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Tours

  1. Leonardtown Campus: Walking Tour

    Embark on a self-guided walking tour. Explore our facilities and discover the vibrant learning environment at your own pace.

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    1. Welcome to the Leonardtown Campus!

      Welcome to CSM! This self-guided tour will allow you to explore our facilities and discover the vibrant learning environments at your own pace. Simply click the forward arrow to move to the next stop on the tour. Additional information is available if you expand the location tab. Happy exploring!

    2. Building A

      Building A is the flagship building of the Leonardtown Campus.

       

      Resources in Building A:

      • Auditorium
      • Adult Education Office
      • Campus Operations
      • Classrooms
      • Hawk Pantry

    3. Computer Labs and Classrooms

      Computer labs like these are located at all of CSM's campus locations for classes, open labs, and Registration Assistance Sessions, where our admissions staff guide new students through registering for their first CSM classes.

      A number of the classroom spaces are outfitted for Hy-Flex courses, which combine the virtual environment with in-person instruction. Hy-Flex Classrooms have 2 cameras, one placed in the front of the room to view your classmates and the other facing the board and professor, as well as 4 omnidirectional microphones. These courses can be attended in person or online during the assigned class time. The microphones from the ceiling allow for the instructor and classmates to be able to be heard, and the cameras are adjustable by the professor to highlight the important aspects of the class.

    4. Hawk Pantry

      The Hawk Pantry is a weekly opportunity for students experiencing food insecurity to receive safely stored canned and packaged food items at no cost, at on-campus locations at the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick campuses. Any current CSM student or employee in need can come to any of our Hawk Pantry locations and receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, with complete confidentiality.

       

      The Hawk Pantry was established in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank.

    5. Wellness and Aquatics Center (Building D)

      Thanks to an agreement with St. Mary's County Parks and Recreation, the county now administers the Leonardtown Campus Wellness and Aquatics Center. CSM students can use the facilities for free, including exercise equipment, warm therapy pool, and pools with lanes for lap swimming and open swim.

    6. Building B

      Resources in Building B:

      • Student Lounge
      • Learning Support Center

    7. Math Resource Center

      The Math Resource Center provides a safe and inviting
      academic environment for College of Southern Maryland students to build confidence in all disciplines that speak the language of math.

    8. Learning Support Services

      Students can polish their writing, become fluent in the language of math, and get expert assistance in tricky subjects with free in-person and online tutoring through CSM Learning Support Services. Free online tutoring and homework help are also available on demand, 24/7, through the ThinkingStorm platform.

    9. Student Lounge

      The Student Lounge is a great place for students to relax, unwind, and catch up with each other between classes. The lounge is equipped with pool tables, TVs with the latest gaming consoles, study spaces, and a library of board and card games.

      Clubs and organizations:

      Joining clubs and organizations is the perfect way for students to connect with fellow CSM Hawks who share their interests and to get involved with their campus community!

      Campus Associations at each campus present the concerns and interests of students to the administration and plan events for their fellow students.

    10. Great Lawn

      The Great Lawn is a place where students can hang out and enjoy the sunshine and the greenery. It's also where a number of our most popular Student Life events are held, including the annual Spring Fling and Fall Fest activities.

    11. Building C

      Building C should be your first stop if you are new on campus. Many student services are housed in Building C.

       

      Resources in Building C:

      • Hawk Hub
      • Advising, Career, and Transfer Services
      • Computer Lab
      • Counseling Services
      • Library
      • Disability Services
      • Financial Assistance
      • Registration
      • Public Safety
      • Student Account Services (Bursar)
      • Testing Center
      • Transcripts/Enrollment Verification

    12. Disability Support Services

      Disability Support Services is here to ensure equitable access to education for all our students. DSS assistance isn't limited to physical or "obvious" disabilities, either; students living with "invisible disabilities" like dyslexia or ADHD can also get the support they need.

       

      Empowering Students to Achieve, or ESTA, is a support group for students with disabilities that is designed to assist them with the transition to college. Resources and strategies are provided to assist students with the transition process, as well as the goal to develop skills to meet the academic, personal, and social needs of college.

    13. Public Safety Office

      Each campus has emergency call boxes illuminated with a blue light located in our parking lots, as well as emergency phones located in every building of every campus. Both place the caller in contact with a Public Safety officer who can contact 911 in the event of an emergency.

      We also offer CSM.TXT, which is CSM's alert service. This service sends you instant alerts and time-sensitive messages, including up-to-date information on emergencies and campus closings. Messages can be sent to your cell phone via text.

      The CSM Safe app puts emergency and public safety information at your fingertips. Call 911, contact public safety, locate the nearest emergency call box, report an incident, and much more—straight from the app!

    14. Veterans Affairs

      CSM is proud to serve those who've served. Our Veterans Affairs team can guide veteran and military-connected students through the college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits they've earned.

    15. Financial Aid Office

      CSM students have access to an abundance of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities to keep their education affordable, and the college's Financial Aid Office accompanies students in navigating the sometimes complex world of financial aid.

      The CSM Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships each year.

      CSM's Scholarship Finder lets students apply for more than 200 CSM scholarships with one application.

      CSM students can save tens of thousands of dollars on a bachelor's degree program by starting at CSM. Students who transfer to Maryland public four-year schools save an average of $29,000 on their bachelor's degree by completing their first two years at CSM and transferring with an associate degree.

      The college's Financial Aid office also hosts workshops to help students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which gives students access to both federal and state financial aid opportunities like the Maryland Community College Promise and Maryland Near-Completers scholarship programs.

    16. Advising, Career, and Transfer Services:

      CSM's academic advisors are here to help make your academic journey a positive experience—your traveling companions on the path to reaching your educational and career goals. We provide close, personalized attention to help you map out your course of study, navigate the options available to you, and overcome the challenges you face. Whether selecting a program of study, getting ready to transfer to another institution, or preparing for your professional career, it's easy and convenient to meet with an academic advisor.

      Advisors and Transfer Services also guide students on preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university and accompany them through all the steps of the transfer process: what to expect before, during and after transferring; pre-transfer programs; connecting with representatives of possible transfer schools; and navigating the more than 300 transfer and articulation agreements that provide CSM students with guaranteed admission to more than 70 four-year institutions nationwide!

      Career Services connects students with valuable tools and resources to help them pursue an exciting and fulfilling career. Students can explore options, prepare for interviews, have resumes and cover letters reviewed by experts, and more! CSM's Career Closet supports students in dressing for success by giving them clothes to wear for various formal and professional occasions. Presentation is a vital part of the professional world, and we want to propel our Hawks in the right direction with the Career Closet.

    17. Hawk Hub

      Hawk Hub navigators are here to guide incoming and current students with enrollment and registration, student services, and much more. Students can call, email, or visit an on-campus Hawk Hub location to get questions answered and receive the help they need for success.

      Live chat is also available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the CSM chatbot. Connect to the chatbot from any CSM webpage using the "Ask Talon the Hawk" button, then type "Speak with staff" to connect to a staff member!

    18. Library

      The Library provides students with access to online research databases and physical books for check-out or on-site use and can have resources from CSM's other campuses transferred here for students' use.

      Group study rooms are available with comfortable chairs and tables, as well as dry erase boards for group work.

      The Library is also home to an open computer lab that students can use for their classwork.