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Express Admissions Day
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Spring Classes Start February 17th and March 23rd
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Thursday, February 12th, 5-6:00PM
No Registration necessary
In-person, Portsmouth Campus
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What Sets Great Bay Apart
Academic Excellence
Over fifty degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, STEM, and liberal arts taught by credentialed faculty with years of experience in higher education and industry.
Support to Succeed
Admissions counselors, academic advisors, tutors and staff members from our award winning Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) working one-on-one to ensure student success.
Transfer Pathways
Transfer agreements with other Colleges and Universities in New Hampshire and beyond and transfer advisors to work one-on-one to help you with the process. Great Bay is one of the largest transfer feeder schools to the University of New Hampshire.
Career & Workforce Programs
Academic programs, certificates and short-term training designed to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. The Business & Training Center also offers in-demand online and on-campus courses and customized corporate training for employers.
State of the Art Facilities
Our campus includes designated lab spaces for life sciences, nursing, veterinary technology, computer technology, surgical technology and information systems technology. Our campus offers high tech classrooms and ample space for students to study and gather.
Athletics
Teams include men’s basketball and baseball and women’s basketball, volleyball as well as men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. GBCC is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). In 2025 the men’s basketball team won the YCC Conference Championship.
News and Events
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Join us for a fun, feel-good Valentine’s event, Stuff-a-Bear for a Valentine!
📅 February 9
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 #GBCC Lobby
Bring a friend, build a bear, and take home something sweet (and fluffy 💕). It’s the perfect study break and a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
For more campus happenings: https://www.gogreatbay.com/Information/Campus_Happenings
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These info sessions are a great way to learn more about hands-on programs, career pathways, and what it takes to get started in the field.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions, connect with our team, and decide which next step is right for you.
Learn more and register at www.greatbay.edu/healthcare
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Join us for GBCC Express Admissions on Tuesday, February 3 and take care of admissions, advising, placement (if needed), and registration—all on campus, all in one visit. Our goal is simple: you leave registered for Spring classes.
Spring Late Start courses begin February 17, with flexible options including on-campus, online, live remote via Zoom, and hybrid formats to fit busy schedules.
📍 Check in anytime between 9 AM–12 PM
🎓 On-the-spot admissions and registration
💻 FAFSA help available on campus with Granite Edvance from 12–4 PM
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to register, this event is designed to help you move forward.
Learn more and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3ZB4Mbs
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This is what it looks like when people show up, support one another, and keep building something together.
We #ChooseCommunity.
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This fall, GBSNA proudly sponsored and volunteered at the Granite United Way Community Baby Shower held at Dover Middle School. Student nurses Devon Doran and Kaeli Rumore were among those who helped support families by distributing supplies and connecting caregivers with vital resources.
Building on that momentum, GBSNA is hosting another Community Baby Shower right here at Great Bay.
Community Baby Shower Details:
📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Great Bay Community College
320 Corporate Drive, Room SW113
Portsmouth, NH 03801
This drop-in event is open to expecting mothers and their support systems. Attendees can pick up baby goodie bags with essentials like blankets, diapers, baby clothes, and more, and connect with local resources, including Seacoast Public Health Network and Exeter Pediatric Dentistry.
💗 Hosted by the Great Bay Student Nurses Association
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4qDXjEt
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There’s nothing better than seeing the Gather Café filled with students, faculty, and staff warming up, catching up, and enjoying a well-earned lunch break. Great food, great company, and a great reminder of how spaces like this bring our campus together.
Learn more about Gather and its role on campus here: https://bit.ly/4qNNaoE
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