Great Bay Community college

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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
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of full-time students receive financial aid
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What Sets Great Bay Apart

Academic Excellence

Over fifty degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, STEM, and liberal arts taught by credentialed faculty with years of experience in higher education and industry.

Support to Succeed

Admissions counselors, academic advisors, tutors and staff members from our award winning Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) working one-on-one to ensure student success.

Transfer Pathways

Transfer agreements with other Colleges and Universities in New Hampshire and beyond and transfer advisors to work one-on-one to help you with the process. Great Bay is one of the largest transfer feeder schools to the University of New Hampshire.

Career & Workforce Programs

Academic programs, certificates and short-term training designed to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. The Business & Training Center also offers in-demand online and on-campus courses and customized corporate training for employers.

State of the Art Facilities

Our campus includes designated lab spaces for life sciences, nursing, veterinary technology, computer technology, surgical technology and information systems technology. Our campus offers high tech classrooms and ample space for students to study and gather.

Athletics

Teams include men’s basketball and baseball and women’s basketball, volleyball as well as men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. GBCC is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). In 2025 the men’s basketball team won the YCC Conference Championship.

If I could identify one thing that made a difference, it would be Great Bay. I talk all the time about how much Great Bay changed my life and gave me a huge foundation. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.
John Woelflein, GBCC Alum, Graduate, Harvard University

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Ready for a fast-paced healthcare career where every detail matters?

Great Bay's Surgical Technology associate degree program prepares students with the knowledge, tools, and hands-on skills needed to become entry-level Surgical Technologists.

Students learn about surgical procedures, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, instruments, supplies, and the critical role Surgical Technologists play before, during, and after surgery.

With clinical experiences at local and regional hospitals, students prepare to work as part of a surgical team in hospitals, surgical centers, private practices, and other healthcare settings.

Start this fall.

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Ready to start a career in healthcare, build new skills, or make a career change?

Great Bay's Medical Assistant Certificate Program prepares students for immediate employment through hands-on training in both clinical and administrative medical assisting skills.

The next class starts September 21, with 8 weeks of classroom instruction and hands-on lab training, followed by a 4-week clinical practicum in a medical office setting.

Developed in partnership with Core Physicians and Wentworth-Douglas Physician Corporation, this program is designed around the skills regional healthcare employers value.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3STid6u

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Great Bay Community College3 days ago
Great news for New Hampshire's community college system! We're excited to welcome Dr. Chuck Lloyd as the next CCSNH chancellor.

With more than 20 years dedicated to these colleges and the students they serve, he brings deep roots and a clear commitment to this mission. We look forward to what's ahead!

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Great Bay Community College3 days ago
GBCC is all about offering students the courses they need to move forward, no matter their goal. Some students are here to earn their associate or certificate degrees or take short-term career programs. Others are planning on transferring credits towards a bachelor's degree.

We also welcome our guest students, those who may take a course or courses to transfer on towards their degree while at another college or university, saving tuition, and moving them closer to their goal.

Meet Jack Smith, a student at Arizona State University who just completed an A&P 1 course this summer and hear just why he plans on coming back again next summer.

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Great Bay Community College4 days ago
You're accepted. You're starting this fall. Now it's time to get oriented!

New Student Orientation is required for all new students at Great Bay and helps you prepare for a successful start. You'll get an inside look at what to expect, learn how to use school technology, connect with support resources, and find out how to get involved in campus life, clubs, and organizations.

And yes, there will be GBCC swag!

Choose the Orientation session that works best for you:
Tuesday, August 25 | 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday, August 25 | 6–7:30 PM | Adult Learners
Wednesday, August 26 | 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday, August 27 | 4–8 PM

Not able to attend in person? Don't stress. An online Orientation will be available in Canvas closer to the start of classes, and students will receive an invite through their Canvas dashboard.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4emuZ5S

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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Know a kid who loves to build, code, or tinker? Great Bay Community College is hosting a STEM and Robotics Camp this summer, and spots are limited!

Camp runs August 3 to 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM at our Portsmouth campus. Designed for ages 10 to 14, campers will build and program robots, explore coding and engineering, solve design challenges, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills, all while learning from expert instructors and getting a look at real STEM careers.

Lunch is included. Cost is just $125.

Register today before spots fill up:
https://bit.ly/3QTn2f4

Questions? Call 603-427-7733.

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I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
Madeline Ramirez, GBCC Graduate