| The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Special Admissions Program is designed for students attending a secondary school or home-school program, or under 18 and have not yet graduated. Since 2000, more than 1,000 students have participated in this program, getting a jump start on their college education.
By participating in Special Admissions Program students will:
- Save money
- Receive college credits that will transfer
- Get college experience
CSM is a 2-year college, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), has developed partnerships that will allow you to transfer and complete your bachelor's degree in Southern Maryland. For more information check out Bachelor Degree Opportunities.
The faculty and staff at CSM are committed to helping special admissions students reach their educational goals.
We invite you to learn more about the Special Admissions Program. Please, refer to the chart below to choose the type of admission category applicable to you.
| Category |
Grade |
GPA |
Number Credits |
Comments |
| Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
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| |
Calvert County |
Complete 11th grade |
75% |
Full-Time or Part-Time |
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| |
Charles County |
Complete 11th grade |
2.75 |
Full-Time or Part-Time |
|
| |
St. Mary's County |
Complete 10th grade |
2.5 |
Full-Time or Part-Time |
|
| Gifted/Talented |
Under 16 yrs |
|
|
Complete 7th grade |
| Home School |
16 or older |
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Still in home school program |
| Non-Graduate |
16 or older |
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Completed a home school program without a diploma, or did not complete high school, or do not have a GED or External Diploma. |
For additional questions, contact
The Call Center at 301-934-7765 |
