Student Catalog & Handbook 2024-2025 Download as PDF Introduction Copyright Campus Locations and Maps Message From the President Alabama Community College System Leadership & Trustees Accreditation Catalog Disclaimer & Statement of Nondiscrimination Assurances of Compliance with Federal Laws Academic Calendar 2024-2025 General Information College History Alabama Community College System Mission Statement Gadsden State Mission Statement Institutional Goals Cardinal Values Enrollment Services Enrollment Services Admission to the College Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment: Admissions & Records Process Transfer of Credit Admission of Non-Native English Speakers Admission of International Students Registration for Classes Quick Guide to Admission and Registration Financial Information Tuition and Fees Cost of Attendance Residency Status Other Fees Sponsored Students Refunds Financial Assistance Deferred Tuition Payment Plan Financial Aid Veterans Services Alabama GI Dependents’ Scholarship Program Policies for Students Who Receive VA Educational Benefits Scholarships Tax Benefits for Education Academic Information Advising and Retention Center Cardinal Tutoring Center Cooperative Education (CO-OP) Developmental Studies Distance Learning Health Science General Program Information Independent Study Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) & Library Services Nontraditional College Credit Orientation Services Teaching and Learning Center Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Campus Services Bookstore Cafeteria Career Services Disability Services Fowler Residence Hall GED Testing Identification and Library Card Placement Testing Police and Public Safety Department Student Support Services Program Testing Services Title III Program Veterans Upward Bound Honors and Graduation Information President's List Dean's List Honors Day Program Honors Scholars Program Graduation Honors Campus Policies Academic Advising Policy Academic Bankruptcy Policy Academic Honesty Policy Admissions Appeals Policy Alcohol and Drugs Policy Attendance Policy Computer Use and Internet Access Policy Copyright and Fair Use Policy Course Work Expiration Policy Credit Hour Definition Policy Degrees and Awards Policy Email as Official Communication for Students Policy Expressive Activities by the Campus Community Grade Appeal Policy Grading Policy Graduation Requirements Policy Harassment Policy Minor Children on Campus Policy No Trespass & Appeal Procedure Policy Parking and Traffic Regulations Registered Sex Offender Notification Policy Repetition of Courses and Course Forgiveness Sales and Solicitations Policy Social Media Policy Standards of Academic Progress Policy Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Non-Academic Policy Student Communication Policy Student Grievance Policy Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures Tobacco Policy Transcripts Policy Withdrawal Policy Work Orders Policies and Procedures Noncredit Community Programs Adult Education Services Alabama Language Institute (English as a Second Language) Alabama Workforce Solutions and Alabama Technology Network - Gadsden Continuing Education Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Skills Training Division Talent Search Upward Bound Student Activities Student Activities Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Gadsden State Singers Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association Gadsden State Show Band Intercollegiate Athletics Student Government Association Student Organizations Degree and Certificate Requirements General Education Degree and Certificate Requirements Approved Courses: Fine Arts and Humanities Alabama Transfers (formerly known as STARS) Programs of Study Gadsden State Community College Employees President's Cabinet Emeriti Faculty and Administration Intercollegiate Athletics Full-Time Faculty and Staff Archived Catalogs 2023-2024 Gadsden State Catalog 2022-2023 Gadsden State Catalog 2021-2022 Gadsden State Catalog 2020-2021 Gadsden State Catalog 2019-2020 Gadsden State Catalog 2018-2019 Gadsden State Catalog 2017-2018 Gadsden State Catalog 2016-2017 Gadsden State Catalog 2015-2016 Gadsden State Catalog 2014-2015 Gadsden State Catalog 2012-2014 Gadsden State Catalog For older catalogs, please contact the Registrar’s Office at records@gadsdenstate.edu or 256.549.8263.