ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
Academic Advising
Welcome to GBC academic advising. As a GBC student, scheduling an appointment with an advisor is required for new students and highly recommended for transfer students. You will work with your advisor to ensure that you are meeting degree requirements and accomplishing your personal and academic goals. Have a look around our website to find answers to your questions.
Advisement Centers Hours of Operation
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Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm PT (Appointment Only).
Mary Swetich:
Monday and Thursday: 10 am -12 pm and 1:30-5 pm for phone and in-person advising (appointment and drop in). Online advising available other days and times available by appointment only. Email mary.swetich@gbcnv.edu to request a special arrangement.
Shemayne Pitts:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm PT (Appointment Only).
Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm PT (Appointment Only).
Monday through Friday 9 am - 3 pm PDST (Appointment Only). Please call 775-327-8200 if you need hours that are outside of our hours of operation.
For More Information Contact
• Elko: 775.327.2068
• Ely: 775.327.5350
• Pahrump: 775.327.5210
• Winnemucca/Battle Mountain: 775.327.8200
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
