Pick Up Where You Left Off - or Take Your Career in a New Direction
Thursday, November 20th, 5-6:00PM
No Registration necessary
In-person, Portsmouth Campus

Adult Learner Info Night
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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
$ 50
of full-time students receive financial aid
0 %
Average student faculty ratio
0 :1
Degree and certificate programs
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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 College17 hours ago
Thinking about going back to school? 👇

Join us for Adult Learner Info Night, a one-stop event designed for busy adults looking to complete a degree, change careers, or build new skills with a schedule that works for them.

✔ Explore 50+ programs and short-term trainings
✔ Learn about flexible online, on-campus, day, and evening options
✔ Get answers about financial aid and scholarships
✔ Meet our Admissions Team for individualized guidance

Take the first step toward a new — or more stable — career: https://bit.ly/4i7LIKz

#GreatBayCommunityCollege #GBCC #AdultLearners #ThisIsWhatCommunityLooksLike #ChooseCommunity
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Great Bay Community College19 hours ago
At Great Bay Community College, we understand that returning to college comes with unique challenges, and we’re here to help you succeed.

From free tutoring and workshops to career guidance and one-on-one advising, our team is dedicated to supporting you from day one through completion.

• Personalized advising
• Academic support and tutoring
• Career development resources
• Dedicated services for military and veteran students
• Wellbeing resources, including a campus food pantry

No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

👉 Learn more about how we support your success: https://www.greatbay.edu/adult-students/

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Great Bay Community College4 days ago
Celebrating growth, learning, and community impact.

We were honored to host the newest graduates of The Judy Mettee Institute here at Great Bay Community College this week.

Created in partnership with Jack Mettee, Community Partners NH, and GBCC, this program continues Judy Mettee’s legacy of developing, mentoring, and empowering those who support individuals across our region.

Congratulations to the Direct Support Professionals, Service Coordinators, and new colleagues from Southeastern NH Services who completed the course. Your dedication makes a meaningful difference in our community every day.

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Great Bay Community College4 days ago
Our Automotive Technology students were hard at work this Thursday!

They started the day in the classroom and then headed to the lab for hands-on training, practicing oil changes, multi-point inspections, and foundational skills that prepare them for real-world automotive careers.

We’re grateful for our ongoing partnership with the R.W.Creteau Technology Center, which helps make this high-quality, applied learning possible.

Interested in starting your career in automotive technology?
Learn more about our program: https://bit.ly/43Rh9Tx

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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Ready to start your journey in the culinary world? Join an info session and discover how to begin your career in Culinary Arts.
greatbay.edu/culinary-arts
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Great Bay Community College6 days ago
Future Surgical Technologists Put Their Skills to the Test! 💙

This week, GBCC students practiced mock procedures as they prepare for their final exams — gaining the hands-on experience and confidence that make them job-ready from day one.

Ready to start an exciting career in healthcare? Learn more about our Surgical Technology program: https://bit.ly/3Jx6Rkx

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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