Distance Learning
Register for Classes
The following steps will assist you in registering for classes.
1. Determine your student status (credit or continuing education student)
To register for classes, you must first determine if you are a credit-seeking student or a continuing education student. Credit-seeking students are students that take courses that earn credits toward degree programs. Continuing education students take courses that do not earn credits toward degree programs, but may earn ceus.
2. Make a list of your classes
You can search for classes using the Schedule of Classes or Online Services. Need help? - Go to How to search for classes. Make a list of the classes you would like to register for including the Course Code Number.
| Department | Course Number | Section Number |
|---|---|---|
| Note: You will need the "Course Code Number" to register. | ||
| LAW | 5220 | 54574 |
3. For new students, complete the appropriate application
New students (students registering for the first time) are required to complete an application form prior to registering for classes.
Credit students:
For more information on how to get started, go to the Admissions Web site. After your admissions package is processed, you will receive a student ID number. Using your student ID number, you may login to Online Services. Online Services is the online course and student information utility used by CSM to register for classes (and more).
Continuing education students:
- Complete the online application form.
- Allow the system to process your record.
- Receive your Login ID from the system.
IMPORTANT: Record and store your Login ID for future use on Online Services.
4. Register for classes
Choose from the registration options below:
Option 1: Register online using Online Services
* Some students under the age of 16 may not be eligible to register online.
* You will need your Online Services Login ID to register online.
* New students - See the directions under step 3 above.
Credit students:
- Log into Online Services
- Select "Search and Register for Credit Sections / Express Registration"
- Enter the Course Code Number in the following format: e.g., ITS-8080-54438 (see step 1 for details).
Continuing education students:
- Log into Online Services
- Select "Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes"
- Enter the Course Code Number in the following format: e.g., ITS-8080-54438 (see step 1 for details).
Option 2: Register on campus
Register onsite at the following campuses:
- La Plata Campus - AD building, center lobby
- Leonardtown Campus - C105
- Prince Frederick Campus - Flagship building, Room 101
- Waldorf Center - Room 101
See all locations on a southern Maryland map.
Option 3: FAX the registration form - CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ONLY
This option is only available to students registering for continuing education classes.
- Download the registration form (Adobe PDF, 75 KB)
- Payment must be made by credit card (Mastercard, VISA), or provide tuition assistance paperwork.
- FAX: (301) 934-7698
Option 4: Mail the completed and signed registration form with total payment - CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ONLY
This option is only available to students registering for continuing education classes.
- Download the registration form (Adobe PDF, 75 KB)
- Forms must be received at least one week prior to the start date of the course.
- Payment must be included, or provide tuition assistance paperwork.
- Mail form and payment/paperwork to:
College of Southern Maryland
Continuing Education (REG)
PO Box 910
La Plata MD 20646-0910
