Important Dates
Take advantage of Priority Registration and get the class schedule you want for fall! Register for your fall classes based on the number of credits you’ve completed:
CSM celebrates the 20th year of our annual Social Justice Week, April 21 to 28. Over the past two decades, our communities have come together to learn, reflect, and take action on critical social issues. Join us for a week of events to explore historical and contemporary issues including food insecurity, environmental activism, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, mental health, climate change denialism, systemic racism, and more.
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View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings—including the menu for the newly opened CSM Café—for the week of April 21!
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Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCome out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
April 22: Baseball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Essex
April 23: Softball vs. Hagerstown Community College
April 25: Softball vs. Delaware Technical Community College
April 27: Softball vs. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
May 2: Baseball vs. Cecil College
Current and former federal workers impacted by recent changes in the workforce are invited to join us April 21 for a virtual information session on career opportunities at CSM. You'll get an inside look at what it’s like to work at the college—our values, our inclusive culture, and the wide range of benefits that come with being part of our team. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore your options, CSM is here to help you build what’s next.
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Join CSM president Dr. Yolanda Wilson for snacks during Popcorn and Pretzels with the President on April 21. Share your experiences and insight on how she can continue to support students!
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CSM's Student Needs and Outreach Office is hosting a workshop on April 22 to help eligible students sign up for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To learn more and to schedule an appointment, email hawksgethelp@csmd.edu with the subject line SNAP and be sure to include your name, student identification number, and contact information.
On April 22, CSM's Innovation @ the Velocity Center guest speaker series welcomes Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, to share insights on funding opportunities, investment, and global entrepreneurship.
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Celebrate nature at the Earth Day Picnic and Field Day! On April 23, join us on the Lawn at the La Plata Campus for food, games, and outdoor activities.
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CSM’s Veterans Affairs invites veteran and military-connected students to a Registration Assistance Session on April 23. Get help signing up for your fall classes! We’ll also be having a conversation over lunch—provided free of charge by our friends at Mission BBQ—with CSM’s Transfer Services team about the Joint Services Transcript evaluation process. Learn how your military experience translates into college credit and get expert advice on your transfer options!
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On April 24, the 4th Annual Latino Fest explores the intersection of environmental, racial, and migrant justice for Colombia and Colombians. Special guests join CSM faculty, students, and alumni for a showing of the Afro-Colombian documentary “¡Acuerto Humanito YA!” (“Humanitarian Accord NOW!”); discussions of Afro-Latinx cultural identity, migrant rights, and post-conflict healing; a concert by internationally acclaimed Colombian salsa sensation Verny Varela; and refreshments provided by Lalass Food.
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On April 25, meet with representatives from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) to learn more about the Fourth Fridays initiative, connecting Maryland’s veteran and military-connected students. Drop by the Veterans Lounge on the La Plata Campus to network with fellow service members, connect to resources to help reach your goals, and explore transfer pathways and career opportunities.
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Connect with regional employers and explore internships, on-the-job-training, and career opportunities while gaining real-world career insight at the CSM Pathways Hiring Event on April 29. This event is open only to CSM students.
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On May 2, contributors to the Spring 2025 Connections Literary Magazine will read and discuss their published works. Connections is a regional literary journal, published twice a year, that features poems, stories, artwork, and photography from the people of Southern Maryland, as well as featured material from visiting writers.
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CSM celebrates the arrival of spring and the culmination of a semester of dedication with a series of music and dance performances by our student and community artists.
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
April 23: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Business Professor Chris Ripley:
“In every class, I want to leave students with two or three big ideas to carry through life. I hope to create a natural curiosity about the world they will carry with them after our class is over.”
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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.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and more!
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!
CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership invites you to showcase your oratory skills in our Public Speaking Competition. Enter by May 7 and demonstrate your ability to inspire, influence, and communicate your vision. Two winners will each receive a $500 CSM scholarship!
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