Jan. 16: Classes begin for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
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IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RETURN OF THE HAWKS
Welcome back, Hawks! We are excited to have you back on campus for the Spring 2024 Semester. Celebrate the start of spring classes with Return of the Hawks Jan. 16-18 with snacks, games, and giveaways. Be sure to enter our drawing to win great prizes like a CSM College Store voucher!
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CONGRATULATIONS, WINTER 2024 GRADUATES!
CSM honored its most recent graduates on Jan. 12 with ceremonies for the Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Health, and Professional and Technical Studies. Visit the commencement webpage to view recordings of the livestream and join us in congratulating CSM’s Class of Winter 2024!
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GET YOUR LEONARDTOWN WELLNESS AND AQUATICS PASS
Current CSM students can use the Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus for free! Fill out a short form to verify your student status and request your pass.
GET YOUR PASS
SIGN UP FOR A FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE LA PLATA CAMPUS FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center in the Physical Education Center (PE Building) on the La Plata Campus is open to current CSM students and employees with a free membership! Visit the Fitness Center webpage to learn more and to sign up.
BECOME A MEMBER
UNLOCK CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH MAKERSPACE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is thrilled to offer first-come, first-served scholarships that can be applied to all workshops. This is your chance to dive into creative ventures, like puzzle-making, 3D printing, and HTML and CSS coding.
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APPLY FOR CSM’S MILLER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Leadership Academy fosters the development of ethical, responsible, and civic-minded student leaders through education, empowerment, and a commitment to service. Upon completion, participants will receive a CSM Scholarship, a CSM Certificate of Completion, and will be eligible to apply for the Maryland Community College Statewide Leadership Certification.
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FAFSA PRIORITY DEADLINE IS MARCH 1
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 school year! You’lll need to file a new FAFSA every year to be eligible for financial aid. File your 2024-25 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.
GET YOUR BEARINGS WITH CAMPUS MAPS
Find your classes and other important places on campus with interactive or printable maps of CSM locations. (Maps are also available in the app, so download CSM Mobile and have all the campus information you need, right at your fingertips!)
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HUNGRY?
Food trucks will return to campus later this month. In the meantime, check out our other tasty on-campus food offerings!
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Jan. 17: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Prince George’s Community College
Jan. 19: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
Jan. 24: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Chesapeake College
Jan. 26: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Beaver County
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND AMERICAN LEGION INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team, the American Legion, and the Maryland Department of Labor on Jan. 17 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
In this week’s featured student story, 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.
Live chat is also available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the CSM chatbot. Connect to the chatbot from any CSM webpage using the “Ask Talon the Hawk” button, then type “Speak with staff” to connect to a staff member!
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. 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!