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Don’t Leave Money on the Table! Submit Your 2025-26 FAFSA
Think it's too late to apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities for fall? Think again! You can still submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the coming academic year. Every year, tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid go unclaimed in Maryland. Submit your FAFSA today to be considered for financial support for classes, course materials, and more!
LEARN MORE View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and Smart Bistro! CSM Café Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.
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The Multicultural Center invites you to Conversation Hour on Aug. 13. Join us in a welcoming space to practice different languages, share cultures, and connect through meaningful conversation.
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Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 20 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
Aug. 14: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Trinity Washington University
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Aug. 11: Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features Marc Pirner from the Class of 2008, the current principal of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center:
“My education not only opened doors for me professionally, it enabled me to think critically about the world around me rather than reacting emotionally from moment to moment.”
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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.
NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry is available on all four campuses for students experiencing food insecurity.
Any current CSM student or employee in need can receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.
Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni. Upload your current resume or create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also a video and print library on topics related to getting and keeping the job, such as salary negotiations, attending job and career fairs, and more!
Registration is open for the third annual Hawkland Gaming Festival on Sept. 13! Join fellow board game geeks and dice goblins from all across Southern Maryland to celebrate our love of tabletop and board games. Featuring a huge game library, paint-and-take miniatures, events, game demos, open gaming, vendors, and more, all proceeds from Hawkland badge sales will support student scholarships. Come out, roll the clickety-clackety math rocks, and support student success at CSM!
LEARN MORE Student can now access health and wellness items from new vending machines which include over-the-counter contraception (e.g., condoms), pain relievers (e.g., Aleve), and tech accessories (e.g., earbuds). This initiative supports student well-being by providing discreet, convenient access to everyday needs.
Vending Machine Locations: La Plata Campus: CC Building vending alcove, Regional Hughesville Campus: Center for Health Sciences Building, hallway near package locker, Prince Frederick Campus: Building B, vending alcove, and Leonardtown Campus: Building B, vending alcove within the Student Center
For information about health resources available to students, visit: Health and Wellness Resources, or contact hawksgethelp@csmd.edu.
Get a jump on your fitness goals at the Hawks’ Nest Fitness Center on the La Plata Campus! Current CSM students and employees can use the fitness center’s equipment and amenities Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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