Credit Course Registration

Registration of Full-time Students

All full-time students (students taking 12 or more credits) should meet with an advisor early in their program of study. Students may register for up to 19 credits of course work in the fall and spring semesters, or up to 10 credits in a summer session.

Registration of Part-time Students

Part-time students (students taking 12 or less credits) pursuing a degree or certificate should meet with an advisor. Part-time students should be aware that some testing may be necessary during the registration process, depending upon the number or type of courses taken.

1	Fill out Admission form (new students only). Admission Information and forms
2	Consider attending an open house, Student Orientation & Registration (SOAR), Preview Night, or a Super Saturday. more
3	Academic Advising: students should call the Advisement and Career Services Department on the La Plata Campus, Local (301) 934-7574; Washington (301) 870-3008; St. Mary's County (301) 884-8131 or by the main number to any of the other campuses to arrange an appointment with an academic advisor, or e-mail advisor@csmd.edu It is important that all students seeking a degree or certificate from CSM, or planning to transfer from CSM to another college, consult (e-mail, phone, or in person) an advisor concerning their career and educational goals. The college recommends that students meet with an advisor prior to beginning a program of study and at least twice during their program to ensure that their courses are appropriate for their career and educational goals. These meetings must take place prior to a student registering for more than 12 credits and again by 36 credits. In addition, all students should consult an advisor if they are considering changing their program of study or are applying for graduation.
4	Do you require skills survey? The purpose of skills surveys is to assess students' entry-level academic skills and to provide options to strengthen then if appropriate.
5	Select a course(s) from the current schedule of classes
6	Select the method of registration: Online In Person
*** only students registering for credit-free courses can register via mail or fax.

Do It Online!

Online registration is available to students who have been admitted to the college, are not on probation, or do not have a financial restriction on their account.

Access Online Express Services

Online Express Services are available from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Additional Online services

In addition to registering, you may use online services to check your:

Check your schedule Add or drop a class Get immediate enrollment verification Pay your bill Check your financial aid Check your room assignment

Request a transcript Check your grades and your GPA Get your test scores Evaluate your program of study Check if your credits transfer

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In Person

	Submit your registration form to the Express Counter in the Administration Building Lobby, at the La Plata Campus or main offices at the other campus locations.
	If you're on academic probation, you must have your form approved by an advisor before you register.
	Make your appointment early so that you can get the classes you want.
	If you plan to take more than 19 credits this semester, get your advisor's signature.
	If you plan on taking courses at CSM to transfer back to your home institution, get a "permission to enroll" from that institution prior to registering. This will ensure that courses you take at CSM are appropriate courses for you.

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