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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. Welcome to Great Basin College!

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Bachelor Degrees

Bachelor Degrees including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) are typically four-year programs preparing graduates for professional positions and graduate study.

Associate Degrees

Associate Degrees including Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) are typically two-year programs preparing the graduate for transferring to a four-year program of study. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is typically a two-year program preparing the graduate for an entry-level position or employment upgrade in a career or technical field.

Certificates of Achievement

A one-year Certificate of Achievement Program is typically an abbreviated form of a corresponding two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The shorter Certificate Program prepares students for specific job skills quickly.

Important News

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News and Happenings

Keep up on all the exciting news and happenings here at Great Basin College! Read articles, and press releases on the GBC News and Happenings page!

• GBC Theater and Overland Stage Brings Chicago to Elko!
• Celebrating GBC's MTT Students and Faculty National Recognition!
• GBC Begins Search for VP of Finance and Operations
• Distance Learning Funding Will Extend GBC's Educational Reach
• Great Basin College Celebrates Grand Opening of Nevada Gold Mines Welding Technology Lab
• GBC & Renown Health Launch Accelerated 18-month Respiratory Therapist Training Program in Elko, Winnemucca & Reno
• A Letter from Great Basin College Interim President, Dr. Amber Donnelli
• 2024 GBC Foundation Golf Classic
• GBC Celebrates State-wide Commencements!
• Sibling Duo Makes History as Great Basin College's Youngest Ever Graduates
• NSHE Board of Regents Approves Employment Agreement for Interim President of Great Basin College

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