May 9: Classes end for Spring 15-Week Session
May 11: Classes begin for Summer 15-Week Session and 7-Week Session I
May 12: Spring 2022 textbook rental return date
May 13: Spring 2022 Commencement
May 28-30: College closed for Memorial Day holiday
5-9 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUMMER SESSION CHECKLIST
Classes start Wednesday, May 11, for Summer 15-Week Session and 7-Week Session I! Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you start the term feeling confident and prepared.
✅ Rent or buy your textbooks and course materials online from the CSM College Store and pick up in store or have your books shipped to you. (Please note that textbooks and course materials are only available to be ordered online.)
✅ Check your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus. Course shells for your classes open seven days before the first day of class.
✅ Check your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus. Course shells for your classes open seven days before the first day of class.
✅ Fine-tune your schedule during the add/drop period. You can add or drop a 15-week course in the first seven calendar days of the class, or the first three calendar days for 7-week courses. Meet with an advisor before adding or dropping a class to make sure it won’t negatively impact your eligibility for financial aid or veteran benefits!
Want to get ahead in your program or earn credits for transfer? There’s still time to register for summer sessions!
UPDATED TRANSFER AGREEMENT: PSYCHOLOGY AT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
If you’re looking ahead to your bachelor’s degree, you now have even more options for continuing your studies! CSM recently updated our existing transfer agreement with St. Mary’s College of Maryland in psychology.
Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 260 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 260 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the May 12 sessions you're interested in.
CSM THEATER: 'ALMOST, MAINE'
Join us May 13-15 for the story of "Almost, Maine," where one cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
CSM’S 63RD SPRING COMMENCEMENT
On May 13, CSM honors the Class of Spring 2022 with the college’s 63rd Spring Commencement, on the La Plata Campus. This is a ticketed event.
WARD VIRTS CONCERT SERIES: JOSHUA ESPINOZA TRIO
On May 15, CSM and the Ward Virts Concert Series present the Joshua Espinoza Trio, a jazz ensemble blending uniquely American musical traditions with classical impressionism, chamber music, and pop.
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the May 19 sessions you're interested in.
VELOCITYX COMMUNITY INNOVATION HACKATHON
The VelocityX Community Innovation Hackathon is calling creative problem-solvers from all backgrounds and disciplines to innovate, compete, and win cash prizes on May 19-20! Sign up as a team with your friends or join an existing group. It’s free to participate, but don’t delay, the deadline to register is Sunday, May 15. Check out the VelocityX webpage to learn more and to register for the event.
Real Students. Real Stories.
This week, hear from current CSM student Alicia Webb:
"Fall 2021 was my first official semester as a full-time student—and a student who's actually studying something she wants to do!
It wasn't until I turned 22 that I started to really think about me and put myself first. That's exactly what I did, and I couldn't be more proud of myself or happier. I figured out more about myself, what I can do, what I'm passionate about, and how strong I am mentally and physically.
It doesn't matter how old you are or how “late” you think it is. College is always there for you when you're ready."
Hear more stories like this from CSM students past and present at Real Students, Real Stories.
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 HELP UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s FinancialAidTV for short, easy to digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts, and much more.
FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ON CSM'S JOB CONNECTION
Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, Job Connection is the go-to career resource for CSM students, alumni, and community members of the greater tri-county region.
You can upload your current resume or use Job Connection’s resume builder template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. Job Connection also includes videos, podcasts, and a print library on topics related to getting and keeping the job, such as salary negotiations, attending job and career fairs, and more!