Discover CSM Events

The College of Southern Maryland is committed to providing equal opportunity in student admissions without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, age, color, religion, disability, marital status, or national origin.

CSM offers many opportunities to learn about the college and start the enrollment process. Check out the CSM Admissions calendar of events for the latest sessions!

StartSmart at CSM

Congratulations! Now that you've been accepted to CSM and taken your placement tests, you are ready to take your first steps toward completing your academic goal by participating in StartSmart-Your first year at CSM. Designed to orient you to college life,StartSmart is a series of touch points to guide you successfully through your first semester and beyond.

Your first step is to have your First Advising Session.  At this session, you will begin to develop your academic plan, discuss placement test results, select courses, and plan your schedule with an advisor. At StartSmart Orientation, you will be introduced to college resources and myCSMD.edu, the college's online portal.

Just before the start of your first semester, join the fun at Kick Off to College where you will fill up your success tool kit to "start" college the "smart" way: network with other students, meet faculty, tour the campus, learn about CSM clubs, and more!  Ready to get started!?

StartSmart Checklist

1. Meet with an advisor at your First Advising Session. In some cases, your First Advising Session will occur immediately after testing.  If not, you will be directed at testing on how to arrange your First Advising Session.
2. Attend StartSmart Orientation-Call the campus nearest you to reserve your seat.  Click here for times and dates. 

Open Houses

• Career Starters Open House
• Campus Open Houses
• Online Chat
• Try College for a Day

Registration Sessions

• Dual/ Concurrent Registration
• StartSmart One-Stop

High School Visits

• High School Visits-Juniors and Sophomores
• High School Visits-Seniors
• High School Visits-Placement Testing

Related Links

• Academic Advising
• Athletics
• Career Services
• Fine Arts
• Student Life
• Testing Center

If you plan to take a continuing education (credit-free) class you can simply fill out the continuing education registration form. For more information about credit-free courses, please visit the Courses & Training section of the site.