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
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Kelly Briggs
Great Basin College - Pahrump Valley Center
775-327-5210 or 775-764-1032
kelly.briggs@gbcnv.edu
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Nevada GEAR UP
Dream * Believe * Achieve
Nevada GEAR UP
Nevada GEAR UP is a grant program whose mission is to expand the college-going culture in Nevada and increase the number of students who are ready to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. It provides Nevada students with a clear path to high school graduation and then to college promoting college readiness and success.
- College is a real and reachable goal.
- The college process is complex, but we can help you find the right fit.
- You have many options to pay for college.
- Any type of postsecondary education, from technical programs, Associate degrees to four year bachelor’s programs can pay off in the long term.
- Nevada GEAR UP provides one-on-one support you as you navigate the process.
Benefits
- Nevada GEAR UP provides support to students and schools through.
- Academic Interventions and focused direct services to students who may not otherwise attend college.
- Navigation of the college preparation and application process with students and their families.
- Research-based strategies which identify the most effective college success services.
Goals
- Significantly increase the number of Nevada GEAR UP students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
- Increase Nevada GEAR UP students’ and families’ knowledge of postsecondary education, preparation, and financing.
- Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for Nevada GEAR UP students.
- Support Nevada GEAR UP students through the transition to postsecondary education through their first year of college.
For More Information Contact
Kelly Briggs
Great Basin College - Pahrump Valley Center
775-327-5210 or 775-764-1032
kelly.briggs@gbcnv.edu
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.
