May 6: Classes end for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
May 14: Classes begin for Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
May 25-27: College closed for Memorial Day
5-6 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT: SUMMER CLASSES START NEXT WEEK
Have you registered for summer classes? Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I start May 14. Earn credits for transfer, knock out required courses, or get ahead in your program. Flexible schedules, short sessions, and on-campus and online class options fit your summer plans and commitments. Register today and make your summer count!
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ON-CAMPUS FOOD TRUCKS ON SUMMER BREAK
Starting this week, our visiting food trucks and vendors will be on hiatus for the summer. In the meantime, check out our other tasty on-campus food offerings!
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
DANCE PERFORMANCE: 'HERE COMES THE SUN: WARMTH, LOVE, AND RENEWAL'
On May 6, CSM’s Dance Ensemble celebrates the close of the semester by exploring themes at the intersection of obstacles and aspirations in its spring performance, “Here Comes the Sun: Warmth, Love, and Renewal.”
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and Maryland Department of Labor on May 18 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
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.
This week, May 9: Excelsior University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Next week, May 16: Southern New Hampshire University
REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES
This week, HawkTalk features CSM grad John Jones '13:
“I’ve done a lot of things, I’ve been a lot of places, and none of it would have been possible if I hadn’t restarted my education at CSM. CSM enabled me to progress financially and improve my family’s financial status. I’m married, with two kids, and we just bought our first house. All the things I’ve been able to do and accomplish—they all started traveling down Mitchell Road.”
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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 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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
CODE GREEN FRIDAYS
To shrink our carbon footprint and reduce energy use this summer, the college is continuing Code Green Fridays. From May 17 to July 27, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events or circumstances. Please note that Code Green does not affect Kids' & Teen College, the Velocity Center, the Center for Transportation Training, or the Center for Trades and Energy Training. Learn more at csmd.edu/CodeGreen.
FINANCIAL AID STARTS WITH FAFSA
Submissions are open for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with a streamlined application process and expanded access to federal student aid. Remember that you need to submit a new FAFSA for each academic year. Maryland has extended its state deadline for FAFSA submissions to May 15 for state scholarships, including the Community College Promise Scholarship program. Submit your FAFSA as early as possible for the best opportunity for scholarships and other financial aid. Don’t forget to include CSM’s federal school code: 002064.
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ONE APPLICATION, 200+ SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIP FINDER OPEN FOR 2024-25
CSM’s Scholarship Finder is open for the 2024-25 academic year. Apply for more than 200 CSM scholarships with just one application. (Don’t forget to submit your 2024-25 FAFSA if you haven’t already!)
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