Gadsden State Announces Two-Ceremony Format for December Commencement

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College will introduce a two-ceremony format for its December commencement exercises to accommodate increased enrollment and growing attendance by graduates, families, and guests.

The ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, at Richard Lindsey Arena on the college’s Cherokee Campus, located at 801 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre.

The commencement schedule will include two separate ceremonies:

• 10 a.m. — Academic and Health Sciences programs
• 3 p.m. — Technical programs

College officials said the change reflects continued institutional growth and strong participation in graduation ceremonies. The expanded format is intended to provide additional seating, improve parking availability, ease arrival and entry, and create a more comfortable experience for attendees.

Richard Lindsey Arena has traditionally hosted Gadsden State’s commencement ceremonies. By dividing the event into two sessions, the college will continue holding graduation exercises at the Cherokee Campus while accommodating an increasing number of participants.

The ceremonies will recognize students completing academic, health sciences, and technical programs, providing graduates an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with family members, friends, faculty, and staff.

Gadsden State officials said additional information regarding commencement procedures and guest arrangements will be released as the graduation date approaches.

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