Program Overview

COMPASS is a student's passport to all of the College of Marin student opportunities and benefits, getting students access to (free) programming, services, and college classes, all while gaining a head start on a college degree. Students are encouraged to sign up for a College of Marin class of their choice during every grade level, as long as their time and workload permit. After high school graduation, students will receive a scholarship for the first two years or 65 units (whichever one comes first) if they choose to enroll at College of Marin starting in the fall after their senior year.

*Programming may look different based on school site

9th Grade

  • Workshops to support the transition into high school 
  • Field Trip to College of Marin
  • Summer Career Academy (summer after 9th-grade year)
  • Apply to College of Marin in the Spring
  • Parent Orientation
  • Team building activities

10th Grade

  • Participation in a Counseling class at the high school site
  • Local university field trip
  • Career and college exploration
  • Field trip to College of Marin

11th Grade

  • College prep workshops  
  • Students enroll in a College of Marin class of their choice
  • Parent workshop to provide parents tools to support their student(s) during senior year
  • Field trip to a local university

12th Grade

  • Support with college & financial aid applications
  • Support transitioning out of high school into college/workforce
  • One-on-one support
  • Workshops on: College applications, Financial aid, College essay writing, Scholarship applications
  • Field trip to a local university

Full time College of Marin COMPASS students

If students choose to attend the College of Marin after high school, they will have access to the following:

  • Continued One- on- one support
  • Office Hours
  • Scholarship for the first 2 yrs or first 60 units (whichever one comes first)

Pre-College Pathways

Pre-College Pathways diagram