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Day one of New Student Orientation is underway and we love seeing our newest Herons on campus!

In choosing to continue your education at Great Bay, you have made a decision that will enrich your life and reward you in many ways. Today's orientation session is just the beginning.

Still need to attend? Two more sessions are coming up this week:

▪ Wednesday, August 26 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
▪ Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Can't make it in person? An online orientation will be available through your Canvas dashboard closer to the start of classes.

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Still unsure about your fall plans?

Did you know you can still apply and register in time to start classes this August, September, or October at Great Bay? And if you have not filed your FAFSA yet, there is still time to do that too.

Get it done and be ready to start this fall. Our admissions team is here to help you every step of the way.

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Want to build your leadership skills and connect with students from across New Hampshire? Leadership Weekend 2026 is the place to do it.

Great Bay Community College and Manchester Community College are teaming up for a weekend retreat at Lions Camp Pride in New Durham, NH from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13.

Whether you are attending for the first time or returning as a second-year student or club leader, there is a track for you.

▪ Emerging Leader Certificate: For first-time attendees. Focuses on how leadership plays a critical role in groups and teams.
▪ Engaged Leader Certificate: For returning GBCC students and club leaders. Focuses on how individual beliefs, traits, and characteristics influence your leadership style and decisions.

This is a great opportunity to grow, connect, and come back to campus ready to lead.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4x6kolP

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Great Bay's Culinary Workshops are back this fall with a brand new lineup of hands-on classes led by Chef Instructor Jerome Picca in our professional kitchen in Portsmouth.

Classes run Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM from September through November, with something for every level of home cook. Each session is just $177 and limited to a small group. Great Bay provides everything, including knives, cutting boards, aprons, and all ingredients.

This fall's lineup includes:

▪ Vegetarian Cooking | September 24
▪ Soups, Stocks and Sauces | October 1
▪ Easy Hors d'oeuvres, Appetizers and Display Boards | October 8
▪ Poultry and Egg Based Sauces | October 15
▪ Creative Meat, Vegetable and Grain Entrees | October 22
▪ Coastal Spain and the Mediterranean | October 29
▪ Homemade Pasta and Pasta Dinners | November 5
▪ Basics of Bread Making | November 12
▪ Introduction to Pastry Arts | November 19

Take one class or take them all. Spots fill up fast.

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Fall is coming and the Herons are ready.

The Men's Basketball team is already on the floor putting in the work, and the baseball team suited up for media day looking sharp in their Great Bay uniforms. Two teams working hard and setting their sights on a great season.

Stay tuned for schedules, updates, and all things Herons athletics. Go Herons!

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Big news for Great Bay Community College and the entire New Hampshire community college system.

Community College System of NH has again been ranked the best in New England and among the top 10 community college systems in the nation, according to a new report from WalletHub. Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated the recognition, saying "I'm proud that New Hampshire's community colleges are once again the best in New England and top ten in the nation. Our CCSNH students, faculty, and staff are talented, hardworking, and dedicated to building a stronger future for our state."

The rankings are based on quality, outcomes, and affordability, three things Great Bay works hard to deliver every day for our students and the Seacoast community.

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