Aug. 15: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 7-Week Session II
Aug. 26: Classes end for Summer 7-Week Session II
Aug. 29: Classes end for Summer 15-Week Session
Aug. 31: Classes begin for Fall 1 (Aug. 31 – Oct. 19) and Fall 3 (Aug. 31 – Dec. 19)
Sept. 3 - 5: College closed for Labor Day
8-15 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FARE-FREE VANGO PROGRAM EXTENDED TO 2023
Good news for Charles County residents: VanGO—the county’s public transit system, serving the La Plata Campus—which was fare-free since Jan. 3, has decided to extend the program to 2023.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Aug. 18 session.
NEXT WEEK
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Aug. 25 session.
Real Students. Real Stories.
This week, hear from CSM graduate Lauren Parker ’20:
"Five years ago, I began my journey towards my current nursing career at CSM. The courses I took gave me every ounce of knowledge I knew I needed, and helped me be a better communicator, understand the human body, and write like a professional."
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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 GETTING ORIENTED? Hawk Hub navigators are here to guide incoming and current students with enrollment and registration, student services, and much more. Call, email, or visit an on-campus Hawk Hub location to get your questions answered and receive the help you need for success.
FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ON CSM'S COLLEGE CENTRAL NETWORK
Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network (formerly Job Connection) is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni.
You can upload your current resume or use College Central Network’s template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. It also includes 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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
DROP-IN/ CALL-IN ADVISING ONLY IN AUGUST
August is a very busy time for academic advisors. To maximize our availability and minimize wait times for students, August advising is drop-in/ call-in only. Appointments will restart Sept. 12. (While in-person advising is available, we strongly encourage you to call into the virtual queue to be assisted via phone call or Zoom.)
Virtual Services: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Services: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL
Register now for fall classes in Student Planning in my.CSMD.
STUDENT LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM
CSM has renewed our Student Laptop Loaner Program for the 2022-23 academic year! If you need to borrow a laptop to keep up with your classwork, send an email to the Help Desk with your request and include your CSM student ID number.