Important Dates
Apply for Graduation by Dec. 1
If you’ll complete your program of study this fall, remember to apply to graduate! The deadline to apply for graduation is Dec. 1. All graduates are invited to participate in the 66th Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2025, but participation is not required. All diplomas will be mailed directly to students in January.
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On Nov. 18–19, stop by the table display on the Leonardtown Campus and grab a treat on your way to class!
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Join your fellow Hawks for gratitude, good food, and good company on Nov. 19 at the Hot Cocoa Social, hosted by the EXITO Multicultural Club and the La Plata Campus Association.
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Join members of Alcoholics Anonymous on Nov. 20 to learn about the organization’s mission and the 12 steps to recovery.
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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
This week, Nov. 21: Excelsior University, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland College of Education
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Nov. 19: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
Nov. 20: Shenandoah University, Prince Frederick Campus
Nov. 21: Shenandoah University, La Plata Campus; University of Maryland School of Nursing, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features the Hon. Andrea Watkins from CSM’s Class of 1981:
"Whether it’s a new job or going to college, what seems difficult and daunting at first usually gets better with time, patience, and perseverance.”
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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.
NEED A REFRESHER BEFORE YOUR EXAMS? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and those heart-stopping unexpected surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
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!
Be sure to register for your spring classes as soon as possible to get the class schedule you want. If you need help registering, check out our registration help resources, including helpful how-to guides and videos, or meet with an advisor.
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Join us as we spread joy and hope in our community! To participate, pick a snowflake from the Giving Tree and donate a present to a local child in need by Dec. 3.
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We’re proud to announce the winning designs submitted by your fellow CSM Hawks for the Cybersecurity Awareness Poster Contest!
First Place |
“Beware of Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait” by Rehoboth Mumuney |
“Recognize and Report Phishing” by Gurneet Gill |
Congratulations to our talented artists for their incredible designs. Each of our winners will receive a CSM scholarship through the generosity of the CSM Foundation. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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