Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways
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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.
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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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The Great Bay Student Nurses Association (GBSNA) is hosting a Blood Drive at our Portsmouth campus on Friday, November 21.
Donating blood is a simple way to make a big difference — just one donation can save up to three lives.
📍 Great Bay Community College | Portsmouth, NH
🗓 Friday, November 21
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results
Join GBSNA and help make an impact this holiday season! 💙
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Sign up by scanning the QR code on campus or using this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GBCC
Join GBSNA and help give the gift of life!
— Melissa Shortt, GBCC Alum
Through ENG289: The Humanities Internship, students like Melissa gain hands-on experience that connects their studies to real-world impact.
Interested in exploring where your humanities degree can take you? Contact Dr. Emily M. Hinnov at [email protected] to learn more.
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We’re inviting students of all ages to take part in a photo and video shoot on Wednesday, November 12 — no acting experience needed! Just bring your Great Bay spirit and be ready to appear as yourself on camera.
The best part? It only takes about 30–60 minutes, and everyone who participates will receive GBCC swag!
Interested? Reach out to Lisa Proulx by Monday, November 10 at [email protected].
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– Steven Gorman, Director of Admissions and retired U.S. Air Force Major
To honor those who have served, join us for Great Bay Community College’s Veterans Day Celebration. 🇺🇸
We’re proud to welcome The Pease Greeters to campus for an informational event coordinated by Steven Gorman, highlighting their incredible volunteer work in support of our troops.
📅 Monday, November 10
🕛 12:00–12:30 PM
📍 Portsmouth Campus Lobby
No RSVP required.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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During their visit, students toured the 300-acre property and gained firsthand knowledge of organic and regenerative farming practices that support our local food systems.
The Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program is a 12-week, 180-hour non-credit course that integrates culinary arts with sustainability. Students receive instruction from top local chefs and apply their skills in real-world kitchens and restaurants through externships.
Interested in taking your culinary career to the next level? The next program begins February 17, 2026 — now enrolling!
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We’re looking for students of all ages to be extras in a photo and video shoot on Wednesday, November 12.
No acting or speaking required — just show up and be yourself! Footage may be used in an upcoming Great Bay Community College commercial.
⏱ Time commitment: 30–60 minutes
🎁 GBCC swag for all participants!
If you’re interested, please contact Lisa Proulx by Monday, November 10 at [email protected].
#GreatBayCommunityCollege #GBCC #StudentLife #CampusCommunity #ChooseCommunity





