You are the only person on earth with your particular gifts, talents, and perspective. GBC's purpose is to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge both to better your own life and contribute your best to the world around you.

Going to college is an opportunity that both requires persistence and a high level of personal responsibility. But sometimes life happens, taxing our finances or our time. And sometimes everyone needs a boost in confidence.

Great Basin College is committed to your success as a student and understands that success depends on both academic and social factors. The GBC Retention Department and the GBC Student Peer Mentors are here to provide you with personal attention in meeting the challenges of the college experience.

Our goal is to support and empower you any of a variety of ways, depending upon your specific circumstances. In short, we'll give you our best and ask you to give yours. If you're encountering difficulties in attending or completing classes, whatever the reason, please contact us (see the box at right). We look forward to hearing from you!

For a jolt of inspiration about the challenges and opportunities met by the faculty and staff of GBC when they went to college, please visit the First Generation website.