Jan. 16: College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan. 17: Classes begin for Spring 1 (Jan. 17 – March 6) and Spring 3 (Jan. 17 – May 8)
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IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 16: College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan. 17: Classes begin for Spring 1 (Jan. 17 – March 6) and Spring 3 (Jan. 17 – May 8)
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.
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 veterans benefits!
CONGRATULATIONS, WINTER 2023 GRADUATES!
CSM honored its most recent graduates on Jan. 13 with ceremonies for the Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Health, and Professional and Technical Studies. Join us in congratulating CSM’s Class of Winter 2023!
RETURN OF THE HAWKS
Welcome back, Hawks! Join us Jan. 17-19 as we celebrate the Return of the Hawks. Grab some tasty snacks, enter drawings to win CSM swag, get questions answered, and compete in CSM trivia contests for a chance to win a CSM College Store gift certificate.
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THE HAWK PANTRY IS HIRING!
CSM Student Life is hiring student assistants for its Hawk Pantry locations on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses. Join us in addressing food insecurity for members of our CSM community!
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RENEW YOUR LEONARDTOWN WELLNESS CENTER PASS
Don’t forget that your student pass for the Leonardtown Wellness and Aquatics Center will need to be updated each semester, under the agreement between CSM and St. Mary’s County Government.
REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
This week, hear from Jaelene Amaya Perez, a Winter 2023 graduate and student representative for the School of Professional and Technical Studies:
"I’m someone who’s grateful for what I have, but I want to keep growing and growing—academically, and as a person."
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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
FAFSA PRIORITY DEADLINE IS MARCH 1
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-24 school year! You’ll need to file a new FAFSA every year to be eligible for financial aid. File your 2023-24 FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to ensure the greatest possible consideration for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. Get started at the Federal Student Aid website.
APPLY BY MARCH 1 FOR MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPS
Receive up to $5,000 to attend CSM full time with Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships! This last-dollar scholarship is renewable for up to three years. To be eligible, you must submit your FAFSA by March 1 and use CSM’s federal school code (002064). Students who aren’t eligible to receive federal aid, but are eligible for in-state tuition, can submit the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA). Learn more at www.csmd.edu/Promise.