Step 3: Make an Appointment to attend a Student Success Orientation

                                      Display Student Success Orientation Schedule

Step 4: 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.

Step 5: Register for Classes

You can register

• Online through the MyCOM Portal
• 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: Automated Waitlist Information.

The College of Marin enforces satisfactory completion of prerequisites at the time of registration. Please see Prerequisites for more information.

Step 6: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CCC Apply? CCCApply is the statewide, online gateway for California Community Colleges where you can create and submit your application to College of Marin and over one hundred other colleges.  To use CCCApply you will need to create an account username and password for that system.  After you submit your application, please allow up to 2 business days for your application to be processed. 

What if I am a Re-Admitted Student? Readmit students who already have a MyCOM portal account will not receive an e-Welcome Letter. MyCOM accounts remain active if students have logged in within 2 years. If not, students use the same username & reset their passwords to re-enable their accounts.  

How can I be exempt from the Placement Tests and Orientation?                                                                                                                           

• Have an Associate Degree or higher.

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

• Not enrolling in English, ESL, Math, or any course that has these as a prerequisite.

What is the Student Success Orientation? It's an orientation established to help prepare you to be successful at College of Marin and to reach your educational goal.

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.

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.

Can I add more classes after my initial registration? After your initial registration, you may add classes to your program without an instructor add authorization code until the first day of classes.

What happens if I am placed on a Wait List? College of Marin has an Automated Waitlist function. Please click on the Automated Waitlist link for important information.

If I do not attend my classes, am I still responsible for my tuition and fees? 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.

Does College of Marin enforce Prerequisites? The College of Marin enforces satisfactory completion of prerequisites at the time of registration. Please see Prerequisites for more information.

How do I receive confirmation for my class 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.

Who must enroll 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.

If I am a continuing student, when do I register for my classes? 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.

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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.

The College of Marin enforces satisfactory completion of prerequisites at the time of registration. Please see Prerequisites for more information.

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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 through the MyCOM Portal
• Fax to 415.460.0773
• 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 14 years of age:

Students under 14 years of age 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: All students will be assigned a Student Identification number by the College. Your SSN will not be printed on your instructor’s class lists.

Important Links (Alpha Listed)

Academic Calendar Apply and register for credit classes Apply and register for noncredit classes Continuing credit students High School Students (or younger) International Students

Prerequisites Student Success Orientation Testing Schedule Veteran Education Waitlists

 

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