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
CTE College Credit Program Application
Requirements to Receive CTE College Credits
- Earn at least a 3.0 grade point average in the high school CTE program sequence (Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3)
- Pass the End of Program Assessment (based on program standards)
- Pass the Employability Skills for Career Readiness Assessments
- Apply for CTE College Credit at Great Basin College and complete the General Application for Admission at Great Basin College
Students can apply for CTE College Credit up to three years after high school graduation. For more information, please refer to the CTE Student Instructions Guide!
Step 1.
Complete and submit the online GBC Application for Admission.
Step 2.
Complete the online CTE College Credit application. Make sure you select Great Basin College.
After Applying
To receive your credits you must complete the requirements for the Nevada Department of Education Certificate of Skill Attainment. Credits are posted to transcripts during the GBC summer semester only. To see if you received your credits, check online at myGBC.
You will need to pay the $10 New Student fee, if you haven't done so already, in order to receive your transcripts. You can make this payment, online, at myGBC!
GBC Scholarships
MTC Scholarships:
To help you on your way financially, check out the MTC scholarship. You can be awarded up to $5,000 toward a diesel, welding, industrial plant mechanics, electrical or instrumentation program at GBC. Click for more MTC Scholarship information!
Other CTE Scholarships:
If you are applying for a Caree and Technical Education (CTE) program at GBC, check out other GBC Scholarships to help you on your way at the GBC Student Financial Services web page! Send an e-mail to gbcfinaid@gbcnv.edu if you are interested additional scholarships at GBC. Be sure to turn in your FAFSA to qualify for additional financial aid.
For More Information Contact
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jessica Johnson
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775.327.5883
E-mail: jessica.johnson@gbcnv.edu
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.
