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What Sets Great Bay Apart

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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There is still time to start this fall at Great Bay. Express Admissions Day is Tuesday, August 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM at our Portsmouth campus.

Check in anytime before 2 PM for on-the-spot admissions, advising, placement assessment, and registration. Whatever phase of the process you are in, our team is ready to help. As Director of Admissions Steve Gorman puts it: "The goal is for you to leave this event registered for fall classes."

Fall courses starting August 31, September 28, and October 26 are available in a range of formats including on-campus, online, hybrid, and hyflex options.

Still need to file your FAFSA? Granite Edvance will be on campus from 11 AM to 3 PM offering free in-person FAFSA support. No pre-registration needed.

Read the full story and register: https://bit.ly/3TDdt5q

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It is not too late to start college this fall.

Great Bay Community College's Express Admissions Day on August 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM gives prospective students the opportunity to complete the admissions process, meet with advisors, register for classes, and get financial aid help, all in a single visit to our Portsmouth campus.

Fall classes begin August 31 and September 28. Flexible online, on-campus, and hybrid options are available.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gjxc3x

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STEM and Robotics Camp is underway at Great Bay and we are loving every minute of it.

Day 1 had campers Ayden Gerry, 13, and Nick Khoury, 11, taking a lunch break at Gather Cafe with Ayden's Aunt Sarah, who also happens to be an Admissions Recruiter right here at Great Bay. Small world!

Day 2 brought them into the Physics Lab where they got hands-on time with Professor Mike Harrison, building skills in coding, engineering, and robotics.

This is what community looks like. Proud to offer experiences like this right here in Portsmouth.

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This is what community looks like.

A big thank you to the eight members of the Great Bay Student Nurses' Association who volunteered their time for Lab Packing Day, assembling supplies and preparing the skills lab for the incoming Class of 2028. These students showed up for their program and for the next generation of Great Bay nurses. We are so proud of them.

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Great Bay is launching new courses in Automated Manufacturing Technology this fall, designed specifically for working professionals.

Starting this fall, you can build in-demand skills in:

▪ Python Fundamentals
▪ Python Controls and Functions
▪ Data Structures for Manufacturing
▪ Electrical Manufacturing Fundamentals

Evening and online options make it easy to fit training into a busy schedule. Courses are hands-on, cost-effective, and taught by industry experts, with skills you can apply on the job right away.

Whether you are looking to advance your career or your company is preparing its workforce for new technologies, these courses are built for you.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wFfZGY

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Build in-demand automation and manufacturing skills through Great Bay's hands-on training. Prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial technology.
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If you have been accepted to Great Bay this fall, orientation is your next step and it is worth it.

New Student Orientation is required for all incoming students and gives you a real look at what to expect at Great Bay, how to get involved in campus life, clubs, and organizations, and how to use the tools and technology you will need to succeed. Plus, attendees receive GBCC swag!

Choose the session that works best for you:

Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00 to 7:30 PM | Adult Learners
Wednesday, August 26 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Can't make it in person? An online orientation will be available through your Canvas dashboard closer to the start of classes.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4emuZ5S

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I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
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