Elko Graduation Information
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Rehearsal:
TBA
Information for Graduates:
- Graduation Regalia will need to be purchased prior to the graduation ceremony. Custom graduation announcements and graduation apparel can be ordered on this site, www.greatbasinshop.com.
- Caps, gowns, honor cords, and Phi Theta Kappa stoles are also available through the GBC Bookstore. Contact the GBC Bookstore at 775-753-2270 for more information.
- Students graduating with a Bachelor level degree will need a green cap and gown.
- Students graduating with an Associate level degree or a certificate will need a black cap and gown.
- Students graduating with honors will also need to purchase the appropriate honor cords and/or stoles.
- Please be sure to attend the Graduation Rehearsal for more information on what to expect at the ceremony.
If any of your guests require accommodations, please email us at admissions@gbcnv.edu
For live captioning during the ceremony, please visit gbc.intellitext.us from your mobile phone.
Great Basin College is partnering with Maverick Hotel and Casino to provide a rate plan/hotel code for guests. Guests will be eligible to receive a 25% Discount off Standard QQ's, Premium King's, Premium QQ's, and Exec. King Rooms at Maverick Hotel & Casino (excludes suites). Blackout Dates Apply (Cowboy Poetry, Mine Expo, Concert Series, New Years Eve, etc.). Management reserves all rights.
To book this rate, please call directly at 775-738-2111 or 775-753-0401, and ask for the GBC code or Great Basin College rate plan.
Nursing and Health Science Pinning Ceremonies
Nursing pinning: May 16, 2025 - 5:30 pm GBC Theater
Radiology pinning: May 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Solarium.
For more information contact
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada (USA) 89801
Phone: 775.327.2059
Email: admissions@gbcnv.edu

