ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
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. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Advising & Career Center
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: 775.327.2068
E-mail: advisor@gbcnv.edu
The Nevada State Higher Education Board of Regents approved the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option for the Fall 2020 semester to provide flexibility due to related to COVID-19 measures. Below, please find the definition and guidelines for S/U Grading Options for Fall 2020.
What does it mean to receive a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade? Instead of a letter grade (A, B, C, etc.), you receive a grade of either “S”, indicating you performed at a Satisfactory level in the course, or “U”, for Unsatisfactory work. To receive an “S” grade, you must earn a D- or higher in a class; a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory) is assigned instead of an F.
Guidelines for S/U option:
Students should consider the following impacts when making the choice to change from A-F to S/U grading:
In order to get the link to the S/U grade petition you will need to contact your academic advisor. As always, please contact your advisor with any questions or concerns. If you have any questions about this process our advisors are ready to assist you. To contact the advisement office you can email or call at:
Advising & Career Center
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: 775.327.2068
E-mail: advisor@gbcnv.edu
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.
Great Basin College - 1500 College Parkway - Elko, Nevada 89801 - 775.327.5002
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