ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
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GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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Welcome to Great Basin College!
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Your Future Begins Today at GBC!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a “safe space” to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment.
GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. Welcome to Great Basin College!
Call us now at (775) 327-5002 to start your journey!
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Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor Degrees including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) are typically four-year programs preparing graduates for professional positions and graduate study.
Associate Degrees
Associate Degrees including Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) are typically two-year programs preparing the graduate for transferring to a four-year program of study. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is typically a two-year program preparing the graduate for an entry-level position or employment upgrade in a career or technical field.
Certificates of Achievement
A one-year Certificate of Achievement Program is typically an abbreviated form of a corresponding two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The shorter Certificate Program prepares students for specific job skills quickly.
Important News
We offer a wide range of late start classes across all academic disciplines to help accommodate your schedule and lifestyle. Whether you're looking to build credits faster each semester, missed an enrollment window or want to explore a short-term class, - we have classes to suit your needs.
News and Happenings
Keep up on all the exciting news and happenings here at Great Basin College! Read articles, and press releases on the GBC News and Happenings page!
- Great Basin College Celebrates Grand Opening of Nevada Gold Mines Welding Technology Lab
- GBC & Renown Health Launch Accelerated 18-month Respiratory Therapist Training Program in Elko, Winnemucca & Reno
- A Letter from Great Basin College Interim President, Dr. Amber Donnelli
- 2024 GBC Foundation Golf Classic
- GBC Celebrates State-wide Commencements!
- Sibling Duo Makes History as Great Basin College's Youngest Ever Graduates
- NSHE Board of Regents Approves Employment Agreement for Interim President of Great Basin College
- Foundation Sponsors Beats & Bites
- GBC Proudly Announces the Exceptional Achievements of Two Individuals
- Sarah Crews Named 2024 New Century Workforce Scholar
Great Basin College - 1500 College Parkway, Elko, Nevada 89801 - 775.327.5002
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