Important Dates
If you’ll complete your program of study this fall, remember to apply to graduate! The deadline to apply for graduation is Dec. 1. All graduates are invited to walk in the 67th Commencement Ceremony in May, but participation is not required. All diplomas will be mailed directly to students in January.
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CSM is filling the winter air with music all month long, with a series of concerts showcasing the incredible talent of our student and community musicians.
The early bird gets the worm, and the early college student gets something much better: the best access to scholarships and financial aid. The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open, so submit your FAFSA for next year as soon as possible. Remember that you need to submit a new FAFSA for each academic year.
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View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
The CSM Café on the La Plata Campus offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!
Regular hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCheck out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Dec. 2: Men’s Basketball vs. TPLS Academy
Dec. 11: Men’s Basketball vs. Delaware County Community College
Dec. 13: Men’s Basketball vs. Montgomery County College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On Dec. 2, we welcome author and CSM graduate Stacy Sneed. As an accomplished children’s author, Sneed inspires compassion and acceptance in young readers with messages of kindness, inclusivity, and empathy.
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Join fellow students, faculty, and staff on Dec. 4 for the Leonardtown Campus’s annual winter celebration!
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Celebrate the winter season with with a holiday-themed movie on Dec. 5, courtesy of the La Plata Campus Association!
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On Dec. 8, unwind during the rush to finals with festive snacks, activities, and a gingerbread house contest!
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Need a break before the holidays? The Prince Frederick Campus Association has got everything you need to feel festive! Join us on Dec. 11 for cookie decorating, crafts, hot cocoa, and holiday music.
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On Dec. 13, CSM welcomes award-winning pianist Sahun Sam Hong for the latest performance in the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series. Praised as an “artist of enormous prowess” with “lots of clarity, confidence, and wisdom,” Sahun Sam Hong brings his colorful style and riveting energy to the solo, chamber, and concerto stage.
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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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
Dec. 4: Goucher College
Dec. 11: American College of Education, Goucher College
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Dec. 8: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses
Dec. 9: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Physics Professor Dr. Lynn Carlson:
“Learning physics is about stretching your brain and learning new ways to think. That is powerful, even if you don't consider yourself a 'STEM person.' You'll come out of class with stronger critical thinking skills and new ways of approaching and thinking through challenges.”
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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.
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