May 25-27: College closed for Memorial Day
June 18: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 7-Week Term I
June 19: College closed for Juneteenth holiday
5-20 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPLY NOW FOR USM REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are open for the University System of Maryland's (USM) Regents Scholarships! The program provides full and partial scholarships for transfer students from Maryland community colleges who wish to transfer to a USM institution for Fall 2024. Applications are due June 7. Learn more and submit your application at www.csmd.edu/Regents.
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PRE-TRANSFER PROGRAM: STEP UP FOR SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES
Our communities need committed social work and human services professionals. Submit your application today for the Step Up pre-transfer program for Salisbury University’s social work bachelor’s degree program. Step Up offers pre-advising to ensure you are on the right path to graduate from CSM and begin Salisbury’s social work program. Apply today and Step Up with CSM and Salisbury University.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
TRANSFER THURSDAYS
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 www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
This week, May 23: St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Maryland Global Campus
Next week, May 30: George Washington University (Biomedical Laboratory Sciences), University of Maryland School of Nursing
REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES
This week, HawkTalk features Robbie Katzberg, student speaker for the School of Professional and Technical Studies for the Class of Spring 2024:
"My time at CSM was quite transformative for me professionally and personally. Not only did I not expect to become a mentor/tutor, but I didn’t expect to like it so much!”
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STUDENT RESOURCES
CSM COLLEGE SURVIVAL GUIDE
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.
NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry is available on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses for students experiencing food insecurity.
Any current CSM student or employee in need can come to any of our three Hawk Pantry locations and receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.
FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ON CSM'S COLLEGE CENTRAL NETWORK
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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF SPRING 2024
CSM is honored to welcome the graduates of the Class of Spring 2024 as our newest alumni! On Friday, May 10, the college celebrated the achievements of 449 degree and certificate candidates, receiving 367 associate degrees and 111 certificates. We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished, graduates, and we know that the best is yet to come for you all!
CONGRATULATIONS!