Nov. 21: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 3
Nov. 22 - 26: College closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Dec. 5: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 2
Dec. 18: Classes end for Fall 2 and Fall 3
11-20 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
FINANCIAL AID UPDATE: 2024-25 FAFSA AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER
Major changes are coming to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. As a result, FAFSA submissions open in December 2023 (instead of the usual October open date). The changes will include a streamlined FAFSA process and expanded access to federal student aid.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
NEW AND UPDATED TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
CSM students looking ahead to the next step in their educational journey have even more opportunities to continue their studies! CSM recently finalized agreements with Frostburg State University for its theater program and with University of Maryland College Park at Universities at Shady Grove for the public health program. CSM also updated our articulation agreement with Frostburg for the strategic communications program. Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 300 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
TRANSFER THURSDAYS
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 www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
Next week, Nov. 30: University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), Towson University 2+2 Elementary Education
ON-CAMPUS ADMISSIONS VISITS
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
For the week of Nov. 27: University of Maryland Global Campus
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
POPCORN AND PRETZELS WITH THE PRESIDENT
Join CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson for snacks during Popcorn and Pretzels with the President. Share your experiences and thoughts on how she can better support students, staff, and faculty.
Nov. 27: Regional Hughesville Campus
Nov. 28: Prince Frederick Campus
Nov. 29: La Plata Campus
TRI-COUNTY JOB AND CAREER FAIR
On Nov. 29, connect with employers throughout the region at the Tri-County Job and Career Fair. This event is free and open to the public.
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VELOCITYX HACKATHON
Art can break down barriers and make connections, and innovation is key to making art that empowers community members to connect with a wide world full of big, beautiful ideas. Showcase your work, network with makers throughout the region, and compete for cash prizes in the VelocityX Innovation Hackathon on Dec. 1.
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CONNECTIONS LITERARY MAGAZINE READING
Join the contributors to the Fall 2023 Connections Literary Magazine on Dec. 1 as they read and discuss their published works.
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HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL: NEW DATE
Join fellow board game geeks from the Southern Maryland community for the Hawkland Gaming Festival on Dec. 2, and let’s 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!
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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 REGISTERING FOR CLASSES? Talk to an advisor! Reach out now and your academic advisor will help you map out and navigate the next step in your educational journey. Demand for advising peaks in December and January, so beat the rush and meet with an advisor now.
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 is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni.
You can 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!