The Cabell County Commitment is a distinctive partnership that allows any graduating student from Huntington High School, Cabell Midland High School and the Cabell County Career Technology Center with a GPA of 2.5 or greater to be automatically accepted at Marshall University.
In meeting with students at the local high schools, Smith expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing its role in breaking down barriers to education.
“This program eliminates the traditional application process, providing a seamless and stress-free transition for students pursuing a four-year degree,” Smith said. “The end goal is to help students transition to college with as few hurdles as possible, which helps our community and state build a more educated workforce.”
Hundreds of Cabell County students are eligible for the direct admission program, which is likely to expand to support the university’s mission of access for all.
“Cabell County Schools is excited to continue this Cabell Commitment partnership with Marshall University that provides all Cabell County students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be automatically accepted into Marshall University without the application process requirements,” said Cabell County Schools Superintendent Tim Hardesty. “This commitment by Marshall University will allow our students to have a direct pathway to an education that will lead to their personal growth, education and prosperity as they become part of a great institution. We are Marshall!”
For more information on the direct admission program for Cabell County students, contact Marshall’s admissions office at 304-696-3160.