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Important Dates
- Aug. 30 – Sept. 1: College closed for Labor Day
- Sept. 2: Classes begin for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Fall Semester 2025 Checklist
Classes start Tuesday, Sept. 2, for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I! Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you start the semester feeling confident and prepared.
✅Rent or buy your textbooks and course materials online from the CSM College Store and pick up in store or have your books shipped to you. Books can also be bought in person at the La Plata location.
✅Get your CSM Student ID card made on campus or online.
✅Check your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus. Course shells for your classes open seven days before the first day of class.
✅Download the CSM Mobile and CSM Safe apps and stay plugged in to what’s going on at campus and in the CSM community.
✅Fine-tune your schedule during the add/drop period. (Meet with an advisor first to make sure it won’t negatively impact your financial aid or veteran benefits!)
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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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. 29: Women’s Soccer vs. Mercer County Community College
Sept. 5: Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia Peninsula Community College
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Happening This Week
Navigating myLearning
The Hawk Hub will be hosting virtual myLearning Navigation Sessions Aug. 26 – 28 to help you familiarize yourself with the platform so that you can kick off the semester successfully!
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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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Next Week’s Events
Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Karen Janowsky
The new Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers join us to discuss their creative processes. On Sept. 2, we’re joined by author and CSM Literature Professor Karen Janowsky.
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Return of the Hawks
Welcome back, Hawks! We are excited to have you back on campus for the fall semester. Celebrate the start of fall classes with Return of the Hawks Sept. 2-3. Drop by Student Life’s tables on your way to or from class for some tasty treats.
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Eugen Leontie
This week, HawkTalk features Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity Dr. Eugen Leontie:
“My journey into the dark arts of cybersecurity began with teaching computer processors to be less trusting of misbehaving software.”
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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.
HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS? The IT Help Desk is available to help you with all of CSM’s IT resources and offers student loaner laptops! The Help Desk can assist you via live chat, by email at help@csmd.edu, or by phone at 301-934-7740.
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
Just One Week 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.
LET'S GO!Preview Week: Check Out the Syllabus for Each of Your Fall Classes
This week is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. Now is the 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 is hosting myLearning Navigation Sessions Aug. 26-28, to help you familiarize yourself with the platform so that you can kick off the semester successfully!
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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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