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Great Basin College covers 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada’s largest counties. We border Oregon, Arizona, Idaho, Utah, and California.

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About Great Basin College

Great Basin College, ”The Gold Standard in the Silver State”, offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in academic, career, and technical education areas.

GBC serves students enrolled 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. Branch campuses also serve the communities of Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump, and Winnemucca. Satellite centers are located in nearly 20 communities across rural Nevada.

Mission Statement

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"Transforming lives through education!"

Themes

  • Student Experience
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Sustainability (IDEAS)
  • Workforce Development
  • Community
  • Institutional Effectiveness
  • Resources

History

In 1967, ten local businessmen began planning a community college in rural northeastern Nevada. Later that year, Elko Community College began operation at Elko High School with 367 students and more than 30 courses.

In 2017, GBC celebrated its 50th anniversary with year-long events both on and off campus. 50 years, and counting, of making a difference in the lives of students!

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Why Great Basin College

Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.

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