CSM.TXT Alert Service

CSM Txt

CSM.TXT is CSM's alert service provided through Omnilert.

This service will send you instant alerts and time-sensitive messages, including up-to-date information on emergencies and campus closings.

Messages can be sent to your cell phone via text message.

Registration is free. All cell phone text message fees will apply. Contact your service provider for more information.

Sign Up Now

It's simple! Text CSMREADY to 79516 to subscribe.

Unsubscribe at anytime by texting STOP to 79516.

Students (within the past two years), faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled to receive CSM.TXT emergency alerts via email and text message/SMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students (Credit or Non-Credit Continuing Education): Students are automatically opted in to receive CSM.TXT if they have taken or registered for a class within the past two years. 
  • Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff are automatically opted in to receive CSM.TXT. 
  • Not a student or employee, but want to receive emergency messages? Register now! Text CSMREADY to 79516 to subscribe.

CSM.TXT is a free service; all cell phone text messaging fees will apply. Contact your service provider for more information.

Anyone can sign up to receive CSM.TXT messages including, students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members. 

CSM will only send emergency information about campus operations, such as closings, delays, internet interruptions, or other similar types of incidents.

If your cell phone provider and/or number changes, please update it online.

  • For current students, faculty, or staff:
    • Log in to my.CSMD and click "Online Services."
    • Click your username at the top right corner of the screen and then click "User Profile."
    • You can update your phone number under the "Phone Numbers" section.
  • For continuing education students:

To stop receiving messages, text STOP to 79516.

Disclaimer

The College of Southern Maryland disclaims any responsibility and liability for the deletion, failure to store, misdelivery, or untimely delivery of any information or material through this service. CSM does not warrant the successful delivery of each message to each individual recipient or device. CSM does not charge any fee for this service. Carriers and services used by recipients may charge periodic or per message fees, which are the sole responsibility of the recipients.

Contact Public Safety

La Plata Campus
301-934-7888
On campus: ext. 7888

Leonardtown Campus
240-725-5333
On campus: ext. 5333

Prince Frederick Campus
443-550-6033
On campus: ext. 6033

Regional Hughesville Campus
301-539-4898
On campus: ext. 4898

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