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Important Dates
- Aug. 22: Classes end for Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
- Aug. 30 – Sept. 1: College closed for Labor Day
- Sept. 2: Classes begin for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
8-18 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Two Weeks Until Fall Classes!
The fall semester starts Sept. 2! Go to Student Planning in my.CSMD to make sure you’re registered for all your fall courses and double check your class schedule.
Submit Your Disability Accommodation Request for Fall
If you need accommodations for a disability for the fall semester, please contact CSM’s Disability Support Services at dss@csmd.edu to schedule an appointment with your coordinator and submit your accommodation request. Accommodation plans are crafted each semester to ensure you get all the support you need to excel in your upcoming classes. Submit your request as soon as possible so that your accommodation plan will be ready to present to your instructor on the first day of class!
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Hungry?
View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and Smart Bistro! CSM Café Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.
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Mark Your Calendars for Preview Week and myLearning Navigation Sessions
Next week is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. It’s a great time to log into myLearning and peruse the syllabus for each course so you know what to expect this term, from start to finish.
The Hawk Hub will be hosting myLearning Navigation Sessions next week, Aug. 26 – 28, to help you familiarize yourself with the platform so that you can kick off the semester successfully!
LOG INTO myLEARNING
Registration Assistance Sessions
Get personal attention to guide you as you register for fall classes at our Registration Assistance Sessions. Attend online or in person at your closest CSM campus. Please note that Registration Assistance Sessions are intended for incoming CSM students. Current, returning, and transfer CSM students should meet with an academic advisor or consult our registration guides.
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Need to Meet with an Advisor? Do It Now!
The fall semester is just two weeks away, and academic advising services are in high demand! The first day of class for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I is Tuesday, Sept. 2—right after the Labor Day holiday. If you need to meet with an advisor, don’t delay!
MEET WITH ADVISOR
Upcoming Athletics Events
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Aug. 24: Men’s Soccer vs. Cape Fear Community College
Aug. 29: Women’s Soccer vs. Mercer County Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Happening This Week
Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Aug. 20 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Real Students, Real Stories: Tiffany Barber
This week, HawkTalk features CSM nursing alum Tiffany Barber ’00:
“The College of Southern Maryland was a catalyst not only in my career, but in 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.
Whether you want a refresher before the semester begins or to get a head start on your fall classes, CSM’s Learning Support Services can help you get the semester off to a strong start. Take advantage of free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with. Avoid last-minute cramming and unpleasant surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
Find Your Next Opportunity on 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
Don’t Leave Money on the Table! Submit Your 2025-26 FAFSA
Think it's too late to apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities for fall? Think again! You can still submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the coming academic year. Every year, tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid go unclaimed in Maryland. Submit your FAFSA today to be considered for financial support for classes, course materials, and more!
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