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Dates to Remember!
 

 January 9 

Payment Due Date for Students Who Have Registered for the Spring 2013 Semester 

 

January 23

2013 Spring Semester and Spring Minisession I Classes Begin   

 

For a complete listing of upcoming activities, visit the following CSM links:

Remember, CSM campuses and the Waldorf Center for Higher Education are equipped with Wi-Fi access for your convenience.

 Wireless network: CSM-Wifi 

Password: wireless@CSM

 

IT HELP DESK 

CSM offers free assistance with computing, network, and Internet resources to all students working on and off campus.  For assistance while on campus, e-mail: help@csmd.edu or call

301-934-7740.

Winter Graduation 

   

January 17, 2013
6:30 p.m. 
La Plata Campus, Physical Education Center (PE Building)

Tickets are required for admission.

2012-2013 Season
Join us for our upcoming performances!

Welcome Back, CSM Students!
Important Dates to Remember
January 9 - Payment is due in full for all CSM students who registered for the Spring 2013 Semester.
January 23 - Classes begin for the Spring 2013 Semester and Minisession I.

 

Need Help Completing the FAFSA?
Get hands-on help filling out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form from financial assistance professionals. Attend the FAFSA workshop on Sunday, January 27, at 12 - 2 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m. Contact Financial Assistance at 301-934-7531 or e-mail fadasst@csmd.edu for more information.
Destination Graduation
The one-stop source for all of your graduation needs!

Dates (for Spring 2013 graduates)
February 12, 2013, 12 - 6 p.m., La Plata Campus
February 18, 2013, 12 - 6 p.m., Leonardtown Campus
February 20, 2013, 12 - 6 p.m., Prince Frederick Campus    

Click here for more information

Join the Alumni Association!
Please join us and take advantage of what CSM can continue to offer you, even beyond graduation! For more information, e-mail eabell1@csmd.edu.
Win an iPAD! iPad
Join Naval Research Lab Federal Credit Union at the Campus Center (CC Building) on the La Plata Campus and learn about the many benefits of Naval Research Lab Federal Credit Union membership, scholarship opportunities, how you can win an iPad*, and much more!  Representatives will be there between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on January 23, 24, 28, and 29! *Visit nrlfcu.org/CSMiPad  for details. Federally insured by NCUA.  
Alternative Winter Break
Alternative Winter Break is a four-day trip, held January 18-21, 2013 (Friday-Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend), to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, Florida. The camp is for children with chronic or terminal illnesses and their families. For more information, contact Heather Zeolla at hzeolla@csmd.edu or call 301-934-2251, ext. 7016.
College Store News
College Store book vouchers begin Monday, January 14, for Spring 2013.
Attention Veterans! 
Join us for the CSM Veterans Appreciation Meet & Greet on February 5 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. John M. Sine Room (Room  103) in the Center for Business and Industry (BI Building) on the La Plata Campus! We will be honoring current students, faculty, and staff who have served or are currently serving in our nation's military. Attendees must RSVP by January 22 to Veteran Advisor Ronald St. Clair at 443-550-6131 or rstclair@csmd.edu.
Take Advantage of the Wellness and Aquatics Center on the Leonardtown Campus

The Wellness and Aquatics Center on the Leonardtown Campus features a fitness studio, exercise rooms, and two swimming pools to get in the best shape of your life. The center has a variety of classroom spaces for aerobics and other fitness activities for Zumba, Tai Chi, and yoga. Visit www.csmd.edu/About/campuses/leonardtown/building/WellnessCenter.html to sign up and become a member today!

Are You an Online Learner?
Before beginning an online course this fall semester, you are highly encouraged to attend a comprehensive Online Class Orientation Session, offered just before each semester. It is also recommended that you take the SmarterMeasure self-assessment survey. Are these type of courses suited for you? Contact the CSM Distance Learning office at 301-539-4736 or e-mail pault@csmd.edu today for more information.   
Blackboard Orientation Sessions
Need help using Blackboard? Come to a Blackboard Orientation Session! No need to R.S.V.P. for this orientation. Just attend the most convenient session time for you. Contact Paul Toscano at 301-934-7615, e-mail pault@csmd.edu or visit www.csmd.edu/OnlineLearning for more information.
Study Abroad in Belize and Vietnam!
These unique courses provide an exciting opportunity to earn credits outside the traditional classroom. The courses are a blend of classroom education with foreign travel for a chance to gain knowledge, experience, and memories. For more information, e-mail paulb@csmd.edu or call 301-934-7815! 
Support CSM Athletics! Go Hawks!
Support the excitement of CSM athletic events this winter. Visit www.csmd.edu/Athletics for a complete schedule.