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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding advisement!
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Click here to meet your advisor and select the correct center or program to find your advisor. You can also find your advisor by logging into your myGBC homepage.
All new to college students are required to meet with an advisor. It is highly recommended that all transfer students meet with an advisor.
- Elko: 775.327.2068
- Ely: 775.327.5350
- Pahrump: 775.727.2000
- Winnemucca/Battle Mountain: 775.327.8200
All students that are new to college are required to meet with an academic advisor. You should have been contacted by your advisor, however if you have not been contacted yet, please schedule an appointment with your advisor to get registered for classes.
You can schedule an appointment with your advisor by calling your advising center:
- Elko: 775.327.2068
- Ely: 775.327.5350
- Pahrump: 775.727.2000
- Winnemucca/Battle Mountain: 775.327.8200
Your advisor will contact you by using the information listed in your myGBC student center. Please make sure that your information is updated to ensure you are receiving all communications from GBC.
There are a variety of different options for meeting with an academic advisor. Advisors can meet with you by phone, email, or GoogleHangouts. Let your advisor know how you would like to meet and they will schedule it for you.
When you meet with your academic advisors they will assist you with making an educational plan that will help you stay on track towards degree completion. They will also provide you with resources that will help you be successful in college.
Please schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor before you change your program of study.
1) Show up; 2) Participate; 3) Ask for help. Students who go to classes, do their homework, ask questions and apply smart study skills generally do well in school. GBC has services available to support students. Advisors can assist in referring you to appropriate resources.
For More Information Contact
- Battle Mountain: 775-635-2318
- Elko: 775.327.2068
- Ely: 775-327-5350
- Pahrump: 775-727-2000
- Winnemucca: 775-623-4824
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.
