Cardinal Commit
Cardinal Commit is Gadsden State's summer orientation for new students. It is designed to provide our newest Cardinals with the information & tools they need to be successful in college from the beginning!
Sessions include:
- Advising
- Registering for Classes
- Campus Tours
- Financial Aid Information
- Student Services Expo
- Cardinal Training
Sign up for a summer Cardinal Commit event!
(Registration will open May 15, 2026)
- June 18 - Ayers Campus - Cheaha Lecture Hall
- July 8 - Cherokee Campus
- July 9 - (Tech. only) - Advanced Manufacturing Center
- July 16 - East Broad Campus - Science Building Auditorium
- July 21 - East Broad Campus - Science Building Auditorium
- July 23 - East Broad Campus - Science Building Auditorium
- July 29 - East Broad Campus - Science Building Auditorium
- August 1 - East Broad Campus - Science Building Auditorium
Contact Enrollment Services at 256-549-8210 or enrollment@gadsdenstate.edu for more information.
Next Steps:
If you have been accepted to Gadsden State AND signed up for Cardinal Commit, please ensure that you follow these next steps below prior to your Cardinal Commit date to ensure a smooth transition into your journey as a Cardinal!
- Send your final High School transcript to admissions@gadsdenstate.edu
- Complete the FAFSA at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
- Log into your MyGadsdenState Account

