my.CSMD
Important Dates
- Sept. 30: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Term I
- Oct. 12: Classes end for Fall 7-Week Term I
- Oct. 21: Classes begin for Fall 7-Week Term II
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Enter the Cybersecurity Poster Contest by Oct. 18
Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout our college community! The theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Poster Contest is “Don’t Make It Easy For Them.” Design a poster around one of these four themes: multi-factor authentication (MFA); password security; protecting your devices, accounts, and personal information; or recognizing and reporting phishing. The three finalists will receive CSM scholarships, and the winning poster design will be displayed on all campuses and CSM social media. Submit your design by Oct. 18!
LEARN MORE
Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café on the La Plata Campus!
The CSM Café on the La Plata Campus offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!
Regular hours for the CSM Café are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LEARN MORE
Upcoming Athletics Events
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Oct. 6: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Howard Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Chesapeake College
Oct. 8: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Anne Arundel Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Happening This Week
Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!
On Sept. 29, join us for our monthly birthday celebrations. Enjoy a slice of cake, good vibes, and a moment to celebrate you and your special day!
LEARN MORE
Connections Book Club Meeting 1: Kickoff Event
Inviting all in the CSM community! On Sept. 30, we’ll be reading the One Maryland, One Book selection, "No Sense in Wishing" by Lawrence Burney through a virtual campus-wide book club. Subtitled "Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore," the first 20 registrants will receive a free copy of the book (priority will be given to CSM students)! Copies are also available on reserve at all three library campuses. Sign up to join us on Zoom!
SIGN UP
Next Week’s Events
Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Get some work done during our 60-minute productivity sprint on Oct. 5! Read, write, or research in a space dedicated to encouraging concentration.
LEARN MORE
Cue the Popcorn
Warm up the projector and that delicious movie theater butter! Grab some snacks, sit back, and enjoy the movie at Cue the Popcorn on Oct. 6.
LEARN MORE
So You Think You Can Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test in a fun and friendly trivia competition! Challenge your friends, answer questions from a variety of categories, and see if you have what it takes to claim the title of trivia champion at So You Think You Can Trivia on Oct. 6.
LEARN MORE
Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Professor Andy Wodzianski
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On Oct. 6, interdisciplinary artist and CSM Professor of Studio Arts Andy Wodzianski joins us to explore artistic creativity, nostalgia, and combining reverence and satire.
LEARN MORE
Brain Break
Take a Brain Break during exams on Oct. 7 and 8! Games, puzzles, coloring, and snacks will be provided. Come with friends or come on your own.
LEARN MORE
Innovation at the Velocity Center: Amateur Radio Today
Curious about ham radio? On Oct. 7, the Charles County Amateur Radio Club presents an introduction to the hobby that’s inspired generations of engineers, scientists, emergency responders, and lifelong learners. Explore how amateur radio operators communicate across town, around the world, and even through satellites while developing skills in electronics, digital communications, antenna design, and emergency preparedness.
Karaoke Hour
Join us for Karaoke Hour on Oct. 8! Grab the mic, sing your favorites, and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun with fellow Hawks.
LEARN MORE
Ward Virts Concert Series: Baritone Javier Arrey
On Oct. 10, CSM welcomes baritone Javier Arrey for the latest performance in the Ward Virts Concert Series. An internationally acclaimed vocalist, he is widely recognized as one of today’s outstanding operatic baritones and has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, Washington National Opera, and many other leading companies.
Transfer Services News
Coffee and Credits
Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Stop by for coffee and connect with Transfer Services at Coffee and Credits on Oct. 7. Get answers to your transfer questions, explore transfer opportunities, and receive personalized guidance in a casual, no-appointment-needed setting.
LEARN MORE
Transfer Spotlight: Excelsior University
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! On Oct. 7, meet with representatives from Excelsior University.
LEARN MORE
On-Campus Admissions Representative Visits
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
- Sept. 29: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus; University of Maryland Global Campus, Leonardtown Campus
- Sept. 30: University of Maryland Global Campus, Prince Frederick Campus
- Oct. 1: Salisbury University, La Plata Campus
- Oct. 5: University of Maryland Baltimore County, La Plata Campus
- Oct. 6: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
Real Students, Real Stories: Monika Boscato
This week, HawkTalk features CSM alum Monika Boscato, whose ESL journey led to a rewarding career in healthcare:
“My advice for anyone with a story like mine is, don’t be afraid like I was when I first started. Take advantage of the opportunity to study at CSM. It can completely change your life like it changed mine.”
READ MORE
Student Resources
CSM College Survival Guide
The College Survival Guide is a recurring feature that directs members of the CSM community to free resources and support for whatever challenges they may be facing. At CSM, no Hawk has to fly alone.
NEED A REFRESHER BEFORE YOUR EXAMS? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and those heart-stopping unexpected surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
Save the Date: Fall Transfer Fair
If you’re looking to transfer your credits to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree, you won’t want to miss CSM’s Fall 2026 Transfer Fair. Meet with representatives from Maryland, out-of-state, and online colleges and universities Oct 26 – 27. And be sure to stop by our Halloween Candy Bar! Fill a bag with your favorite treats while exploring transfer possibilities with participating colleges and universities.
LEARN MORE