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Thursday, January 15th, 5-6:00PM
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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.

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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.

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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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GBCC Hosts Series of Tailored Info Sessions this January

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Gateway Gallery New Art Exhibition “What Moves A Lot”

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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.

John Woelflein, GBCC Alum, Graduate, Harvard University

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Great Bay Community College1 day ago

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. / Civil Rights Day, Great Bay Community College will be closed on Monday, January 19.

Please join us on this day of reflection, education, awareness, and community service as we remember and celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy.

We look forward to welcoming students, faculty, and staff back when the college reopens.

#GBCC #CampusNotice #MLKDay #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike

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Great Bay Community College2 days ago

Skillful. Sustainable. Successful.

Today’s chefs need more than great knife skills — they need a deep understanding of food systems, sustainability, and nutrition.

Great Bay Community College’s Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program delivers a rigorous, hands-on experience led by James Beard-nominated instructors and accomplished guest chefs.

We still have a few spots open for our February cohort, and now is the perfect time to take the next step.

🎓 Scholarship Alert:
Scholarships are still available for the upcoming February start. Don’t let tuition stand between you and your culinary goals.

Invest in a career that aligns your passion with your values.
Explore the program and apply for scholarship funding:
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#GBCC #CulinaryArts #ChefTraining #CareerDevelopment #NewHampshireBusiness

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🎓 We’re looking for the next generation of GBCC students.

At Great Bay Community College, you’ll find 50+ degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, STEM, and liberal arts—taught by credentialed faculty with real-world experience in higher education and industry.

Is Great Bay right for you?

👉 Choose Community and find out. Link in bio!

#ChooseCommunity #GBCC #CollegeChoices

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Great Bay Community College3 days ago

We’re grateful to Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) for this recognition and proud to support the IMPACCT program as it continues to grow across the Seacoast.

Opening doors to higher education and helping students see themselves on a college path is at the heart of what we do. We’re especially proud of Admissions Counselor Mike Heath, whose welcoming approach, thoughtful campus visits, and steady encouragement help students imagine what’s possible for their future.

Thank you to GSIL for the Community Partner Award and for the meaningful work you do to support students. We’re honored to work alongside you.

Since GSIL’s IMPACCT program expanded to the Seacoast region, Great Bay Community College has been a key partner in helping our students see that higher education is within reach.

We are especially grateful to Admissions Counselor Mike Heath, who consistently goes above and beyond with welcoming visits, insightful tours, and encouragement that helps students envision their college future.

Congratulations to Great Bay Community College on receiving the Community Partner Award, and thank you for your continued support of GSIL students!

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Great Bay Community College4 days ago

🎓 Welcome, St. Thomas Aquinas High School!

We’re excited to welcome St. Thomas Aquinas High School as the newest participant in Great Bay Community College’s Early College High School Program.

This program gives New Hampshire high school students the opportunity to:

✔️ Earn college credits while still in high school
✔️ Meet high school graduation requirements at the same time
✔️ Save thousands on tuition with two FREE courses per academic year
✔️ Take courses at their high school, on GBCC’s campus, or online
✔️ Earn credits that transfer within CCSNH and to colleges nationwide

Early College is a smart way to get a head start on college and your future.

👉 Learn more and see if your high school participates:
https://bit.ly/3L2Lc4t

#ChooseCommunity #GBCC #NHHighSchoolStudents

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Great Bay Community College4 days ago

Great news from Great Bay Community College!

GBCC’s Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) Tutor Services Program has been recertified as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), affirming the quality, rigor, and impact of GBCC’s tutoring services.

Free, on-campus tutoring. Nationally recognized training. This is GBCC’s commitment to helping students thrive.

Read more: https://www.greatbay.edu/great-bay-tutoring-program-recertified/

#GBCC #AcademicSupport #CommunityCollege

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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