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 Housing Questions
Welcome to the Student Housing FAQ
We are here to help answer your questions. Our Frequently Asked Questions page helps when considering GBC for your student housing needs. Please review the answers and if they still do not address your question, please feel to contact the Student Housing Coordinator by phone at 775.327.2395 or by e-mail at housing@gbcnv.edu!
When will I receive confirmation of housing?
You will receive an email confirmation following receipt of the application. Placement will be guaranteed in a following email.
When will I receive housing accommodations assignment?
Assignments are guaranteed upon payment of your Housing Deposit. You room assignment will be given to you on the day of your Check-in Arrival.
How are roommates assigned?
Preferences for specific roommates are honored whenever possible; each student must request the other on the student housing agreement form. Assignments are made based on major and desired occupation. No room assignments are made on the basis of race, religion, color or creed.
Is there a cleaning deposit?
Yes, and payment must be made before move-in. Griswold Hall has a $250 deposit. The Single Student Apartments have a $350 deposit, and Married/Family Apartments have a $500 deposit. Your deposit will be refunded according to the license agreement check-out rules that you will sign.
Can I remain in student housing between semesters? Is there a charge for this?
If residents choose to stay in Housing in between semesters they must sign an intent to return for the subsequent semester form. If that form is given to the Housing office, the resident can stay through the breaks at a cost of $111.11 weekly. Married and Family Housing is excluded from this form as their contracts are on a monthly basis.
When is student housing available?
Single-Student facilities are available for occupancy two weeks before the start of classes each semester. Students who need special arrangements, i.e. summer internships, may contact the Housing Coordinator.
Are the Single Student Apartments and Griswold Hall rooms co-ed?
No, we do not have co-ed facilities here at GBC. You must be married to reside in Family Housing. Married and Family Housing is subject to a first come first serve waitlist.
Are pets allowed in GBC Student Housing?
Currently there is a strict no pets policy within Student Housing. Any Service animals or ESA requests are subject to approval by the Student Disability Resources Coordinator for the college.
Students taking advantage of on-campus housing don't just survive…They succeed!
For More Information Contact
Director of Housing
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada 89801
Phone: 775.327.2395 or 775-934-5422
E-mail: housing@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.
