Important Dates
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2026-27 school year! Remember that you’ll need to submit a new FAFSA® every year to be eligible for financial aid. Don’t risk leaving money on the table. File your 2026-27 FAFSA® as early as possible for the best shot at scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities, including the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. Don’t wait until the last second: FAFSA® early and FAFSA® often!
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What does it mean to be a descendant? How do we engage with the past in the present? Dive deep into these and other profound questions on Oct. 8 with Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford, author and illustrator of the One Maryland One Book selection “Kin: Rooted in Hope.” A panel discussion with fellow descendants will explore ancestry, storytelling, and family legacy, followed by a book signing and coffee social.
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No tricks, just treats, courtesy of Student Life and Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Campus Associations! Fall Festival returns with games, snacks, caricatures, and much more. Catch Halloween-themed movies at the Haunted Hawk Cinema. Dress to kill for the Spooky Season costume contest. Be sure to check out the Student Life Events Calendar for more events to die for…
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View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Café on the La Plata Campus offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!
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Check out the calendar for Â鶹ֱ²¥ AthleticsCheck out the calendar for Â鶹ֱ²¥ Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Oct. 1: Men's basketball game vs. Fort Henderson
Oct. 2: Women’s Volleyball vs. Hagerstown Community College
Oct. 9: Women’s Volleyball vs. Carroll Community College
Oct. 11: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Garrett College
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers join us to discuss their creative processes. On Oct. 7, we’re joined by poet Chris Ankney. A tenured professor of English at Â鶹ֱ²¥, Ankney’s works explore the nuances of grief, mental health, allyship, marginalization, and similar themes.
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Meet with hiring managers for local employers and organizations at the Calvert County Job and Internship Fair on Oct. 8. Dress to impress, bring plenty of copies of your resume, and explore full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.
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On Oct. 11, Â鶹ֱ²¥ welcomes pianist Holly Roadfeldt for the latest performance in the Ward Virts Concert Series. Her program “North American Narratives” offers a broad, expressive journey through American soundscapes to reflect the complexity and emotional depth of the American musical voice.
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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
Oct. 2: Old Dominion University
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from Â鶹ֱ²¥’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Sept. 29: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
Sept. 30: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features Â鶹ֱ²¥ Business Instructor Dr. Kandace Foreman:
"My desire is that my teaching sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful ways for students to apply their newfound knowledge."
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The College Survival Guide is a recurring feature that directs members of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ community to free resources and support for whatever challenges they may be facing. At Â鶹ֱ²¥, no hawk has to fly alone.
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN OR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER? Â鶹ֱ²¥ is proud to serve those who’ve served. Our Veterans Affairs team can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
Take advantage of the support and resources available at Â鶹ֱ²¥, including Day-One Priority Registration and the Veterans Lounge in the LR Building on the La Plata Campus and the Student Veterans Organization.
If you’re looking to transfer your credits to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree, you won’t want to miss Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Fall 2025 Transfer Fair. Meet with representatives from Maryland, out-of-state, online, and historically Black colleges and universities Oct. 27 - 29. And be sure to stop by our Halloween Candy Bar! Fill a bag with your favorite treats while exploring transfer possibilities with participating colleges and universities.
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The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Café Hours are Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.