College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland is on a 175-acre campus in a rural setting in La Plata, Maryland, not far from Washington and DC. There are many activities and organizations for College of Southern Maryland students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

College of Southern Maryland does not have fraternities or sororities.

College of Southern Maryland has a thriving Spanish Club. In fact, more students participate in Spanish Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at College of Southern Maryland include Nursing Student Association, Science Club, Black Student Union and BACCHUS.

College of Southern Maryland students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Fling Week, Fall Picnic and Transfer Day.

College of Southern Maryland Housing

College of Southern Maryland does not offer housing.

All College of Southern Maryland students live off campus and 100% of students lived off-campus or commuted to College of Southern Maryland. College of Southern Maryland does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

College of Southern Maryland Athletics

At College of Southern Maryland there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the unversity, funding, and compention level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at College of Southern Maryland:

Safety at College of Southern Maryland

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

College of Southern Maryland is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The College of Southern Maryland campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to College of Southern Maryland

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to College of Southern Maryland, take U.S. Highway 301 to La Plata, MD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Reagan National airport.

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