
Hawk: Ready, Set, Go is a three-part orientation program for incoming CSM students. You’ll familiarize yourself with the college, meet your new CSM community, and learn the skills and strategies you need to get ahead. Start your college experience feeling comfortable, prepared, and optimistic with Hawk: Ready, Set, Go!

Online Orientation
Learn more about Guided Pathways, required CSM technology, registering and paying for classes, Advising and Career Services, classroom success, counseling, disability services, activities outside the classroom, and equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Login to Online Orientation
Note: Login using your my.CSMD account. New students are required to complete New Student Orientation prior to registration. You can also log in to my.CSMD and click the green button that says "Access Online Orientation" in the Announcements section.

First Year Experience
Whether you are entering CSM from high school, returning to school after several years, or taking classes to transfer, the first year seminar is a critical class to help you transition, get connected, and lay a solid foundation for your student success at CSM and beyond. Additional Resources are available on the First Year Experience website.
Get Hawk Set with these how-to introductory videos:
CSM Online Navigation
What do I need, and where is it? How to access student e-mail
Financial Aid and Scholarship Finder
Financing and how to apply for CSM's Scholarship Finder
Paying your Bill
How to pay your bill and other options
Advising and Career Services
Am I on the right path? What classes do I take?
Student Planning
What is Student Planning and how do I use it?
Classroom Engagements/Success
Faculty expectations in class
Inclusion and Civility
What do these terms mean, and why are they important?
Out of the Classroom
What is going on at CSM outside of classes? Student Life, Athletics, Men of Excellence, Student Government Association, Clubs, and Organizations
Academic Success
Learning Support Services Part I
Learning Support Services Part II
Hawk Hints: Quick Resources
Free Services to Help You Succeed