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
Adult Basic Education
Our Adult Basic Education (ABE) program serves both native English speaking and Transition ESL students who need to improve Basic English and math skills before enrolling in a High School Equivalency (HSE) or College class. These skills also help students succeed in the workplace and day to day life.
The ABE program at GBC will help you:
- Improve basic reading, writing and math skills
- Feel safe and comfortable while improving your skills
- Build self-confidence, so that you can fully participate in your community while reaching your personal goals
- Enhance job skills so that you can obtain a job or receive a promotion
- Reach academic goals, such as entering HSE and College classes
Adult Basic Education classes are offered in the following communities of our service area:
Battle Mountain Adult Learning Center
835 North 2nd Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
775.635.2318
Elko Adult Learning Center
1020 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
775.327.2216
The Adult Learning Center building in Elko also houses the Adult High School Diploma Program, which the college supports in cooperation with the Elko County School District.
Lovelock Adult Learning Center
765 Western Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
Owyhee Adult Learning Center
300 College Avenue
Owyhee, NV 89832
775.757.3025
Pahrump Valley Adult Learning Center
551 E. Calvada Blvd.
Pahrump, NV 89048
775.327.5210
Winnemucca Adult Learning Center
5490 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775.327.8292
For more information, contact your local center.
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.
