CSM is an open-admissions, comprehensive regional community college that fosters academic excellence and enhances lives in Southern Maryland.
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, founded in 1958, is the fifth largest community college in Maryland with campuses in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is an open-admissions, comprehensive regional community college that fosters academic excellence and enhances lives in Southern Maryland. CSM meets the diverse needs of students and the community by providing accessible, accredited, affordable, and quality learning opportunities for intellectual development, career enhancement, and personal growth. The college embraces lifelong learning and service, providing a variety of personal enrichment and cultural programs in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our Values/Guiding Principles:
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Knowledge
• Respect
• Teamwork
