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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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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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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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Fall is coming and the Herons are ready.

The Men's Basketball team is already on the floor putting in the work, and the baseball team suited up for media day looking sharp in their Great Bay uniforms. Two teams working hard and setting their sights on a great season.

Stay tuned for schedules, updates, and all things Herons athletics. Go Herons!

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Big news for Great Bay Community College and the entire New Hampshire community college system.

Community College System of NH has again been ranked the best in New England and among the top 10 community college systems in the nation, according to a new report from WalletHub. Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated the recognition, saying "I'm proud that New Hampshire's community colleges are once again the best in New England and top ten in the nation. Our CCSNH students, faculty, and staff are talented, hardworking, and dedicated to building a stronger future for our state."

The rankings are based on quality, outcomes, and affordability, three things Great Bay works hard to deliver every day for our students and the Seacoast community.

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Affordability opens doors.

At Great Bay, approximate annual tuition and fees for a full-time student are about $8,000, making it one of the most affordable paths to higher education in New Hampshire.

Forty percent of enrolled students receive aid, including federal, state, and institutional support. One quarter receive Pell Grants, and more than three quarters of students who apply for aid and enroll receive assistance.

For many students, Great Bay makes it possible to earn a degree, build skills, and move forward with little or no student debt.

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Today, Great Bay Community College faculty and staff gathered to wish Professor Kevin Behnke a well-earned retirement.

For more than 20 years, Professor Behnke introduced students to the field of Information Systems Technology and was instrumental in developing Great Bay's Cybersecurity Program. Before joining Great Bay, he brought deep industry experience as a technical trainer, support engineer, and courseware and program developer.

Beyond the classroom, Professor Behnke was known for building meaningful connections with local employers, opening doors for his students well beyond graduation.

The Great Bay community is fortunate that his story here is not quite finished. Professor Behnke will continue as an Adjunct Professor, so be sure to congratulate him the next time you see him around campus!

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132 apprentices graduated from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - PNSY last week in 21 trades, and Great Bay Community College is proud to be part of making that happen.

Great Bay partners with the shipyard and York County Community College - Wells, Maine to provide the academic training component of the shipyard's four-year trades apprenticeship program. Combined with on-the-job learning under experienced mentors, the program prepares participants to become journey-level workers with a deep understanding of their craft.

As Shipyard Commander Capt. Jesse Nice put it to graduates: "The sailors aboard these boats are relying on you. Every repair you make, every standard you uphold, ensures they accomplish their mission and return home safely."

Congratulations to all 132 graduates. This is workforce development that truly matters.

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Kittery shipyard ramps up workforce with graduation of 132 apprentices in 21 trades

“When a crew submerges beneath the surface, facing the crushing pressure of the ocean, there is absolutely zero margin for error,” said the yard’s commander.

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Train for a new career this fall. Be workforce-ready in months, not years.

Great Bay's career-focused programs in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Technology, Medical Assisting, Event and Meeting Planning, Leadership and Management, and more are designed to get you where you want to go without spending years in a classroom.

Let's build a plan together.

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