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July 13th at 5:00PM or July 16th at 12:00PM
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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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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.
Begin the Process: https://bit.ly/4ti2muQ
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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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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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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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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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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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