Great Bay Community college

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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
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of full-time students receive financial aid
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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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You're accepted. You're starting this fall. Now it's time to get oriented!

New Student Orientation is required for all new students at Great Bay and helps you prepare for a successful start. You'll get an inside look at what to expect, learn how to use school technology, connect with support resources, and find out how to get involved in campus life, clubs, and organizations.

And yes, there will be GBCC swag!

Choose the Orientation session that works best for you:
Tuesday, August 25 | 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday, August 25 | 6–7:30 PM | Adult Learners
Wednesday, August 26 | 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday, August 27 | 4–8 PM

Not able to attend in person? Don't stress. An online Orientation will be available in Canvas closer to the start of classes, and students will receive an invite through their Canvas dashboard.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4emuZ5S

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Great Bay Community College20 hours ago
Know a kid who loves to build, code, or tinker? Great Bay Community College is hosting a STEM and Robotics Camp this summer, and spots are limited!

Camp runs August 3 to 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM at our Portsmouth campus. Designed for ages 10 to 14, campers will build and program robots, explore coding and engineering, solve design challenges, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills, all while learning from expert instructors and getting a look at real STEM careers.

Lunch is included. Cost is just $125.

Register today before spots fill up:
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Questions? Call 603-427-7733.

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Great Bay Community College1 day ago
No college plan yet? Not sure what you want to study? You've got options.

Great Bay's Liberal Arts program helps you build a strong academic foundation while exploring your interests and preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Develop valuable skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and writing, skills employers and universities look for in every field.

Save money, earn transferable credits, and keep your options open.

Start this fall.

Begin the Process: https://bit.ly/3R7EKfn

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Great Bay Community College2 days ago
Interested in nursing but not sure where to start?

Join Great Bay for Liberal Arts Pre-Nursing Info Night on Thursday, July 23 from 4–6 PM in Portsmouth.

Meet Nursing faculty, tour the nursing suite, and learn how to start building the foundation for a future nursing degree and career.

There’s still time to start this fall.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4w4Ew88

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Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College2 days ago
We are incredibly proud to share that eight Great Bay Community College nursing students have been awarded $2,500 scholarships from the RiverWoods Exeter Residents' Charitable Funds Committee.

This marks the ninth consecutive year that RiverWoods Exeter residents have supported Great Bay nursing students, with more than $125,000 in scholarships contributed since the partnership began.

This year's recipients are Cara Letourneau, Aspen Ziadeh, Autumn Loving, Matthew Noonan, Alex Kirk, Amy McCormick, Mandy Walters, and Corrinne Morin.

Dr. Dulcinea Kaufman, chair of Great Bay's Department of Nursing, said it best: "For nine years, RiverWoods Exeter residents have invested in our students and in the future of nursing. These scholarships do far more than ease financial burdens. They give students the opportunity to spend more time learning, caring for patients during clinical experiences, and preparing to serve our communities as compassionate, highly skilled nurses."

Congratulations to all eight recipients, and a sincere thank you to RiverWoods Exeter for their continued commitment to our students and to the future of nursing in New Hampshire.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4vkdSqo

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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