Great Bay Community college
GBCC Turns 80!
Explore our 50+ academic programs by meeting with college faculty and staff. Learn about transfer opportunities, student support services, and Student Life activities at the college.
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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.
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.
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“Great Bay has been an essential part of the fabric of New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region since 1945. As we celebrate 80 years, we remain focused on our central mission: opening doors, creating opportunity, and serving our communities.”
Read the full piece: https://bit.ly/3O0afGJ
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Taking a summer class can help you lighten your fall course load, stay on track, and keep building momentum toward your goals—all with flexible options that fit your schedule.
Classes start May 26, so don’t wait to plan ahead.
Contact the Advising & Transfer Center to register today:
[email protected]
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Join us for Great Bay Community College’s Open House this Thursday, April 9 from 4–6 PM and learn how our programs can help you take the next step toward your goals.
During Open House you can:�
• Explore 50+ academic programs�
• Meet professors and admissions counselors�
• Learn about transfer opportunities and career pathways�
• Get information about financial aid and scholarships�
• Tour the campus and discover student support services
Register here:�https://bit.ly/4q2DQNm
We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
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Gateway Gallery is proud to present "Creole Soul – Zydeco Lives", a powerful photography exhibition by New Hampshire Artist Laureate Gary Samson. This collection offers an intimate look at the musicians, traditions, and communities that keep zydeco, a lively, accordion-driven musical genre rooted in Louisiana Creole culture, alive today. 
Featuring images from a fifteen-year collaboration with folklorist Burt Feintuch, the exhibit captures performances, portraits, and everyday moments that highlight the deep connection between music, culture, and community.
🗓 On view through April 10
📍 Gateway Gallery, GBCC Portsmouth Campus
🕒 Monday–Thursday 7 AM–9 PM | Friday 7 AM–4 PM
📍 320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a rich musical tradition through the lens of one of New Hampshire’s most celebrated photographers.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4seom9g
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It’s all about finding your people, trying something new, and making the most of your college experience.
This is what community looks like.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sBy2v6
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Great Bay Community College’s Workforce Development Center offers Excel courses as part of our Professional Development programs, designed for all levels of experience: Introduction to Excel, Intermediate Excel, and Macros & Pivot Tables.
With remote and in-person options, these courses focus on practical, in-demand skills you can apply immediately.
Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4c5mydO
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