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
Guidelines for Online Students
General Expectations for Online Students
Online courses are just as difficult and may be more time consuming than traditional courses. Online courses typically require watching case study videos, instructor presentations and more writing than traditional classes.
Student interaction mostly occurs through an online threaded discussion, Inbox emails within course, and peer review assignments that allow students, classmates, and instructors to interact every week.
Important Habits for Success
Time Management
- Commit the same amount of time to an online course as you would a live course
- Schedule time to meet deadlines
- Actively participate in online class activities
- Don’t procrastinate
The Right Technology
- Have access to a computer with adequate internet service and have minimum technology skills and requirements.
Frequent Participation
- Post in discussions
- Read other students discussions and comment frequently during the week
- Read Netiquette guidelines and syllabus for specific course instructions.
Regular Communication
- Check communication frequently
- Discuss any concerns and questions with the instructor.
- Reach out to instructor or tutors as early as possible for help.
Quiet and Scheduled Study Time
- Prepare a designated work area that meets your study habits.
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.
