Gadsden State Community College Enrollment Specialist Amanda Martin visited the studios of WEIS Radio on Friday morning to discuss the upcoming Cardinal Commit events, that are designed to give a “leg up” to incoming freshmen by providing important information about services, programs and more.

GSCC strives to help students be successful in their first semester and beyond, believing the best way to ensure that success is by giving them the tools they need before classes begin. At Cardinal Commit (formerly known as FOCUS), students who have already been admitted to Gadsden State will have the opportunity to participate in group advising with the Enrollment Services staff. Group advising features tips for success on building the perfect college schedule.  Advising will explain the abbreviations on the course schedule and teach students how to read test scores, pair courses, understand the college calendar and become familiar with important policies and dates.

Cardinal Commit events will be held from 8:30am until noon and are available on different dates at Gadsden State campuses:

• July 18 – Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre
• July 19 – Auditorium at the McClellan Center in Anniston
• July 20 – Wallace Hall Auditorium on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden

Students should arrive at 8:30am to sign-in and receive their information packet. The opening session begins at 9:00am followed by group advising at 9:45am. Students will go to myGadsdenState training at 10:30am. myGadsdenState is the college’s internal portal for students, faculty and staff.  Understanding how to use the site is crucial to the success of the students. While students participate in the training session, parents will participate in a parent panel.  GSCC encourages parents to attend Cardinal Commit so they are informed about Gadsden State programs and services; the panel gives parents the opportunity to ask questions to Gadsden State administrators.

At 11:30am, Cardinal Commit students will learn about all the student services available at Gadsden State. These services include the bookstore, Cardinal Writing Center, the Math Lab, Career Services, the library, Student Support Services and Veterans Upward Bound. During this time, students also have the opportunity to get their parking decals, confirm admissions statuses and to visit the bookstore. A special breakout session will be available during this time for ACE Institute (dual enrollment) students. From noon until 2:00pm, after the official event has concluded, Gadsden State faculty will be available to assist students with individual academic advisement, 

Visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/cardinalcommit

To find out more call (256) 549-8305.