Connect to Student Support
What is Connect to Student Support?
Connect to Student Support is a communication and student success tool that The College of Southern Maryland uses to better understand student progress and help faculty and staff work together to support you.Students can use Connect to Student Support to:
It's fast and easy to schedule online! You can now:
- Schedule appointments without having to call or email, which streamlines scheduling and saves you time.
- Choose a specific person to schedule an appointment with.
- Book same-day appointments and view live calendars.
- Edit or cancel your appointment with just a few clicks.
Online appointment scheduling is available for current students for most student services.
- Flags
Flags are raised by faculty to communicate concerns related to your academic progress in their class. You will receive an e-mail as soon as the flag has been raised which includes your instructor’s comment, as well as some information about Learning Support Services. A staff member from CSM may also reach out to you by phone call, email, or text, to make sure you have what you need to move forward with confidence and understand the various resources available to you. - Referrals
Referrals are a way for faculty and staff to guide students to a specific office or to access a specific resource. Referrals are more supportive than just telling you to visit a particular office because they generate an email with information and next steps. Additionally, once the referral has been raised, a staff member from the referral area will reach out by phone call, email, or text. - Kudos
Kudos are an opportunity for faculty and staff to express positive feedback to students. You will be notified via e-mail, and kudos will be highlighted on your Starfish homepage. Take a moment to reflect on your hard work!
Flag, Referral and Kudo Messages raised in Connect to Student Support are sent to your student email, but you can also view your message history (up to twelve months) in Connect to Student Support directly.
How Do I Get Started?
- Log in to myCSMD
- Click the myLearning tile
- Click the Connect to Student Support link

