Art Gallery
The Art Gallery is located in the Fine Arts Building. Exhibitions are scheduled to aid students’ study of art and to increase awareness of contemporary visual arts. Exhibitions and events such as gallery talks are free and open to the students and public. For more information, see www.com.edu/gallery.
Distance Education Hotline
Distance education related technical assistance is available Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Distance Education Emergency Hotline number is 409-933-8453 or submit a support ticket http://de-support.com.edu/.
Bookstore
The Bookstore, located in the Student Center, maintains an inventory of textbooks requested by instructors for all courses offered, as well as reference books and general books. The Bookstore also stocks COM’s branded merchandise and a variety of other items. For assistance in obtaining appropriate materials, students need to bring their class schedule to Bookstore personnel. For more information, see the COM Bookstore webpage at www.combookstore.com/home.aspx or call 409-933-8239.
COM Theatre
Boasting one of the outstanding facilities in the state, COM’s academic theatre arts program provides students with sound, basic training in the fundamentals of theatre arts.
Studying with faculty and guest artists in small classes specifically designed to give individual attention and instruction, theatre students develop a first-hand, working knowledge of the various elements contributing to theatrical production, including all elements of stage craft, acting technique and specialty skills such as stage combat certification.
A theatre arts major completing the two-year Associate in Arts Degree with an emphasis in either Performance or Technical Theatre will possess solid training in the fundamentals of theatre that will be transferable to a four-year institution. For more information, see the Theatre Arts website at https://www.com.edu/theatre-arts/ or call 409-933-8544.
Educational Technology Services
Educational Technology Services, located on the second floor of the ICB Building, Suite 222, is available to assist students with distance education related technical issues, audiovisual needs and computer lab assistance. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Distance Education Emergency Hotline number is 409-933-8453 or submit a support ticket http://de-support.com.edu/.
Gym Facilities
The gym provides weight rooms, cardiovascular equipment, group exercises room, Kieser Spinning room, basketball, volleyball, and pickle ball courts. Other amenities include: locker rentals, community memberships, showers and sauna. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday from 12- 4 p.m. For more information, please visit www.com.edu/student-life/gym.
Student Help Center
The Student Help Center, located in the Doyle Family Administration Building lobby, is an information center for students and community members. The Student Help Center assists in finding answers to questions or concerns about admissions, advisement, tutoring, class schedules, course offerings, financial aid and other college services and events. The Help Center assists students with the Apply Texas application to College of the Mainland, FAFSA, and assists students with online Registration. If you have a question for the Help Center, call 409-933-8663, email welcome@com.edu, or see the Help Center webpage at www.com.edu/help-center.
Recreation Room
The recreation room is located in the Student Center, building #1. All currently enrolled students at College of the Mainland with a student I.D. are welcome to play. Student organizations, college administrative departments, and academic units may reserve the space for meeting and social functions during the hours that the recreation room is not regularly open for student use. The Game Room is managed by Student Life staff.
Includes:
- Billiards
- Table Tennis
- Large Screen Televisions
- Video Games
- Shuffleboard