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
GBC ONLINE
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
Need to find COVID-19 information quick? Check out our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources page!
RESOURCES
Current Students
Academic Support
The Academic Success Center offer free tutoring in English/writing, math, science, and Spanish, both online and in person. Your faculty adviser and the Advising and Career Center are there for you if you have questions about your course of study or the direction of your life in general.
To view the schedule, enroll, make payments, review grades, and get additional information, visit the MyGBC Self-Service Center!
Having Trouble Reaching Your College Goals?
Student Support Specialists and Peer Mentors are available to provide you with individualized coaching and support to help you overcome obstacles and achieve college success.
Computing Help
For information regarding User ID and Password Information, please visit the User ID and Password Center. For information about labs and the computing Help Desk, see the Computing Support pages.
To prepare for taking an Internet class on WebCampus, or for information on how WebCampus works, check the WebCampus Help pages.
Express Yourself
For information about Great Basin College's art and literary magazine see the Argentum page!
Beyond Studying
Check the Calendar regularly for important dates and on-campus entertainment. Also check the Student Life pages for student organizations on campus. Elko students can enjoy a meal or snack in the Leonard Center for Student Life and the HTC building as well as the benefits of the GBC Fitness Center.
Other Event Calendars:
Programs and Courses
The Academics home page provides a list of degree and certificate programs offered by GBC. You'll also find these in the GBC Catalog. For current class offerings, click the Schedule of Courses link.
Student Services
You will find lots of helpul links in the page navigation. Major topics include:
- Admissions: for information about orientation, fees, refunds, and your rights/responsibilities, as well as services to students with disabilities.
- Academics: for adding/dropping classes and alternate ways of earning credits.
- Financial Aid: for Student Financial Services.
- Directories: for GBC phone numbers and email addresses.
For quick questions, you can also use the Information Request online form to contact the online student advisor, who will respond to your inquiry.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
See the Student Rights and Responsibilities home page for information regarding legal notices, student rights, regulations, and laws that affect students in the Great Basin College community.
Resident Students
See the Student Housing home page for student housing services, events, frequently asked questions, documents, and contact information!
Logistics
- GBC's Physical Campuses
- Education at a Distance
- Jobs for Students
- Student Handbook
- Scholarships and Loans
- Affordable Campus Housing
Need Inspiration?
Read stories by GBC faculty and staff about their own challenges and triumphs when they attended college. Most of the stories come from people who were first in their families to attend college. Likely you'll find one you can relate to!
For More Information Contact
Admissions and Records Office
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2059
E-mail: admissions@gbcnv.edu
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.
