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
Academic Advising and Career Center
Great Basin College - Berg Hall
Elko, Nevada 89801
Office: 775-727-2000
Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm PT (Appointment Only)
STUDENT RESOURCES
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GEAR UP Program
What is GEAR UP?
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded grant that is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
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Current GEAR UP Programming
Look Forward to GBC Campus STEM Workshops!
GBC campus visits and STEM Workshops led by expert instructors. Contact your local Student Parent Involvement Facilitator (SPIF) or GBC GEAR UP Ambassador for more information!
GEAR UP Goals
- Increase the number of students of low-income families who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
- Increase GEAR UP students’ and families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
- Recruit and enroll GEAR UP students in post-secondary education.
- Create a college-going culture that provides all students with the tools necessary to apply for and success in postsecondary education and their careers.
For More Information Contact
Academic Advising and Career Center
Great Basin College - Berg Hall
Elko, Nevada 89801
Office: 775-727-2000
Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm PT (Appointment Only)
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.
