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
Student Online Workshops
Building Good Study Habits
Increase learning and get the most out of your time studying. Topics covered include: goal setting, time management, reading strategies, note-taking and basic study skills. Watch Building Good Study Habits.
Test Taking Tips and Dealing with Test Anxiety
Proven tips for preparation and taking a variety of tests, plus learn to manage test anxiety. Topics covered include: multiple choice, essay questions, open book tests and more, plus strategies for effectively studying for tests and dealing with test anxiety. Watch Test Taking Tips and Dealing with Test Anxiety.
Know Your Learning Style
Everyone learns differently, and knowing how you learn can help you learn more effectively. Topics covered include: audio, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles, plus how to use your learning styles to your advantage. Watch Know Your Learning Style.
Finals Week Survival and Preparing for Next Semester
Topics covered include: preparing for final exams, term papers, and presentations, stress management during finals and tips to help you stay on track for next semester and graduation. Watch Finals Week Survival and Preparing for Next Semester.
For More Information Contact
Jake Rivera
Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs
E-mail: jake.hinton-rivera@gbcnv.edu
Phone: 775.327.2116
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.
