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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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Summer courses can be a smart way to stay on track for graduation while saving money on tuition. Many students complete general education courses at Great Bay and transfer the credits back to their home institution.
Take advantage of the summer to lighten your course load, move closer to your degree, and keep your momentum going.
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If your award wasn’t what you hoped for, you still have great options.
Starting at Great Bay Community College can help you save on tuition while completing credits that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities. It’s a smart, affordable way to begin your college journey.
Join us at our Open House to explore programs, tour campus, meet faculty, and learn how starting here can help you reach your goals.
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Portsmouth Campus
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The legacy of Emerson and Ruth McCourt is a powerful example of how giving can open doors to higher education and meaningful careers for generations to come.
Read more in this feature from the Portsmouth Herald:
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Learn more about our 80th Anniversary:
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A strong start to the season for Great Bay Community College Baseball with a big win at The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach.
The team delivered an impressive performance, highlighted by a 7-run surge in the 5th inning. A great way to kick things off and build momentum for the season ahead.
Congratulations to the team on the win — we’re looking forward to what’s next!
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At Great Bay Community College, students find more than a place to study — they find an affordable path forward, flexible schedules, and a supportive community that helps them balance school with the rest of life.
Thinking about your next step? Learn more about Great Bay and what we offer:
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Great Bay!
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