Welcome to the University Transfer Corner

If you are interested in transferring your course work from College of the Mainland to a college or university, you will need to verify that you are taking the correct courses by researching the college's transfer equivalencies. We encourage you to set up a Transfer Advising appointment with the Graduation and Transfer Coordinator to review your courses and the transfer process.

Schedule a Transfer Advising Appointment

Steps to Transfer
  1. Explore and identify a transfer program and the college or university you are interested in
  2. Schedule a “Transfer Advising” appointment in Navigate with the Graduation and Transfer Coordinator to discuss your plans and pre-plan your courses
  3. When you are ready to transfer, apply to the college or university through their application portal (Apply Texas, Common App, etc.)
  4. Pay the application fee (Explore opportunities for a fee waiver)
  5. Request your official transcript to be sent from COM to your next institution: https://www.com.edu/admissions/transcripts.html
  6. Complete and/or update your FAFSA/TASFA application to include your next institution for Financial Aid awards
  7. Review any transfer scholarships, grants, orientation dates, and advising requirements on the institution’s website
  8. CELEBRATE!!
Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to “transfer” to another college/university?
The word “transfer” means to move from one place to another. As a student, you can take courses at one college and bring those courses with you to another college.

What documents do I need to transfer?

  • Request your official transcript to be sent from your current college to your transfer college/university. You can request these records from your school’s Admissions Department.
  • Provide any required immunizations records to your transfer college/university.

What classes are eligible to transfer?
Any courses that are a part of a transfer degree have the potential of being accepted by the receiving institution. Most colleges/universities will require a “C” grade or higher for course credits to be accepted.

How many classes can I transfer to another institution?
Each college/university can be different, however the average number of credits that can be transferred to another institution is 60.

What is the process to transfer out of state?
The transfer process itself stays the same, however the acceptance of transfer courses may differ. We encourage you to contact your college/university of interest for more information.

College and University Transfer Information

Below is a list of four-year institutions with links and guides to help you plan your transfer to a four-year degree. This is not an exhaustive list of all potential transfer destinations. University specific information including transfer guides, course equivalencies, and core curriculum information are posted where available. The university's website will always have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

IMPORTANT: Transfer course evaluations and determination of which courses will apply toward a bachelor’s degree plan are made by the receiving transfer institution. We recommend verifying that COM credits will transfer with the four-year institution you are planning to attend.

If you do not see the school you are interested in, visit the school's website and search for transfer equivalencies or Core Curriculum. You can also use the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) website to view equivalencies between TCCNS and other institutions and community colleges.

University Information

Prairie View A&M University
St. Joseph’s College of Maine
Sam Houston State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University (College Station, McAllen, & Galveston)
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Houston
University of Houston- Clear Lake
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas Medical Branch