Welcome to Great Basin College!

Great Basin College enriches people's lives by providing student-oriented, post-secondary education to rural Nevada!

As you prepare for your future, we welcome you to meet with our faculty and staff to discuss your own educational goals and how GBC can assist you in reaching your goals!

The main campus in Elko, Nevada is a comprehensive residential college. Branch campuses are located in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump, and Winnemucca. There are satellite facilities in over a dozen communities across northern Nevada.

Your Degree, Your Way!

Great Basin College is a pioneer in distance education as well as online education delivery, now offering 30 certificate and degree programs that are available completely online.

Courses are taught in traditional classroom settings, through distance delivery using high-tech interactive video technology and web-based learning platforms.

There are over 3800 students attending GBC, the vast majority of which would recommend GBC to a friend or relative. Since its founding in 1967, the college has awarded more than 5500 degrees and certificates. This past year, 432 certificates and degrees were awarded as well as scores of Recognitions of Achievement.

Bachelor Degrees

Bachelor Degrees including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) are typically four-year programs preparing graduates for professional positions and graduate study.

Associate Degrees

Associate Degrees including Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) are typically two-year programs preparing the graduate for transferring to a four-year program of study. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is typically a two-year program preparing the graduate for an entry-level position or employment upgrade in a career or technical field.

Certificates of Achievement

A one-year Certificate of Achievement Program is typically an abbreviated form of a corresponding two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The shorter Certificate Program prepares students for specific job skills quickly.

News and Happenings

Keep up on all the exciting news and happenings here at Great Basin College! Read articles, press releases, and watch In the Lab videos on the GBC News and Happenings page!

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WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR

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SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2017 RE-AWARD

All students enrolled for six credits or more are encouraged to apply for any unclaimed scholarships. To be considered for the need based scholarships, student must complete the 2017-18 FAFSA. Application deadline: Friday, August 25, 2017. Scholarship application available online at link below. Please see attached PDF file for more details. [See Website] [PDF file*]

GBC SUMMER MUSIC

Tony Furtado Band Friday, July 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the GBC Reynolds Amphitheatre. (in case of rain, will move indoors to the GBC Theatre) Admission: $15 [See Website] [PDF file*] [MS Word file*]

GBC SNO BINGO NIGHT July 28

The GBC Student Nurses Organization is hosting the SNO BINGO NIGHT Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m. in the Leonard Center for Student Life Solarium. Enjoy food and win prizes donated by local businesses. For more info, contact Quinton Martinez at quinton.2372@yahoo.com. [PDF file*]

FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR

The GBC Foundation, Gerber Law Offices, LLP and Edward Jones, will host an Estate Planning Seminar Thursday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at the GBC Elko campus. It will be offered interactive video to Battle Mountain, Ely, and Winnemucca.
Register by clicking the website link below or by calling 775-753-2246.
[See Website] [PDF file*]

ATTEND BIOMED WORKSHOP Aug. 21-24

GBC and Nevada INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research) will host a free BioMed Workshop August 21-24 for those interested in studying biology, biomedical research or medicine. Participants will also tour one professional school at a Nevada University. Applications are due July 10. For more info, contact Margo at Margo.Teague@gbcnv.edu or 775-397-0785.
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AAS Nursing Program Applicant TEAS Testing

Admission/Entrance Exam (TEAS�) is required for all applicants to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. The TEAS� test will be administered at GBC.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2018 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
see attached file for more information
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Important Dates

June 12-Aug. 5 Summer Session

July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

July 15 Official Course Drop Deadline - Summer Must drop class(es) by midnight 7/15/2017 to receive a "W" rather than an "F"

Aug. 8 Summer Grades Due

Aug. 14-18 CTE Housing Check-Ins Begin

Aug. 14 CTE Faculty Return

Aug. 15 First Housing Payment Due

Aug. 17 Faculty Return

Aug. 17-28 Advisement Students should meet with their advisor about programs, classes and schedules. Advisement is available through the Admission Advising and Career Center. Call (775)753-2180 to schedule an appointment.

Aug. 21 CTE Instruction Begins

Aug. 21-25 Regular Housing Check-Ins Begin

Aug. 22 Fees Payable All fees must be received by the Controller's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. After this date, fees for walk-in and online registration are due and payable at the time of registration. Late fees will be assessed and bills are not mailed.

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