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Great Basin College 
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada (USA) 89801 

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Elko Graduation Information

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Commencement Ceremony

Rehearsal:

Rehearsal: May 16th, 2025 - 1:00 pm (Elko Convention Center).

Information for Graduates:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

View Ceremony Photos Here!

For More Information Contact

Great Basin College 
1500 College Parkway 
Elko, Nevada (USA) 89801
Phone: 775.327.2059
Email: admissions@gbcnv.edu

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Why Great Basin College

Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.

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