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
Association Member Benefits
As a Great Basin College Alumni Association member, you have access to a wide range of valuable benefits. Take advantage of these special services and offers designed with the GBC family in mind.
Whether you are an alum, friend, or student, membership in the GBCAA is a great way to show your GBC pride. Your membership demonstrates the value of a Great Basin College education and enables us to do great things for you and for our alma mater. Membership offers many great benefits.
Benefits for Alumni Association member include:
- Access to the GBC Library and archives
- Fitness Center discount
- 10% discount at the book store
- Comfort Inn Elko by Choice Hotels
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Hotel Storm (Contact the Association office for more information)
Comfort Inn Elko by Choice Hotels
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure the Comfort Inn Elko by Choice Hotels provides you with everything you need to feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. We offer premium bedding with an option of firm and soft pillows, nightstand recharge stations, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary hot breakfast with plenty of hearty and healthy options. Don't forget we also have an indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room and sauna. At the Comfort Inn Elko we do our best to make sure you experience the best Elko has to offer!
Liberty Mutual Insurance
A Message from Liberty Mutual Insurance:
Hey alumni! Liberty Mutual has partnered with Great Basin College Alumni Association to offer you exclusive savings on quality auto and home insurance.* Call 866-219-7346 to learn more or get a free quote.
*Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.
Alumni Association members will enjoy access to the Great Basin College Library and it's rich collection of services, databases and archives.
Great Basin College Book Store
Need a book, a gift, some swag, a snack? Need some GBC gear? Association members can celebrate a 10% discount, the same as faculty and staff, at the Great Basin College Book Store.
Great Basin College Fitness Center
The Fitness Center and Gym on GBC's Elko Campus is the site of many physical education and exercise classes including strength training, core fitness, karate, rock climbing, yoga, zumba, tai chi, and open workout.
GBC Alumni can take advantage of this facility for the discounted rate of $60/semester. The Fitness Center features a full-sized gym, a workout room, and amenities such as:
- rowing machine
- elliptical machines
- treadmills
- bench press
- a variety of weight machines
- free weights and barbells
- exercycle
- punching bag
- lockers ($10 per locker per semester)
- showers
For More Information Contact
GBC Foundation
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2382
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.
