Start your college experience feeling comfortable, prepared, and optimistic with CSM’s three-part orientation program, Hawk: Ready, Set, Go! You’ll familiarize yourself with the college, meet your new CSM community, and learn the skills and strategies you need to get ahead.
Student Life & Support Services
We're Here For You.
When you enroll at CSM, you don’t just get an education; you get the support of a community of faculty, staff, and fellow students committed to helping you succeed in your studies and beyond.
Engage with your campus community, make connections with like-minded Hawks, and get the help you need to excel.
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Services
Academic Advising and Career Services
Your Advising and Career Services team is here to help you plan your degree, avoid delays, and take advantage of the incredible opportunities you’ll encounter along the way.
Academic Support
Get personal attention in one-on-one tutoring, expand your math skills, conquer test anxiety, and much more.
Tutoring
Learning Support Services
Math Resource Center
Workshops
Library Services
CSM libraries serve the information needs of students, faculty, and staff for research, teaching, class projects, and independent study. We offer resources to help you with your research, citations, and test preparation.
Transfer Services
CSM has 100+ transfer agreements with 50+ four-year colleges and universities across the country. Let our advisors help you make the transfer decision for your future career.
Testing Services
CSM Testing Services are dedicated to enhancing student learning by providing comprehensive, accessible, academic and professional testing, and assessment services.
Registrar, Student Records, and Transcripts
The Registrar's Office maintains the academic records of the College of Southern Maryland, provides students with transcripts, and coordinates graduation.
Bookstore
The CSM College Store offers all the essentials for campus life and student success: textbooks, supplies, software, CSM swag, and much more.
IT Help Desk
The Help Desk is a single point of contact for all CSM technology-related services. We offer free support services to CSM students, faculty, and staff.
Student Affairs and Conduct
All students, employees, and visitors are entitled to a safe, encouraging, and inclusive environment at CSM. The Student Affairs team ensures that every member of the college community is treated fairly and respectfully.
Disability Support Services
Equitable access to education is a fundamental principle of CSM. Disability Support Services is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have full, fair, and equitable access to everything CSM has to offer.
Health and Wellness
Your health and wellbeing play a vital role in your college experience. Take care of your entire self with resources and education to support your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Veteran and Military Support Services
CSM is honored to serve those who serve. Recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold institution, CSM serves more than 8,000 military personnel, spouses, dependents, and veterans annually.
Get Involved
Clubs, Organizations, and Student Life
Achieving your academic, personal, and professional goals involves more than what you learn inside the classroom. Get involved with the Student Government Association or countless student clubs and organizations.
Athletics
Support the Hawks by attending one of 12 different sporting events or joining a team! With all the great things happening here, it’s no wonder so many students choose CSM.
The Arts
Our rich blend of offerings can satisfy any appetite for art. Our campuses host a variety of artistic expressions, from pottery to stage productions.
Stay Connected
HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
The HawkTalk e-newsletter is a student's best resource for reminders regarding priority enrollment, registration dates, payment due dates, campus events, support services updates, and other information.
CSM Mobile App and Social Media
Join the CSM community online! Through CSM's social media hub, you have the opportunity to link with CSM on multiple platforms. Connect directly to the college on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and our official CSM Mobile App.