Great Bay Community college

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GBCC Turns 80!

Classes include: Soups, Stocks & Sauces, Hors d'oeuvres, Homemade Pasta, Breadmaking

New! Culinary Workshops

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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.

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 College20 hours ago
Thanks to Chef Picca and everyone who participated in our recent Pasta Workshop. What a great night in the kitchen!

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
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College3 days ago
“Great Bay has been an essential part of the fabric of New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region since 1945.”

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

#GBCC #ChooseCommunity #CommunityCollege
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College3 days ago
Summer, but smarter ☀️

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

#GBCC #SummerClasses #SummerButSmarter #CollegePlanning #HigherEd
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College4 days ago
We’re celebrating 80 years of Great Bay, and we need you to help tell the story.

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

#GBCC #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #ChooseCommunity
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College5 days ago
We know the strength of our nursing program, and it’s always meaningful to see it recognized by leaders in the field.

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
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College5 days ago
A great turnout for StrongHER, a summit celebrating women and girls in sports, hosted by NHTI and GBCC Athletics.

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
I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
Madeline Ramirez, GBCC Graduate