Feb. 20: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 1 (Jan. 17 - March 6)March 6: Classes end for Spring 1; summer registration opens for current students
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IMPORTANT DATES
Feb. 20: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 1 (Jan. 17 - March 6)March 6: Classes end for Spring 1; summer registration opens for current students
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CSMLOVE IS IN THE AIR FOR FEBRUARY
February is the month of love, and a single day just isn’t enough time to show all our appreciation for this wonderful college community. Join us in celebrating CSMLove all month long! Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for events, contests, discounts on CSM gear, and more! Hear what the college community loves about CSM, and join the conversation with the hashtag #CSMLove or email marketing@csmd.edu with a quote, photo, or video of what you love about the college.
SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS
CSM has teamed up with nonprofit Benefits Data Trust to support our students in applying for public benefits. These funds can be used to pay for groceries, utilities assistance, and more!
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HAWK GEAR FOR CHEAP AT THE COLLEGE STORE
In the spirit of CSMLove, the CSM College Store is offering 25% off CSM Proud items and 50% off CSM Hawks Heart merchandise at the La Plata Campus and online, all month long! Gear up, take a pic, and share it with us on social with the hashtag #CSMLove.
UMD FREDERICK DOUGLASS SCHOLARSHIP WEBINAR UMD
Join representatives from the University of Maryland (UMD) on Feb. 10 and 14 and learn more about the Frederick Douglass Scholarship for academically talented transfer students from Maryland community colleges. Don’t miss this opportunity; applications close March 1!
- RSVP for Feb. 10: https://umd.zoom.us/j/97647401407
- RSVP for Feb. 14: https://umd.zoom.us/j/97822175488
SPREAD THE CSMLOVE WITH CANDY GRAMS
Send a candy gram to your favorite CSM professor or staff member! Request your candy gram by Feb. 8, and CSM Student Life will deliver it on Feb. 13.
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STUDENT LIFE IS ON INSTAGRAM
Follow @CSM_StudentLife on Instagram and stay connected to what’s going on in your campus community!
FOLLOW
FAFSA FEBRUARY: FAFSA COMPLETION WORKSHOPS
It’s FAFSA February! Join CSM for hands-on assistance completing the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Workshops will be held at the La Plata (Feb. 7), Prince Frederick (Feb. 15), and Leonardtown (Feb. 23) Campuses. These events are open to everyone and aren’t limited to current or incoming CSM students and their parents.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION: CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY, AND GLOBALIZATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
Join us Feb. 7 for an information session on CSM’s May 2023 travel study opportunity, Culture, Geography, and Globalization: Interrogating the Cultural Spaces of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area.
REGISTER
WILLS GROUP RISING TALENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Join CSM’s Work-Based Learning program on Feb. 9 for the Wills Group’s Rising Talent Internship Program summer internship search!
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TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Feb. 9 session.
NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
VALENTINE’S DAY: SHARE THE LOVE
On Feb. 14, share the love on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses! Write an affirming message for someone to grab, and grab one for yourself.
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VALENTINE’S DAY SOCIAL
Make new friends, enjoy sweet treats, and discover shared interests at Student Life’s Valentine’s Day Social speed friending event on Feb. 15.
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NIGHT OF COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
Talented, forward-thinking IT professionals keep the world’s information infrastructure running, growing, and secure. Join CSM on Feb. 16 for our Night of Computing Technology and discover the incredible opportunities available to you in the tech sector.
RSVP
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Feb. 16 session.
REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
This week, hear a tale of CSMLove from CSM alum Micolina Croson:
"I ended up meeting my husband at CSM. We got married in 2005 and have been together for 18 years. I have CSM to thank for our chance to meet—it has truly shaped my life."
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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 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 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
UMD EARLY ACTION DEADLINE FOR TRANSFER IS MARCH 1
CSM students who intend to transfer to the University of Maryland (UMD) for the fall can take advantage of UMD’s early action for priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, special programs, and more! The early action deadline for transfer students is March 1. To learn more, speak to an advisor!
APPLY BY MARCH 1 FOR A MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
Receive up to $5,000 to attend CSM full time with a Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship! 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.