Happy Holidays from CSM! Campuses close December 20 at 3 p.m. for Winter Break and reopen January 2, 2025. View the Academic Calendar for more important dates.
CSM.TXT is CSM's alert service provided through Omnilert.
This service will send you instant alerts and time-sensitive messages, including up-to-date information on emergencies and campus closings.
Messages can be sent to your cell phone via text message.
Registration is free. All cell phone text message fees will apply. Contact your service provider for more information.
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It's simple! Text READY to 79516 to subscribe. Unsubscribe at anytime by texting STOP to 79516.
Students (Credit or Non-Credit Continuing Education)
Students are automatically opted in to receive CSM.TXTs if they have taken a class within the past two years.
Unsubscribe at anytime by texting STOP to 79516. If you decide to opt out and then wish to opt in again, you can opt in again by texting READY to 79516.
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Faculty and staff are automatically opted in to receive CSM.TXTs. To opt out, text STOP to 79516.
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Students (Credit or Non-Credit Continuing Education) Students are automatically opted in to receive CSM.TXT if they have taken or registered for a class within the past two years. Unsubscribe at anytime by texting STOP to 79516. If you decide to opt out, and then wish to opt in again, simply text READY to 79516.
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Not a student or employee, but are somehow affiliated with the college and wish to receive emergency messages?Register now! Text READY to 79516 to subscribe. Unsubscribe at anytime by texting STOP to 79516
CSM.TXT is a free service; all cell phone text messaging fees will apply. Contact your service provider for more information.
Anyone can sign up to receive CSM.TXT messages including, students, parents, faculty, staff, spouses, and others.
CSM will only send emergency information about campus operations, such as closings, delays, internet interruptions, or other similar types of incidents.
If your cell phone provider and/or number changes, please update it online.
The College of Southern Maryland disclaims any responsibility and liability for the deletion, failure to store, misdelivery, or untimely delivery of any information or material through this service. CSM does not warrant the successful delivery of each message to each individual recipient or device. CSM does not charge any fee for this service. Carriers and services used by recipients may charge periodic or per message fees, which are the sole responsibility of the recipients.
Contact Public Safety
La Plata Campus 301-934-7888 On campus: ext. 7888
Leonardtown Campus 240-725-5333 On campus: ext. 5333
Prince Frederick Campus 443-550-6033 On campus: ext. 6033
Regional Hughesville Campus 301-539-4898 On campus: ext. 4898