Great Bay Community college

NEW! Beginning Welding Course

November 18 thru December 16
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New Classes Starting January, 2027!
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November 2nd, 5PM or November 5th at 12PM
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Healthcare Programs

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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
$ 50
of full-time students receive financial aid
0 %
Average student faculty ratio
0 :1
Degree and certificate programs
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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.

If I could identify one thing that made a difference, it would be Great Bay. I talk all the time about how much Great Bay changed my life and gave me a huge foundation. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.
John Woelflein, GBCC Alum, Graduate, Harvard University

On Social Media

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Great Bay Community College3 hours ago
Hey Herons! 🎤 Seen Seacoast Stories on Instagram or TikTok? They’re coming to Great Bay — and they want to hear from YOU!

📍 Thursday, November 5 | 10 AM–Noon | Main Lobby

Stop by for a quick on-camera question about your Great Bay experience. No prep, no long interview — just share your story and get a $10 Dunkin’ gift card!

Heads up: we can’t guarantee we’ll get to interview everyone who stops by, but we’ll try our best to hear as many stories as we can.

Alumni, you’re welcome to swing by and share your story too — we’d love that!

Questions? Reach out to GBCC Marketing: [email protected]

#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike
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Great Bay Community College22 hours ago
Great Bay’s Nursing Career & Education Fair brought a great turnout this week! Students had the chance to meet with employers and RN to BSN education providers right in the Main Lobby, exploring what’s next after graduation.

And with the gorgeous weather, it was the perfect day for some lunch outside too.

Thanks to The Career Center at CAPS for organizing the event, and to everyone who came out to connect and explore their next steps.

#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #Nursing
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Great Bay Community College1 day ago
🎓 From Great Bay to a career she loves!

After realizing a traditional four-year college experience wasn’t the right fit, Molly McNeill found her passion for event planning at Great Bay Community College.

Through GBCC’s Event and Meeting Planning program, Molly gained the hands-on experience, professional connections, and confidence to pursue her career goals.

Today, she’s the Director of Events and Sales at the historic Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, NH, planning everything from weddings to corporate events.

Molly’s story is a great reminder that there’s more than one path to success.

Read her inspiring story: https://bit.ly/4dL39j5

#GBCC #GreatBayCommunityCollege #CommunityCollege #AlumniSuccess
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Great Bay Community College4 days ago
What a night in the kitchen! Last week, students joined Chef Jerome Picca for the Creative Meat, Grains & Vegetables workshop — part of Great Bay’s culinary workshop series exploring everything from knife skills to flavor-building techniques.

Chef Picca, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience owning restaurants, teaching, and even appearing on the Food Network, brought his expertise straight into Great Bay’s kitchen for a hands-on evening of cooking and learning.

Keep an eye on our socials — our next round of culinary workshops is coming up soon!

#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #Culinary
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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Great Bay’s Halloween Candy Crawl & Costume Contest proved our students and staff bring their A-game when it comes to creativity.

From punny science jokes to full costume builds, the lobby was buzzing with candy, laughs, and community spirit all afternoon.

#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #HappyHalloween
I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
Madeline Ramirez, GBCC Graduate