College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

Accreditation is an independent review of an institution’s educational programs to determine whether they meet set quality standards. Becoming accredited is not an easy task. Schools and programs that receive accreditation have proven their worth as legitimate teaching institutions.

How does COM’s accreditation impact students? It means that the College adheres to certain standards of excellence. Accreditation allows the College to participate in government financial aid programs. Also, it is necessary for students to transfer their college credits or to take a state licensure exam.

The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution’s significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.

COM Program Accreditations

Below is a list of COM’s accreditations – both as a community college and for several of its programs:

  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
  • Texas Cosmetology Commission
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves all credit and noncredit courses and programs offered at the College.

COM Active Memberships

In addition, the College holds active memberships with the following organizations:

  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American Association of Community and Junior Colleges
  • Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
  • Southern Association of Community and Junior Colleges
  • National Council for Continuing Education and Training
  • National Council for Occupational Education
  • Texas Junior College Association
  • Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference
  • Texas Art Schools Association
  • Texas Association of Music Schools
  • Texas Association of Continuing Education (TACE)
  • Texas Public Community/Junior College Association
  • Texas Community College Teachers Association
  • Texas Association for Community Service and Continuing Education (TACSCE)