December Mini-Mester
Earn college credits fast at College of the Mainland! With our December Mini-Mester, you can complete a full course in just a few weeks, helping you stay on track or get ahead with your academic goals.
Whether you're looking to lighten your spring load, catch up, or graduate sooner, our accelerated classes are designed to fit into your busy schedule. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to make the most of your winter break.
December Mini Important Dates
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2026 | December Mini Registration Begins |
| Dec. 4, 2026 | Last Day to Register for December Mini |
| Dec. 7, 2026 | December Mini Begins |
| Dec. 8, 2026 | December Mini Census Day |
| Dec. 22, 2026 | December Mini W-Day |
| Dec. 28, 2026 | Last Day of Classes for December Mini |
December Mini FAQs
Resources to Help You Succeed
The following student resources are available via email Monday-Friday 8-11 a.m. throughout the December mini term.
- Accessibility Services: AccessibilityServices@com.edu
- Admissions: Admissions@com.edu
- Advising: Advising@com.edu
- Distance Education (D2L): de_support@com.edu or submit a DE support ticket here.
(24/7 D2L Brightspace support is available through the chat bubble in the LMS) - Financial Aid: FinAid@com.edu
- IT Helpdesk: helpdesk@com.edu
- Tech Support: de_support@com.edu
- Tutor.com: Access free, 24/7 online tutoring for academic support, available in the Course Resources menu in D2L.
- Library Resources: Explore thousands of eBooks and articles via the COM Library catalog.
- Student Resource Center for support of basic needs.
December Mini classes are fully online.
| Sub | Course Number | Section | Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS | 1301 | 001I7 | Art Appreciation (050) |
| ARTS | 1301 | 002I7 | Art Appreciation (050) |
| ARTS | 1301 | 003I7 | Art Appreciation (050) |
| BIOL | 1322 | 001I7 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
| BUSI | 1301 | 001I7 | Business Principles |
| ECON | 2301 | 050I7 | Prin of Macroeconomics (080) |
| ENGL | 1301 | 001I7 | Composition I (010) |
| ENGL | 1302 | 001I7 | Composition II (010) |
| ENGL | 2322 | 001I7 | British Literature I (040) |
| GOVT | 2305 | 050I7 | Federal Government (070) |
| GOVT | 2306 | 050I7 | Texas Government (070) |
| GOVT | 2306 | 051I7 | Texas Government (070) |
| HIST | 1301 | 050I7 | U S History I (060) |
| HIST | 1302 | 050I7 | U S History II (060) |
| HUMA | 1301 | 001I7 | Intro to the Humanities I (040) |
| MATH | 1314 | 004I7 | College Algebra (020) |
| PHIL | 2306 | 001I7 | Introduction to Ethics (040) |
| PHIL | 2306 | 002I7 | Introduction to Ethics (040) |
| PSYC | 2301 | 050I7 | General Psychology (080) |
| PSYC | 2314 | 050I7 | Lifespan Growth/Develop (080) |
| SOCI | 1301 | 050I7 | Intro to Sociology (080) |
| SPCH | 1318 | 001I7 | Interpersonal Communication |
Schedule an appointment in Navigate with an academic advisor to discuss course offerings and classes that will fit with your degree plan your degree plan.
Select the option that best describes you:
Yes. December Mini Classes are part of the spring semester and students can use aid for these classes.
Aid will be disbursed on Dec. 8.
Take advantage of COM’s flat-rate tuition – just $231-$345 for the December Mini.
- $77 per credit hour for in-district students
- $115 per credit hour for non-district students