News Release, College of Southern Maryland

CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. May 24-Aug. 9, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer months, CSM will be running a Code Green initiative starting May 24 and continuing each Friday through Aug. 9. During Code Green days, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend. Code Green does not affect the St. Charles’ Children’s Learning Center, CSM Kids’ & Teen College programs or the CSM Public Safety and Preparedness team. 301-934-2251.

CSM Enrollment Express Event. 9 a.m.-noon, June 7. La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will hold Enrollment Express Events at the La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses, where students who have already applied for admission can complete in one day everything needed to become a CSM student. Tour the campus, complete placement tests (test-takers must arrive by 9 a.m.), meet with an academic advisor, register for classes and make payment arrangements, visit the CSM College Store and purchase books for the upcoming semester. For more, call 301-934-7765.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding a LAX Prospect Day June 15 to introduce prospective players to the CSM Hawks’ Men’s Lacrosse program, as well as to CSM’s campus and the college’s academic offerings.

CSM LAX Prospect Day. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 15. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata Campus, Athletic Field (behind the Physical Education Building), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Prospective men’s lacrosse players are invited to participate in this introduction to CSM, along with the opportunity to run drills and scrimmage. Bring a bag lunch (water and Gatorade will be provided), stick, helmet, pads, cleats (grass field), and goalkeepers should bring their equipment. $65 (includes CSM men’s lacrosse pinnie). Scampbell1@csmd.edu. To register, visit www.csmd.edu/student-life/athletics/lax-prospect-day.html.

CSM Kids’ & Teen College. June 17-Aug. 16 (one-week programs). College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. Registration for CSM’s Kids’ & Teen College summer program, which includes scores of comprehensive and exciting courses ranging from guitar lessons to SAT/ACT prep, is ongoing as the programs run weekly from June 17 through Aug. 16. CSM Kids’ and Teen College is designed for students ages 6 to 17 to give participants the opportunity to explore their interests or learn new skills on a college campus. www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/youth-family-programs/kids-and-teen-college/, 301-539-4760.

CSM FAFSA Workshop. 2:30 p.m., June 20. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Administration Building (AD), Room 110, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The college’s Financial Assistance Department provides one-on-one assistance to members of the community completing a Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA), the primary application for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. This workshop is offered every third Thursday of the month. To learn what documents to bring with you and for more information, call 301-934-7531 or visit www.csmd.edu/calendar/admissions/laplata/FAFSA-Workshop-6.20.19.

Caleb Joseph Cockerham poses by the brick with his name that was donated by his grandparents, former CSM Foundation Director Emeritus and 1974 CSM Alum Greg Cockerham and his wife, recently retired CSM Grants Development Specialist Becky Cockerham.

CSM Brick Recognition Ceremony at the Prince Frederick Campus. 3:30 p.m., June 25. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. A ceremony will be held to recognize those being memorialized at the campus through the CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program and to thank those participating in the program.  www.foundation.csmd.edu/news-events, 301-934-7599.

CSM’s campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two-week advance notice. If you are interested in these services, please contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.

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