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
Next Steps
Congratulations on being admitted to GBC! Once you've been admitted, you'll have to complete the tasks on your to-do list in order to successfully enroll in classes. These steps were developed to support your success at GBC.
- Submit ACT/SAT scores or official transcripts from previous institutions.
- If you don’t have scores/transcripts… no worries. Schedule the ACCUPLACER through the Academic Success Center.
Use EdReady or the Accuplacer study guide to prepare! - Financial Aid may be available. Fill out your FAFSA and apply for scholarships. GBC’ s school code is 006977
- Schedule an appointment with an advisor to select your classes for your educational plan by calling 775.327.2068 or by visiting us online. For questions about registration, please contact Admissions & Records 775.327.2059.
- Setup a payment plan through your MyGBC or by calling the Controller’s Office 775.327.2090. Be sure to remain cognizant of the academic calendar for semester start dates, holidays and refund/drop dates.
- If you would like to get familiar with campus before classes begin, you can arrange a guided tour of your campus.
- If you have a disability or believe you may need accommodations for registration or courses you are enrolled in, contact the Director of Disability Resource Center at 775.327.2336.
- WebCampus is the name of GBC's virtual campus. To take classes online at GBC, you will need a Windows computer with a fairly recent version of Windows installed (Windows 7 or better) or a Macintosh computer with 10.6 or newer. Click to view the computer specifications. If you are new to WebCampus, please review our help guide.
For More Information Contact
Admissions and Records
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2059
admissions@gbcnv.edu
Academic Advising & Career Center
Great Basin College
Berg Hall
Elko, Nevada 89801
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: 775.327.2068
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.
