Great Bay Community college

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of full-time students receive financial aid
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What Sets Great Bay Apart

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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.

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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.

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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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News and Events

GBCC Nursing Graduate Elizabeth Gardner
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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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“I never truly believed college was an option—let alone nursing school.”

This spring, Elizabeth Gardner will graduate from Great Bay Community College’s Nursing program as part of the Class of 2026.

Inspired by her mother, Ann, who graduated from the same program in 2022, Elizabeth followed a path shaped by determination, family support, and perseverance. While balancing nursing school, work, and raising her child, she found encouragement from faculty and the GBCC community every step of the way.

Her story is a powerful reminder that there is no single path to success and that support can make all the difference.

Read Elizabeth’s story: https://bit.ly/4nzYLHr

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Need a study break? Take a moment to check out the incredible student artwork on display in the front lobby.

The exhibit showcases the creativity and talent of our soon-to-be graduates from the Digital Media Communications and Fine Arts programs, many of whom are heading on to further education and careers in marketing, design, illustration, and the arts.

From bold digital work to detailed illustrations and mixed media pieces, the display is a great reminder of the talent within the GBCC community.

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Jhonny Jerome, a Business Administration major, came to Great Bay in January 2024 from the Dominican Republic. Jhonny set a goal to complete a business degree, obtain a job after he graduates, and continue his studies toward earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University. He is well on his way to achieving those goals.

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Every graduating student in Great Bay Community College’s Surgical Technology program has a job lined up before graduation.

At a breakfast held this morning, students had the opportunity to connect with alumni and healthcare professionals as they prepare to enter the field as surgical technologists working alongside surgeons and operating room teams.

Graduates are heading to hospitals and surgical centers across the region and beyond, including Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Anna Jaques Hospital, York Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital, and surgical centers in Austin, Texas.

Many students were hired directly through their clinical rotations, a reflection of the strength of GBCC’s Surgical Technology program and the skills students bring into the field from day one.

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Great Bay Community College is offering a STEM & Robotics Camp for kids this summer! 🔬🤖

Designed for ages 10–14, this hands-on camp lets students explore coding, engineering, and robotics in a fun, engaging way. Campers will build and program real robots, take on creative challenges, and develop problem-solving and teamwork skills along the way.

Limited spots available—register today: https://bit.ly/3QTn2f4

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A much-needed break from finals 🎤

The Great Bay P.A.C. (Pride Alliance Club) teamed up with the Board Game and Art Club to host a karaoke session today, and it delivered. Music, laughs, and a little stress relief right when it was needed most.

Always great to see students coming together like this.

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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