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:

- Abusive behavior, harassing, stalking, threatening, or personally attacking others
- Hateful language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, political beliefs, sexual orientation
- Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unlawful posts/comments
- Content that is spamming in nature
- Solicitation of goods or services
- Defamatory, offensive, obscene, or vulgar comments
- Uploading files or links that contain viruses or programs that could damage the operation of other people’s computers
- Any posts about a legal issue, legal case, or attorneys
- Posting of any personal information including, but not limited to, e-mail address, or phone number
- Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
- Any other unacceptable posts or comments that presents a positive experience for all users

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.

Congratulations to the students recognized in the 2025 Vehicle Theft Prevention PSA Competition. We were proud to celebr...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to the students recognized in the 2025 Vehicle Theft Prevention PSA Competition. We were proud to celebrate the creativity, hard work, and success of our College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students as they showcased their award-winning videos and audio spots. Representing a variety of programs and areas of study, their work demonstrated the talent and innovation found throughout the college, including within CSM's Digital Media Production program.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is currently accepting applications for the University System of Maryland's Regen...
06/03/2026

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is currently accepting applications for the University System of Maryland's Regents Scholarships!

The University System of Maryland awards full and partial scholarships to transfer students from Maryland community colleges who wish to transfer to a University System of Maryland (USM) institution for the upcoming academic year (please note that Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland are not part of USM).

Scholarship Opportunities Include:

• USM Regents Scholarships (Full Scholarships)
Covers tuition, fees, room and board (or off-campus expenses) and includes a $1,000 annual stipend. Regents Scholarships typically require a near 4.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
• USM Partial Scholarships
Awards of $2,000–$4,000 per academic year, renewable for up to two years, to help with college expenses. Some partial scholarships are available for part-time students and may consider financial need.

To view eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit: https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/regents.html

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Email [email protected] with any questions.

This summer, the College of Southern Maryland's Personal Enrichment Program presents the first Community Education Art e...
06/02/2026

This summer, the College of Southern Maryland's Personal Enrichment Program presents the first Community Education Art exhibit! This exhibit is featured in the CE Building on the La Plata Campus from June 1 - August 14.

What began as a student's journey at CSM has become a legacy that will change lives for generations. Today, we celebrate...
05/29/2026

What began as a student's journey at CSM has become a legacy that will change lives for generations.

Today, we celebrated the naming of the Lorraine Diana ’79 and Robert Guite Learning Resource Center, honoring a historic gift that established the Pathways to Possibility Fund.

Their generosity will help students overcome barriers, pursue their dreams, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Thank you, Lorraine and Robert, for investing in our students, our college, and the future of Southern Maryland.

Tomorrow is Code Green Friday! During the weeks of CODE GREEN, most College of Southern Maryland (CSM) buildings and ser...
05/28/2026

Tomorrow is Code Green Friday! During the weeks of CODE GREEN, most College of Southern Maryland (CSM) buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays May 22 through August 7, 2026 and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events/circumstances that are approved in advance by the president.

Please note, this program does not impact the operating hours at the Velocity Center, the Center for Trades and Energy, the Center for Transportation, Public Safety, and the necessary service units.

Find more information and dates here: https://www.csmd.edu/about/environmental-sustainability/code-green.html

The Talons Robotics Team represented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) at the VEX U Robotics World Championship in ...
05/27/2026

The Talons Robotics Team represented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) at the VEX U Robotics World Championship in St. Louis in April, competing among the top college and university teams from around the world.

The Talons competed in five tournaments during this season, hosting one tournament at CSM, and traveling to Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia. They finished with several accolades, including Tournament Champion, Excellence Award, Design Award, and Robot Skills Tournament win, which combines driver-controlled and programming-based performance.

Read the full article here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2026/05/csm-talon-robotics-team-competes-in-world-championship.html

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our coun...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. The college is closed today in observance of the holiday.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presented awards of excellence to faculty, alumni, and supporters during the 67th...
05/23/2026

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presented awards of excellence to faculty, alumni, and supporters during the 67th Commencement, recognizing their significant support to the college.

Digital Media Production (DMP) Professor Olaniyi Areke received the Faculty Excellence Award for his commitment to the program’s growth and student success.

The Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award was presented to music instructor Dr. Mary Whitmore for her extensive musical knowledge and positive impact on her students.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated success in their chosen field, a deep commitment to community, and continued connection to CSM. This year, that award was presented to Tiffany Barber ’00, executive director of Poiema Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives after addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, and incarceration.

The Trustee Distinguished Service Award is the CSM Board of Trustees’ highest honor recognizing extraordinary service to the college and those who made a lifelong impact on the CSM community. This year’s honorees are Lorraine Diana ’79 and Robert Guite, and Congressman Steny Hoyer.

Read the full article here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2026/05/csm-awards-exceptional-faculty-alumni-and-supporters-for-outstanding-service.html

All College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses will be closed today. The La Plata Campus will be accessible only for pr...
05/22/2026

All College of Southern Maryland (CSM) campuses will be closed today. The La Plata Campus will be accessible only for pre-approved activity and the Early Learning Center.

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8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD
20646

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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