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
Earthquakes
During an Earthquake
- DO NOT EVACUATE. Stay in the building until the earthquake is over.
- Take shelter under tables, desks, heavy furniture, in doorways or against walls.
- Keep away from windows, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets and bookcases.
- Assist disabled persons in the area and find a safe place for them.
After an Earthquake
- Leave the building when the earthquake is over. DO NOT RUN. Go calmly outside being aware that the building may be unstable and full of debris.
- Follow evacuation procedures where possible.
- Move to an open place as soon as possible and assemble at least 200 feet from buildings. Stay in the open.
- Account for students and employees.
- Check for injuries. Give or seek first aid.
- Check for safety hazards: fire, electrical lines, gas leaks, water supplies, etc.
- Emergency personnel, physical plant personnel, or administrators will direct the appropriate emergency actions.
- DO NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING until it has been declared safe by the authorities.
For More Information Contact
Campus Security
775-934-4923
campus.security@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.
