College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland CSM, founded in 1958, is the fifth largest community college in Maryland with campuses in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties.

CSM drives regional growth through innovative programs that empower today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders, expanding access to opportunity and fueling economic vitality through education, workforce training, and community partnerships. A regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy

economy and community, the College of Southern Maryland is a multi-year recipient of Alliance for Workplace Excellence Awards. CSM social media feeds are meant to be an interactive place where followers can receive information about the college and engage in conversation. We want to hear from you, and we encourage comments, questions, and suggestions. To ensure that everyone has a positive experience on our sites, please understand that we will not tolerate:

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All individuals posting on College of Southern Maryland’s social media sites are required to follow any governing policies, regulations, or statements of rights and responsibilities of the respective social media platform. College of Southern Maryland reserves the right to screen shot, archive, and remove posts that do not adhere to the guidelines listed above, and to temporarily block or ban anyone who violates these guidelines from posting on our social media sites, and to report any conduct, including but not limited to offensive, fraudulent, deceptive, hateful, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, or lewd content, to the respective social media platform. Once the temporary block has concluded, the individual will be unblocked from the CSM social media profile and full access will be reinstated. If the individual continues to violate these guidelines or the governing policies and regulations of the respective social media platform, the individual will be reported to the appropriate social media platform and may be banned from CSM’s social media site indefinitely. Please note that CSM does not endorse any opinions, visuals, or other type of material not specifically posted by us. Additionally, the college is not responsible for the accuracy of the claims, information, advice, or comments posted by followers and visitors of the page.

As students search for affordable, accessible options for higher education, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has b...
09/10/2026

As students search for affordable, accessible options for higher education, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 30 community colleges for providing a strong return on their educational investment.

According to WalletHub rankings released last month, CSM ranks 29th out of a total 613 institutions that are members of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The rankings are based on affordability, retention and graduation rates, and post-graduation mobility. The rankings also consider student-faculty ratios, credit for prior learning opportunities, and student-loan defaults.

WalletHub ranks Maryland as the top state in the country to go to community college. In the statewide rankings, CSM comes in fifth.

Find the link to the full article in the comments below!

Congrats to everyone who made the Summer 2026 Dean’s List! Find the link to the story and list in the comments.
09/09/2026

Congrats to everyone who made the Summer 2026 Dean’s List! Find the link to the story and list in the comments.

The college will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
09/07/2026

The college will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

A little guidance can go a long way in helping College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students feel prepared to step into th...
09/06/2026

A little guidance can go a long way in helping College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students feel prepared to step into the workforce. The Center for Career Development and Success (CCDS) connects students with mentors who share insights into pathways to the professional world.

Lorelei Cerulean is studying cybersecurity. She said the Career Readiness Mentorship Program helped her build professional skills, prepare for interviews, and better understand what employers are looking for.

Through the Career Readiness Mentorship Program, the CCDS connects students with mentors, local professionals, and community partners who offer guidance as they develop professional skills and explore future career opportunities and goals.

Career Development Specialist Dr. Yvette Motley said mentors provide students with an important perspective on where their future can lead and help them build confidence to get there.

“Professional mentors play an important role in a student’s support system as they navigate new opportunities and goals in the professional world,” Motley said. “We want students to leave CSM with more than just a degree or certificate. We want them to have professional relationships and connections that prepare them for the next step and give them the confidence to set their sights high.”

Read the full article here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2026/08/mentorship-program-helps-csm-students-build-career-confidence.html

The college will be closed starting today in observance of the Labor Day weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8...
09/05/2026

The college will be closed starting today in observance of the Labor Day weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

You still have time to register for Fall 7-Week II! Classes start October 21, 2026. Register with the link in the commen...
09/04/2026

You still have time to register for Fall 7-Week II! Classes start October 21, 2026. Register with the link in the comments.

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09/03/2026

Every student has a story worth telling.

Watch how CSM helped shape Bree’s path, and the future she’s building because of it. Ready to see what's possible? Discover more real stories from real students. Link in comments.

A new gallery exhibit is open at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery! "Screen Time" is a solo exhibit by Yikui (Coy...
09/02/2026

A new gallery exhibit is open at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery! "Screen Time" is a solo exhibit by Yikui (Coy) Gu that examines the prevalence of screened devices in our lives, and our relationships with those screens. How do they mediate and affect our virtual experiences, and how do they affect our interactions with each other? The fourteen works on exhibit probe the moments when a screen extends beyond its utilitarian function, and spreads into the realm of cultural artifact.

Join us on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. for a gallery talk and reception.
Location: La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery

Hawkland Gaming Festival is this month! Join us for a day of tabletop gaming fun on September 19. There will be demos, f...
09/01/2026

Hawkland Gaming Festival is this month! Join us for a day of tabletop gaming fun on September 19. There will be demos, figurine painting, a game library, and more. Badges are on sale now, so don't miss out!

Hawkland Gaming Festival page: https://www.csmd.edu/hawkland/index.html

As students across Southern Maryland return to school, some high school juniors and seniors are jumpstarting their colle...
08/31/2026

As students across Southern Maryland return to school, some high school juniors and seniors are jumpstarting their college careers at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) through the Early College program.

For Julianna Conte, the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school made Early College an easy choice. Now in her second year, she plans to continue her education to a bachelor’s degree program in psychology, with hopes of one day opening her own practice.

Last week, CSM hosted an Early College orientation featuring workshops and presentations to introduce students to their programs and college life at CSM. The orientation welcomed nearly 150 students to the La Plata and Prince Frederick campuses to prepare for the start of the academic year.

Dr. Linda Forrest, assistant director of Dual Enrollment and Early College, said the program gives students a foundation they can build on as they explore their long-term academic and career goals.

Read the full article here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2026/08/early-college-students-begin-college-careers-at-csm.html

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