Great Bay Community college
GBCC Turns 80!
New! Culinary Workshops
Learn MoreClasses start May 26th
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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.
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From handmade pasta to collaborative cooking, it was a perfect example of learning by doing at Great Bay.
Stay tuned for upcoming Culinary workshops.
Interested in taking your skills further? Explore our Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program: https://bit.ly/4cb99jr
#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #CulinaryArts #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #LifelongLearning
Dr. Cheryl Lesser, president of Great Bay Community College, reflects on the institution’s 80-year legacy and its continued commitment to opening doors and creating opportunity.
In her latest piece, she highlights how GBCC has evolved from its origins as a trade school serving returning veterans to a college offering more than 50 programs, while maintaining a focus on student success. She points to the diverse pathways students take, from early college to workforce training, and the importance of strong partnerships with regional employers in preparing graduates for in-demand careers.
Please join us on campus on April 22 as we celebrate our milestone 80th anniversary and recognize the Stebbins family with the Walter R. Peterson Award for Public Service & Higher Education.
Read more: https://bit.ly/485z36Z
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Registration is open for GBCC’s Summer Session—designed to help you stay on track, get ahead, or try something new. With flexible 6, 8, and 11-week options available online and on campus, it’s easier than ever to make progress on your goals.
✔ Move ahead or catch up
✔ Save money and transfer credits
✔ Lighten your fall workload
✔ Build real, career-ready skills
Classes start May 26.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Nhidea
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Do you have old photos, keepsakes, or memories from your time at Great Bay?�From classroom moments to campus events, we want to see it all!
Share your favorite photos and memorabilia to be featured as part of our celebration on April 22!
📸 Learn more and submit your pics here: https://bit.ly/47U1Rz4
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In a recent article highlighting Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, CEO Darin Roark emphasized the importance of local nursing education, including Great Bay Community College, in building a strong pipeline of skilled, workforce-ready nurses.
It’s a powerful reminder of the impact our students are making across the Seacoast and beyond.
Read the article: https://bit.ly/4mxqiso
#GBCC #NursingEducation #HealthcareWorkforce #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike

The event featured an inspiring panel, including former GBCC student Elizabeth Nicholson, highlighting the impact of athletics, leadership, and opportunity.
#GBCC #StrongHER #WomenInSports #GirlsInSports #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike




