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
Computer Setup and Help
It is your responsibility to have a computer which is working and compatible with WebCampus. We are here to help you. If you have a question regarding WebCampus, try this helpful guide. If you are having trouble with Webcampus, it is probably because you are not using the right browser or don't have a browser plug-in.
Recommended Browsers
It is recommended that you use Google Chrome. Mozilla Firefox and Apple's Safari are also compatible. There have been multiple reports about issues with Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
- Download the Chrome browser for Mac or Windows computers
- Download the Firefox browser for Mac or Windows computers
- Download the Safari browser for Mac computers onlly
Portable Browsers
If you are using computers in a public library or otherwise using computers where the above suggested browsers might not be available, here is some good news. You can now put Firefox or Chrome on a USB drive and use it wherever you go. Below are the hyperlinks for portable Firefox and Chrome browsers.
Required Browser Plug-ins
To use all the features of WebCampus, it is required that you download all the plug-ins necessary for your computer. Below is the list of plug-ins. Click the corresponding hyperlink to go to its website to download.
- Adobe Flash: The majority of the web videos will be in flash.
- Adobe Reader: Adobe Reader is required to read PDF files.
- Java: Java is a free program that makes it possible for many communication features to work effectively. For example, Chat applets work on the Java platform. Without Java, Chat applications will not work in Canvas.
Contact the GBC HelpDesk at 775-327-2170, helpdesk@gbcnv.edu, if you need assistance.
For More Information Contact
Technology Help Desk
Great Basin College
Phone: 775-327-2170
E-mail: helpdesk@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.
