Spring 2013 Graduation Calendar of Events

Commencement Schedule

National Society of Leadership and Success

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 4 p.m.

Center of Business and Industry Building, Room 113/113E, La Plata Campus

 

Honors Convocation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 6 p.m.

UPDATE: CSM's Honors Convocation will be held indoors, in the PE Center.

 

Nursing Recognition

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 1 p.m.

Physical Education Center, La Plata Campus

 

Spring Graduation Commencement

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6 p.m.

UPDATE: Due to the uncertain weather conditions for this evening, CSM's commencement will be held indoors. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 16, in the Physical Education Center, and tickets are required of guests to attend. Overflow seating will be available in the theater of the Fine Arts Center, where the ceremony will be broadcast live.

*Tickets are required to enter the PE Building due to inclement weather

 

Download the detailed schedule here.

 

Graduation Packages

The following packages will be available for purchase for graduates who have applied for graduation and chosen to participate in the ceremony:

• Basic Graduation Package - $25.00
  • Cap/Gown/Tassel
• Basic Plus Graduation Package - $46.50
  • Cap/Gown/Tassel and box of (20) generic CSM announcements
• Premium Graduation Package - $142.50
  • Cap/Gown/Tassel and box of (20) generic CSM announcements
  • Diploma frame

 

Graduates Purchase Caps, Gowns and Graduation Announcements

La Plata Campus College Store:  April 8 - 12, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 301-934-7570.

Prince Frederick Campus College Store:  April 15 - 19, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
For more information, call 443-550-6050.

Leonardtown Campus College Store:  April 22 - 26, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
For more information, call 240-725-5350.

Students coming after these dates are not guaranteed to purchase a cap and gown prior to the graduation ceremony and may be subject to a $5.00 late fee.

Questions? Call Cindy at 301-934-7570.

Graduate Photographs and Flowers

Commencement photographs will be taken of each graduate as they cross the stage to receive their diploma. A complimentary photo proof will be sent to each graduate after the ceremony.
There is no obligation to purchase the photographs.

The College Store will sell flowers for the graduates at the graduation ceremony.

 

Guest Information

Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony begins. Tickets are required for admission.

 

Disability Services

There is a seating section for the elderly or disabled guests. Due to limited space, the college recommends that the person with the disability and one other guest sit in the accessible seating section. Additional members of your party should sit in the regular seating areas.