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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Midterms are here — and you don’t have to tackle them alone. Great Bay students have free, 24/7 tutoring through Brainfuse, right on your Canvas course menu. Get live help, use the Writing Lab, or prep for a test with Skill Surfer — covering everything from Calculus and Chemistry to Excel, Python, and more.

Need more support? Connect with a tutor through CAPS (Center for Academic Planning & Support).

Learn more: https://mygbcc.greatbay.edu/tutoring/

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👩‍⚕️ Happy National Medical Assistants Day!

Today we’re celebrating the medical assistants who make a difference in healthcare every day, and if you’ve ever thought about becoming one yourself, there’s no better time to take the first step.

Great Bay’s healthcare info sessions cover more than Medical Assisting. Learn how to start your career as a Medical Assistant in just 12 weeks, train to become a Phlebotomist in just 8 weeks, or complete the accredited LNA certificate program in just 8 weeks.

Join us in person at the Open House on Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 PM (no RSVP needed), or join a session via Zoom on November 2 at 5:00 PM or November 5 at 12:00 PM.

Learn more and sign up for a session: https://bit.ly/4ynG2SS

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Thinking about a career in healthcare? Don’t miss tomorrow’s Info Session at Great Bay’s Open House, 5:00 PM — learn about our short-term programs including Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, and Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), plus our Culinary Arts & Sustainability program.

Can’t make it in person? Join us online on Nov. 5th or Nov. 12th.

These programs are built to get you career-ready fast, with hands-on training and a clear path forward.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ynG2SS

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Molly McNeill spent years building a career she loved — teaching preschool and volunteering with Annie’s Angels, a New Hampshire nonprofit supporting families facing serious illness or disability. When she decided it was time for a new challenge, she knew exactly where to start.

Molly enrolled in Great Bay’s Event and Meeting Planning Certification program, studying while working full time so she could graduate debt-free.

“Great Bay gave me the perfect jumping-off point,” Molly says. “I loved how in-person and collaborative the program is. The hands-on training prepared me directly for the field.”

Today, Molly is the director of events and sales at Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, where she plans weddings, corporate events, and more. “It’s a great space, and there’s a real family and community feel here,” she says.

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What could your next chapter look like? Come see for yourself. 🎓

Great Bay’s Open House is Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 PM at our Portsmouth campus.

Whether you’re starting college, considering a career change, or exploring options for the future, you’ll have the opportunity to explore 50+ programs and courses of study, meet professors and admissions counselors, learn about career and transfer pathways, and get information about scholarships and paying for college.

You can also discover student activities, athletics, and support services, tour the campus, learn about Early College opportunities for high school students, and explore career-focused healthcare and workforce programs.

📍 Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth

See the full schedule and register: https://bit.ly/3WoCwdC

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