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
STUDENT SERVICES
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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RESOURCES
Academics at GBC
GBC's innovative programs provide students with valuable skills and credentials for acquiring good jobs in the real world, upgrading current employment status, and/or embarking on advanced studies at other institutions!
Programs of Study
Class Schedule
Alternatives for Earning College Credits
- Credit by Challenge
- Credit for Knowledge and Experience
- Dual Enrollment for High School Students
- CTE College Credit Program for High School Students
Other Studies
- Custom Courses for Business & Industry
- Continuing Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Adult Basic Education
- GED Preparation
Procedures
- Consulting an Advisor
- Declaring a Major
- Learning Your Progress (AAR)
- Grades
- Auditing Classes
- Adding or Dropping Classes
- Waiving Prerequisites
- Waiving the Load Limit
- Graduation Information
- Ordering GBC Transcripts
- Transferring To GBC
- Transferring from GBC
Academic Services for Students
Check the Academic Success Center for:
- Live free tutoring in English/writing, math/science, and Spanish
- Tutoring by email or SKYPE in English/writing and math/science
- Proctored testing for GBC Classes
More Academic Help
Befuddled?
The Student Retention Peer Mentor understands issues facing students and can assist you in finding the support and resources you need.
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.
