Looking to start college this fall? Great Bay Community College offers affordable degree and certificate programs, transfer pathways, workforce training, and flexible course schedules designed to fit your life. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, transfer student, or working adult seeking a new career, fall enrollment is now open.
- 50+ degree & certificate programs
- Flexible day, evening, and online classes
- Affordable tuition
- Career focused degree programs
Not Sure Where to Start? We'll Help You Find the Right Path
Our admissions team is ready to help you build a plan that fits your goals, whether you are coming straight from high school, returning to college, looking to transfer, or exploring a new career direction.
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- Personalized advising and student support
- Over 50 top academic programs aligned with today’s workforce needs
- Full student life activities, athletics, and health and wellness programs
- Affordable tuition, financial aid, and student scholarships
- Strong collaborations with local employers
Planning to earn a Bachelor’s Degree? Start at Great Bay and transfer to many colleges and universities while saving money on your education.
- Seamless transfer pathways
- Transfer advising
- Partnerships with four-year institutions
Learn about Transfer Options
Let's Build Your Plan for Fall
Whether you’re ready to learn about fall classes or ready to apply and register, we are here to help.
FAQS
Nearly all our programs can be started in any of our 3 semesters year-round.
The following programs start only in the fall:
- Nursing
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology
- Massage Therapy
- Automotive Technology
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair
Nursing, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Technology have application deadlines in the spring for fall enrollment. Welding, Massage Therapy, Automotive Technology and Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair have limited capacity and normally fill up by early summer so early application and registration is important to ensure you get a seat. Visit the program pages for more information.
Yes. Most of our students attend part-time (part-time is considered less than 12 credits per semester).
Absolutely! Check out our interactive schedule and filter on “Online Classes” to see what’s available. You’ll see a mix of general education classes and major courses that are offered in a 100% online format. Many classes are offered in multiple formats too. We also have hybrid classes that mix online and on-campus modes of delivery offering the best of both worlds.
Yes, and you can also start in August, September, January, February, March, May, June, and July! While our main term starts are at the end of August for Fall, mid-January for Spring and mid-May for Summer, each semester has additional “Late Start” dates for shorter/accelerated 6, 8, and 12-week courses. For example, our “Late Start” 12-term starts in late September for Fall and mid-February for Spring. Our 8-week terms start in August/October for Fall, January/March for Spring and May/July for Summer.
Start when it works for you!
